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Some 7000 new students commence studies at Leipzig University

Leipzig University will welcome its new students tomorrow (Wednesday, 12 October) at the enrolment ceremony in the Gewandhaus. Around 7000 first-semester students started the winter semester on 1 October. This number will increase in the next few weeks as the clearing procedure continues, with some…

Graduiertenakademie Leipzig

On the situation of Ukrainian academics: “You really can relate to the individual fates of the people in Ukraine”

Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February, our university has seen an increase in requests for guidance – and not just from students who have fled the war. An increasing number of Ukrainian researchers are getting in touch with Leipzig University with a wide variety of concerns. In the…

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On the situation of Ukrainian academics: “You really can relate to the individual fates of the people in Ukraine”

Since the outbreak of war in Ukraine on 24 February, our university has seen an increase in requests for guidance – and not just from students who have fled the war. An increasing number of Ukrainian researchers are getting in touch with Leipzig University with a wide variety of concerns. In the…

Graduiertenakademie Leipzig

Two ukrainian professors report: Chance for Science Conference makes a difference

In response to the first "Chance for Science" conference in April, the University of Leipzig is now inviting participants for the second time: on 8 and 9 September. The digital event brings together students, professors and academics from Ukraine with German colleagues and fellow students. The…

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Second Chance for Science Conference with Researchers from Ukraine

Focusing on research again in times of the omnipresent war in Ukraine, talking shop with like-minded people or just thinking about something else – the reasons for Ukrainian researchers to participate in the Chance for Science conference are as diverse as the range of topics that will be discussed.…

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Guidance for International Students: Long Waiting Times and Indomitable Willpower

Since 24 February 2022, Helen Matthey and Jana Kuppardt have received numerous requests for advisory services from both prospective students and students from Ukraine. In this interview, they explain how they deal with these challenges and how complex their daily work is.

University

Our university would like to help prospective and current students affected by the war in Ukraine to start or continue their studies. There is a lot of interest. Of those who have fled Ukraine, so far...

Zu sehen ist die Flagge der Ukraine

1357

… would like to start studying at Leipzig University.

Zu sehen ist die Flagge der Ukraine

2068

… would like to continue their studies at Leipzig University.

Zu sehen ist die Flagge der Ukraine

621

… would like to take a German language course.

Study

In ukrainischer Sprache Hinweis auf die Seite zum Studium für aus der Ukraine geflüchtete. Diese Seite existiert in deutscher und englischer Sprache.

FAQs about studying

The International Centre has compiled key information for prospective and current students and doctoral researchers at our university. Find out about studying, finding your feet in Leipzig and special support services.

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Researchers

Gebäudeansicht des Campus Augustusplatz mit Blick auf das Neue Augusteum und Paulinum der Universität Leipzig

Research Funding

We present funding opportunities for Ukrainian researchers and list the requirements of various funding bodies related to existing and future partnerships with Russia and Belarus.

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Eine Frau steht im Labor und kontrolliert mit einem Messgerät biometrische Daten von Pflanzen.

FAQs for academics

The International Centre has compiled information for academics affected by the war in Ukraine and its repercussions. This information is intended to provide an initial impression of Leipzig as a centre of science.

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Help and Resources

Many members of the University community and civil society are helping Ukrainians in all sorts of ways. The German version of this page contains more information, including details of a fundraising campaign and various events.

Contacts

International Centre

Goethestraße 3-5
04109 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-32020
Fax: +49 341 97 311 32020

Stabsstelle Universitätskommunikation

Goethestraße 6
04109 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97-35025
Fax: +49 341 97-35039