The Humboldt University of Berlin was established in 1801. With four faculties of medicine, law, theology, and philosophy, the university started operating with just 256 students and 52 staff members. The former Palace of Prussia's Prince Heinrich was donated to the university by Friedrich Wilhelm III.

Founded in 1919, the University of Hamburg is among the most prestigious universities of Germany. The origins of the university date back to 1613 when an intermediary institution called Academic Gymnasium was set up. The university comprises highly-qualified faculty members having wide experience in relevant fields.

The Leibniz University Hannover, German: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität and short forms German: Leibniz Universität Hannover and German: LUH, is a public research university located in Hanover, Germany. Founded on 2 May 1831, it is one of the largest and oldest science and technology universities in Germany.

Located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis, the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is one of the youngest and largest universities in Germany. The courses range from the humanities and social sciences over economics and business studies all the way to the engineering sciences and natural sciences (including medicine).