{"id":40703,"date":"2023-06-13T13:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T11:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\/studium\/applying-as-an-international-student\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:50:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:50:08","slug":"bewerbung-internationale-studierende","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/your-application\/applying-with-international-certificates\/bewerbung-internationale-studierende\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying as an international student"},"content":{"rendered":"<jgu-base-pageheader react-props=\"{\n    &quot;items&quot;: [\n        {\n            &quot;box&quot;: {\n                &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n                &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Starting a Degree Program at JGU as an International Student&quot;,\n                &quot;link&quot;: {\n                    &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n                    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;learn more&quot;\n                }\n            },\n            &quot;color&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n            &quot;image&quot;: {\n                &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n            },\n            &quot;imgCredit&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n            &quot;useVideo&quot;: false,\n            &quot;video&quot;: false\n        }\n    ],\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;border&quot;,\n    &quot;useBreadcrumb&quot;: true,\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;full&quot;,\n    &quot;quicklinks&quot;: {\n        &quot;show&quot;: false,\n        &quot;selects&quot;: []\n    },\n    &quot;autoplay&quot;: false\n}\">\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n<jgu-base-section react-props=\"{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;white&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"jgu-bgsection bg bg-white \"><div class=\"content padding-medium\">\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to study in Mainz, Germany? You\u2019re not the only one. Roughly 4,500 international students from more than 130 countries are currently enrolled at JGU. International students make up about 12% of the student body. In just a few steps, you can become a part of this international community. We are here to help you on your path to JGU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&lt;br&gt;Erasmus +, free movers &amp;amp; more &quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Exchange in Mainz&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Are you only interested in spending one or two semesters in Mainz? Then an exchange could be ideal for you! You can find information about Erasmus+, university partnerships, scholarships and internships on the website for applying to be an exchange student at JGU. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Applying for an exchange at JGU &quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/exchange-students\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;opensInNewTab&quot;: true\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&lt;br&gt;Recognition of qualifications, application &amp;amp; more &quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2.h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Studying for a degree in Mainz&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n<jgu-base-accordion react-props=\"{&quot;selected&quot;:4,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;hasAllOpenButton&quot;:true,&quot;onlyOne&quot;:false,&quot;initAllClosed&quot;:true,&quot;enableSearch&quot;:false}\">\n    \n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Requirements &quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;requirements&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to study in Mainz long-term and earn a degree at JGU? First, check whether or not you have to apply as an international applicant. Even without German citizenship, you may not have to apply as an international applicant if one of the following applies to you: <br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-big-font-size\">\n<li>You are a citizen of one of the EU member states or EEA countries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a German <i>Abitur <\/i>or German university degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have a European Baccalaureate and your grade has been officially converted to the JGU system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you are applying with foreign certificates, you first need a certificate of recognition. This certificate confirms your university entrance qualification for JGU and includes a conversion of the grades you have earned into the system used at JGU. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Recognition of qualifications&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/applying-with-international-certificates\\\/recognition\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 3177,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;anerkennung-auslaendischer-vorbildungsnachweise | Umleitungsseite&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;,\n        &quot;opensInNewTab&quot;: true\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Depending on the program you want to apply for, further formal requirements may apply. The individual degree descriptions offer information on what is needed. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Degree descriptions&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/choosing-your-degree-program\\\/courses-offered\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 4135,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Studienangebot&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Language proficiency&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\\\/en\\\/your-application\\\/applying-with-international-certificates\\\/language-proficiency\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 3390,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Sprachkenntnisse&quot;,\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;page&quot;,\n        &quot;kind&quot;: &quot;post-type&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>If you do not yet meet all the requirements for your desired degree program, you may be able to acquire them at JGU. 