University Of Leipzig

The University of Leipzig, established in 1409, is located in Leipzig, Germany. The university is also known as Universitat Leipzig in German. The university was found William II, Margrave of Meissen and Frederick I, Elector of Saxony. The university was known as Karl-Marx-University between 1953 and 1991. It is the second oldest university in Germany. The University of Leipzig's recent enrollments have been more than 29,000 students. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs of study through the following academic divisions:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Social Sciences and Philosophy
  • History
  • Art and Oriental Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Chemistry and Mineralogy
  • Biosciences
  • Pharmacy and Psychology.

The students are associated with clubs and organizations such Association of Leipzig University SYLFF fellows, Protestant Student Community Leipzig, Association of Arab Students and Academics Association, Ring of Christian Democratic Students at the University of Leipzig, and SMD Group Leipzig University. The university also has Leipzig University Orchestra, founded in 2003; Leipzig University Choir, founded in 1926; and Unibigband Leipzig, founded in 2006.

The university alumni include personalities such as Georgius Agricola, scientist; Arnold Gehlen, sociologist and philosopher; Heinrich Behmann, mathematician; Volker Braun, writer; and many others.

Campus Location

Leipzig
Germany
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More About University of Leipzig

  • University of Leipzig is a public school.
  • The school was founded in 1409.
  • The highest degree offered is the Doctorate degree.