College Open Day
How can I combine my passions in a Bachelor's degree programme? Does the innovative college study model suit me and my ideas? What Bachelor study options do I have at Leuphana College in Lüneburg? How do I apply for a study place? What are the criteria for admission to a Bachelor's programme? Many questions arise before you start your studies. Use our College Open Days to find answers. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus!
Program
10:30–11:30 | Opening Ceremony (German)
Auditorium, Central Building
10:30–11:30 | Opening Ceremony/Welcome Session (English)
Lecture Hall 3
Uhrzeit | Titel | Ort |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00–12:45 | Lehren und Lernen Prof. Dr. Poldi Kuhl | Auditorium |
| 12:00–12:45 | International Business Administration & Entrepreneurship (EN) Prof. Boukje Cnossen | HS2 |
| 12:00–12:45 | Kulturwissenschaften Prof. Dr. Serhat Karakayali, Jan Teichmüller | HS1 |
| 12:00–12:45 | Sozialpädagogik Prof. Dr. Lars Alberth | HS3 |
| 12:00–12:45 | Studium Individuale (EN) PD Dr. Steffi Hobuß, Veronica Bremer, Andrew Brogan | C 40.255 |
| 12:15–13:00 | Digital Media + Double Degree Hong Kong (EN) Prof. Dr. Jan Müggenburg | Bühne 1, Forum Zentralgebäude |
| 13:00–13:45 | Wirtschaftsinformatik Stefanos Dimitriadis | Bühne 2, Foyer Zentralgebäude |
| 13:15–14:00 | Cultural Studies: Organization, Society, and the Arts (EN) Prof. Dr. Armin Beverungen | Bühne 1, Forum Zentralgebäude |
| 13:15–14:00 | Rechtswissenschaft Lucas Lang, Silas Kißmer | Auditorium |
| 13:15–14:00 | Psychology (EN) Prof. Dr. Sebastian Wallot | HS2 |
| 13:15–14:00 | Nachhaltigkeits- und Umweltwissenschaften/Global Environmental and Sustainability Sciences (EN) Prof. Dr. Henrik von Wehrden, Maike Eisenberg | HS1 |
| 14:00–14:45 | Politikwissenschaft Prof. Dr. Dawid Friedrich | Bühne 2, Foyer Zentralgebäude |
| 14:15–15:00 | Economics (EN) Nadine Bittermann, Miguel Abellán | HS3 |
| 14:15–15:00 | Ingenieurwissenschaften mit Laborführung Prof. Dr. Brit-Maren Block | Bühne 1, Forum Zentralgebäude |
Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Modern Economics Live: From Homo Economicus to Data-Driven Decisions Prof. Dr. Mario Mechtel | Lecture Hall 3 |
| 13:15–13:35 | Introduction to the teaching subject: Sachunterricht Dr. Sabine Richter | C 14.204 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Minor Law Trial Lecture Johanna Croon-Gestefeld | Auditorium, Central Building |
| 15:15–16:00 | Law in Dialogue: Your Q&A on studying law Johanna Croon-Gestefeld, Lucas Lang, Silas Kißmer | C 40.606 |
| 14:15–15:00 | Panel Discussion with Christian Heise, president of Hamburg Media School (DE) | Lecture Hall 4 |
| 13:15 – 13:35 | Introduction to the teaching subject: English Dr. Sina Werner | C14.203 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Introduction to the teaching subject: German Tanja Hattermann | C14.204 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Introduction to the teaching subject: Mathematics Lisa-Marie Wienecke, Anja Göbel | C14.001 |
| 13:45–14:30 | Introduction to the teaching subject: Physical Education Golo Faßbeck | Campus sports hall |
| 14:00–15:00 | Presentation of the Teaching Subject: Protestant Theology Prof. Matthew Ryan Robinson | C 14.203 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Introductory Workshop: ‘Teaching Music—What does that actually mean?’ Eva Schuck | C16.207 |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Information Session on Music Education, Focus on the Aptitude Test Eva Schuck | C16.207 |
| 14:15–15:00 | Sample Seminar Cultural Studies (DE): Insight into the Leuphana Concert Lab Lea Jakob | C 25.019 |
| 15:30–15:45 | Digital Media: The Rise of AI and other Problems- A Trial Lesson (EN) Prof. Jan Müggenburg | C 5.122 Digital Media Lab |
10:00–16:00 | Central Building Foyer
Central Information Point
Information about the Info Day Issuance of certificates of attendance
10:00 – 16:00 | Foyer of the Main Building
College Student Advising Booth
Initial information on studying and choosing a major
Student Counselling Service Presentations
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Studying without a high school diploma or university entrance qualification – what options does Leuphana College offer? Julia Heubel | C 40.255 |
| 14:15 – 15:00 | Choosing a Major: A Talk on “What Should I Study?” Guidance and Advice for Making Your Decision Katrin Jelken | Lecture Hall 5 |
11:30 – 14:30 | Forum/Foyer Central Building
Information Booths
