Information about Coronavirus
Please take a moment to read the new arrangements set out in the University’s updated Hygiene and Infectious Disease Concept. We have summarised the most important aspects in emails sent to all students and staff.
News
The University’s crisis management team will provide regular updates here.
When Might the University Library Reading Rooms Open?
The University’s crisis management team has decided that the University Library reading rooms can reopen for staff and students if the coronavirus incidence rate drops below 100 (for seven days, based on RKI figures for the city of Leipzig).
Information About Coronavirus Tests
According to the Saxon Regulation for Protection Against Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 (SächsCoronaSchVO), employers are obliged to offer weekly self-testing to employees working on site. The Free State of Saxony supplied the University with the necessary rapid test kits at the end of March....
Exception: Retroactive BAföG Application Possible Until 3 April
As a result of the amendment to the Saxon Freedom of Higher Education Act (SächsHSFG) which came into force in December 2020, the standard period of study for many students will be extended by one or two semesters due to the pandemic. This applies to students whose original standard period of study...
Validating Your UniCard
UniCard: Validation and Validity
Validation: It is currently only possible to validate your UniCard during the day in the foyer at Goethestraße 6 and at Liebigstraße 23/25 (Library of Medicine and Sciences).
Validity: In agreement with the Central German Transport Network (MDV), the following...
Information for Staff and Students
We take the health of our students, staff and guests very seriously. Please find current information and advice below. Members of the crisis management team set up under the University’s pandemic plan are liaising on a daily basis.
