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.
University of Lübeck Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 4 Masters
- 75 Scholarships
University of Lübeck Overview
University of Lübeck Scholarships
University of Lübeck Scholarships
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1400 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1500 USD
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Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 SEK
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30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1400 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
Deadline
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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Grant
1200 EUR
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Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1400 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Various benefits
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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1500 USD
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Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
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Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2026
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 EUR
Deadline
15 May 2026
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 SEK
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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University of Lübeck Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 2 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 0 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Genius
I started my masters in the year 2019 november and due to some problems like laptop repair ,lockdown(corona) and also having some wond in my head i am not able to concentrate more on my studies for one year.Now I am completed one internship and for the upcoming year I want to do one more internship and master thesis in the field of robotics in agriculture so now I want to learn more and more about my agriculture in robotics and coming to the university i had good time to learn more about my studies and in person so I want to some financial support to put full concentrate on my studies and I am ready to quit my part time job and I want to concentrate more on my future goals and my goal is to implement AI in agriculture in india.
all fine
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University of Lübeck Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 14.8% Germany
Top 11.4% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
501
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Climbed 100 places compared to 2024
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 642 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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.
University of Lübeck Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Lübeck City