Writing Center, International Center, Professional School, Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen (Housing), Department of Political Science, Department of Mathematics, Department of Music, Music Performance Center, Concert Lab, Initiative for Children of Working-Class Families, Student Councils & Departmental Representatives
13:00–16:00 | International Center, C 5.104 Hallway in front of the glass door
Pathways to the World – Counseling on Studying Abroad
Looking for a casual chat? Meet our faculty student councils and programme student councils in the Forum/Foyer of the Central Building
Behind the faculty and programme student councils are higher-semester students from your desired degree programme. They represent the interests of the students of the respective faculty or study programme and support them as contact persons for questions, comments, and problems. Most importantly, they are here to give you honest, first-hand insider tips about student life, courses, and what studying in Lüneburg is really like! Just drop by their booths and ask all the questions you might not want to ask the professors.
These student councils and departmental representatives will be waiting for you at an information stand:
- Faculty of Political Science
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Law
- Economics (part of the BEM student council)
- Faculty of Business & Management
- BEM Student Council (International Business Administration and Entrepreneurship & Economics)
- Business Informatics Department
- Faculty of Sustainability
- Sustainability Student Council (Environmental Sciences & Global Environmental Sustainability Studies)
- Psychology Student Council
- Faculty of Cultural Studies
- Department of Cultural Studies
- Department of Digital Media
- Department of Individual Studies
- Faculty of Education
Education Student Council (Teaching and Learning & Social Pedagogy)
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Starting at 14:00 | Picnic with the FGV B.Sc. in Environmental Sciences & B.Sc. in Environmental and Sustainability Studies | Between Building 11 & 13 |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Studium Individuale Lunch with the Team | Mensa |
Are you accompanying someone? Come to the Parents’ Café!
While prospective students explore the campus and the labs, we warmly invite all parents to our Parents’ Café. Dr. Michaela Wieandt (Director of Leuphana College) will be available to chat and answer any individual questions you may have. Take this opportunity for a coffee break, chat with other parents, or ask the Studierendenwerk (Student Support Services) your questions about student financing!
| Time | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Parents’ Café with the College Director, Dr. Michaela Wieandt | C 14.006 |
| Time | Category | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Teaching subject Biology | Open Learning Workshop Dr. Nina Janßen | C 11.008 Lernwerkstatt |
| 13:00 – 15:00 | Teaching subject Chemistry | Open Lab: Hands-On Experiments Friederike Scheller | C 13.316 Labor |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Digital Media | Digital Media Mini-Workshop: Ask a student (EN) | C5.122 Digital Media Lab |
| 15:30 – 15:45 | Digital Media | Digital Media: The Rise of AI and other Problems- A Trial Lesson (EN) Prof. Jan Müggenburg | C5.122 Digital Media Lab |
| 13:00–16:00 | 3D-printing | MIZ Experience Lab Erik Senst | Obergeschoss des MIZ Foyers der Bibliothek |
| 13:00 – 16:00 | Video and Audio Production | Open Bib Studio: Try Podcasting & Video Yourself Simon Schweigler | Lesesaal der Bibliothek, 1. Obergeschoss (Raum 120) |
| 13:00–16:00 | Sound Studies | Open AudioLab | C 11.215b |
| ab 14:00 | Sachunterricht | Sachunterricht live am Campusacker | next to the Central Building |
| 13:00–13:45 | International Center | Italian with Valentina | 5.104 SLZ |
| 14:00–14:45 | International Center | Kanji & Calligraphy Workshop with Xuemei | 5.104 SLZ |
| 15:00–15:45 | International Center | Spanish Language Café | 5.109 |
| 15:00–15:45 | International Center | International Pub Quiz | 5.111 |
| 13:00–16:00 | Art | Insight into the Kunstraum | C 25 |
| 13:00–16:00 | AI / Innovation | Insight into the Leuphana Creative Space | Bibliothek, CB 0.55a |
There’s always something going on here! In addition to the talks, you can experience the campus up close. Just stop by:
Open Gardening with the Edible Campus Initiative
Garden, chat, and enjoy nature. Come by and see what’s growing on our campus.
