Courses of Study

Advanced Spectroscopy in Chemistry MSc

The network of universities participating in the course of study bring together cutting-edge equipment and expertise to provide you with a high-quality educational programme. Its focus lies on applying spectroscopic techniques and thus enables you to enter into careers that involve analysing …

African Studies MA

The African Studies MA is a research-oriented programme with the aim of providing students with an interdisciplinary and reflective perspective on Africa. Building on findings and methods from various disciplines in the humanities, cultural and social sciences, students deepen their ability to deal …

American Studies BA

The bachelor’s programme in American Studies is an interdisciplinary programme that examines the United States and its role in the world from the perspective of various academic disciplines. The aim of the programme is to convey a complex understanding of the culture and society of the United States …

American Studies MA

The American Studies master’s programme is an interdisciplinary programme taught in English. Students delve into the many layers of the United States – including its global and transnational connections – with a focus on US culture, literature, media, politics and society. The programme content …

Anthropology MA

In the master’s programme in Anthropology, you will deepen your understanding of the subject area and further develop your academic skills. Classes are taught in English. The programme has a strong focus on research and emphasises work on an individual research project, on which students concentrate …

Archäologie und Geschichte des Alten Europa B. A.

Der Studiengang vereint die Fächer Alte Geschichte, Klassische Archäologie und Ur- und Frühgeschichte. Er vermittelt Ihnen Grundkenntnisse zu den urgeschichtlichen und antiken Kulturen im erweiterten europäischen Raum (inklusive der südlichen Mittelmeeranrainer). Zugleich erhalten Sie eine …

Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution MSc

In this English-language master’s degree programme, you will learn about biodiversity research, ecology and evolutionary research. In four semesters, you will become acquainted with the latest research questions using experiments, field observations and virtual experiments. In addition to acquiring …

Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions MA

In the Buddhist Studies and Contemplative Traditions master’s programme you will gain in-depth knowledge in the field of Buddhism and both past and present contemplative traditions. You will receive extensive training in one of the Buddhist source languages Sanskrit, Tibetan, Chinese or Mongolian.

Chemistry and Biotechnology MSc

Enrolment into the first semester is currently suspended.

Child Development and Intervention MSc

The Child Development and Intervention Master of Science program focuses on understanding and promoting the positive and healthy development of children. It is characterized by small cohorts that allow for intensive exchange between faculty and students, hands-on research and internship …

Chinese Studies BA

Chinese Studies MA

In the master’s programme Chinese Studies, you will learn to reflect on issues related to China based on the principles of theories and methods drawn from philology, history, cultural studies, humanities and social sciences and to then work on these independently at a high academic level. For this …

Earth System Data Science and Remote Sensing MSc

This master’s degree programme is primarily research and method-oriented. The programme of study provides comprehensive knowledge of environmental data science and remote sensing technologies and methods as well as various areas for specialisation and application. The aim of the degree programme is …

Economics MSc

The master's programme in economics offers an excellent method- and theory-based education. Using various approaches, you will be able to quantitatively analyse current economic issues and formulate economic policy recommendations. You can complete part of the programme at Keio University in Tokyo …

European Financial Markets and Institutions MSc

The master's degree programme analyses financial markets from an interdisciplinary perspective (economics, business administration, law, economic history) and on the basis of different methods. Studying in Leipzig and Angers strengthens the European dimension of the master programme. The …

European Minority Languages BA

Your studies will focus on language minorities in society. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of selected European minority languages and examine societies in which minority languages are spoken on the basis of relevant phenomena. After completing your studies, you will have acquired intercultural …

European Studies MA

The Joint Master’s Programme of the Arqus European University Alliance was established to provide a multidisciplinary understanding of Europe’s role in the world. It provides an assessment of the relationship between Europeanisation and globalization, the impact of global developments on Europe, and …

German as a Foreign and Second Language in the Vietnamese-German Context MA

The binational master’s programme in German as a Foreign and Second Language in the Vietnamese-German Context is a joint programme between the University of Languages and International Studies at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and the Faculty of Philology at Leipzig University / Herder …

German as a Foreign Language: Estudios interculturales de lengua, literatura y cultura alemanas MA

The master’s programme is offered jointly by the Herder Institute and the German Section of the Department of Modern Languages at Universidad de Guadalajara in Mexico. It combines the strengths of both participating partners: Linguistics and applied linguistics, didactics, cultural studies and test …

German as a Foreign Language: Estudos Interculturais de Língua, Literatrua e Cultura Alemãs MA

The master’s programme is offered jointly by the Herder Institute and the German Department of the Universidade Federal do Paraná in Curitiba, Brazil. It combines the strength of both participating partners: Linguistics and applied linguistics, didactics, cultural studies and test research (Leipzig) …

German as a Foreign Language in a German-African Context (Stellenbosch, South Africa) MA

German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context MA

The binational master’s programme in German as a Foreign Language in an Arabic-German Context is a programme of study offered by the Herder Institute and the Center of Excellence for German and Arabic as Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Education at Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. As a …

Global British Studies MA

The academic concept of the MA in British Studies follows the structure of the new European approach to philology, which relies on the three individual subject areas of linguistics, literature and cultural studies, as well as on interdisciplinary cooperation between these fields. The Global British …

Global Mass Communication MA

Enrollment for this degree program is currently suspended.

