Leipzig
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Germany
Overview
Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany and Europe. Located in the historic and vibrant city of Leipzig, the university combines a long academic tradition with modern, innovative research. With around 30,000 students and 14 faculties, Leipzig offers an exceptionally broad range of disciplines — from humanities, social sciences, and law to medicine, natural sciences, and economics. The university is known for its international collaborations, strong research profile, and interdisciplinary teaching. Famous alumni include Leibniz, Goethe, Angela Merkel, and Friedrich Nietzsche.
Accreditation
State-recognized public research university under German higher education law
Programs accredited according to the German Accreditation Council and Bologna Process standards
Member of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
Active in Erasmus+ and multiple international research networks
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2024: #479 globally, #29 in Germany
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023: #201–300 globally, among top 20 in Germany
Webometrics 2024: #18 in Germany, #98 in Europe
Strong subject rankings in Physics, Life Sciences, and Humanities
Requirements
Bachelor’s Programs
German Abitur or an equivalent secondary school certificate
International applicants may need Studienkolleg + Feststellungsprüfung (depending on their home qualification)
Proof of German proficiency for most undergraduate programs:
TestDaF (4x4), DSH-2, or Goethe-Zertifikat C1
English-taught bachelor’s programs require IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
Master’s Programs
Recognized Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Some programs may require minimum GPA, motivation letter, or interview
Language requirements depend on program:
German-taught: TestDaF/DSH/Goethe-Zertifikat C1
English-taught: IELTS (6.5+), TOEFL iBT (90+), or Cambridge C1 Advanced
Programs
Bachelor’s Programs (selection)
Law
Medicine
Business Administration
Psychology
Political Science
Physics
Computer Science
Theology
Philosophy
English-taught Bachelor’s Programs
International Physics Studies Program (IPSP)
American Studies
Global Studies
Master’s Programs (selection)
Sustainable Development Studies (M.Sc.)
Small Enterprise Promotion and Training (MBA SEPT Program)
Global Studies (M.A., joint with partner universities worldwide)
International Physics Studies (M.Sc.)
Economics (M.Sc.)
International Energy Economics and Business Administration
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc.)
Medical Research (M.Sc.)
The university also participates in international double-degree and Erasmus Mundus programs, making it highly attractive for students seeking global exposure.
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