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All funding: varies
Leipzig University
Leipzig, Germany
"Germany's second-oldest university, in the heart of Leipzig"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#527 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Leipzig University
Leipzig University was founded on 2 December 1409 and is one of the oldest universities in Germany. It has 14 faculties and about 150 degree programmes, around 38 of them international. Its buildings are spread over about 38 locations in the city, mostly around the city centre.
Rankings & Recognition
#527
Ranked #527 in the QS World University Rankings 2025 (older edition, check topuniversities.com for the latest).
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Leipzig University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Key Facts
1409
Founded
#527
QS 2025 Rank
Public University
Type
Leipzig, Saxony
Location
approx. 31,500
Total Students
approx. 3,800
International Students
Popular Programs
Physics and Mathematics
Biosciences and Biodiversity
Economics and Business
Humanities and Area Studies
Medicine and Life Sciences
Sport Science
Earth System Science and Meteorology
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
uni-assist
Restricted Programmes
Early Apr - 15 Jul
Unrestricted Programmes
Early Apr - 1 Sep
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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English-taught programmes
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CEFR B2 |
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German-taught programmes
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DSH-2 or equivalent |
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German at application
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B2 usually sufficient |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
EUR 75
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 3,200 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Angela Merkel
Friedrich Nietzsche
Richard Wagner
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Campus & Location
An urban campus spread across about 38 locations in Leipzig, with the main buildings in the city centre and a separate medical campus.
Campus Details
Leipzig
city centre
Leipzig
medical campus
Campus Forecast
Leipzig
Saxony
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studentenwerk Leipzig
15 student halls of residence
Halls in Arno-Nitzsche-Strasse and Gaertnerstrasse
Halls at Strasse des 18. Oktober
Dining
Mensa am Park
Mensa Academica
Mensa am Elsterbecken
Mensa am Medizincampus
Mensaria am Botanischen Garten
Student meals from EUR 1.70 to EUR 4.10
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Moritzbastei (largest student club in Germany)
University sports programme
Student council groups
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 3,800
Main Intl. Regions
China, Russia, Ukraine (top 3)
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter intake (Oct). Via uni-assist the winter deadline is early April to 15 July for restricted programmes and early April to 1 September for unrestricted ones; check the university site for the exact year.
Scholarships at Leipzig University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
International school certificate; German B2 to apply
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor; English B2 or DSH-2
English Proficiency
English-taught programmes
German-taught programmes
DSH-2 or equivalentGerman at application
B2 usually sufficientRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UL international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply through uni-assist (or the university portal if the programme says so) and pay the uni-assist fee.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
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Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
An urban campus spread across about 38 locations in Leipzig, with the main buildings in the city centre and a separate medical campus.
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