With more than 31,000 students from about 120 different nations, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz is among the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany. As the concept of lifelong learning has become an important aspect in today’s globalized world, the JGU Center for Continuing Education is proud to respond to this ever-increasing need by organizing more than 360 seminars and conferences on a variety of different topics annually. In working together with 170 professional teachers, many of them professors and scientists, the Center ensures that people from all walks of life have access to high-quality education.
By completing the respective classes, participants can acquire academic degrees in the form of a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS). It is also possible to visit classes as a guest student or as part of a program specifically tailored for senior citizens (“Studieren 50 plus”). The Center places its focus on vocational education and training, continuing professional development, and cross-skilling. It is also involved in many national and international projects and is preparing the relaunch of Summer@Uni-Mainz, the international summer school program at JGU.
The Center for Continuing Education is a very active member of EUCEN. Dr. Beate Hörr, head of the Center, was a member of EUCEN’s steering committee from 2010 to 2015 and therefore responsible for the liaison of the 17 national networks.