Program Overview
About Leuphana University of Lueneburg
Originally founded in 1948 as a teacher-training college, Leuphana University of Lueneburg was granted university status in 1989. Leuphana is a young university that lays emphasis on innovation, rather than tradition. It is continuously aspiring to create a space stimulated by a collective search for knowledge and sustainable solutions.
About Lueneburg
Located between Hamburg and Hannover, Lueneburg is an attractive and historic town on the River Ilmenau, surrounded by the Lueneburg Heath in the North German state of Lower Saxony. The town lies about 50 km southeast of Hamburg and is is the capital of the district of Lueneburg with a population of around 70,000. In the town centre, you may encounter its history wherever you go, and it becomes evident that salt was the most valuable asset back in the day. Salt was extracted in the Lueneburger Saline (Lueneburg Saltworks) for more than 1,000 years. Trading this precious “white gold” meant that the town accumulated wealth and commanded respect in the Middle Ages.
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Term date
- Host Institutions usually organize orientation activities for exchange students, with some mandatory, which take place 1-2 weeks before the start of the term. You should refer to the acceptance package and pay attention to the expected arrival or pick-up dates specified by your host institution.
- You should only depart after finishing all the final examinations (including resits) since host institutions will not make special arrangement for taking any examinations other than scheduled.
- Please CLICK HERE for more information on host institution’s term dates.
Eligibility (for students applying via Interdisciplinary Programs Office)
You are eligible to apply for the exchange program if you are a non-final year undergraduate student studying in EVMT/IIM/T&M-DDP
Application Process
To apply, click the “Apply Now via IPO” button on this page. The whole application process has two steps.
Step 1: Complete HKUST application form and submit supplementary documents
Step 2: The Host Institution Application (TO BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ARE NOMINATED BY YOUR SCHOOL)
If you are nominated, you will be notified to submit a formal host institution application. Your School will provide you with detailed information and application instructions in due course.
Visa Information
CLICK HERE for details on visa and residence permit.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is required by law in some countries. Please CLICK HERE for details.
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Arranging accommodation in some cities can be very difficult. Start early and CLICK HERE for details.
