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Choose from a wide range of over 150 courses of study and find the right degree for you. We offer a broad selection of disciplines, from the natural sciences, law and medicine to the humanities.
Research at Leipzig University
On our path to becoming a leading European university, we can rely on a diverse range of subjects and an approach that crosses disciplinary and institutional boundaries. We are concentrating our research strengths in three strategic research fields and their nine research profile areas.
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The University at a glance
Our university was founded in 1409 and is one of Germany’s leading universities when it comes to top-class research and medical expertise. It offers a unique variety of subjects, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and life sciences.
History of our University
Our university has been making history for over 600 years. Read about the most important historical milestones of one of Germany’s oldest universities, from its foundation in 1409 to the opening in 2017 of the Paulinum – Assembly Hall and University Church of St. Paul. The selected milestones in the University’s history reflect six centuries of political and social change.
An International University
Leipzig University’s outstanding international profile in teaching and research makes it one of the most outward-looking higher education institutions in Germany.
Knowledge and Technology Transfer
Several pillars form the basis of Leipzig University’s strategy for knowledge and technology transfer: “Applying knowledge”, “Imparting knowledge”, “Consulting” and “Communicating knowledge”.
