Information Day Masters & PhD

Get to know the Graduate School

Are you interested in a Masters programme or pursuing a doctorate at the Leuphana Graduate School?
Then we cordially invite you to get to know us and our study programmes at our digital Information Day for Masters and Doctorate.

We offer one or more Information Days every year prior to the application phase and look forward to informing you about us and our study programmes. In addition to presenting the study model, the admission and admission requirements and the application procedure, we offer presentations of our study programmes given by lecturers - mostly the programme managers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with current students and doctoral candidates of the Graduate School. Eventually, the admission and application procedure for the doctorate at Leuphana is presented.

The next Information Day will take place on 20.04.2023. Here we will present the complete range of our Master's programmes as well as the doctoral research groups.

A separate information session for the master's degree programs in teacher education will be held on June 07, 2023. Further information will follow.

And of course we are available (independently of these Information Days) throughout the year to answer any questions you may have about the Masters programme and the doctorate at the Leuphana Graduate School. For information requests regarding our study programmes, please contact the Leuphana University Infoportal. For specific advice on study-related topics, please make an appointment with the Graduate School's student advisory service.

Programme Overview Masters

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Digital Information Day on April 20th!
We have put together the following virtual programme for you. The times refer to CEST.

13.00 - 13.30

Opening & Welcome (English)

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13.45 - 14.45

Application & Admission (English)

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14.45 - 15.00

University Sports: Mobility Break (English)
15.00 - 15.45

Student Café (German/ English)

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16.00 - 16.45

Programme Presentations I

Kulturwissenschaften: Medien & Digitale Kulturen (German only)
Psychology & Sustainability (English)
Management & Engeineering (German only)
Management & Entrepreneurship (English)
Rechtswissenschaft (German only)
International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (English)
Berufsbegleitende Master der Professional School (German only)

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17.00 - 17.45

Programme Presentations II

Kulturwissenschaften: Kritik der Gegenwart - Künste, Theorie, Geschichte (German only)
Cultural Studies: Culture & Organization (English)
Work & Organizational Psychology (English)
Management & Data Science (English)
Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance (English)
Public Economics, Law and Politics (English)
International Economic Law (English)
Sustainability Science (English)

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17.45End of Digital Information Day

Programme Overview Doctorate

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Digital Information Day on April 20th!
We have put together the following virtual programme for you. The times refer to CEST.

13.00 - 13.30

Opening and Welcome (English)

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13:45 – 15:45

The Doctorate at Leuphana: Admission, Structure and Doctoral Research Groups (English)

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17.45End of Digital Information Day

Programme in Detail Masters

13.00 - 13.30: Opening & Welcome

Prof. Dr. Simone Abels | Vice President Graduate School
Prof. Dr. Markus Reihlen | Academic Director Graduate School
Dr. Anja Soltau | Managing Director Graduate School

The Vice-President Graduate School of Leuphana Graduate School Prof. Dr. Simone Abels and the Managin Director Dr. Anja Soltau are happy to welcome you on this special day. They will introduce themselves and their connection to the Graduate School, tune you in on Information Day and point out the highlights of the programme. In addition, they present the special features of Leuphana and go into detail about the study model with complementary studies, the DoctoralTrack and the doctoral studies.

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13.45 -14.45: Application & Admission

Claudia Echelmeyer | Deputy Managing Director Graduate School (German)
Tom Kleist | Student Counselling Service (English)

Claudia Echelmeyer and Tom Kleist will inform you about application, admission and enrollment: What do I nee for admision at Leuphana? How does the selection process work? What steps are part of the application process? These and other questions will be answered by the members of Student Services.

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14.45 - 15.00: University Sports - Mobility Break

How do we actually stay fit during the semester at Leuphana? The university sports department invites you to a moving break and presents the diverse range of activities on offer.

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15.00 - 15.45: Student Café - Get to know current students!

Grab the hot drink of your choice and get into a conversation with our students in different Break Out Rooms. They will be happy to answer your questions about the current situation, the campus and student life.
Please make sure to have the latest version of Zoom installed to participate in this session! Here you need the function to switch independently between several Break Out Rooms. Please check your version of Zoom by using this guide.

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16.00 - 16.45: Programme Presentations I

Kulturwissenschaften: Medien & Digitale Kulturen (German only)
Psychology & Sustainability (English)
Management & Engeineering (German only)
Management & Entrepreneurship (English)
Rechtswissenschaft (German only)
International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development (English)
Berufsbegleitende Master der Professional School (German only)

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17.00 - 17.45: Programme Presentations II

Kulturwissenschaften: Kritik der Gegenwart - Künste, Theorie, Geschichte (German only)
Cultural Studies: Culture & Organization (English)
Work & Organizational Psychology (English)
Management & Data Science (English)
Management & Sustainable Accounting and Finance (English)
Public Economics, Law and Politics (English)
International Economic Law (English)
Sustainability Science (English)

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Programme in Detail Doctorate

13.00 - 13.30: Opening & Welcome

Prof. Dr. Simone Abels | Vice President Graduate School
Prof. Dr. Markus Reihlen | Academic Director Graduate School
Dr. Anja Soltau | Managing Director Graduate School

The Vice-President Graduate School of Leuphana Graduate School Prof. Dr. Simone Abels and the Managin Director Dr. Anja Soltau are happy to welcome you on this special day. They will introduce themselves and their connection to the Graduate School, tune you in on Information Day and point out the highlights of the programme. In addition, they present the special features of Leuphana and go into detail about the study model with complementary studies, the DoctoralTrack and the doctoral studies.