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If you do, apply now!&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Visa&quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;visa&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">If you require a visa for your stay in Germany, apply for one early at the German diplomatic mission in your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-button style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; column-gap: 30px; max-width: 100%; flex-direction: row; justify-content: left\">\n  \n<jgu-base-buttonitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;text&quot;: &quot;Visa information&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.international-office.uni-mainz.de\\\/welcome-center-for-international-scholars\\\/preparations-in-the-home-country\\\/visa-and-residence-permit\\\/&quot;,\n        &quot;linkTarget&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;styling&quot;: &quot;primary&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;arrow-right-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;type&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;iconBefore&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isSmall&quot;: false,\n    &quot;fullWidth&quot;: false,\n    &quot;className&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<jgu-base-accordionitem react-props=\"{&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Application &quot;,&quot;init&quot;:false,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;application&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;customSlug&quot;:false}\">\n    \n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><jgu-base-teaserbox react-props=\"{\n    &quot;image&quot;: {\n        &quot;id&quot;: 18356,\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2023\\\/08\\\/nonbinary_laptop.svg&quot;,\n        &quot;hideCredit&quot;: true,\n        &quot;credit&quot;: &quot;\\u00a9 Rebekka Sch\\u00f6nefu\\u00df Grafikdesign\\\/Illustration&quot;,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;nonbinary_laptop&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;,\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;HISinOne&quot;,\n    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;New campus management system&quot;,\n    &quot;excerpt&quot;: &quot;JGU is getting a new campus management system: HISinOne!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For the summer semester 2027, applications for all degree programs will be processed through the new system. 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If you change subjects, the conditions governing your residence permit may change and the duration of your stay for studying in Germany will need to be extended.<\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-alertbox react-props=\"{\n    &quot;headline&quot;: &quot;Residence permit for studying&quot;,\n    &quot;children&quot;: &quot;International students and doctoral students enrolled at a German higher education institution receive a residence permit for studying.\\u00a0The purpose of this residence permit is closely linked to your field of study and degree program.&quot;,\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;exclamation-circle-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;headlineColor&quot;: &quot;dark&quot;,\n    &quot;subline&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;iconOverHeadline&quot;: false,\n    &quot;isPreview&quot;: false\n}\">\n    \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;h4&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2.h4&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;&lt;strong&gt;Don\\u2019t worry: Here\\u2019s how to change your subject without negative consequences&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;red&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Are you already at least in your 3rd academic semester and have a student visa in Germany? Then please note the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Obtain information from your foreigners\u2019 registration office <strong>before<\/strong> changing subjects. In general, you can change your subject if credits you previously earned can be applied to your new subject and the length of time spent studying is not prolonged by more than the maximum amount of time granted on your residence permit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/during-your-studies\/service-advising\/academic-advisory-offices\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"23221\">academic advisory office<\/a> of your desired subject for information about the <strong>content of the degree program, potential for recognition<\/strong> of your previous coursework and exams, the <strong>duration of studies<\/strong>, and <strong>potential professional fields<\/strong> after you complete your studies. Make an appointment!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/during-your-studies\/service-advising\/student-service-center\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"62219\">Student Service Center<\/a> with questions concerning application requirements or the online application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the International Office with questions concerning visas and residence permits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordion>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n<jgu-base-section react-props=\"{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;white&quot;,&quot;align&quot;:&quot;wide&quot;,&quot;padding&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"jgu-bgsection bg bg-white \"><div class=\"content padding-medium\"><jgu-base-heading react-props=\"{\n    &quot;index&quot;: &quot;Service &amp;amp; advising&quot;,\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;default&quot;,\n    &quot;tags&quot;: {\n        &quot;htmlTag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;,\n        &quot;classTag&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;tag&quot;: &quot;h2&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;heading&quot;: &quot;Looking for more information?