Studying at Leuphana: An intellectual adventure

The institution of a school makes it possible to realise a common educational claim across subject boundaries and study programmes. The common educational idea is also reflected in the interdisciplinary study contents, which are designed and coordinated at Leuphana by the schools together with the faculties.

Thus, the College organizes the Leuphana Semester as well as the complementary studies. And in addition to the specialization at the Graduate School and the application orientation at the Professional School, interdisciplinary study content is also taught there, which is coordinated centrally.

Leuphana's mission statement is based on three guiding principles, which also guide the study objectives:

Humanism

Humanism considers the goals. We associate with humansim the conviction that we can decide for ourselves where we want to go in life, and thus what kind of person we are. The aim of studying at Leuphana is to become aware of where I stand and which goals I consider desirable and why.

Pragmatism

Prgmatism considers the means, not the methodical ones, to achieve an insight, but the practical ones, which bring about a change in the world. Which means lead to the goal, which ones are given and which ones can be brought about in what way? The aim of studying at Leuphana is to recognize potentials, but also risks and the feasibility of projects.

Sustainability

We understand sustainability as a claim to take the expected consequences into account from the very beginning, because we feel jointly responsible for them. The aim of studying at Leuphana is to question and assess possibilities, intentions, actions and norms in this respect.

For the admission procedure, Leuphana applies a multi-stage selection. This takes into account grades, individual motivation and cultural or political commitment as well.

In the course of this process, the College conducts selection interviews to get an idea of the motives and intellectual maturity. In this way, we ensure a selection of those who can benefit most from studying at Leuphana across all study programs.

Leuphana promotes students who are active in top-class sports and offers the opportunity to pursue one's musical and artistic interests on campus.  

A large part of the study programs are offered in English to increase the internationality during and after the studies.

In addition, Leuphana offers its students intensive start-up advice. As a result, it has repeatedly been the most start-up-friendly of the medium-sized universities in Germany. The Career Service helps graduates to make a successful start in their professional life.