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13.45 - 15.45: The Doctorate at Leuphana: Admission, Structure, Doctoral Courses and Doctoral Research Groups

Dr. Nadine Dablé | Counselling and Coaching Doctorate
Dr. Sandra Wienand | Advisor Doctorate

Doctoral candidates at Leuphana are embedded in a number of different structures that contribute to your support and the quality assurance of a doctorate. Dr. Nadine Dablé will inform you about the requirements for a doctorate at Leuphana and the process leading to admission. Dr. Sandra Wienand introduces you to the framework conditions for the doctoral courses at Leuphana. Furthermore, the integration in and the activities of the doctoral research groups are presented. Plus: meet a doctoral candidate & a doctoral supervisor from Leuphana in this session!

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The study model at Leuphana Graduate School

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Campus walking tours

No matter whether the lawn in front of the mensa, the biotope garden, the library or the central building - studying is not all about lecture halls and seminar rooms. We have created a playlist with walking tours of some of the important spots on campus, so you can get to know it from home. Unfortunately, some of the videos are only available in German language but the shots might speak for themselves too.

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Guided Campus Tours

Would you like to experience the Leuphana Campus? On our guided Campus Tours you will get insights into the buildings, hear interesting stories about the campus and visit premises that are not accessible to everyone. Please note: These tours are offered only in German. For more information and registration click here.

Self-guided campus Tour with the App Actionbound

In addition to the guided campus tours, you have the option of taking a campus tour independently and at any time with the help of the app Actionbound. The app will guide you around the university campus and give you a first impression of Leuphana. To get to the instructions for the campus tour, click here.

Besides studying

Whether it's organising your free time, support for your studies or the preparation for the time after graduation – at Leuphana a number of institutions and initiatives offer opportunities to get advice, network or clear your head between studies. Some of them are introduced in the video below.

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Discover Lüneburg

As a city of students, Lüneburg has lots to offer. No matter whether strolling through the old town, relaxing in the countryside right in front of your house's door or one of the many diverse cultural offers, in Lüneburg you can always find a way to take a break from studying.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Are spots given in preference to applicants who are applying for their first master degree?
  • Up to which date is it possible to submit the Bachelor's transcript?
  • Is it possible to submit my English language certificate at a later date and do I have to note this somewhere?
  • How can I find the admission limit?
  • How many people are admitted to the various Master's programmes per semester?
  • Can I submit my exmatriculation certificate once I have been admitted?
  • How do I know if the module titles on my Transcript of Records are meaningful enough to prove consecutiveness? Or is it advisable to always submit a module description as well?
  • Which credits can be recognised as English language credits?
  • Is it possible to increase my points for the application, in addition to the specified optional qualifications, through further additional achievements?
  • Can I study my desired programme completely online?
  • What happens after I have submitted my application?

Are spots given in preference to applicants who are applying for their first master degree?

There is no preference for applicants who are applying for the first time.

Up to which date is it possible to submit the Bachelor's transcript?

The Bachelor's transcript can be submitted until the 31st of March, although 81% of the examinations must have already been completed at the time of application. In this case, the grade on your transcript counts for the selection. Nevertheless, consecutivity must be proven at the time of application. Enrolment in the courses is not sufficient for this purpose.

Is it possible to submit my English language certificate at a later date and do I have to note this somewhere?

For programmes in English, the English proficiency certificate must be submitted at the time of application. In the case of German-language programmes, the English language certificate must be submitted by 31 March of the following year after the application date. In this case, you will receive a provisional admission and you must ensure that you provide proof of language proficiency on your own.

How can I find the admission limit?

You can find the admission limits on the application page under "Understanding the selection procedure". If you do not find your programme listed, there has not been an admission limit for that programme. Click here for more information.

How many people are admitted to the various Master's programmes per semester?

You can find out the number of available study places for each programme on the websites of the individual programmes under the item "At a glance".

Can I submit my exmatriculation certificate once I have been admitted?

Yes, you can submit it with your enrolment.

How do I know if the module titles on my Transcript of Records are meaningful enough to prove consecutiveness? Or is it advisable to always submit a module description as well?

It depends on the title of the course. Basically, there is no disadvantage in attaching a short module description of the modules that are relevant for the consecutive proof.

Which credits can be recognised as English language credits?

All credits taken in English either in Germany or abroad can be recognized. This also includes English credits earned as part of a semester abroad. Please note that your degree should not be older than 4 years. Inform yourself in advance if there are any differences in the English requirements for your desired programme. Further information is available in step 3

Is it possible to increase my points for the application, in addition to the specified optional qualifications, through further additional achievements?

Generally, no additional achievements, such as work experience, will be counted. Motivation or recommendation letters are not necessary and will not be credited, except for Work and Organizational Psychology and International Law of Global Security, Peace and Development. Please note that for a number of degree programmes there are optional tests and interviews. This means that you can take part in these procedures to improve your score, but participation is not compulsory. You can find all exceptions here.

Can I study my desired programme completely online?

Unfortunately this is not possible. The student life of Leuphana is characterized by living, studying, working and researching on campus. Isolated elements of courses may take place online, but the rule is that lectures are on campus.

What happens after I have submitted my application?

Your documents will be reviewed in detail. This will take some time. We expect the first acceptances in mid-July. You can always check your current status here Your documents will be reviewed in detail. This will take some time. We expect the first acceptances in mid-July. You can always check your current status here.

Hints and Counselling

Hints

All important information regarding the offered study programmes you can find here. On the student counselling's page we have comapctly compiled information about our offers for those interested in the studies. In the category "Apply" you find useful notes on the topics of application, admisision and enrollment at Leuphana Graduate School.

Flying Visit

As part of the Flying Visit, you can attend events selected by us without pre-registration in order to get an impression of Leuphana.

For more information, please click here.

Contact

Coordinator

Tom Kleist

Student Counsellor Graduate School

tom.kleist@leuphana.de