Integrated study abroad at the University of Glasgow

The concept of this double degree is based on the realisation that entrepreneurial success does not depend solely on the respective professional knowledge, but also on broadening the international horizon in which this knowledge is acquired and applied. This is made possible by the international cooperation with the University of Glasgow as a global top 100 university.

The main goal of the international cooperation is the transcultural development of responsible management thinking and the inspiration of the next generation of leaders. By seamlessly earning a degree from both Leuphana University Lüneburg and the University of Glasgow, you will not only acquire study-related expertise, but also learn how to work in different cultural and institutional contexts. By studying at both universities, you can also build your global professional network -- an opportunity that a mono degree programme at just one university can hardly provide.

The international cooperation between the University of Glasgow and Leuphana University Lüneburg takes place in Lüneburg, Germany, and Glasgow, United Kingdom. You spend the first year of your studies in Lüneburg and the second year in Glasgow.

If you decide to take the double degree, you must already prepare your application during the first semester at Leuphana.

The first and second semesters of the Masters programme must be successfully completed in Lüneburg. In Glasgow, you continue your studies with a study programme that matches your Masters degree. The modules from Glasgow, if equivalent, will be recognized for the 3rd and 4th semester in Lüneburg. To accelerate and simplify the recognition procedure, you will conclude a learning agreement in advance (during your second Leuphana Semester) with your Leuphana programme director.

You can choose between the following programmes: International Strategic Marketing, Financial Technology, International Business, Data Analytics for Economics & Finance, International Human Resource Management and Development as well as Economic Development. The programme taken in Glasgow must also be completed in order to obtain the double degree.

Towards the end of the second year of study in Glasgow, you will start writing your final thesis, which will be jointly supervised by both universities.

As far as the topics are equivalent, Leuphana University Lüneburg recognises the credits earned in Glasgow. To accelerate and simplify the recognition procedure, you will conclude a learning agreement in advance (during your second Leuphana Semester) with your Leuphana programme director.

After successful completion of both years of study, you will be awarded the two degrees Master of Science (M.Sc.) of the respective chosen programme of Leuphana University Lüneburg and the University of Glasgow. With the double degree, you are very well prepared for an international career in both science and business.

In the event that you do not achieve the Master of Science degree from the University of Glasgow, it is possible to have the credits earned in Glasgow recognised and to continue the second year at Leuphana. In this case, you will have to write the Master thesis in Lüneburg and receive the Master of Science degree from Leuphana University.

After successful completion of both years of study, you will be awarded the chosen Master of Science degree from Leuphana University Lüneburg and the University of Glasgow. In addition to the career prospects offered by the programmes in Management & Entrepreneurship and Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance, this double degree allows you to orient your career internationally and gives you very good prospects of taking up qualified positions in both business and academia at an early stage.

Leuphana University Lüneburg is a young and dynamic state university known in the German higher education landscape for its willingness to innovate and its unique higher education model. It is based on the philosophy of comprehensive and holistic education and defines itself as a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university.

The University of Glasgow is one of the oldest English-speaking universities and, as a founding member of the Russell Group, consistently ranks among the world's best universities in international rankings. The Adam Smith Business School at the University of Glasgow also stands for top-class research and teaching in the subjects of accounting and finance, economics and management.

The prerequisite for application is your enrolment in Lüneburg in the Masters programme Management & Entrepreneurship or Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance in order to apply for the Double Degree programme.

For the Master of Science at the University of Glasgow (UofG) there are further admission requirements:

•  A successful completion of first year studies (60 ECTS) at Leuphana University Lüneburg at Masters level for access to the UofG in the second year of studies, after having completed an undergraduate degree before starting the programme at Leuphana University, including requirements in statistics and economics as well as the English language.

Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following requirements:

•  English language requirements - having been examined and taught in English at Leuphana University Lüneburg - otherwise the level of English language proficiency required by the UofG at the time of application, as evidenced by a recognised English language test or successful completion of the UofG preparatory English language course. These must be at least the standard of English required by the British Home Office at the time of the student's admission to the programme and may change from year to year. Applicants must also provide evidence of English language proficiency as required by the relevant UofG A-Z programme list.

Students interested in the double degree programme 2024/2025 should first contact Dr. Francine Uwera. They then need to register via the portal for stays abroad of the International Office starting November 13, 2023, and no later than November 30, 2023. Documents required: Certificate of enrollment and data protection declaration (all and non-EU). A report will be sent to the University of Glasgow (UofG) on the applications received.

Students then apply directly to the UofG via the "Apply now" button on the respective programme pages. The UofG can then identify the Leuphana students in the applications on the basis of the notification made in advance.

Students must upload all the documents required there when applying to the University of Glasgow. However, it is not necessary for students to upload their Leuphana first degree certificates.

Degrees awarded: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Management & Entrepreneurship or Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance at Leuphana University Lüneburg and Master of Science (M.Sc.) in the chosen Masters at the University of Glasgow.
Application period (Leuphana IO): November 13, 2023 to November 30, 2023 (for the 2024/2025 double degree programme)
Application deadline (Glasgow Website): December 15, 2023 (for the 2024/2025 double degree programme)
Start of studies at Leuphana University: Winter semester (October)
Start of studies at the University of Glasgow: Winter semester (September)
Extent: 120 CP (ECTS incl. recognition from Glasgow)
Duration: 4 semesters
Type of programme: Full-time study
Language: English
Semester contribution: ca. 320 EUR per semester at Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Process and roles:Information sheet on process and roles for the programme (currently only available in German language)

Tuition fees are charged at the University of Glasgow. The tuition fees for 2024/25 amount to approx. £ 15,000/student year. This is exclusive of accommodation, study tour, study materials and general living costs.