Studying at Leuphana College
Find yourself at Leuphana University of Lüneburg
At Leuphana College, your studies begin with curiosity. In the Leuphana Semester, you explore big questions across different fields together with all first-year students. From there, you combine a major with a minor to design your own academic path—and broaden your perspective through the Complementary Studies program. Along the way, you create new ideas, discover your strengths, and shape your future. Leuphana is a place to explore, combine, and create—so you can truly find yourself.
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Why Leuphana University?
- Customizable bachelor's degree:
You can freely choose and combine topics for the different components of the bachelor's degree (major, minor, complementary studies), allowing you to create a unique study program that suits your interests. - Sustainability & responsibility:
Leuphana is one of Europe's pioneers in sustainability – here you will learn how to actively shape the future. This knowledge is reflected in many interdisciplinary study courses and implemented on campus. - Campus & community:
Small class sizes, a central campus with short distances and a lively student scene ensure a genuine sense of community. - Practical experience & career opportunities:
Part-time jobs directly on campus, career counselling for current students as well as close exchange with companies, start-ups and organisations prepares you optimally for your career start. - Internationality:
Partner universities worldwide, summer schools and exchange programs open doors for you in all directions. However, you can also experience an international atmosphere on campus thanks to the many English-language programs and international students.
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Mix and match: design your individual bachelors degree
At Leuphana College, you don’t just study a subject—you design your own path. Our study model combines a major with a minor and the Complementary Studies program, giving you both depth and breadth. All students start with the Leuphana Semester, where different disciplines come together to explore big questions. This innovative approach prepares you to think critically, work across fields, and shape solutions for the future.
You can check here which majors and minors can be combined:
Choose a major
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Explore Leuphana campus from your home
Get a feel for life at Leuphana. Stroll virtually through our campus, discover favorite student spots, and experience the atmosphere yourself with the 360°-campus-tour.
Student life on campus
Life at Leuphana goes far beyond lectures and seminars. On our compact campus, you’ll quickly become part of a vibrant student community. More than 100 student initiatives invite you to get engaged — whether in culture, sustainability, politics, or social projects. If you’re into sports, Leuphana University Sports offers a wide range of courses and activities, from team competitions to yoga, dance, and outdoor training. Music and cultural life also play a big role: highlights include the university choir and orchestra, as well as the student-organized Lunatic Festival, which turns the campus into a stage for music, art, and community. This rich mix of opportunities ensures that you can explore your passions, meet new people, and shape your university experience both academically and personally. See for yourself!
Student city Lüneburg
The charming city of Lüneburg combines centuries of history with a vibrant student atmosphere. Known for its stunning medieval architecture, lively old town, and rich salt-trading past, Lüneburg offers a unique blend of tradition and modern student life. Whether you're exploring cobbled streets, enjoying café culture, or engaging in interdisciplinary studies, Lüneburg is a welcoming and inspiring place to live and learn.
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Student life in Lüneburg
Despite its small size, Lüneburg has a lot to offer anyone looking to pass time in the city. Visiting museums and cinemas, watching a concert or musical in the theatre, exploring Stintmarkt or simply shopping in the main square.
If you prefer to be in nature, you are also in luck! Lüneburg is known for its sustainability and green spaces. The best part of all this? You can reach pretty much everything by bike. Whether it’s campus, a cozy café or the main train station, you are never more than a quick ride away.
One highlight you can’t miss is the Lunatic Festival, a music and arts event organized by students, turning the campus into a buzzing festival ground every summer. Besides that, you can participate in various cultural activities and events hosted by Mosaique or the Association for Student Affairs.
And if you ever want a change of scenery, Hamburg is just 30 minutes away by train. If you are ever looking for that big city feeling with its endless cultural events, concerts and restaurants, it’s the perfect spot for a quick getaway or weekend adventure.
All this to say that Lüneburg has plenty to offer from vibrant markets and student hangouts to exciting events right on campus, there is always something going on.
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From Lüneburg to the world
At Leuphana, you become part of an international community from day one. Students from all over the world come together on campus, and you can join international initiatives and projects that broaden your perspective beyond the classroom. During your studies, you have the chance to spend a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities—or even earn a double degree through select programs. Whether at home or abroad, you’ll gain the intercultural experience, language skills, and global mindset that prepare you for an international future.
Studying abroad
Exchange semesters
Unlike a double degree program, a semester abroad allows you to choose between different target countries and institutions, as Leuphana University has access to a network of over 100 partner universities worldwide. Experience shows that our students gain a great deal from these international stays: in addition to great friendships and a professional network, above all language skills, personal development on various levels, an understanding of other cultures and a broader view of what is happening in the world. Students are encouraged to incorporate a semester abroad into their studies. The third or fourth semester is often the most suitable time for this. In some cases, students do an internship abroad instead of a semester abroad, or in addition to it. In both cases, our International Center supports the students.
Double degrees
In selected programs, Leuphana offers the chance to pursue a double degree in cooperation with international partner universities. This means you can earn two degrees—one from Leuphana and one from the partner institution—within a single course of study. A double degree gives you deeper academic insight, unique international experience, and excellent career prospects in an increasingly global job market. Currently, double degree options are offered in the the following bachelor programs:
- Digital Media - in cooperation with the City University of Hong Kong
- Political Science - in cooperation with the Université Paris-Est Créteil (requires language proficiency in German and French)
- International Business Administration & Entrepreneurship - in cooperation with the University of Glasgow
How to study in Germany?
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Studying—and then what?
After completing your bachelor’s degree at Leuphana University, a wide range of paths open up for you. You can deepen your academic expertise with a master’s program—either at Leuphana itself or at other renowned universities in Germany and abroad. At the same time, your bachelor’s equips you with strong interdisciplinary and practical skills that are highly valued in the job market, giving you excellent career prospects across diverse industries.
If you are interested in founding your own company or developing innovative ideas, Leuphana’s entrepreneurship hub provides the ideal environment. As a founder-friendly university, Leuphana supports you with tailored programs, mentoring, and access to networks that help turn your vision into reality.
To help you plan your next steps—whether in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship—Leuphana offers dedicated career counselling and coaching, supporting you with individual advice, networking opportunities, and practical guidance on how to successfully transition from university to your professional future.
Contact and Counseling
Initial Information
Information Office (Infoportal)
Building 8, ground floor
Universitätsallee 1, 21335 Lüneburg
Phone +49.4131.677-2277
Fax +49.4131.677-1430
studierendenservice@leuphana.de
Opening hours
Term time & term break:
Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fr 9 - 12 a.m.
Arrange an appointment
College's Student Counseling Service
Building 8, ground floor
Universitätsallee 1, 21335 Lüneburg
Open Consultation Hours
Wed 11 – 13 h (on campus)
Thu 16 – 18 h (via Zoom)