Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is a coastal paradise with over 2,000 lakes and islands like Rügen and Usedom. It combines a relaxed lifestyle with historic Hanseatic cities and cutting-edge research in marine biology and renewable energy.
"MV tut gut."
Capital
Schwerin
Population
1.6 million
Area
23,211 km²
Institutions
4+
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers a diverse landscape of higher education institutions: from world-class research universities to practice-oriented universities of applied sciences and specialized art academies.
Comprehensive universities and institutes of technology offering the full spectrum of academic disciplines, from humanities to engineering.
Oldest university in the Baltic Sea region (1419), strong in interdisciplinary research
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Internationally oriented research university, strong in life sciences and plasma physics
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Practice-oriented institutions (Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften) with strong industry ties and applied research focus.
Technology, Business, and Design with a strong maritime focus
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Young campus university focusing on renewable energy and tourism
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Experience the unique traditions, festivals, and lifestyle that make Mecklenburg-Vorpommern special.
Located on an island in Lake Schwerin, this romantic palace is nicknamed the 'Neuschwanstein of the North' and houses the state parliament.
With islands like Rügen and Usedom, the state boasts Germany's most beautiful beaches and the iconic chalk cliffs painted by Caspar David Friedrich.
The historic centers of Stralsund and Wismar are UNESCO World Heritage sites, reflecting the wealth and power of the Hanseatic League.
A land of a thousand lakes. The largest terrestrial national park in Germany offers pristine nature, canoeing, and eagle watching.
One of the world's largest maritime festivals, bringing hundreds of tall ships and millions of visitors to Rostock every summer.
The distinctive 'Brick Gothic' architecture characterizes the region, with massive red-brick churches and city gates dominating the skylines.
| Company | Sector | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| AIDA Cruises | Tourism | Rostock |
| Nordex | Wind Energy | Rostock |
| Univ. Med. Greifswald | Healthcare | Greifswald |
| Liebherr | Manufacturing | Rostock |
| Neptun Werft | Shipbuilding | Rostock |
| BioCon Valley | Life Science | Greifswald |
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