When: 12:00–2:00 PM
Where: Biotope Garden
Open Bib Studio
Try out our professional podcasting setup and video cameras for yourself. The team will show you how modern media production works.
When: 1:00–4:00 PM
Where: Library, Reading Room (1st floor, Room 120)
Sports & Games on the Sports lawn
University Sports is bringing some action to campus! Look forward to various participatory games and outdoor activities—like Roundnet, volleyball, and more.
When: 1:00–4:00 PM
Where: Sports lawn
Workshops & Language Café at the International Center
Would you like to study abroad during your degree program, or are you interested in international perspectives? The International Center can advise you and offer exciting insights.
When and where:
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Italian with Valentina, 5.104
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Kanji & Calligraphy Workshop with Xuemei, 5.104
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Spanish Language Café, 5.109
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM International Pub Quiz, 5.111
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Paths into the World: Advising on Studying Abroad, C 5.104 (Hallway in front of the glass door)
Digital Media Lab: Mini-Workshops
This is where we experiment with digital media! Discover how students at Leuphana use modern software and technology to bring creative projects to life.
When:
1:30–2:00 PM Mini-Workshop: Ask a Student
3:30–3:45 PM Digital Media: The Rise of AI and Other Problems—A Trial Lesson with Prof. Jan Müggenburg
Where: Room C5.122 (Building 5, 1st Floor)
MIZ Experience Lab: Hands-On Technology
Dive into the world of future technologies! The MIZ Experience Lab team will show you how 3D printing works and invite you to try out virtual reality (VR) for yourself.
When: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Upper level of the MIZ Library Foyer
AudioLab – Studio for Electronic Music and Post-Production
The AudioLab invites you to get creative with sound. Try your hand at the microphone, electric piano, synthesizers, or professional music software.
When: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: C 11.215b
Kunstraum – Project Space for Contemporary Art and Culture
Want to look at current social issues from a completely different perspective? The Kunstraum invites you to dive into the world of contemporary art!
When: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: C 25
Insight into the Leuphana Creative Space – Open Innovation Lab for AI, 3D Printing, and Prototyping
The open innovation lab invites you to explore cutting-edge technology like 3D printers and microelectronics and find out how to realize your own creative or data-driven projects.
When: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Library, CB 0.55a
Are you interested in one of our English-taught Bachelor's programmes or planning your studies as a prospective international student at Leuphana?
Then our International Hub at the TRAFOS is the perfect place for you! Connect with various student initiatives in a relaxed atmosphere and meet international students who are already studying here. They will share firsthand experiences about life at Leuphana and in Lüneburg. Additionally, the hub is the ideal starting point to explore the campus on one of our English-guided campus tours!
When: 13:00 – 16:00 h
Where: TRAFOS, C 25
Get to know our campus: Our student guides will show you around Leuphana’s key locations and give you an authentic glimpse into everyday student life!
German tours (Starting point: In front of the main building) | English tours (Starting point: In front of the ‘Trafos’, C 25) |
|---|---|
| 11:45 h | 11:45 h |
| 12:15 h | |
| 12:45 h | |
| 13:15 h | 13:15 h |
| 13:45 h | |
| 14:15 h | |
| 14:45 h | 14:45 h |
| 15:15 h |
Mensa, Building 3
Lunch service: 11:20 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
As a guest of the College Open Day, you can enjoy lunch at the discounted staff rate. Please simply identify yourself as an “College Open Day Visitor” at the cash register.
Please note: Payment by debit card is not accepted!
KLIPPO Cafeteria
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Bakery and supermarket
south of the library
Registration for the Bachelor's Open Day on May 29, 2026
Directions
The College Open Day takes place on Central Campus at Universitätsallee.
What sets Leuphana University apart?
In the following video, international students give insights into studying at Leuphana and why they chose Lüneburg as their study destination.
Discover our campus
Whether on the sports lawn, in the biotope garden, in the library or in the central building - studying does not only take place in the lecture halls and seminar rooms. So that you can get to know the campus from home, we have put together a playlist with tours of central locations.
Applying to Leuphana College
In this screen recording we have summarized all important information about university admission and application for our international applicants. Please open the presentation in Vimeo to have access to the links in the video description.
Contact
Feel free to contact our team by e-mail: infotag@leuphana.de



