Leuphana University Lüneburg[2] is a public university in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Leuphana was founded in 1946 as a college of education (German: Pädagogische Hochschule). Leuphana established a unique university model within the German academic landscape that has received several awards.[3] Leuphana University is one of the few universities in Europe to offer a liberal arts programme with their bachelor's programme Studium Individuale. The university is designated as a "foundation under public law".
Leuphana Universität Lüneburg | |
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| Motto | Academic freedom and social responsibility for the common good |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1946 (as a college of education) |
| Budget | €103.2 million[1] |
| President | Sascha Spoun |
Academic staff | 710[1] |
Administrative staff | 450[1] |
| Students | 9,888[1] |
| Location | , , Germany 53°13′44″N 10°24′04″E / 53.22889°N 10.40111°E |
| Website | www.leuphana.de |
The name Leuphana is derived from an ancient settlement on the Elbe that was mentioned in a 2nd-century geographical world atlas by Ptolemy.
Leuphana College concentrates its bachelor's degree studies into eight departments and two teacher training courses. In 2008, a graduate college was opened that integrates master's degree and doctorate programmes. In addition are a pan-departmental research centre and a professional school for advanced study courses, like business co-operation.
History
editLeuphana was founded in May 1946 as one of eight colleges of education (pädagogische Hochschule' in Lower Saxony, and was renamed in May 1989 from Pädagogische Hochschule Niedersachsen, Abteilung Lüneburg to Lüneburg University.
In 2009, the campus in Suderburg was transferred to the Fachhochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel (Eastphalian University of Applied Studies).
Notable staff and alumni
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- Daniel Libeskind, visiting professor
- Richard David Precht, visiting professor
- Britt Reinecke, television talk show host
- Thomas Schomerus, professor of public law
- Jörg Philipp Terhechte, professor and dean
- Tine Wittler, writer, TV presenter and actress
Rankings
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In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2024, the university is placed at 501-600 globally and 42-45 within the country.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Die Universität in Zahlen, Daten, Fakten". Leuphana University of Lüneburg (in German). Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "The Name Leuphana". Archived from the original on 26 March 2019.
- ^ "www.leuphana.de/about_us". Archived from the original on 27 October 2015. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
- ^ a b "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.