The university is named after the physicist and former mayor of Magdeburg Otto von Guericke.

[8] One of the best-known alumni and professors is the Leibniz Prize winner Axel Ockenfels.

This is intended to promote international cooperation in order to adequately meet future social challenges.

This association helps to create and enhance the contact between international PhD students in order to promote the social and academic integration of young scientists.

MIPS offers support and advice in various areas, e.g. to learn about Magdeburg and the German language, to give information about scholarships and job opportunities.