Leuphana University Luneburg

About

Leuphana University Lüneburg is a public university in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Leuphana was founded in 1946 as a college of education, later expanding to become a university designated as a "foundation under public law." The name Leuphana is derived from an ancient settlement on the Elbe that was mentioned in a 2nd-century geographical world atlas by Ptolemy.

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Key facts

Global rank

#1224

Location

Luneburg, Germany

Founded

1946

Students

9,620

How to apply

Direct portal

Programmes

Programme details for this university are being added. Visit the official website for current courses.

Scholarships you could use here

• DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) · DAAD

  India is eligible. Needs a relevant bachelor's degree (usually four years) with results in the upper third, and at least two years of relevant work experience after it.

  Apply directly to the chosen course; deadlines depend on the course.

  Official page

• DAAD Research Grants: Doctoral Programmes in Germany · DAAD

  Applicants from India with a master's degree (a bachelor's only in exceptional cases), whose latest degree is under six years old at the deadline and who have not lived in Germany for more than 15 months.

  Portal closes 21 October 2026; funding starts October 2027.

  Official page

• Deutschlandstipendium · German Federal Government and private sponsors, awarded by universities

  Open to students of all nationalities enrolled or starting at a participating German university. Awarded for grades, social commitment and achievement; pays EUR 300 a month for at least two semesters.

  Each university runs its own application and dates.

  Official page