Leuphana University of Luneburg was originally founded as a teacher-training college and later granted the official university status in 1989. In 2005, it merged with the University of Applied Sciences North-East Lower Saxony. The university is the founder of the first public college in Germany.

One major objective of Leuphana University is to focus on sustainability and create a sustainable campus. It is declared as family friendly and awarded a certification from the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme. The university has been climate neutral since 2014. It is labeled as a Fairtrade University and shortlisted for the German Sustainability Award.

Leuphana University co-operates with a number of universities worldwide for a number of purposes, such as integrated study-abroad programs, promotion of international research, and development of strategic partnerships.

Highlights

Leuphana University Programs, Campus and Residence

Courses

Leuphana University of Luneburg offers more than 30 different degree courses that come under the following 4 major faculties-

• Faculty of Education
• Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Sustainability
• Faculty of Business and Economics

There are 3 schools of studies- College, Graduate Schools, and Professional School. There are interfaculty institutions, research centers, and DFG Humanities center for advanced studies. Leuphana University offers full-time, part-time, and professional study programs. There are study options for refugees as well.

Leuphana University Campus

The Central Building of Leuphana University offers space for teaching, research, student activities, and academic and cultural exchange. One special attraction of the building is the Libeskind auditorium with around 1100 sitting arrangements.

Leuphana University Residence

There is an option for both short-term and long-term stay. Leuphana University’s accommodation service helps students to find suitable accommodation. There are student dorms as well as private flats available. Both student dorms and private flats are often arranged on share-basis.

• Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen

This offers students with unfurnished rooms on a flat-share basis in seven student dorms located near the main campus or city center.

• Campus Wohnen

There are six student dorms near the main campus. Students can get unfurnished rooms in flat shares. Students need to create an account, get known with other flatmates, and finally send an application to be accepted by the tenants only.

• Mondial Campus Luneburg

Students can get furnished single apartments here.

Leuphana University Admission Process

• Application: Applications are submitted online. However, doctoral admission forms are submitted offline only.
• Admission Deadlines:

1. Bachelor programs- admission tests and interviews are held.
2. For the winter term, it will take place from 6th August- 14th August.
3. Master programs- 1st April-1st June
4. Master degree programs in teaching- 15th June-15th August
5. Doctoral programs: applications can be submitted at any time.

• General Requirements: university entrance qualification, school leaving certificate.
• Additional Requirements: English proficiency score, German proficiency score, valid student visa, passport, health insurance, residential proof.
• English Proficiency Tests:

• German Proficiency Tests:

1. German-language university degree (complete degree taught and assessed in German)
2.  Sprachdiplom from the Kultusministerkonferenz Stufe II (DSD II)
3. Goethe-Zertifikat C2
4. Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (at least DSH 2)
5. A total of 16 points in TestDaF with at least 4 points in each of the sections (reading, listening, writing and speaking)

Leuphana University Cost of Attendance

For international students, the Cost of attendance includes expenses like tuition fee, accommodation, books & material and travel. The details of these expenses are mentioned below:

Tuition and Fees/ Semester

Accommodation Cost

Cost of Living 

Average cost of living on a monthly basis

Leuphana University of Luneburg Germany Scholarships

There is a wide range of available scholarships-

• The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)- This offers a number of scholarships for academics, international students, and scientists/researchers studying in Germany.
• Germany Scholarship- This scholarship supports high-performing students for over two semesters with a monthly sum of 300 Euros.
• Heinrich Boll Scholarships for International Students- For Master/PhD programs. Deadline- 1st March (annual). 
• MAWISTA- This grant of 500 Euros/month is provided to students studying abroad with a child for a period of 12 months. Deadline- 15th January (annual).