Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover
Hannover, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- —
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1831
Overview
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) is a public research university located in Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1831, it is one of the largest universities in Germany with nine faculties offering over 80 degree programmes at Bachelor, Master, and doctoral level. The university has international partnerships, hosts Excellence Clusters, and has 17.8% international students.
Fields of study
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Engineering and Technology
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics
- Law and Economics
- Linguistics and Literature
- Architecture and Landscape
- Education
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Wintersemester, Sommersemester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studium@uni-hannover.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architektur (Bachelor of Science) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Bauingenieurwesen (Master of Science) (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Informatik (Master of Science) (opens in a new tab)English, German · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (Master of Science) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.