Admission process
The Leuphana University Lüneburg conducts a differentiated admission process for all bachelor programs of the Leuphana College, to account for special skills, experiences, and competencies of applicants. This admission process helps to identify those applicants particularly suitable and motivated for the Leuphana College.
But not only Leuphana University becomes more familiar with the applicants. Applicants also have the opportunity to get to know the Leuphana University and to improve their chances to be approved.
The admission process involves several steps:
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| Waiting time | |
| Leuphana admission process |
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For further information, please click on the links above or scroll down.
Advance quota
Particular groups of applicants will be granted advance admission. Applicants of these groups compete only within the groups, but not with applicants from other groups. The following quota are statutory:
- up to 5% for applicants with university entrance qualifications from countries outside the EU
- up to 2% for hardship cases
An additional hardship application has to be completed (see application form at the upper right) - up to 3% for applicants for a second degree
An informal letter clarifying the motivation for a second degree has to be included, as well as additional certificates, and a certificate on the first degree - up to 10% for applicants with professional qualification
Further information on creditable professional qualifications will be provided by the Infoportal at Leuphana University
Information und standard forms
Waiting time
Waiting time is the time between obtaining a university entrance degree (e.g., Abitur) and the admission to a study programme in Germany, counted as full semesters. A semester is the time between 1 April and 30 September, or 1 October and 31 March. When the university entrance degree is obtained, e.g., in May, waiting time begins with 1 October.
If you attend university in Germany, time spent will not be counted as waiting time.
It is not necessary to apply to university to gain waiting time; it will automatically be calculated when you apply for a study programme. Total waiting time is limited to 16 semesters. Studying abroad will not affect waiting time.
Waiting time quota
10% of the available university places will be given to the highest ranking applicants with the longest waiting time. Applicants with longer waiting time will be preferred over applicants with shorther waiting time. If applicants have an equal waiting time, the following criteria will additionally apply: Average mark, civil/military service (if applicable), lot.
The waiting time quota applies to all German and EU-applicants. Applicants from other countries will be admitted by qualification criteria only.
Further information on waiting time in particular study programmes can be found on the right.
Downloads Waiting time
Improving waiting time
Applicants with a university entrance degree from before January 16th 2002 and a precedent professional qualification are granted an additional waiting semester for every six months of professional qualification time, up to a maximum of four semesters. Applicants with a university entrance degree from after January 15th 2002 will be given only two waiting semesters for a precedent professional qualification. Applicants with a university entrance degree from after July 15th 2007 will be given no waiting semesters for a precedent professional qualification.
Step 1: Mark and engagement
The qualification criteria apply after the advance quota and consist of, at least average mark of the university entrance degree and particular extracurricular qualifications; these two criteria constitute the first step of the Leuphana admission process.
Mark of the university entrance degree
The average mark of the university entrance degree is converted to a score with max. 30 points.
Points for extracurricular qualifications
A maximum of 5 points can be given to applicants with voluntary years, a record of head boy/girl, at least four months of school/study abroad, and other defined activities/qualifications.
In step 1, 25% of the remaining university places will be given to the applicants with the best sum score of these two criteria.
Further information can be found in the download area on the right-hand side.
Step 2: Admission test
The exact dates for the 2020 admission process are currently being coordinated and will be published here by mid-February at the latest.
The admission process 2019 took place at the following dates:
| June 13, July 02 and July 23* | - Studium Individuale (ENG) |
| August 06 and 07 |
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| August 9 |
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| August 13 and 14 |
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Applicants who have not been granted admission in step 1, have the chance to be invited to attend the admission test (step 2). The admission test is carried out in all study programs of the Leuphana College. Some study programs conduct additional admission interviews (see below).
English study programs carry out english admission tests.
The admission test assesses study related cognitive skills, that are essential for success at Leuphana College. Leuphana University wants to gain a comprehensive picture of your competencies and skills. A maximum of 24 additional points can be gained by taking the test, thus improving the chances for an admission.
Additionally, you have the chance to get to know the requirements for your studies in Lüneburg, as well as the university campus by taking part in the test and the optional social program.
Invitation and registration
Your invitation to the admission test depends on your step 1 results of the admission procedure.
Approximately a week before the test, the invitations will be sent via postal service. To attend the test, you have to register online after receiving your invitation. Registration is open until one day before the test. Further information can be found in your invitation letter.
If you do not receive an invitation letter, you have either already be granted admission in step 1, or have the (small) chance to be granted admission in the succession procedure until September.
Process
On the day of the admission test, you will be provided with test material and all necessary information in the auditorium hallway at Leuphana University. Admission test takes almost 2 hours (processing time only). You can attend the optional social program, and eat in the cafeteria. Further information will be provided with your invitation letter, which will be sent approximately a week before the admission days.
Admission letters will be sent out few days after the admission days.
Service offers
Accomodation: Applicants with a long journey have the opportunity to spend the night in a lecture room for free. Sleeping bag and sleeping pads have to be brought, bathroom facilities are available. Registration via auswahl.college@leuphana.de.
Transportation allowance: Under certain circumstances, partial transportation allowance is possible. Further information can be found on the right-hand side.
Child care: Leuphana University provides child care for the time of the admission test for free. Child care in small groups is carried out by trained professionals. Registration via auswahl.college@leuphana.de.
Social program: You, too, have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive picture of Leuphana University. Students from higher semesters, teachers, and other university staff will provide an attractive social program. Further information can be found in your invitation letter.
Content of the admission test
- Sample questions admission test [PDF, 681071]
Engaging abroad during the admission days
If you are abroad during the admission days, you have the opportunity to submit an SAT or GRE test result (under reserve of you latter invitation; does not apply for holiday trips!). The one-on-one admission interview can be conducted via Voice over IP. Please contact auswahl.college@leuphana.de with a verification of your stay abroad. SAT and GRE results can only be accepted until the admission day!
Travel allowance
- Travel Allowance [PDF, 52165]
Step 2: Admission interviews
| The exact dates for the 2020 admission process are currently being coordinated and will be published here by mid-February at the latest.
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In addition to the admission test, some study programs carry out admission interviews. For these, test and interview will be conducted on one day.
Invitation and registration
Your invitation to the admission interviews depends on your step 1 results of the admission procedure.
Approximately a week before the interviews, the invitations will be sent via postal service. To attend the interviews, you have to register online after receiving your invitation. Registration is open until one day before the interviews. Further information can be found in your invitation letter.
If you do not receive an invitation letter, you have either already be granted admission in step 1, or have the (small) chance to be granted admission in the succession procedure until September.
Process
Admission interviews are carried out several times on the admission days. You will be provided with all necessary information in your invitation letter. You can attend the optional social program, and eat in the cafeteria. Further information will be provided with your invitation letter, which will be sent approximately a week before the admission days.
The admission test (see "Admission test") will be carried out before or after the interview.
Admission letters will be sent out few days after the admission days.
Content of the admission interviews
The Career Counseling for Teachers (CCT) is part of the application as well as content of the admission interviews for Lehrerbildung für Grund-, Haupt- und Realschule. Further information can be found here.