Leibniz University Hannover

Welfengarten 1, Hanover

  • #=426 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 21,085Total Students
  • 1,686Faculty
  • 3,295Int'l Students

About

Read more
Read less
Shaping the Future with Knowledge – as one of the nine leading Institutes of Technology in Germany (member of TU9 Alliance), Leibniz University Hannover is aware of its responsibility in seeking sustainable, peaceful and responsible solutions to the key issues of tomorrow. Our expertise for this stems from the broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from engineering and natural sciences to architecture and environmental planning, from law and economics to social sciences and humanities.

Through internationally oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, Leibniz University Hannover provides exciting academic opportunities for international students. The Clusters of Excellence and key research areas, in addition to many other prospects, provide outstanding circumstances for (young) researchers to thrive.

At Leibniz University there are currently almost 30,000 students studying in nine faculties, and some 3,100 researchers working in more than 150 institutes. The main building of the university is the Royal Palace Welfenschloss at the Welfengarten. Cooperation agreements with national and international partners strengthen our scientific expertise.

Our core research topics are in

·         Biomedical Research and Engineering

·         Quantum Optics and Gravitational Physics

·         Optical Technologies

·         Production Engineering

·         Interdisciplinary Studies of Science and Academia

·         Teacher Training

Degree programmes at Leibniz University Hannover: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/studienangebot/

Hannover is the capital of the Federal State of Lower-Saxony and lies in the heart of Germany. All the important transport routes, from north to south, from east to west, roads or rails, all go through Hannover. A trip to Berlin, for example, takes about 1.5 hours by train. If a trade city is more appealing to you, Hamburg is only a 2-hour long train ride away! In addition, the city is connected with the world thanks to Hannover's international airport.


About

Shaping the Future with Knowledge – as one of the nine leading Institutes of Technology in Germany (member of TU9 Alliance), Leibniz University Hannover is aware of its responsibility in seeking sustainable, peaceful and responsible solutions to the key issues of tomorrow. Our expertise for this stems from the broad spectrum of subjects, ranging from engineering and natural sciences to architecture and environmental planning, from law and economics to social sciences and humanities.

Through internationally oriented Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, Leibniz University Hannover provides exciting academic opportunities for international students. The Clusters of Excellence and key research areas, in addition to many other prospects, provide outstanding circumstances for (young) researchers to thrive.

At Leibniz University there are currently almost 30,000 students studying in nine faculties, and some 3,100 researchers working in more than 150 institutes. The main building of the university is the Royal Palace Welfenschloss at the Welfengarten. Cooperation agreements with national and international partners strengthen our scientific expertise.

Our core research topics are in

·         Biomedical Research and Engineering

·         Quantum Optics and Gravitational Physics

·         Optical Technologies

·         Production Engineering

·         Interdisciplinary Studies of Science and Academia

·         Teacher Training

Degree programmes at Leibniz University Hannover: https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/studium/studienangebot/

Hannover is the capital of the Federal State of Lower-Saxony and lies in the heart of Germany. All the important transport routes, from north to south, from east to west, roads or rails, all go through Hannover. A trip to Berlin, for example, takes about 1.5 hours by train. If a trade city is more appealing to you, Hamburg is only a 2-hour long train ride away! In addition, the city is connected with the world thanks to Hannover's international airport.


University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #401- 450
  • 2014
    #451-460
  • 2015
    #421-430
  • 2016
    #366
  • 2017
    #=400
  • 2018
    #401-410
  • 2019
    #551-560
  • 2020
    #651-700
  • 2021
    #651-700
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #601-650
  • 2024
    #=481
  • 2025
    #=426

Student & Staff

Total students
21,085

38%
62%

International students
3,295

60%
40%

Total faculty staff
1,686

341
1345

Total students
21,085

38%
62%

International students
3,295

60%
40%

Total faculty staff
1,686

1345
341
QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.

Campus locations

Leibniz Universität Hannover,

Welfengarten 1 , Hanover , Germany , 30167

Campus Maschinenbau,

An der Universität 1 , Garbsen , Germany , 30823

Test preparations

Test Preparations mobile image
Test Preparations desktop image

Join QS Leap, the most advanced free test-prep platform in the world!

Explore
Leibniz University Hannover basic Public Very High 13 no 3295 L EN