Mainz University is divided into faculties (at other universities, they are also called ‘departments’). A faculty unites various subjects, which can also be referred to as sciences. Our faculty offers the following subjects:

• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Physics and Nuclear Physics
• Atmospheric Physics (also called ‘Meteorology’)
• Environmental Sciences

Extensive research is conducted in these subjects, meaning new knowledge is discovered and investigated. The knowledge within these subjects can also be studied. Every student at the university can learn a great deal and perhaps later conduct their own research for new knowledge.

Our faculty primarily focuses on science related to nature and technology.

Mathematics is a distinct subject that deals with numbers and calculations. Mathematics is also very important for the other subjects, as all of them involve a lot of calculations and work with numbers. This can lead to new ideas that generate more knowledge.

In Computer Science, we investigate how computers can function even better. Computers are also very important for all our subjects. Computers can solve tasks that humans cannot. This is very helpful and also leads to more knowledge.

In Physics and Nuclear Physics, many experiments are conducted to find out if ideas can be proven. Very large devices are also used, which are often built by researchers at the university themselves. For example, a particle accelerator can be used to examine very small building blocks that make up everything in the world.

Atmospheric Physics (Meteorology) and Environmental Sciences investigate how the Earth’s atmosphere and climate are changing.
Researchers examine how the air is structured and how it moves.
This helps us better understand why the Earth’s climate is changing.

The faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science at Mainz University is very successful in research.
This means: It does good work.

Mainz University participated in a major research competition – the so-called Excellence Competition.
The faculty of Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science was largely involved in this.

One of our important research project is called PRISMA+. It was called a Cluster of Excellence.
This means: The research here is exceptionally good and better than at many other universities.

Students and young researchers benefit from this because they receive excellent training here.