History
Education and research with a 500-year-old tradition: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) offers a wide range of academic subjects in the areas of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine. The oldest and largest university in Saxony-Anhalt was created in 1817 when the University of Wittenberg merged with Friedrichs University Halle.
Education
As an old university with a long tradition, the Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg offers a broad spectrum of subjects to study. Among them are theology, law, economics, medicine, and liberal arts, as e.g. classical history, oriental studies, South and East Asian studies, archaeology, art history, modern languages, music, sport, media studies and the social sciences.
Students can either choose to continue their university studies in a master degree programme according to their special interest or they can opt to begin working in order to gain professional experience and obtain a masters degree at a later time.
Research
The Halle University research profile is shaped by the interplay of its three profile lines (I) transformation, (II) sustainability, and (III) knowledge cultures and education, which are reflected in their research areas.
Research focus
- Materials Science – Nanostructured Materials
- Life sciences – Macromolecular structures and biological information processing
- Proteins and their functions in the control of cellular processes (2012 – 2014)
- Molecular biosciences as an engine of the knowledge-based economy (2016 – 2020)
- Enlightenment – Religion – Knowledge
- Society and culture in flux. Diffusion – Experiment – Institution
Career
The Career Center is the interface between the university and the job market. They provide individual advice to students and graduates on questions regarding further career orientation and their application strategies, impart skills that prepare them for working life in practical seminars and lectures, and establish contact between students, young professionals, and employers.
The Career Center offers face-to-face (1:1) career advice in German and English. This service is free and confidential. If you have any questions about
- Job application
- Preparing for interviews
- Jobs
- Internships
- Career start and career planning
- Graduate positions
Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 67 Scholarships
- 340 Academic Staff
- 20,000 Students
- 1,500 Students (int'l)
- Public Institution Type
Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Overview
Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Scholarships
Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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Grant
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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Grant
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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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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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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Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates 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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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online 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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1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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500 USD
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31 Oct 2026
CryptoRunner Scholarship
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
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Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Student Reviews & Awards
4.5
Based on 72 reviews
- 5 Star 50 Reviews
- 4 Star 14 Reviews
- 3 Star 5 Reviews
- 2 Star 3 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Ich finde es toll, dass an der Uni Halle im Bereich Mathematik alles sehr familiär ist. Der Campus ist wunderschön und es gibt leckeres (auch veganes) Essen in der Mensa.
I really like the university and the campus. U will find quiet places to work but also enough people to talk with. First year students will get a lot of support. There is a week before the lectures are starting. You will get to know the city and the campus so you won’t get lost. You will also get help for your homework during the first and second semester in the “Mathetreff” where you can also find friends. The professors are friendly. All in all it’s familiar at the Math campus. It’s also the campus for physics and chemistry.
Degree programme: Mathematics (B. Sc.)
In Mathematics (B. Sc.), students learn the basics of Mathematics (Analysis, Linear Algebra) in groups of up to around 120 other mathematics students. In the first year, bachelor students are put together with students who study for the teaching post. Especially for the first year, there are many occasions for getting in contact with each other and to get help regarding the weekly homework. For example, there is the so-called Mathetreff (Maths venue) where first semesters find help for difficult mathematical problems they can't solve themselves. In later years, there are more and more subjects where bachelor students are treated serperately, so there are groups with around 10 students. This group size results in the big advantage that students can be much more in contact with the professors and lecturers. Generally, the mathematical community at this university is almost familial, most professors and lecturers are pretty young and I find absolutely no reason to feel uncomfortable. But even if needed, there is also a very affable equal opportunity commissioner who one can consult.
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Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 10.2% Germany
Top 9.6% 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
Dropped 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 | 401 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
618
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 58 places compared to 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 520 | 560 | 618 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
751
By TopUniversities
Dropped 80 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 611 | 671 | 751 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Student Service Center (SSC)Appplicants and students can clarify issues related to the following and similar questions at the SSC:
- Uni-Service-Card: collection of found or newly issued cards, renewal of validation
- certificates: study progress, matriculation and exmatriculation
- Löwenportal: passwords and TAN management
- study counselling: choice/change of study, study doubts, drop-out
- financial matters: semester fees/re-registration, BAföG, tuition fees
- study organization: leave of absence, part-time studies
Housing services
Most students in Halle live either in one of the Studentenwerk's dormitories, in private shared apartments ("WG", short for "Wohngemeinschaft") with other students, or alone in their own rented apartment.
One of the cheapest and most popular offers for international students looking for a room can be found through “Studentenwerk Halle” (Student Administration), which has more than 10 residences in Halle. There, the “Wohnheimtutoren” (resident assistants) look after the welfare of international students. In addition, “Studentenwerk Halle” offers private accommodation for those interested.Library services
The University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt is a service institution both of the Martin-Luther-University and the state of Saxony-Anhalt, with its task being providing optimal, user-friendly information and media.
ICT services
Multifunction printers which can be used to copy and scan are located at more than ninety different sites.You can use internal university services (such as searching for information in libraries) even when you are not logged on to the university network. The Helpdesk will try to assist you with any questions
Campus life
In addition to the Weinberg Campus, MLU has three other main locations. The centrally located University Square is one of the most beautiful university squares in Europe and it is a site in Halle that is steeped in tradition. Many institutes focusing on the humanities and social sciences are located on the new Steintor Campus. Educationalists and theologians teach, study and conduct research at the Francke Foundations.
Sports facilities
From Aikido to Zumba - the University Sports Centre offers a program with a variety of sports every semester. The current program and all information about registration can be found on the homepage of the University Sports Center (USZ).
Martin Luther Universität Halle Wittenberg Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Halle City
#2 Branch Campus
Germany Country
Leipzig City