Leipzig University

Our university is among the oldest in Europe. Many world-renowned figures taught or studied here. Time and again, Leipzig has also been the source of major scientific developments. As an outward-looking and modern comprehensive university, we strive to be one of the leading institutions of higher education in Germany. A member of the German U15 network, today we are one of the country’s leading universities when it comes to top-class research and medical expertise.

Comprehensive university with 14 faculties and 5300 employees

Leipzig University comprises 14 faculties with over 130 institutes and centres as well as 17 central institutions. The range of subjects at our comprehensive university extends from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, life sciences and medicine.

Around 460 professors and more than 2800 academic staff conduct research and teach at our university. The University employs a total of around 5300 people. The proportion of women is just under 52 per cent (university) and 62 per cent (Faculty of Medicine).

Unique variety of subjects

With 158 degree programmes, our university offers a unique variety of subjects. It is the most popular institution of higher education in the Free State of Saxony. More than 31,000 students are currently enrolled, with over 7000 young people beginning their studies every year. At 60 per cent, the proportion of female students is above average. Approximately twelve per cent of our students are from abroad.

In terms of teaching, our university stands out as a centre in Saxony for subjects involving public services of general interest (law, medicine, teaching, pharmacy). More than a third of current students are enrolled in these subjects.