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Leuphana University Lüneburg
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# Leuphana University Lüneburg

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/leuphana-university-l%C3%BCneburg
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)

Lüneburg

Germany

[Leuphana University Lüneburg exchange website](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/exchange.html)

## Language of instruction

English

German

Leuphana University Lüneburg (German: Leuphana Universität Lüneburg) is a young university that lays emphasis on innovation, rather than tradition. In addition to the high quality of the curriculum, Leuphana places particular reliance on students' responsibility, curiosity and initiative, and on a broad-ranging change in perspective that questions presumably settled knowledge.

Lüneburg's special atmosphere attracts people of all ages. A close-knit university campus and a wide array of entertainment and cultural events ranging from art exhibitions and international rock festivals to poetry readings provide a stimulating atmosphere.

## Semester dates

|  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | March–August |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | September–February |

View the [Leuphana University Lüneburg academic calendar](https://www.leuphana.de/en/university/events/calendar.html).

## Guides and additional information

LU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

- [Exchange Factsheet 2026-2027 (PDF, 1.4 MB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/208154/Leuphana_Fact_Sheet_2026-27.pdf)
- [Exchange Checklist (PDF, 30.7 KB)](https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/ZentraleEinrichtungen/international-center/Studierende_In/Dateien_Austauschstudierende/To-do-list_Incomings_EN.pdf)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Student testimonials

- [William - Leuphana University Lüneburg](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/12590/william-leuphana-university-l%C3%BCneburg)

  B International Studies

  Semester 1, 2019

## Full-time study load

30 ECTS credits per semester at Leuphana University Lüneburg is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

## Host university requirements

**GPA**\
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Leuphana University Lüneburg.

**Study Options**\
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.

**Note**: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.

## Find courses

Search the Leuphana course catalogue by going to the [Leuphana Planning your studies page](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/exchange/planning-your-studies.html).

Major and Minor study areas and their associated language of instruction are listed under "Course Offer" for both Bachelor and Master programmes. Individual modules within each Major/Minor can be found by going to the "Module Selection" heading.

Students are encouraged to thoroughly read the information on this page before going to the "myStudy" course catalogue link.

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

## Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate

Business administration

Environmental studies

Film, TV and media

General Electives

Innovation and entrepreneurship

International business

Music

Psychology

Postgraduate

Data Science

Economics

Environmental studies

Human resources

Innovation and entrepreneurship

Law

Leadership and Management

Peace and conflict studies

Political science

Psychology

## Academic restrictions

**Course Restrictions**

**Undegraduate**students are only allowed to take courses at an undergraduate level.

Students enrolled in a 4-year degree may take postgraduate level courses if they are to do exchange in their final year.

**Postgraduate**students it is required that your Bachelors degree was in that same discipline as your Master's Program. Leuphana provides a [list of program disciplines and requirements.](https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/ZentraleEinrichtungen/International_Office/Studierende_In/Dateien_Austauschstudierende/Guideline_Module_Selection.pdf)

## Additional academic information

**Study Option Details**

Students are required to take up to 50% modules from their subject areas but are allowed to take 50% from other subject areas respecting their study level (bachelor/master).

Many modules offered at Leuphana are instructed in German. Students must thoroughly review all modules they select to ensure they are able to find enough courses to fulfil a full-time study load in English.

**Additional Academic Resources** \
Leuphana University Lüneburg has online resources to help navigate its academic policies:

- [Guideline for Module Selection](https://www.leuphana.de/fileadmin/user_upload/ZentraleEinrichtungen/International_Office/Studierende_In/Dateien_Austauschstudierende/Guideline_Module_Selection.pdf)
- [European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) overview](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/exchange/ects-information.html)
- [Study in Germany](https://www.study-in.de/en/)
- [German academic exchange service (DAAD)](https://www.daad.de/deutschland/en/)

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Accommodation

Finding adequate and affordable accommodation in Germany can be difficult, especially in a small student town like Lüneburg, where the housing market is tight. It is recommended to start looking for suitable housing as soon as possible.

The Leuphana Accommodation Service assists new [international students in finding adequate accommodation](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/accommodation.html). Leuphana University Lüneburg also holds a number of places for exchange students in student-run residences.

## Cost of living

Living expenses will depend heavily on your lifestyle. However, Leuphana University Lüneburg has provided some figures to give a [general idea of the costs of studying and living in Lüneburg](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/exchange/frequently-asked-questions.html).

## Financial support

[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.

Students may consult the [German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)](https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.

## Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

In Germany [health insurance is compulsory](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/visa.html). Therefore, international students must provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage during their stay in Germany.

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)

## Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

Leuphana University Lüneburg has [visa and immigration information](https://www.leuphana.de/en/services/io/incomings/visa.html) for incoming students.

Contact the [German Federal Foreign Office](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service) for more visa information.

## Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).

### Exchange deadlines

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange

[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)

[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)

[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)