All Levels
All funding: varies
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Halle (Saale), Germany
"Saxony-Anhalt's oldest and largest university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#751 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
The university was formed in 1817 by merging the University of Wittenberg (1502) and the University of Halle (1694). It is the largest and oldest university in Saxony-Anhalt, with strengths in materials science, biochemistry and agricultural sciences. Four Nobel laureates studied or worked here, among them Emil von Behring and Hermann Staudinger.
Rankings & Recognition
#751
Listed in the QS World University Rankings 2025 in the 671+ band (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 Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1502
Founded
671+ band
QS 2025 Rank
Public University
Type
Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt
Location
approx. 19,000
Total Students
approx. 1,700
International Students
Popular Programs
Materials Science and Polymers
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Agricultural and Geosciences
Economics and Law
Medicine and Pharmacy
Theology and Humanities
Computer Science
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
uni-assist
Winter Deadline
15 July
Summer Deadline
15 January
Standardized Test Requirements
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
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telc Deutsch
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C1 Hochschule |
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English-taught programmes
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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. 2,900
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Georg Cantor
Hermann Staudinger
Karl Ziegler
Emil von Behring
Campus & Location
Most institutes are in the inner city of Halle (Saale), with additional historic sites in Wittenberg.
Campus Details
Halle
(Saale)
Wittenberg
Campus Forecast
Halle (Saale)
Saxony-Anhalt
Main campus
Student residences
Continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studentenwerk Halle
approx. 3039 dorm places across five cities
Rent approx. EUR 218 to EUR 366 per month
Dining
Harzmensa
Weinbergmensa
Heidemensa
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports programme
Student initiatives and societies
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 1,700
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
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 (Oct) and Summer (Apr). International applicants apply only through uni-assist by 15 July (winter) or 15 January (summer); apply 4 to 6 weeks earlier if a visa is needed.
Scholarships at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
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
Recognised school certificate; APS for India
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor; APS for India; language proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
telc Deutsch
C1 HochschuleEnglish-taught programmes
Check university siteRequired 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 MLU 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
Most institutes are in the inner city of Halle (Saale), with additional historic sites in Wittenberg.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Engineering and Management (B.Eng.)
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Bachelor's
Business Economics (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Computer Science
Master's
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Master's
Polymer Materials Science
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Master's
Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
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Master's
Economics: Data Science and Policy
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Master's
Biodiversity Sciences
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Master's
Management of Natural Resources
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