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Lancaster University Leipzig
TypePrivate Institution
EstablishedJanuary, 2020
AffiliationLancaster University
Students100 (2022)
Address
Nikolaistraße 10, 04109
,
Leipzig
,
Germany
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.lancasterleipzig.de

Lancaster University Leipzig is a private university, branch campus of Lancaster University. Established in 2020, it is the first public UK university with a campus in Germany.[1]

Courses offered at the university include undergraduate degrees in management, computing and IT fields, a master's in logistics and supply chain management, and international foundation programmes in business and computer science.[2]

Graduates from Lancaster University Leipzig are awarded the same degree certificate issued by Lancaster University in the UK.[3]

History[edit]

Lancaster University decided on Leipzig after evaluating numerous European locations, partially because of the city’s high economic growth, growing student population and touristic appeal. This became the fourth campus overseas for the British university, which already had institutions in China, Ghana and Malaysia.[1]

First students enrolled in January 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. The university had to quickly transition to a hybrid mode that lasts until today, allowing students to join online if their visas are not approved by the time the course starts.[4]

During the last years, Leipzig has become a buzzing hot spot with around 40,000 students enrolled at its various academic institutions.[5]

Lancaster University Leipzig has a diverse international student body with more than 45 nationalities. 50% of the students are originally from non-EU countries, 35% from other EU countries and 15% from Germany.

Campus[edit]

The new campus is located in Strohsackpassage, in the center of Leipzig. The offices were renovated with the goal of providing a modern, hybrid-friendly education.[6]

Education[edit]

Language courses: All courses are taught in English. However, German courses (A1 level) are offered free of charge to non-German speaking students. 

Foundation programmes: Designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for direct degree entry.

  • Foundation in Business
  • Foundation in Computer Science

Undergraduate:

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

Postgraduate:

  • Pre-Masters in Business
  • Masters in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Lancaster University Leipzig charges tuition fees that are generally lower than the international fees for the same degrees delivered on the UK campus. The institution partners with Chancen eG, an organisation that offers financing of tuition fees with an income-share agreement.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "UK universities need a better way of engaging with Europe". University World News. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  2. ^ "Study". Lancaster Leipzig. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  3. ^ "Why Study Here". Lancaster Leipzig. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  4. ^ "Academic Calendar". Lancaster Leipzig. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  5. ^ "Nine reasons why Leipzig lives up to its hype". The Local Germany. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  6. ^ "Lancaster University Leipzig zieht in die Strohsack-Passage". www.leipzig.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  7. ^ "Lancaster University Leipzig". CHANCEN eG. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2023-02-07.