Leibniz University of Hanover: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #365 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #150 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #30 of 369 | In Germany |
| #2 of 26 | In Lower Saxony |
| #1 of 7 | In Hanover |
| #20 of 1,118 | For Landscape Architecture |
| Top50% | For 178 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 28,018
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-hannover.de
- Languages
- German;English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The Leibniz University of Hanover is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 28,018 |
Research profile
Leibniz University of Hanover is a world-class research university with 62,881 scientific papers published and 1,312,654 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Organic Chemistry.
Leibniz University of Hanover majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 484 | 4118 |
| 1994 | 523 | 4593 |
| 1995 | 685 | 5078 |
| 1996 | 621 | 5102 |
| 1997 | 654 | 5747 |
| 1998 | 702 | 6110 |
| 1999 | 661 | 6513 |
| 2000 | 713 | 7649 |
| 2001 | 750 | 8270 |
| 2002 | 924 | 9575 |
| 2003 | 845 | 10874 |
| 2004 | 900 | 12712 |
| 2005 | 1021 | 14807 |
| 2006 | 4309 | 16789 |
| 2007 | 1192 | 18380 |
| 2008 | 1332 | 20611 |
| 2009 | 1416 | 22979 |
| 2010 | 1627 | 26206 |
| 2011 | 1650 | 30304 |
| 2012 | 1833 | 33927 |
| 2013 | 1907 | 38475 |
| 2014 | 1965 | 41953 |
| 2015 | 2090 | 45617 |
| 2016 | 2356 | 51289 |
| 2017 | 2519 | 57163 |
| 2018 | 2476 | 67440 |
| 2019 | 2676 | 78213 |
| 2020 | 2904 | 93190 |
| 2021 | 3190 | 109357 |
| 2022 | 3218 | 103638 |
| 2023 | 3326 | 112306 |
| 2024 | 2479 | 111649 |
| 2025 | 1338 | 100336 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Leibniz University of Hanover gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free |
| Master's Degree | €650 |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Leibniz University of Hanover.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Linguistics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Ethics, Fine Arts, Food Science, Forest Products, Geography, Geology, German, Germanic Studies, History, Horticulture, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Meteorology, Music, Nanotechnology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Private Law, Production Engineering, Protestant Theology, Religion, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Surveying and Mapping, Technology Education, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master | Agricultural Education, Analytical Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Applied Linguistics, Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Art Education, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Business Administration, Coastal Studies, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, English Studies, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, European Union Law, Food Science, Foreign Languages Education, Geography (Human), Geology, History, Horticulture, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Literature, Management, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Music Education, Nanotechnology, Native Language Education, Natural Sciences, Optical Technology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Sciences, Power Engineering, Private Law, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Religion, Religious Education, Robotics, Science Education, Social Studies, Special Education, Structural Architecture, Surveying and Mapping, Technology, Technology Education, Town Planning, Transport Management, Water Management |
| PhD | Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Information Technology, International Studies, Laser Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Natural Sciences, Operations Research, Optics, Physics, Physiology |
| Habilitation | Arts and Humanities, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Physics |
Leibniz University of Hanover alumni
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Lars Klingbeil
- Enrolled in the Leibniz University of Hanover
- 1999-2004 studied political science
- Occupations
- politicianpolitical scientist
- Biography
-
Lars Klingbeil is a German politician who has been serving as the Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance since 6 May 2025. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he has served as the SPD's Co-leader since 2021, together with Saskia Esken (2021–2025) and Bärbel Bas (since 2025).
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H.P. Baxxter
- Enrolled in the Leibniz University of Hanover
- Studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- master of ceremoniesrappersingermusician
- Biography
-
Hans Peter Geerdes, professionally known by his stage name H. P. Baxxter, and sometimes by his nickname Dave, is a German musician best known as the lead vocalist of the German techno band Scooter. He founded Scooter with his friend Rick J. Jordan in 1993.
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Wolfram von Richthofen
- Occupations
- aircraft pilotmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Wolfram Karl Ludwig Moritz Hermann Freiherr von Richthofen was a German World War I flying ace who rose to the rank of Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
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Wilhelm Busch
- Occupations
- watercoloristcaricaturistdraftspersonwritercartoonist
- Biography
-
Heinrich Christian Wilhelm Busch was a German humorist, poet, illustrator, and painter. He published wildly innovative illustrated tales that remain influential to this day.
Leibniz University of Hanover faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Architecture and Landscape Sciences | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Architecture and Planning, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Horticulture, Plant and Crop Protection |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Civil Engineering and Geodetic Science | Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Business Administration, Economics, Management |
| Faculty : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology |
| Faculty : Humanities | Adult Education, American Studies, Educational Sciences, English Studies, French Studies, Germanic Studies, History, Italian, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Education, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Special Education, Teacher Training, Theology, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Law | European Union Law, Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Physics | Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics |
| Faculty : Mechanical Engineering | Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Techniques, Production Engineering, Transport Management |
| Faculty : Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Horticulture, Surveying and Mapping |
| Research Division : QUEST Leibniz | Geology, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Meteorology, Nanotechnology, Optical Technology, Physics, Surveying and Mapping |
General information
| Alternative names | LUH Leibniz Universität Hannover |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1831 |
| Motto | Façonner l'avenir avec la connaissance |
| Colors | blue, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 6009 Welfengarten 1 Hannover, 30060 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 548,000 |