A Strong Economy and Cutting-edge Science right on your Doorstep

A strong economy and cutting-edge science right on your doorstep. In addition to the Philipps University and Max Planck Institute for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg, the Justus Liebig University in Giessen and University of Applied Sciences Giessen-Friedberg are only half an hour away. This provides an ideal platform for targeted collaboration between science and industry. Highly skilled workers are on hand thanks to the proximity of the colleges in Central Hesse, the universities in Marburg and Giessen as well as the University of Applied Sciences Giessen-Friedberg. The Marburg-Biedenkopf district and Marburg in particular are an attractive location for companies. The trade tax assessment rates are relatively low and salary levels are moderate. Its central location in the heart of Germany is also enhanced by its good transport links to the Rhine-Maine region.