University of Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #351
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Students
- 31,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Leipzig University (Universität Leipzig) is one of Germany's oldest universities, founded in 1409, and is located in the heart of Leipzig, Saxony. As a public research university, it offers 242 degree programs from Bachelor to doctoral level across natural sciences, humanities, medicine, law, social sciences, economics, and education. With over 31,000 students and approximately 5,300 staff, it maintains strong research partnerships with institutions such as the Max-Planck-Institut and participates in international university alliances including Arqus. The university receives major research funding including the Alexander von Humboldt Professorship.
Fields of study
- African Studies
- Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- American Studies
- Anglistics
- Arabic and Islamic Studies
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Chinese Studies
- Communication Management
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- Education
- Egyptology
- German as a Foreign Language
- Global Studies
- European Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Law
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Sports Science
- Teacher Training
- Theology
- Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€500
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. European Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Mar 31, 2026 | — |
| M.A. Global Studies (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | May 31, 2026 | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.