Global Studies MA

In this degree programme, you take an in-depth look at globalisation and the accompanying processes in the countries of the Global North and the Global South from an interdisciplinary perspective. This means that approaches are combined from various subjects (e.g., global history, political science …

Intercultural Communication and Translation Czech-German BA

This degree programme equips you for translation work in the language pair Czech-German / German-Czech. You will gain sound language proficiency and fundamental translation and interpreting skills. This also includes specific cultural contexts, professional working methods and tools, the necessary …

International Physics Studies Program (Honours) BSc

In the English-taught study programme International Physics Studies Program (Honours) BSc, or “BSc IPSP (Honours)” for short, you will obtain your bachelor’s degree within eight semesters. The bachelor’s programme includes all core areas of modern experimental and theoretical physics as well as a …

International Physics Studies Program MSc

In the English-language master’s course International Physics Studies Program (IPSP) that is focussed on research, you will acquire in-depth specialised training in modern areas of experimental or theoretical physics. In physics elective courses you can specialise in a topical area of modern …

International Sports Development MA

The MA International Sports Development is an international, English-language advanced master's degree program in the field of sports development.

Linguistics MA

In contrast to the study of specific languages and literature, modern linguistics does not focus on an individual language, instead looking at the functions and structures of all human languages including their differences and commonalities. Linguists document languages around the world (field …

Mathematical Physics MSc

In the English-language master’s programme “Mathematical Physics”, you will learn general principles of mathematical physics and acquire in-depth knowledge in selected topics. You will apply the knowledge you learn in the programme to describe, analyse, and solve complex problems. You will transfer …

Mathematics M. Sc.

The English-language master's programme Mathematics offers an in-depth research-oriented education in a wide range of mathematical disciplines. You will be involved in current research topics under the guidance of internationally renowned lecturers. Thanks to the programme's broad and flexible …

Meteorology M. Sc.

Der englischsprachige Masterstudiengang Meteorology ist forschungsorientiert und vermittelt vertiefte Einsicht in die theoretische und experimentelle Arbeitsweise in der Meteorologie. Sie lernen, eigenständig aktuelle Fragestellungen zur Allgemeinen, Angewandten und Theoretischen Meteorologie …

Musikwissenschaft B. A.

Der Studiengang Musikwissenschaft vermittelt Ihnen breites Wissen über Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. In der Historischen Musikwissenschaft setzen Sie sich mit musikalischen Werken und Praktiken in ihren kulturgeschichtlichen Kontexten auseinander, in der Musiksoziologie und -philosophie mit den …

Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology M. Sc.

The international M.Sc. programme “Neuroscience and Behavioural Biology” is organised by the Institute of Biology in cooperation with colleagues from the Medical Faculty and the Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Athropology. We provide research-oriented training to prepare students for …

Ostslawistik B. A.

In diesem Studiengang stehen die ostslawischen Sprachen im Mittelpunkt. Dabei erwerben und erweitern Sie praktische Kenntnisse des Russischen und Ukrainischen. In der Spezialisierung Linguistik untersuchen Sie den sprachlichen Code als Wissensbasis und Instrument des Informationstransfers. In der …

Physics MSc

The English-language, consecutive master’s degree programme in Physics will deepen and expand your basic knowledge in modern areas of experimental and theoretical physics. You can specialise in a topical area of physics in elective lectures. The master’s programme is research-based. The programme …

Small Enterprise Promotion and Training

A thorough understanding of management as the basis for positions of leadership in the private sector and in institutions and organisations involved in business development and foreign assistance.

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc

The international master’s degree programme taught in English trains students in the foundations and applications of sport and exercise psychology in elite, recreational and health sports. The programme opens up career opportunities in a variety of sport-relevant contexts (e.g. sport clubs, sport …

Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy MSc

Enrolment into the first semester is currently suspended.

Sustainable Development MSc

The international, interdisciplinary and research-oriented study programme focusses on issues related to sustainability, the environment and development as well as the challenges in transitioning to a sustainable society.

Translation BA

Students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Translation will gain a thorough knowledge of translation theory and methods as well as practical skills they can apply in translating and interpreting. The degree programme also includes a focus on the cultures of the areas in which students’ working …

Translatology MA

The master’s degree programme in Translatology typically follows on from a translation-related bachelor’s degree, but it is possible to enter the programme from any degree programme if you have the relevant foreign language skills. You will gain in-depth knowledge of theory and methods while …

West Slavonic Languages, Literatures and Cultures BA

The degree programme focusses on acquiring oral and written skills in Polish and Czech while examining West Slavonic languages, literatures and cultures from an academic perspective. You can choose to specialise in either Polish or Czech. It is also possible to study West Slavonic Studies as a …

West Slavonic Studies BA

The degree programme focusses on acquiring oral and written skills in Polish and Czech while examining West Slavonic languages (Polish, Czech), literatures and cultures from an academic perspective. In Leipzig, you can study West Slavonic Studies as a combination of Polish and Bohemian studies; it …