Living in Lüneburg
Finances
The cost of living in Germany is roughly in line with the European average. The cost in our western neighboring countries and the Nordic countries, in particular, is significantly more expensive. You should budget approximately 1,000 € for your basic monthly expenses. Ultimately, however, the cost of living depends on your individual lifestyle. Here is a more detailed breakdown of the cost of living in Lüneburg:
-Rent: €320–530
-Food (using the student cafeteria) €200–230
-Health insurance: approx. €120–130
-Books, clothing, leisure activities, miscellaneous: €80–250
You can find information about scholarships offered by funding organizations and foundations, state scholarships, and the Germany Scholarship on the Student Counselling Service's website.
In addtion, you can use the DAAD scholarship database to search for a scholarship that’s right for you
The Career Service at Leuphana University of Lüneburg offers comprehensive support in various areas related to career and professional orientation during your studies, as well as networking with the job market. If you’re looking for your first part-time job in Germany, for example, check out the “Jobs & Internships” job board.
Found your first part-time job? The Studierendenwerk provides information on earning money while you’re enrolled at Leuphana.
If you have any questions or are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the Social and Financial Counselling of the Studierendenwerk.
Health & Well-Being
There are no medical services available on campus.
In Germany, if you become ill, your first point of contact is your primary care physician.
Your primary care physician will issue a referral if you need to be seen by a specialist.
You can find a doctor nearby using Doctolib or the TK Doctor Directory.
When making an appointment, be sure to check that your health insurance is accepted.
Outside of regular office hours, the on-call medical service can be reached at 116 117. (Medical help in the evening, on weekends and public holidays.)
If you need specific medications, please check in advance whether they are available in Germany. If you wish to bring medications from abroad, please familiarize yourself with the import regulations beforehand.
We recommend the Psychotherapeutic Counseling Center of the Studierendenwerk as the first point of contact for students facing stressful situations.
In the event of an acute emergency, please contact the Lüneburg Psychiatric Clinic directly.
Emergency | 24-Hour Admissions
Lüneburg Psychiatric Clinic (PKL)
Am Wienebütteler Weg 1
21339 Lüneburg Tel. 04131 60 220
The admissions desk is located in the main building (Building 48) of the Psychiatric Clinic.
Students with disabilities or chronic illnesses may apply for accommodations for exams.
In life-threatening situations, call emergency services at 112.
For medical emergencies, you can go to the emergency room at Lüneburg Hospital:
Central Emergency Room at Lüneburg Hospital, Bögelstraße 12, 21339 Lüneburg
For an acute dental emergency on the weekend or a holiday, contact the dental emergency service.
You can find pharmacies currently providing emergency service by entering your ZIP code (e.g., 21335) at aponet.de/notdienstsuche
Advice & Conflict Resolution
The Student Counselling Service offers support with choosing a degree programme and throughout your studies, for example with decision-making, organising your studies or planning your future prospects.
The Equal Opportunity Office provides guidance, advice, and support in the areas of anti-discrimination, equality, and diversity.
Students have the option to register for priority course selection due to childcare, pregnancy, caregiving, severe disability, chronic or serious illness, or because they are enrolled in a part-time program.
In the event of a conflict, the Ombudsperson for students and faculty promote communication—through professional, solution-oriented, and impartial mediation—between students and faculty, university leadership, and the university administration.
The AStA offers the opportunity to receive initial legal advice in an informal and non-binding manner. Regular consultation hours are available; please register through the AStA.
Community & Social Interaction
International students can receive personalized support from a Leuphana student upon request. These so-called “buddies” help newly arrived students from abroad settle into life in Lüneburg. A buddy can answer questions about living and studying in Lüneburg and sometimes pickup from the train station in Lüneburg by arrangement. A buddy is a personal point of contact, and a friendship may develop.
Sign up for a buddy by sending an email to buddy@leuphana.de.
Even though we do our best to find a buddy for everyone, unfortunately, there aren’t always enough buddies to go around. Those who sign up first will be matched with a buddy first. That’s why we recommend signing up as early as possible.
Become a Buddy
If you are a Leuphana student and are interested in becoming a buddy and supporting an international student, simply send an email to buddy@leuphana.de with your name, email address, and—if you would like—your phone number, as well as any countries or languages you’re interested in.
Most international students arrive in early March (for the summer semester) or early September (for the winter semester) and participate in the language and orientation program. Ideally, you should therefore be in Lüneburg during the first week of March or September. If that is not the case, please let us know in your email when you will be back in Lüneburg.
The International Center will also issue a certificate for participation in the Buddy Program upon request. To qualify, you must attend four Buddy-related events and submit a short report on your experience. Participation is not limited to a single semester.
The Language Cafés at the International Center offer the opportunity to practice and improve foreign language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. This fosters new connections, collaborative learning, and lively exchanges with others interested in languages—a valuable complement to classroom instruction and self-study.
Student initiatives offer many opportunities to get involved, meet new people, and work together to make things happen. The links on this page lead to the various groups and organizations.
The Central Building houses the Room of Silence—a freely accessible space that invites visitors to pray, meditate, and engage in interfaith dialogue.
The Protestant and Catholic University Communities (EHG&KHG) are also located on the same floor.