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Universität Leipzig

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world rank  268

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University Overview

Established in 1409, Universität Leipzig (Leipzig University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Leipzig (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saxony. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and Culture), Universität Leipzig is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Leipzig 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 615-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universität Leipzig also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Universität Leipzig's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität Leipzig's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Leipzig' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Universität Leipzig's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Leipzig University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym
Founded 1409
Motto Aus Tradition Grenzen überschreiten
Crossing boundaries out of tradition
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation

University Location

Address Ritterstrasse 26
Leipzig
04109 Saxony
Germany
Universität Leipzig's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität Leipzig Phone Number (341) 97 108
Universität Leipzig Fax Number (341) 97 30099
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Recognition and Accreditation

Universität Leipzig's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität Leipzig is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universität Leipzig as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universität Leipzig Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universität Leipzig is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität Leipzig's academic range and degree level offering.



Universität Leipzig: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Universität Leipzig Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universität Leipzig Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität Leipzig categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universität Leipzig.



Universität Leipzig: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Universität Leipzig's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Universität Leipzig Admission Info


Universität Leipzig's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Universität Leipzig's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universität Leipzig's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Universität Leipzig's Admission Office Admission Office

Uni ASSIST e.V., Helmholtzstrasse 2-9
Berlin 10587
(341) 9 73 20 20


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universität Leipzig's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universität Leipzig Size and Profile


Universität Leipzig's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 25,000 to 29,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Universität Leipzig's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 3,000 to 3,499 members.


Universität Leipzig's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Universität Leipzig's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität Leipzig's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Universität Leipzig's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universität Leipzig's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität Leipzig is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universität Leipzig Facilities


Universität Leipzig's Library University Library

Yes Visit Universität Leipzig's Library


Universität Leipzig's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Universität Leipzig's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universität Leipzig's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universität Leipzig Services


Universität Leipzig's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Universität Leipzig's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität Leipzig's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Universität Leipzig's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Universität Leipzig's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Universität Leipzig Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität Leipzig's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Universität Leipzig Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Leipzig's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Utrecht Network


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


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