Johannes Gutenberg-University (JGU) Mainz, founded in 1477, is one of the top research universities in Germany of national and international recognition. Creative minds shape the culture of knowledge at JGU, with more than 35,000 staff and students from over 120 nations take on the challenges of the sciences and the arts, of research, learning, and teaching every single day. As an international center for research and teaching, JGU has a special commitment to crossing the boundaries between nations and cultures. This commitment is established in its mission statement and its strategic concept, and is also reflected in its strong international relationships. The university is founding partner of the groundbreaking Executive Master in Global Sports Governance (MESGO) as well as the Erasmus Mundus Master in Sport Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI).