Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Leuphana is a young university that lays emphasis on innovation, rather than tradition. It is continuously aspiring to create a space stimulated by a collective search for knowledge and sustainable solutions.
This is already true of its courses of studies. Leuphana established Germany’s first public college. Its Graduate School merges the academic demands of masters and doctorates, and its own Professional School offers highly regarded further education programmes.
Every course of study is built on a holistic approach. Not subjects, but socially relevant issues occupy the foreground. This means engaging in the different scientific approaches from day one.
Leuphana’s four scientific initiatives make it possible to incorporate sound specialist knowledge into a more general higher education discourse, and enable the university to carry out research on issues – rather than disciplines. Involving non-university practical experience from the outset is an important part of our academic culture.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Lower Saxony |
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| City | Lüneburg |
| Founded | 1946 |
| Students | ≈ 9,076 |
| Programmes | 11 programmes · 6 bachelor's, 5 master's, 10 in English |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Lower Saxony), international students€0 Semester contribution€352.89
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €352.89 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 01.06 |
| Campuses | Leuphana Campus |
About the university
The mission statement of Leuphana University is based on three core concepts:
HUMANISM
In its long tradition, the basic idea of humanism presumably has been the freedom of self-determined individualization. This freedom of self-determination, however, demands responsibility and a constant willingness to learn.
At Leuphana University one third of all College programs and a quarter of all Graduate School programs are dedicated to fostering humanistic educational purposes in a specialized curriculum: in the Leuphana-Semester at College level and in the Complementary Studies courses. Additionally, our Doctoral programs promote critical academic reflection.
Digitality, cultures of critique, democracy, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and diversity are important subjects of research in the context of the fundamental question of freedom and responsibility.
An atmosphere of diversity and mutual esteem inspires the academic campus life at Leuphana University.
SUSTAINABILITY
We consider sustainability to be a holistic and ongoing challenge. In order to understand its implications in depth and to offer a wide range of study programs on sustainability, Leuphana University established the first and only faculty of sustainability in Europe.
Above that, our objective is creating a model sustainable campus. Enroute our University was EAMS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) certified in 2000, was labeled family friendly in 2010, has been climate neutral since 2014, was awarded the label Fairtrade University in 2016 and was nominated for the German Sustainability Award in 2017.
The new central building was presented at the Expo Shanghai in 2010 as one of the most energy efficient public buildings worldwide. Leuphana University runs on 100 % green power and is supplied with regenerative heat. A photovoltaic system has been installed on ten buildings on campus.
APPLICATION ORIENTATION
In our understanding, a humanistic approach to an application oriented education implies the recognition of opportunities as much as courage and ability to act with self-reliance for the common good.
From their first semester on, our students are engaged in practical projects, particularly during the Opening Week and the Conference Week.The research focus of the faculty of business and economics is on the economical and legal conditions of entrepreneurial thinking and action.
Researchers at the Center of Methodology are concerned with the question of how to successfully apply day-to-day experience to research and science.Leuphana University offers start-up consulting, grants, and networking as well as support for the development and implementation of projects to students and alumni. Our Social Change Hub (SCHub) fosters social entrepreneurship and engagement.
As a result, Leuphana has repeatedly been awarded the title most entrepreneur-friendly University of medium size in Germany. Many of these young student-founded businesses are built on the idea of sustainability.
On the basis of the mission statement, Leuphana University has developed a strategic plan for the years 2016 – 2025.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 11 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 01.06. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Lower Saxony), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €352.89 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Lüneburg: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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