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Welcome to Leipzig!Combine Lancaster University academic quality, with a diverse and welcoming location that offers attractive post study work opportunities
COVID-19 Brief.
As the situation with COVID-19 continues to evolve LU Leipzig is considering a range of solutions to ease barriers:
- Poised to offer our Fall intake via online means if necessary
- Offering First Year studies in Leipzig with the commitment to assist students - through a credit-sharing system – in transferring out to UK universities in their second year; allowing students the opportunity to remain in the Schengen area while the pandemic plays out
Lancaster UniversityA truly global University with campuses overseas in:
Why Lancaster University?
in comparison
Welcome to Germany!
Why Lancaster University in Leipzig?
Why Leipzig, Germany?
Berlin – two airports
Leipzig – one small airport
Train from Berlin – 60 minutes
More on Leipzig.
Saxony and IndustryGermany 2035: Leipzig the Fastest Growing City
- Berlin Institute for Population and Development (2019)
- ‘Silicon Saxony’ is Europe’s largest microelectronics cluster and 5th largest globally- Leipzig officially declared a Digital Hub, 2017- Leipzig is Job Miracle No. 1 - biggest increase in employment in Germany- Study: Leipzig has the most attractive city centre- Financial Times fDi Magazine - German Cities of the Future 2016/2017- Financial Times fDi Magazine European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/2017
https://english.leipzig.de/science-and-economy/investing-in-leipzig/
Germany. Works.
Post study work opportunities
Welcome to campus!
Course structure & programmes
Year 3Year 2
(May be studied in UK)
Year 1Foundation
As one of our alumni you are part of a global community of over 148,000 graduates in more than 180 countries– eligible for post-graduate tuition discount in the UK
Foundation Year
Type: International Business or Computer Science Degree: Bachelor of Science (Hons) after 1+3 yearsLanguage of instruction: EnglishDuration: 1-year Foundation + 3-year Bachelor Campus: LeipzigIntake: September and January Tuition: 9,000€ / year (EU) and 15,000€ / year (non-EU)
Foundation Year
Module Credit PointsAcademic English and Skills 45Introduction to Principles of Accounting and Finance
15
Introduction to Economics 15Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business
15
Introduction to Management 15Introduction to Marketing 15
Module Credit Points
Academic English and Skills 45
Introduction to Computing and Programming 20
Application Development 20
The Evolution of Computing and Communications
15
Mathematics for Computer Science 20
Business Foundation Modules Computer Science Foundation Modules
B.Sc. (Hons) Business ManagementDegree: Bachelor of ScienceLanguage of instruction: EnglishDuration: 3 yearsCampus: LeipzigIntake: September 2020, September 2021Tuition: 9,000€ / year (EU) and 15,000€ / year (non-EU)
Year One Year Two Year ThreeEmployability and CareersIntroduction to Business AnalyticsIntroduction to Financial Accounting for ManagersIntroduction to ManagementIntroduction to MarketingManagement, Organisations and Work: Key Issues and Debates
Employability and Careers IIEntrepreneurship: Discovery and PracticeIntroduction to Economics for ManagersIntroduction to Operations ManagementSpreadsheet Modelling for ManagementTechniques for Management Decision Making
Business and Management in the 21st Century: Central Questions in the Global Economy, Ecology and EthicsPrinciples of Strategic ManagementRethinking Leadership
B.Sc. (Hons) Accounting & FinanceDegree: Bachelor of ScienceLanguage of instruction: EnglishDuration: 3 yearsCampus: LeipzigIntake: September 2020, September 2021Tuition: 9,000€ / year (EU) and 15,000€ / year (non-EU)
Year One Year Two Year ThreeIntroduction to Accounting and FinancePrinciples of EconomicsProfessional SkillsQuantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance
Accounting Information Systems and AuditingCareer Skills in Accounting and Finance 1Management Accounting for Business DecisionsPrinciples of FinancePrinciples of Financial AccountingStatistical Methods for Business
Career Skills in Accounting and Finance 2Financial Accounting IFinancial Accounting II
8th in the UKThe Times and Sunday Times
B.Sc. (Hons) Computer ScienceDegree: Bachelor of ScienceLanguage of instruction: EnglishDuration: 3 yearsCampus: LeipzigIntake: September 2020, September 2021Tuition: 9,000€ / year (EU) and 15,000€ / year (non-EU)
Year One Year Two Year ThreeDigital SystemsFundamentals of Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Development
Advanced ProgrammingComputer NetworksComputer Science Group ProjectDatabasesHuman-Computer InteractionOperating SystemsSocial, Ethical and Professional Issues in ComputingSoftware Design
Artificial IntelligenceDistributed SystemsLanguages and CompilationSecurity and RiskThird Year Project
B.Sc. (Hons) Software EngineeringDegree: Bachelor of ScienceLanguage of instruction: EnglishDuration: 3 yearsCampus: LeipzigIntake: September 2020, September 2021Tuition: 9,000€ / year (EU) and 15,000€ / year (non-EU)
Year One Year Two Year ThreeDigital SystemsFundamentals of Computer ScienceInformation SystemsSoftware Development
Advanced ProgrammingComputer NetworksComputer Science Group ProjectDatabasesHuman-Computer InteractionOperating SystemsSocial, Ethical and Professional Issues in ComputingSoftware Design
Distributed SystemsInternet Applications EngineeringLanguages and CompilationSecurity and RiskSoftware Design Studio Project II Software Design Studio Project III
Entry requirementsProgramme English Academic
Foundation Year IELTS 5.5., with no band below 5.5. Visit our website for country specificqualifications.
