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History

In 1831, founded by the scholar Karl Karmarsch, the Higher Trade School of Hannover started with only 64 students. Today there are around 21,000 students in the natural sciences and engineering, the humanities and social sciences as well in law and economics

Education

Shaping the Future with Knowledge – as one of the nine leading Institutes of Technology in Germany, Leibniz University 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.

Research

Interdisciplinary pooling of outstanding individual achievements at Leibniz Universtät Hannover characterises our approach to making excellent research internationally visible. This is reflected, for example, in our fundraising and participation in two clusters of excellence (EXC), six DFG-funded collaborative research centres (CRC), ten DFG-funded research training groups (RTG), and five ERC grants.

Career

With more than 4.800 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. In addition to positions in teaching and research, there are numerous job opportunities in Central University Administration as well as in other central facilities.

Leibniz University Hannover Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Leibniz University Hannover. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
$1,000 All Star Verified Scholarship
Merit-based

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Verified Scholarships
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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University Ranking

World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
351
2024
351 50
2023
401
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
401 100
2023
501
2022
501
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
426 55
2024
481 120
2023
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
584 -97
2023
487
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

The International Office is responsible for Leibniz-Universität’s exchange programs and can give you advice on scholarships and other forms of support. We are also in charge of developing internationalization at Leibniz-Universität and expanding cooperation between post-secondary institutions. Therefore we depend on the national code of conduct on foreign students.

Housing services

There are 14 halls of residence managed by Student Services and many other student halls in Hannover that offer good value accommodation – some are located in close proximity to the university. Students enrolled at a university in Hannover are eligible to live in one of the halls of residence managed by Student Services.

All rooms are furnished and have high-speed internet access at moderate prices. Rent usually ranges between 200 and 300 euros per month. Rooms in the THE FIZZ hall are available from 450 euros per month, meravis student apartments are available from 395 euros per month.

Library services

As the world’s largest specialised library in its subject areas, TIB has outstanding collections of fundamental and highly specialised literature on science and technology. In order to optimise the services it offers, TIB conducts applied research and development. TIB is a public-law foundation of the Federal State of Lower Saxony. It is a member of the Leibniz Association

ICT services

Leibniz Universität IT Services has been providing IT services and IT infrastructure for research, teaching and administration since 1978 as the central institution of Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH). The data center offers a comprehensive and always up-to-date offer from all areas of information processing. 

Medical services

Students are liable to insurance deductions for health and long-term care insurance. For this reason, proof of health insurance coverage is required at enrollment. More information on insurance can be found here.

Campus life

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover is very influential in shaping the image of the state capital of Lower Saxony. Not only buildings such as the “Welfenschloss”, the university's main location, but especially people contribute to this: approximately 28 000 students are currently enrolled. They have chosen one of the largest universities in Germany, known for its international excellence in teaching and research.

Sports facilities

The University Sports Centre - in cooperation with the Student Union Sports Office (AStA) - offers all students and members of the various higher education institutions in Hannover a wide and extensive range of sporting opportunities. During the semester, the sports programme encompasses more than 500 events in over 90 sporting disciplines. The programme is slightly reduced during the non-lecture period.

Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

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