| Type | Public research university |
| Motto | Truth and Freedom |
| Staff | 11,600 (approx.) |
| Location | Göttingen, Germany |
| Students | 30,000 (approx.) |
| Known for | Research and teaching in physics, mathematics, and engineering |
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| Established | 1650, by the Electorate of Brandenburg |
| Contribution | Contributed to the invention of the programmable computer, Mark 1 |
| Notable alumni | Multiple Nobel laureates |