Universität Leipzig

Universität Leipzig (Germany) is an exchange destination for students of the Faculty of Geosciences.

Student experiences
Webpages
Academic calendar
  • Winter semester: beginning of October - end of March
  • Summer semester: beginning of April - end of September

See: Academic calendar

Requirements

B2 German for courses in German

B2 English for courses in English

The university offers exchange students a language and orientation course lasting approximately three weeks. The course takes place immediately before the beginning of your semester in Leipzig and is the perfect way to prepare for your stay abroad. See also: Universität Leipzig: Before You Arrive (uni-leipzig.de)

Areas of study open to exchange students

Geography

Courses at Master’s level

Yes.

Language of instruction

German, English.

Students costs

Around €950 per month

Rent for apartment/room €250–€425
Statutory health insurance   
or
Voluntary statutory health insurance
€110

€180
Study material€70
Food, clothing, miscellaneous€300
Housing assistance

Yes. See: Accomodation and Studentenwerk Leipzig

Estimated living costs per month

About € 950,-. See: Living expenses.

Credits

Normal study load: 30 EC per semester.

Number of places available

2 places per year of each 5 months