University of Lübeck
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Schleswig-Holstein |
|---|---|
| City | Lübeck |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Students | ≈ 3,345 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 2 bachelor's |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Schleswig-Holstein), international students€0 Semester contribution€264
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €264 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Lübeck |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg Hamburg |
About the university
Focus on life
At the interface of medicine, science and technology, scientists at the University of Lübeck contribute to social progress in interdisciplinary collaboration by developing new technologies and forms of treatment. The goal is modern medicine and technology development that focuses on people with their individual needs and self-determined responsibility for their own health.
Networked campus culture and practice-oriented knowledge transfer
Teaching, research and health care form a single unit on campus. The campus is an identity-creating place for the university community and its partners. The close proximity and the close interdisciplinary exchange create ideal conditions for the development of new knowledge, promote a powerful and internationally recognized science and strengthen the transfer of knowledge and technology.
Research-based learning and value-based action
Humboldt’s educational idea is committed to the unity of research and teaching, research-related learning and the individual promotion of talents and talents are the central pillars of internationally recognized teaching at the University of Lübeck. In addition to the high quality of academic teaching and the commitment to The principle of performance is the scientific education characterized by the conveyance of the search for truth, orientation and values.
Open-minded dialogue and social responsibility
In our knowledge society, science shapes all areas of social and private life. Science is the basis for personal, political and economic decisions. This gives science a great social responsibility, which the University of Lübeck faces. It feels committed to future generations regardless of their origin in a liberal world. You can expect openness to the new and different. Personal responsibility and responsibility for the community are the basis of our set of values. Equal opportunities and transparency shape our cooperation.
University on the move
The University of Lübeck sees itself as a driving force and would like to make a sustainable contribution to the development of the city and region with its scientific findings. For this purpose, it actively seeks exchange and cooperation with partners from science, business, foundations and the general public. It is open to social changes and continuously adjusts its strategies and measures based on its values. The University of Lübeck sees itself as an active part of civil society in a traditional Hanseatic and scientific city.
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.
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 2 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.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, 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 (Schleswig-Holstein), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €264 |
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 Lübeck: 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.
Questions about University of Lübeck
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Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.