&quot;,\n    &quot;textAlign&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n    &quot;anchor&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\"><\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><jgu-base-image react-props=\"{\n    &quot;image&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2023\\\/08\\\/Beratung_03_Rahmen.svg&quot;,\n        &quot;id&quot;: 18014,\n        &quot;credit&quot;: &quot;\\u00a9 Rebekka Sch\\u00f6nefu\\u00df Grafikdesign\\\/Illustration&quot;,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Beratung_03_Rahmen&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;hasLightbox&quot;: false,\n    &quot;caption&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n    &quot;imgWidth&quot;: 0,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;target&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;rel&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;hoverEffect&quot;: &quot;default&quot;\n}\" class=\"align-\">\n    \n<\/jgu-base-image><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><jgu-base-tabs react-props=\"{\n    &quot;stackMobile&quot;: true,\n    &quot;hasAllOpenButton&quot;: false,\n    &quot;initAllClosed&quot;: false,\n    &quot;layout&quot;: {\n        &quot;type&quot;: &quot;flex&quot;,\n        &quot;flexWrap&quot;: &quot;nowrap&quot;,\n        &quot;justifyContent&quot;: &quot;left&quot;,\n        &quot;orientation&quot;: &quot;vertical&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;wide&quot;,\n    &quot;selected&quot;: 1,\n    &quot;ratio&quot;: 0,\n    &quot;autoRatio&quot;: true,\n    &quot;onlyOne&quot;: false,\n    &quot;enableSearch&quot;: false\n}\">\n    \n<jgu-base-tabsitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Student Services&quot;,\n    &quot;slug&quot;: &quot;student-services&quot;,\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;wide&quot;,\n    &quot;customSlug&quot;: false\n}\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"has-big-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Who needs a certificate of recognition? Which documents do I need to submit copies of by post when applying for a certificate of recognition? How does the online application work?<br><br>If you have questions about the recognition procedure or the application process, please contact Student Services. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-contactcard react-props=\"{\n    &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Student Services&quot;,\n    &quot;actions&quot;: [\n        {\n            &quot;align&quot;: &quot;wide&quot;,\n            &quot;showInActions&quot;: true,\n            &quot;allowNesting&quot;: true,\n            &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;envelope-solid&quot;,\n            &quot;title&quot;: &quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;mailto:studsek@uni-mainz.de\\&quot;&gt;studsek@uni-mainz.de&lt;\\\/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In your email, please be sure to state your &lt;strong&gt;full name&lt;\\\/strong&gt;, your &lt;strong&gt;date of birth&lt;\\\/strong&gt;, and your &lt;strong&gt;student ID number or application ID&lt;\\\/strong&gt;, if applicable. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you already study at JGU, we kindly ask you to only contact us using your &lt;strong&gt;student email address&lt;\\\/strong&gt; 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Already thinking about career options?<br><br>If you have already received a certificate of recognition and fulfill the requirements for a university degree program, feel free to contact the Student Advisory Center with any questions you may still have. <\/p>\n\n\n<jgu-base-contactcard react-props=\"{\n    &quot;name&quot;: &quot;Student Advisory Center (ZSB)&quot;,\n    &quot;avatar&quot;: {\n        &quot;id&quot;: 201327,\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Logo_ZSB_quadratisch_klein.png&quot;,\n        &quot;credit&quot;: &quot;&quot;,\n        &quot;title&quot;: &quot;Logo_ZSB_quadratisch_klein&quot;,\n        &quot;width&quot;: 340,\n        &quot;height&quot;: 340,\n        &quot;srcset&quot;: &quot;https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Logo_ZSB_quadratisch_klein.png 340w, https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Logo_ZSB_quadratisch_klein-300x300.png 300w, https:\\\/\\\/cms.zdv.uni-mainz.de\\\/studium\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Logo_ZSB_quadratisch_klein-150x150.png 150w&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;wide&quot;,\n    &quot;actions&quot;: [],\n    &quot;color&quot;: &quot;default&quot;\n}\">\n    \n<jgu-base-listitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;envelope-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;mailto:zsb@uni-mainz.de\\&quot;&gt;zsb@uni-mainz.de&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;,\n    &quot;uuid&quot;: &quot;1692005074190&quot;,\n    &quot;link&quot;: {\n        &quot;url&quot;: &quot;mailto:zsb@uni-mainz.de&quot;\n    },\n    &quot;align&quot;: &quot;wide&quot;,\n    &quot;showInActions&quot;: false,\n    &quot;allowNesting&quot;: true,\n    &quot;showExpandableContent&quot;: false,\n    &quot;expandableContent&quot;: &quot;&quot;\n}\">\n    \n<\/jgu-base-listitem>\n\n<jgu-base-listitem react-props=\"{\n    &quot;icon&quot;: &quot;phone-solid&quot;,\n    &quot;title&quot;: &quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;tel:+49 6131 39-22122\\&quot;&gt;+49 6131 39-22122&lt;\\\/a&gt; 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