Quick Summary
Public in Halle (Saale), Germany — Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, est. 1502. Ranked #474 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 19600 students including 11% from outside Germany. Known for strengths in Agriculture & Forestry, Philosophy, Pharmacy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 28%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Combines a 500-year academic tradition with cutting-edge research facilities and low cost of living.
Subject Strengths
Agriculture & ForestryPhilosophyPharmacyTheologyLife Sciences
Founded1502
TypePublic
Total Students19600
Intl Students11%
Faculty Ratio48
CampusUrban / Scattered
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
AccreditationGerman Accreditation Council
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#474
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#401-500
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
190
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Not Available
Online Programs
Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
German Accreditation Council
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate28%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA2.5
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
Ensure German proficiency (DSH-2) for most programs; apply via Uni-Assist early to accommodate verification times.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
Living Cost
€10,500/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$80
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€11,000/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 190 programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Law | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Physics | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Agricultural Sciences | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Business Administration | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
86%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
Strong links with Chemical Triangle and local biotechnology firms.
Notable Alumni
Georg Friedrich Händel, Dorothea Erxleben, Hans-Dietrich Genscher
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
University Sports Center (USZ) with 80+ types of sports
Student Clubs
Student Council, choir, orchestra, and various international groups
Library Resources
University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt (ULB)
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, ISEP, Utrecht Network
Summer Programs
Available