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Published 1021 GMT (1821 HKT) October 22, 2014
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Germany's academic influence isn't to be underestimated. Housing one of the world's oldest universities and counting countless Nobel Laureates as alumni, Germany has brains as well as style. Courtesy of Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images
Founded in 1914, Goethe University is one of Germany's largest academic institutions, with around 41,000 students. The university celebrated its 100th anniversary on October 18, 2014. Courtesy of Thomas Lohnes/Getty Image
Leipzig university is one of the oldest universities in the world, and is the second oldest in Germany, founded in 1409. Famous alumni include Goethe and Nietzsche. Courtesy of ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images
The University of Leipzig is also famous for its early twentieth century architecture and modern buildings. A large lecture theater on the main campus is pictured. Courtesy of Johannes Simon/Getty Image
With 25 Nobel prize winners amongst its alumni, Humboldt University has established itself as one of the most prestigious universities in Europe. Courtesy of JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP/Getty Images
Among the ten largest universities in Germany, Ruhr University became the first new public university in Germany since World War II.
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Born out of the Cold War in West Berlin, the Free University of Berlin is one of the most prominent institutions in Germany. Its research specialties include social sciences and humanities. Courtesy of AXEL SCHMIDT/AFP/Getty Images
Established in 1991, this Bradenburg University of Technology is one of the youngest academic institutions in Germany. A visitor is pictured in the new information, communication and media center on campus, designed by Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron. Courtesy of MICHAEL URBAN/AFP/Getty Images
