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Coming as an exchange student
Coming to Leipzig
If you want to study at the Universität Leipzig for one to two semesters, you can join us as an ERASMUS-student, as an exchange student or as a scholarship holder. In any case, Leipzig has allot in store for you:
- an incredibly exciting city
- an immense course offer in all fields of academia
- language courses at the Universität Leipzig
- a hyper modern university campus
- a Welcoming Week
Applying for Leipzig
Sufficient knowledge of the language of tuition, i.e. German or English, is crucial for your exchange semesters at the Universität Leipzig.
ERASMUS-students and exchange students |
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Holders of Sholarships from the DAAD or Fulbright Commission |
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Please apply to the respective organisation directly. Once you have been selected as a sholarship holder, the DAAD or Fulbright Commission will forward your documents to the Universität Leipzig. In continuation you will receive all necessary information sent to you by the International Centre of the Universität Leipzig. |
Studying in Leipzig
To take up your studies at the Universität Leipzig you must enroll. The specific dates and place for enrolment are sent to you with your letter of admission and can be looked up in the general information section on theses web pages.
The ERASMUS departmental coordinators and the study advisors at the Universität Leipzig help you organise your study programme. You find more details on this matter in the FAQ-section.
The academic calender has a winter and a summer semester.
Semester fee, UniCard, re-enrolment etc. - To find out more on these issues please see our general information.
Living in Leipzig
Visa-issues, how to get here, semester ticket, finding accommodation, working in Leipzig - find out more in our general information section.
International student organisation are an ideal starting point to get in touch with new friends:
- WILMA
- online-Buddy-Programme
- further international organisations
Pick your choice among the great number of spare time activities such as sports, music or other ways of spending a good time:
- Centre for University Sport
- University Orchestra
- University Choir
- other local clubs and organisations are presented on the webpages of the Student Council as well as the City of Leipzig.