History
In 1973, the Universität zu Lübeck became an independent scientific institution in the state of Schleswig-Holstein.
Education
We offer degree programmes in medicine, computer science, engineering, and natural sciences. Interdisciplinary programmes encompassing natural sciences, computer science, and medicine offer practical and up-to-date education underpinned by the highest standard of healthcare.
Research
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) promote scientific exchange and joint research projects between the University of Lübeck and the Xiàn Jiaotong University in laser nanomedicine. They approved the application of Prof. Alfred Vogel from the Institute of Biomedical Optics at the University of Lübeck and Prof. Zhenxi Zhang from the School of Life Science and Technology at Xiàn Jiaotong University and are funding a three-year mobility project with 183,000 euros.
Short Courses
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2023
601 100
2022
701
2021
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
-
2023
653 15
2022
668
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. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
We offer a host of services at the Universität zu Lübeck to advise and guide our students and applicants on the following aspects:
- Requirements for various majors
- Transferring your major/university
- Problems during studies
- Social services at the university
Housing services
The Lübeck Student Village at Anschützstraße 11/15 has rooms for students attending the Universität zu Lübeck, the University of Applied Sciences, or the Academy of Music.
Library services
Our main university library was set up jointly by the Universität zu Lübeck and the Lübeck University of Applied Sciences. This is a science library aimed at research and teaching, our programmes and career development in the fields of medicine, engineering, business, civil engineering, informatics and natural sciences.
ICT services
The ITSC provides services comprising computerised information processing and communications for research, teaching, studies and administration. ITSC is responsible for service, maintenance, operation and for ensuring availability of these centralised IT resources and media equipment.
Campus life
Our university is intertwined in the many-sided cultural life of this Hanseatic city. We enrich this vibrant scene through our public lectures, colloquia, congresses, symposia, and concerts given by the university orchestra and choir. We play a decisive role in enhancing the reputation of Lübeck as the City of Science.
Sports facilities
We are a part of the local cultural life for the population of over 10,000 university students and the university community. In the midst of your highly challenging studies, work, and general life at the university, we fulfil a crucial role for your health, fitness, personal development and social integration.