IB Certificate/Diploma with at least 26 points overall and 4 in SL Mathematics or 5 in Math Studies (or 4 in HL)
Bachelor (direct-entry) IELTS 6.5, with no band below 5.5
IB Diploma English at HL Grade 5 or SL Grade 6
Visit our website for country specificqualifications.
IB Diploma w/30 points overall w/15 points from the best 3 HL subjects
Only English evidence is needed, not GermanAll public universities require evidence of German language – Not Lancaster Leipzig
Under 18 PolicyWe accept applications from students over the age of 16. Please note:
• Both parents of an under-18 student are asked to sign a Consent Letter when accepting the offer – to waive the University’s liability for the student
• Minor students cannot sign any documents in Germany – a parent or a guardian needs to be present in Leipzig for at least for the first 2-weeks after arrival - and later upon necessity (i.e. hospital stay)
• For some nationalities, under-18 student must find a guardian residing in Germany before applying for a student visa. Please check requirements of the German Mission in your country.
• A guardian may be any German citizen or permanent resident (relative, family friend, etc.) over the age of 18 years old.
Merit-ScholarshipsAcademic performance in high school (e.g. A-Levels/IBD or equivalent qualification)
Scholarship Amount
A*A*A (IB 43) €3,000 - first year of study, and€1,000 - subsequent years of study
A*AA (IB 39) €2,000 - first year of study, and€1,000 - subsequent years of study
AAA (IB 38) €1,000 in each year of study
AAB (IB 36) €750 in each year of study
EU Finance (EU)Study first and pay later - based on your income with CHANCEN eG
With the Income Share Agreements, you can focus on your study program, while CHANCEN eG takes care of your tuition fees. In exchange, you commit to affording future generations with the same opportunity. Once you start working, you start making income-based repayments to finance the tuition fees of future generations.
• Covers the cost of tuition (9,000 EUR) for up to 3 years of study
• Income based re-payment up to 10-years (income threshold of 27,000 EUR per year)
• No family or income background check required
Applications made online...
Accommodation
BaseCamp Residence
BaseCamp Residence
Accommodation Costs
Available: 6 months contract with:
Studio Base without kitchenette (19-23 m²)€ 450 a month per studio, all inclusive
Studio Base with kitchenette (18-23 m²)€ 495 a month per studio, all inclusive
Studio Large without kitchenette (27 m²)€ 565 a month per studio, all inclusive
Visa processlast but not least...
Student visa
EU citizens and citizens of Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Korea and USA do not need a visa to study in Germany.
Students from other countries will need to apply for a student visa from the respective German mission in their country (or nearest location) before traveling.
Visa processing can take up to 3 months – apply early!A list of missions on the Lancaster Leipzig website.
Visa application overview1. Check the website of your nearest consulate for detailed instructions
1. Book a visa appointment onlineDo not delay - in some countries the appointments need to be booked several months in advance!
1. Prepare the required documents and submit them at the time of appointment
4. You will receive an entry visa (valid 3 months) – upon arrival apply for student residence permit with the local authorities.
Most common documents: offer letter from the University, evidence of sufficient financial means, health insurance, academic and language qualifications, motivation letter
Financial evidence
Students will be expected to demonstrate funds of 10,236 EUR for one year (covering living costs).
Most international students use a blocked account to fund their studies in Germany. The money they transfer to a blocked account cannot be accessed until they enter the country.
Many students choose to use a Fintiba/Xpatrio/Coracle, a private provider who allows you to set up both your health insurance and blocked account from your home country.
Thank you for listening!Lancaster University Leipzig team:Akos Kiraly, [email protected] Odell, [email protected] Girenko, [email protected]