University of Leipzig

Leipzig, Germany · Public

One of Germany's oldest universities with strong journalism and communication research.

Admissions Data — University of Leipzig

Acceptance Rate	~50% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	29,000 students
International Students	12%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€238)
Location	Leipzig, Germany
Founded	1409
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#378
THE World Rank	#301
US News Rank	#345
Research Output	Good

Notable Strengths

Medicine
Journalism
Theology
Natural Sciences
Business

Scholarships: DAAD. Universität Leipzig International Award.

Applying to University of Leipzig as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~50%, University of Leipzig is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at University of Leipzig is €0 (semester fee ~€238) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer