Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), together with Goethe University Frankfurt and Darmstadt University of Technology, has been selected as a network of excellence for funding under the federal and state Excellence Strategy. The state capital of Mainz extends its warmest congratulations to JGU and its partners on this achievement.

“This is a great day for Johannes Gutenberg University and for Mainz. As a former JGU student, I am particularly delighted by this distinction. It recognizes the academic strength of our university and, at the same time, sends a strong signal about our region’s international visibility,” says Mayor Nino Haase.

The three Rhine-Main universities have been working closely together for years in research, academic programs, and teaching, as well as in fostering talent and exchanging knowledge with industry and society. Funding under the Excellence Strategy will cover the period from 2027 to 2033.

For Mainz, the decision also represents a significant boost for the city as a hub for business and science. “A strong university is a key location factor for Mainz. Excellent research attracts talent, creates new impetus for innovation, and strengthens the connection between academia and business. The entire city will therefore benefit from JGU’s recognition and the collaborative work of the Rhine-Main universities,” said Haase.

Collectively, the Rhine-Main universities have more than 90,000 students and approximately 1,500 professors. Together, they strengthen this integrated and internationally recognized research region.