Halle
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Germany
Overview
The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), founded in 1502, is one of the oldest universities in Germany and a leading research-oriented public university located in Saxony-Anhalt. With around 19,000 students and more than 2,500 academic staff, it offers a wide range of study programs in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, economics, law, medicine, and agricultural sciences. The university has a long tradition of academic excellence and research, with strong ties to international institutions. MLU is also known for its interdisciplinary research clusters in life sciences, materials research, and cultural studies.
Accreditation
State-recognized public university under the German higher education framework
All degree programs are fully accredited according to national and Bologna Process standards
Member of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK)
Doctoral and habilitation degrees confer full academic rights recognized internationally
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2024: #611–620 globally, #36 in Germany
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2023: #601–700 globally, #37–40 nationally
Webometrics 2024: Top 50 universities in Germany
Subject strengths:
Agricultural Sciences & Plant Biotechnology – internationally recognized
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Chemistry – strong research output
Humanities & Social Sciences – historically prestigious faculties
Requirements
Bachelor’s Programs
Secondary school leaving certificate equivalent to the German Abitur
Applications processed via Uni-Assist for most international students
Language requirements
German-taught programs: TestDaF (Level 4), DSH-2, or Goethe C2
English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent (CEFR B2)
Master’s Programs
Recognized Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Additional requirements: motivation letter, academic CV, and recommendation letters (depending on program)
Specific programs such as Medicine and Dentistry are centrally allocated via Hochschulstart.de
Language requirements
For English-taught Master’s: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85
For German-taught Master’s: TestDaF 4, DSH-2
Programs
English-Taught Bachelor’s
BSc in Business Economics (focus on international economics, finance, and management)
English-Taught Master’s
MSc Economics – Data Science & Policy (quantitative economics with data analysis focus)
MSc Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (advanced research in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics)
MSc Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology (drug development, industrial applications, biotechnology)
MSc Polymer Materials Science (materials science, polymer chemistry, nanotechnology)
MSc Biodiversity Science (ecology, conservation biology, environmental management)
German-Taught Programs (examples):
BA in History, Philosophy, German Studies, Law
BSc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science
MA in Cultural Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Education
Medical School: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy (among the strongest faculties in Germany)
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