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Drei Studierende sitzen im Leibnizforum der Universität Leipzig

Portrait of Leipzig University

Our university was founded in 1409 and is one of Germany’s leading universities for 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.

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

The Leipzig Way

Our strategy sets out the most important instruments and parameters for planning the University’s development.

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Blick vom Cityhochhaus auf Leibniz-Forum, Neues Augusteum, Audimax, Paulinum, Hörsaalgebäude, Seminargebäude

Centre of Science

Our university cooperates with numerous higher education and non-university research institutions in Leipzig.

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Vordersteite der Leipziger Universitätsmedaille, weiße Medaille auf rotem Samt

Honours and Awards

Read more about who has been awarded Leipzig University’s highest distinctions over the years.

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University Rectorate

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Faculties and institutions

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Administration and departments

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Museums and collections

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Working at Leipzig University

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