Leuphana University of Lüneburg
German public university in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leuphana University Lüneburg[2] is a public university in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Leuphana was founded in 1946 as a college of education (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 | |
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 |
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.