University Overview
Founded in 1946, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (Leuphana University of Lüneburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lüneburg (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (LUL) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Leuphana Universität Lüneburg (LUL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 79-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LUL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | Leuphana Universität Lüneburg |
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| Name (English) | Leuphana University of Lüneburg |
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| Acronym | LUL |
| Founded | 1946 2005 merger of FH Nordostniedersachsen and University of Lüneburg |
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| Address | Scharnhorststrasse 1 Lüneburg 21335 Lower Saxony Germany |
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(4131) 677 0 |
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(4131) 677 1090 |
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