Germany State of Lower Saxony Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover

Public research university in Hannover

Tuition: Free Admission: ModerateIELTS 4.5–7.0 / TOEFL iBT 53–95 Scholarship available

Campus/City Hannover

1831

Year Founded

Public

University Type

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About the University

One of Germany's largest and oldest science and technology universities, a member of TU9 (Germany's leading technical university alliance) and CESAER (Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research). Centred around the historic Welfenschloss (Guelph Palace) building, LUH combines a strong engineering/technical tradition with a broad interdisciplinary portfolio spanning law, humanities, and economics.

Quantum optics and gravitational physicsOptical technologiesBiomedical research and technologyProduction engineeringCivil and structural engineering

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Study Programmes

Faculties and English-taught programs — the most important section for international applicants.

Faculties

Law
Humanities

29000

Students

83

Programmes

6+

English Programmes

Free

Tuition Fee

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Natural Sciences

Economics and Management

Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science

Machinery

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Architecture and Landscape Sciences

Mathematics and Physics (9 faculties in total)

6+ English programs

Mostly at master's level

International Horticulture
Master (M.Sc.)
Water Resources and Environmental Management
Master (M.Sc.)
Optical Technologies
Master (M.Sc.)
Additional master's programmes in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, renewable energy and production engineering
Master

English-taught programmes are primarily at master's level. Check the university's degree-finder for the full up-to-date list.

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Admission Requirements

Application Method

Via uni-assist or the university portal

English

IELTS 4.5–7.0 / TOEFL iBT 53–95

German

TestDaF or DSH (German programmes)

Admission Level

Moderate

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester15 July

Summer Semester15 January

Tip

Exact deadlines vary by individual programme; the Master Plus Scholarship application period for winter semester 2026/27 opens 18 May 2026 (confirmed on official admissions page).

Next deadlines (exact dates)

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Summer semester66 days left

approx.

Application Steps

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

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Tuition & Costs

Free

Tuition Fee

None for standard bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes for both EU/EEA and non-EU students; Lower Saxony is a tuition-free state. A long-term study fee (Langzeitstudiengebühr) of approximate

Approximately €433-€435 per semester (figures vary slightly by source/semester; covers administrative costs, student services, and a semester ticket) - official current figure should be reconfirmed on the university's own fee-schedule page before applying

Semester Contribution

€140–€160 per month for public health insurance (for students under 30)

Health Insurance (est.)

€200-€300 per month for Studentenwerk residence halls (per third-party aggregation; university manages 14 halls of residence, some within walking distance of campus)

Dormitory / Living Cost (est.)

All figures are estimates — verify on the university's official pages before making decisions.

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Student Life

Campus

Main campus centred around the historic Welfenschloss (Guelph Palace) building in Hannover's Nordstadt district, near the Herrenhausen Gardens; the university's floor space spans roughly 341,257 square metres across 162 buildings (per third-party aggregation).

City

Hannover is a major German trade-fair city (hosting Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs) in Lower Saxony, offering a moderate cost of living compared to Munich or Hamburg, with strong industry connections in engineering, renewable energy, manufacturing, and software.

Transport

International Students

The university hosts around international students.

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Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships

General DAAD scholarship database applies (https://www.daad.de/en); DAAD International Postgraduate Scholarship referenced among relevant funding options per third-party aggregation.

Deutschlandstipendium

Not explicitly detailed on the specific pages reviewed in this research session; general Deutschlandstipendium information should be checked via the university's official scholarships pages.

University Scholarship

Master Plus Scholarship (application period for winter semester 2026/27 opens 18 May 2026, confirmed on official admissions page)

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Pros & Cons

Advantages

Member of TU9, the alliance of Germany's leading technical universities
Member of CESAER, a non-profit network of Europe's top engineering schools
Historic roots dating to 1831, with the university's home in the Welfenschloss since 1879
Official English name 'Leibniz University Hannover' formally approved in 2018

Points to consider

German: C1-C2 proficiency generally required for bachelor's programmes (per third-party aggregation); DSH/TestDaF accepted
English: IELTS (approx. 4.5-7.0 depending on programme), TOEFL iBT (approx. 53-95), or PTE for English-taught master's programmes

Ideal for

Master's-level applicants interested in optical technologies, water resources/environmental management, international horticulture, or mechanical/production engineeringAcademically strong applicants seeking a TU9-member research university with a broad interdisciplinary portfolio beyond pure engineering (law, humanities, economics)Students who want a mid-sized, moderately-priced German city with strong industry fair/trade connectionsApplicants who are prepared to reach German C1-C2 for the large majority of bachelor's programmes

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Official Links

Always verify final information from these official sources.

Official Website

www.uni-hannover.de/en

Admissions

www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung

Degree Finder

www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung

International Office

www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung

Accommodation

www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung

Scholarships

www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung

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Third-party sources report an overall acceptance rate in the roughly 30-51% range for LUH (not an officially published figure), with English-taught engineering and computer science master's programmes described as more competitive due to high interna

Winter semester247 days left

approx.

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