Selection days

The 2025 selection process will take place on the following dates:

The study aptitude test will be held in German and English on all days. Please note that you can only register for the selection days after you have submitted your application. If you have a long journey, you can stay on campus free of charge the night before. You will receive further information after registering for the selection day.

As part of the selection days, all study programmes at Leuphana College will take a study skills test on campus. In some study programmes, a selection interview is also conducted (see below).

The study skills test measures study-related cognitive skills that are essential for successful study at Leuphana College. In this way, Leuphana University of Lüneburg aims to gain a comprehensive picture of applicants' competences and abilities and enable them to earn additional points for the admission process - beyond the grade of the university entrance qualification and, if applicable, extracurricular achievements.

The study skills test comprises three test parts: "Analyse contexts", "Recognise structures" and "Work with concentration and care". For English-language study programmes, the study skills test is written in English. The test takes just under two hours to complete. You cannot prepare for the test. To give you an impression of the tasks, you will find sample tasks and explanations of the three parts of the test in the download area.

By taking the test, you can achieve a maximum of 24 additional points. After your application has been assessed and you have been allocated to the main quota, these points will be added to your score from the HZB grade (maximum 30) and any points for extracurricular achievements. This is how a ranking list is determined, which is the basis for admission to the main quota.

We have answered frequently asked questions for you in our FAQs.

Registration
To take part in one of the selection days, you must register online. This must be done by 10 a.m. on the day before the desired date at the latest.
International applicants (nationality and/or HZB) should inform themselves in advance about the application procedure for international applicants and check whether they will be admitted in a special quota. Points can only be credited via the main quota.

Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
If you have a long journey or if there are social reasons, a portion of the travel expenses can be reimbursed by the university. Please refer to the specific regulations in the travel expense reimbursement form in the download section.

Online participation
As an alternative to the free test on campus, we offer the option of taking the ITB-GSAT online. Participation costs 150 euros. Registration and payment are made directly to the test provider.

Information on the technical requirements and proctoring can be found here.
We recommend that you take the test at on campus, as this will allow you to get your own impression of the Leuphana and the city.

Selection interviews are held in addition to the aptitude test. During the selection interviews, we would like to get to know you personally and give you the opportunity to "score points" in a personal interview.

The interviews are offered after the application deadline (15 July), as they are specific to the degree programme and an application must be submitted. An interview takes about 20 minutes. For English-language study programmes, the interview is conducted in English. The selection interviews are conducted by interviewers in a standardised manner and recorded. Following the interview, you will give a 5-minute presentation on a topic of your choice, followed by a maximum 5-minute block for questions from the interview panel. It should be a current and socially relevant topic. Please bring an outline of your presentation in duplicate to the selection interviews. Please refrain from preparing a PowerPoint presentation. This cannot be taken into consideration.

You can achieve a maximum of 24 points in the selection interview (incl. presentation), which will be offset against the result of the study skills test (60% interview and 40% test). These are added to your existing score from the HZB grade (maximum 30) and those from the extracurricular activities (maximum 5). This is how the ranking list is determined, which forms the basis for admission to the main quota.

Registration
To confirm your participation, online registration is mandatory. This must be done by 10 a.m. on the day before the desired date at the latest. You can do this from around mid-June. International applicants (nationality and/or HZB) should inform themselves about the application procedure for international applicants before registering and check whether they will be admitted in a special quota. Points can only be credited via the main quota.

Online interview
If you decide to take the entire procedure online or if you have already written the test at a previous appointment on site, we offer you the opportunity to take the interview via video conference free of charge. To take part in an online interview, you must indicate this when you register.

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