In the Leuphana Semester

Here you can find out everything you need to know about the Leuphana Semester: one semester, one cohort, a shared start to your degree programme.

Leuphana College offers you a unique first term: the Leuphana Semester. This first semester marks the transition from school to university. Together with the other students in your year group, you will acquire the essential foundations for academic work and discover what it means to study at a university: a starting point that you will only find here.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE LEUPHANA SEMESTER?

What is the programme for the opening week? All the details about Opening Week 2026

Which modules do I need to take? All the information about the modules for the Leuphana semester

How do I create a timetable? Information on timetables and guidance

What do I need to know about exams? All the information on exams and the examination regulations

Where can I get help and counselling? All the information on advice for first-year students

What is the schedule for the conference week? All sessions, speakers and highlights

Overview

Opening Week October 1. & 2. and 5. – 10. 2026	During the Opening Week, you will gain a comprehensive insight into studying at Leuphana, get to know your fellow students and work together on your first project.
Registration for courses October 2^nd (8.00 Uhr) – October 23^rd (23.59 Uhr) 2026	Using myStudy, you can put together your timetable by selecting the seminars and lectures you wish to take in the coming semester.
Lottery 1. Draw: October 6^th (23.00 Uhr) 2026 2. Draw: Oktober 9^th (12.00 Uhr) 2026	If demand for a seminar exceeds the number of places available, places will be allocated by lottery. If you do not secure a place in your first choice, you can apply again for any remaining places in a second lottery or move up the waiting list within the first two weeks.
Lecture Period 12.10.2026 – 31.03.2027	Your seminars and lectures take place during the lecture period. There are no courses over the holidays from 24 December 2026 to 6 January 2027.
Registration Period for Exams October 12^th – October 26^th 2026	To sit exams, you must register via myCampus, and you can also withdraw your registration within the specified deadlines. Registering for a course in myStudy does not replace exam registration.
Exam Period February 8^th – 27^th 2027 March 22nd – April 3^rd 2027	During the two examination periods, you will complete your modules with written examinations and assignments. You will complete your examination work and submit it by the specified deadlines.
Conference Week March 10^th –12^th 2027	The Conference week is the highlight of the Leuphana semester: you will present your project results, engage in discussions with other students and celebrate the end of the semester together.

Next: Modules in the Leuphana Semester.