Facts and Figures

Founded in 1419, the University of Rostock is the oldest and most traditional university in the Baltic Sea region. It has nine faculties. In addition, the Interdisciplinary Faculty, as a Central Scientific Institution, connects researchers and students from all fields in four departments: 'Life, Light and Matter', 'Maritime Systems', 'Ageing of the Individuals and of Society', and 'Knowledge - Culture - Transformation'.

In 2025, researchers at the University of Rostock were involved in two special research centers funded by the DFG. Moreover, three graduate schools offered young researchers the opportunity to engage in highly interdisciplinary work. In 2025, the University of Rostock's third-party funding totaled 73.6 million euros.

Overall, 12,775 students were enrolled at the university for the winter semester 2025/26. In 2025, the University of Rostock had 3,558 first-year students. 2,155 students successfully completed their studies in the 2025 academic year.

For more information, please refer to the flyer 'The University in Figures'.

Further information on university statistics is available to university members in the service portal under the section  "Information" > "University Organization" > “University Statistics”.