Philipps University of Marburg

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University of Marburg
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Latin: SCHOLA MARPVRGENSIS
TypePublic university
EstablishedJuly 1, 1527
PresidentKatharina Krause
Studentsca. 21,000
Location,
Germany
Websitehttp://www.uni-marburg.de
Data as of 2010

The Philipps University of Marburg is the oldest Protestant university of the world. It was founded by Martin Luther's friend Philipp of Hesse in 1527, during the reformation.

Major areas of research at the university are medicine, nano-science, materials science and near eastern studies.

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