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Your exchange experience at Leipzig University
Jane Moros International Centre| AAA
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Welcome!
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Leipzig, the city
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v In the East of Germany
v 200 km South of Berlin
v A bustling metropolis of nearly
600.000 inhabitants
v About 50.000 students
v Culture, Music, Sports
v And do not forget to visit the Zoo
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Leipzig atmosphere
v Abundant nature – a green belt within the city, surrounded by parks, woods and lakes
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Ø One of the most attractive university cities in Germany
(according to a survey among students -> Rank 3)
v Inspiring cultural and campus life
v Inexpensive rents in student dorms and shared apartments
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Leipzig University
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v Founded 1409 –> 600+7 years old
v Second oldest University
v More than 28.000 students 3.200 international students
v Classical comprehensive university: Nearly 140 courses from
A African Studies to Z Zoology Ø All regular courses open to exchange students J
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PAULINUM
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LEIBNIZ CAMPUS
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MENSA AM PARK - Cafeteria
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Study structure
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Bachelor 3 years
Master 2 years
PhD – Research Academy Leipzig 3 – 5 years, all subjects
Diplom 5 years Mathematics
State examination 6 years Law Medicine Pharmacy Veterinary Medicine Education
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Departments • Department of Theology • Department of Law • Department of History, Art and Oriental Studies • Department of Philology • Department of Education • Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy • Department of Economics and Management • Department of Sports Science • Department of Medicine • Department of Mathematics and Computer Science • Department of Biosciences, Pharmacy and Psychology • Department of Physics and Earth Science • Department of Chemistry and Mineralogy • Department of Veterinary Medicine
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Semester dates
Academic Year Winter term and Summer term October to Sepember
Summer term Semester April 1 to Sepember 30 Lectures and exams mid July
Winter term Semester October 1 to March 31 Lectures and exams until February
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Exchange application procedure STEP 1 Apply at University of Houston for the exchange with Leipzig: http://www.uh.edu/learningabroad/find-a-program/exchange-programs/
STEP 2 Apply at the Leipzig University for admission May 31 (winter term) /December 1 (summer term)
STEP 3 Get your acceptance letter, apply for housing and start to prepare for your academic schedule until orientation
STEP 4 Start your Leipzig experience with the language and orientation course or directly with the semester
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Regular German taught courses
When to register for courses? Welcome week/ Orientation week
What to get? A course (= Modul in German) has 10 ECTS credits
What to choose? More than 140 regular study programs Open to exchange students http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/study/study-opportunities/study-programmes.html
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Regular English taught programs
Graduate: International Physics Study Program Chemistry (Spectroscopy, Advanced Spectroscopy) Economics African Studies European Studies American Studies British Studies Several English taught courses in other Departments
Undergraduate: International Physics Study Program American Studies British Studies Several English taught courses at the Department of Education
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Accompanying German language courses
When to register? Welcome week/introduction week
What to get? Each course 3 ETCS credits
What to choose? Subject related German language courses Conversation Phonetics Text production Grammar…
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Language requirements for admission
English taught courses B2 English proficiency – CEFR (required) A2 German proficieny – CEFR (recommended)
To prepare the language One semester study at interDaF e.V. Full enrolment at Leipzig University Second semester regular exchange study at Leipzig U
German taught courses B2 German proficiency - CEFR
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Complete the experience
WILMA: Leipzig International Student Association www.wilma-leipzig.de
University Sports (more than 100 courses)
University Choir/University Orchestra
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See you!