Leuphana University Lüneburg: Tuition, English Programs & Admission 2027

Leuphana University Lüneburg charges no tuition fees for its regular bachelor's and master's programs, including for non-EU students. You pay only the semester contribution of about €453, which covers a public transport ticket, administration and the Studierendenwerk.

What makes Leuphana special is its English-taught bachelor's majors. Most German public universities teach bachelor's programs only in German, but Leuphana offers six majors in English with no German requirement. Here is how it works for 2027/28.

Why Leuphana is good value

• Free English-taught bachelor's study, which is hard to find elsewhere in Germany.
• A sustainability focus across many master's programs.
• Simple master's applications: no CV or motivation letter for most programs.
• Bonus points: an optional TestAS can add up to 10 points to your bachelor's ranking.
• Erasmus Mundus funding for one joint master's (€1,400 per month).

Tuition fees and costs

The DAAD puts student living costs at €900 to €1,200 per month depending on the city. See our cost of studying in Germany guide.

English-taught programs at Leuphana

Bachelor's majors (start in October)

• Economics (B.Sc.)
• International Business Administration and Entrepreneurship (B.Sc.)
• Psychology (B.Sc.)
• Global Environmental and Sustainability Studies (B.Sc.)
• Digital Media (B.A.)
• Cultural Studies: Organization, Society, and the Arts (B.A.)

Master's (examples)

• Management: Management and Data Science (any bachelor's subject accepted), Management and Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Accounting and Finance
• Sustainability Science: Ecosystems, Biodiversity and Society; Governance and Law; Resources, Materials and Chemistry; Entrepreneurship, Agency and Leadership
• Social sciences: Psychology and Sustainability, Political Science: Politics and Democracy, Economics and Transformation, Social Work Research
• Law: International Law and Sustainability (LL.M., double degree), International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (Erasmus Mundus)

Compare with other options in English-taught programs in Germany.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's

• A university entrance qualification recognised in Germany; otherwise the Studienkolleg route.
• English: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 (with section minimums), Cambridge B2 First 175 or C1 Advanced 180, or PTE Academic 63. Tests may be at most 2 years old.
• Ranking by converted school grade within a 5% non-EU quota per major; optional TestAS adds up to 10 bonus points.
• Only one bachelor's application (major plus minor) per cycle.

Master's

• A bachelor's in a related subject, shown through ECTS in the discipline; you can apply with 81% of credits completed.
• English (C1): IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or a degree at least half taught and examined in English.
• No CV or motivation letter for most programs; exceptions include Psychology and Sustainability and Work and Organizational Psychology.

See Germany university admission requirements for how school certificates are rated.

Leuphana deadlines for 2027/28

Leuphana states these as recurring yearly deadlines. All programs start in October. For uni-assist applications, the date you submit to uni-assist counts.

Scholarships

Leuphana lists the Deutschlandstipendium and a state scholarship (Landesstipendium) for enrolled students, Erasmus Mundus scholarships of €1,400 per month for the International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development master's, and doctoral funding through its Graduate School. Read scholarships in Germany for international students.

Working while you study and after graduation

Non-EU students may work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. After graduation you can apply for a job-seeker residence permit for up to 18 months. Read work and stay in Germany after graduation.

Mistakes to avoid when applying to Leuphana

• Submitting to uni-assist at the last minute. Leuphana advises sending your bachelor's application about 6 weeks before the deadline so uni-assist can check it.
• Choosing a Professional School program for a visa. These online or part-time master's charge tuition and are usually not suited to a student visa.
• Ignoring the consecutive rule. Most master's need a bachelor's in a related subject, proven by ECTS in that discipline; Management and Data Science is the main exception.
• Applying to two bachelor's programs. You can submit only one bachelor's application (major plus minor) per cycle.
• Using an old English test. Bachelor's tests may be at most 2 years old.

How to apply to Leuphana step by step

1. 1

   Check your eligibility

   Confirm on anabin or with uni-assist that your certificate gives direct university access.

2. 2

   Take an English test

   IELTS 6.5 for bachelor's or IELTS 7.0 for most master's; consider TestAS for bachelor's bonus points.

3. 3

   Prepare documents

   Certificates with certified translations, English proof and passport copy. See our documents and legalization guide.

4. 4

   Apply through uni-assist

   Submit about 6 weeks before the deadline: 1 May 2027 for most master's, 15 July 2027 for bachelor's.

5. 5

   Prove funds and apply for the visa

   After admission, arrange €11,904 per year and book your visa appointment early.

6. 6

   Enrol for October

   Pay the semester contribution and start in the winter semester.

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