It was in Göttingen, the city that creates knowledge, that PFH was founded. Since 1995, the University has been preparing students here to cope with complex management tasks. PFH's modern university building is in the immediate vicinity of Göttingen city centre, the train station and the Lower Saxony State and University Library. University management and the coordination team for the PFH distance-learning study programme are also located here.
Campus Göttingen
Weender Landstrasse 3-7
37073 Göttingen
Tel: +49 (0)551 54700-0
Fax: +49 (0)551 54700-190
Why Study in Göttingen? 10 Reasons It’s the Perfect Choice
- The Heart of Germany: Situated in the geographic center of the country, Göttingen serves as the ultimate launching pad for exploring Germany and Europe.
- Unmatched Connectivity: With an ICE train station right on your doorstep, you are directly connected to major hubs like Frankfurt, Berlin, and Hamburg, as well as international airports and EU hotspots like Amsterdam or Paris.
- Affordable Student Living: Enjoy a high quality of life without the premier price tag. Living costs, rent, and daily expenses in Göttingen are significantly lower than in big cities like Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin.
- The Ultimate 15-Minute City: Say goodbye to long, stressful commutes. Göttingen’s compact layout means your campus, supermarkets, and favorite cafes are just a quick walk or a scenic bike ride away.
- A Safe Haven: Consistently recognized as one of Germany’s safest cities, Göttingen offers a secure and peaceful environment where you can walk home at night with total peace of mind.
- A Warm, Welcoming Vibe: As a quintessential university town, Göttingen is exceptionally open-minded, diverse, and accustomed to welcoming fresh talent from all over the world.
- A Focus-Friendly Environment: The city offers the perfect balance of vibrant student life and peaceful tranquility. It’s an environment designed to keep you inspired and free from big-city distractions so you can ace your studies.
- A Tight-Knit Community: With students making up a substantial percentage of the population, the city feels like one big, supportive campus. You’ll find your tribe instantly and never feel like just a face in the crowd.
- Built Around You: From student discounts at local businesses to an active, budget-friendly cultural scene, the infrastructure of the entire city is specifically tailored to enrich the student lifestyle.
- Green & Eco-Friendly Living: As a champion of cycling culture and surrounded by beautiful parks and forests, Göttingen makes it effortless to maintain a healthy, active, and sustainable lifestyle alongside your academics.
Göttingen is a very beautiful city with a strong student community. About 30% of the population are students. It offers an ideal environment to grow both academically and personally.
Arturo Quiñonez Lopez (Peru)
I really appreciate how peaceful Göttingen is. It creates a strong learning atmosphere. It’s also a city with a long academic tradition, which you can feel.
Manju Pawar (India)
I would describe Göttingen as small, historical, but also progressive. It's quite political in a student sense, which I like. It's active, cute, and lively.
Anandita Gururaj (India)
Göttingen is a place where you see familiar faces every day. You build connections naturally, and those bonds stay with you long after your studies.
Tanishq Pramanick (India)
No matter where you come from and no matter your culture, Göttingen will quickly feel like home.
Soukayna Lemallam (Morocco)
Questions - always welcome
Do you still have questions about your studies? We are by your side! Our consulting team can be reached via the following contact options.