Quick Summary
Public in Leipzig, Germany — Universität Leipzig, est. 1409. Ranked #458 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 30500 students including 16% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Philosophy, Physics, Chemistry, it maintains an acceptance rate of 15%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
It offers a blend of centuries-old academic tradition and modern research infrastructure in one of Germany's most affordable and culturally vibrant cities.
Subject Strengths
PhilosophyPhysicsChemistryCommunication & Media StudiesLinguistics
Founded1409
TypePublic
Total Students30500
Intl Students16%
Faculty Ratio58
CampusUrban
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Leipzig
AccreditationSystem-accredited by the German Accreditation Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#458
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#251
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#151
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's,Master's,State Examination,Doctorate
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Leipzig Research Centre for Early Child Development,German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv),Scads.AI
Research Centers
High
Research Output
System-accredited by the German Accreditation Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate15%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPANot Available
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 15
SPRINGApplication Deadline · January 15
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission is highly competitive for Numerus Clausus (NC) programs like Medicine and Psychology; ensure DSH-2 or TestDaF 4 for German-taught programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$82
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$3,900
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's,Master's,State Examination,Doctorate programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Global Studies | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Law | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Digital Humanities | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$56,000
Average Salary After Graduation
88%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Extensive links with Max Planck InstitutesFraunhoferand the Leipzig-Halle logistics hub.
Notable Alumni
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe,Friedrich Nietzsche,Angela Merkel,Richard Wagner,Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Leipzig University Sports Center (ZfH) provides over 100 sports activities.
Student Clubs
60
Library Resources
University Library Leipzig (UBL) includes the Bibliotheca Albertina and extensive digital archives.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available