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Modernity meets tradition

Introducing Leipzig University

Profile of Leipzig University

Leipzig University was founded in 1409 and is one of Germany’s leading universities when it comes to top-class research and medical expertise. It offers a unique variety of subjects, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural and life sciences.

Gebäudeansicht des Campus Augustusplatz mit Blick auf das Neue Augusteum und Paulinum der Universität Leipzig

Portrait of Leipzig University

Our university has a tradition stretching back more than six centuries and many world-famous alumni. At the same time, our unique variety of subjects, international network and rich cultural life demonstrate just how modern Leipzig University is.

Farbfoto: Blick auf eine Glaskugel, in der sich das Hauptgebäude der Universität Leipzig spiegelt.

Strategy 2030

With the vision of a “comprehensive university of the future” we are continuing the successful Leipzig Way.

Foto: rot eingefärbter Wachsabdruck des Siegels unserer Universität

Our University: Making History

Read about the most important historical milestones of one of the oldest universities in Germany.

View of the Paulinum and the Neues Augusteum with the bronze model of the old Paulinerkirche in the foreground. Photo: Christian Hüller

Paulinum – Assembly Hall and University Church of St. Paul

The Paulinum is the resurrected intellectual and spiritual centre of our university.

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Structure of
Leipzig University

Farbfoto: Frontalaufnahme der fünf Personen, die freundlich lächelnd auf die Kamera zu laufen.

Meet the Rectorate

Our university is run by the Rectorate, which is chaired by the Rector and also comprises three Vice-Rectors and the Head of Administration and Finance.

University Council

The University Council makes recommendations on developing our profile and improving performance and competitiveness.

Senate

The Senate plays an essential role in the University’s strategic orientation in research, study and teaching.

Extended Senate

The Extended Senate is a central committee responsible, among other things, for our university’s basic regulations.

Further Structural Units of Our University

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Working at Leipzig University

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Diverse services for our employees

Leipzig University employs around 5300 people and strives to offer its employees not only challenging and innovative tasks but also an interesting working environment with a broad spectrum of additional services.

Job opportunities for professors and management personnel

Job opportunities for academic staff

Job opportunities for non-academic staff

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Services

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Media and communication

We offer a wide range of media and communication services – from photographs and contact with experts to information about our corporate design.

Eine Studentin nutzt die Servicezeiten des Career Service und lässt sich beraten.

Services for students

We are happy to advise you on getting started at university and will be at your side until graduation and beyond.

Beratungssituation am Laptop

Research services

Our services range from advice on the right funding source to research data management.

Gebäudeansicht des Campus Augustusplatz mit Blick auf das Neue Augusteum und Paulinum der Universität Leipzig

University services

From the right contact person to our guest houses – our service teams help you find your way around our university.

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Alumni

Funding and support

Contacts

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