Leuphana University of Lüneburg (reviews)

I’m a second-year student in the Sustainability Sciences program at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, and I have to say that it’s been an incredible journey so far.

What drew me to Leuphana was its strong focus on sustainability and social responsibility. As someone who’s passionate about making a positive impact on the world, I knew that Leuphana was the perfect fit for me.

The university’s campus is located in the heart of Lüneburg, which is a beautiful and charming town. The campus itself is modern and sustainable, with plenty of green spaces and energy-efficient buildings.

Academically, I’ve been really impressed with the program. The professors are all experts in their fields, and they’re really passionate about what they teach. The classes are relatively small, which means we get a lot of individual attention and feedback. And the coursework is really relevant to the real world – we’re not just learning theory, we’re also learning how to apply it in practice.

One of the things I love most about Leuphana is its strong sense of community. The university has a really diverse student body, with people from all over the world. And despite our differences, we all share a common goal – to make a positive impact on the world.

The university also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and programs, from sustainability projects to cultural events. There’s always something going on, whether it’s a lecture, a workshop, or a concert.

If I had to give one piece of advice to future students, it would be to take advantage of the university’s many resources and opportunities. From research projects to internships, there are countless ways to get involved and make a difference.

Overall, I’m so glad I chose Leuphana University of Lüneburg. It’s a university that truly cares about its students and the world we live in.

Perhaps, it was my most disapointing experience of studying abroad. What was meant to be Liberal Arts and Sciences, at the end was the opposite of it. Completely disrepsectful attitudes of stuff created very unwelcoming atmosphere. I wouldn’t recommend this programme to any of my friends. Regarding the fellow-students, it was neither appealing. They could look at me pejoratively or just say ‘Ou, it’s you?..”. It was the most racist programme and I regret I got to know people I met there, including stuff. They looked down upon me and compeletely ignored my opinions, feelings. In total, very racist place, and fascist.
Regarding you career opportunities, you can ask your stuff, but I wish people who work there now, would work in what was meant to be Liberal Arts and Sciences. Stuff and honestly, fellow-students rather represented for me fashist arts and sciences. It was most humiliating, degrading ,disgusting experience in all my life. I’m surprised that this kind of attitudes can be met in the European university.
Maybe you can try your luck in other Leuphana programmes: I had sometimes great experinces with professors and students from other faculties, but B.A. Studium Individuale is the most racist, fascist, worst place I’ve ever been. Till now, very unpleasant aftertaste from all people I met there.

My experience at Leuphana is based specifically on my Master program: Culture and Organisation:

The good, the positive and the great: Overall my experience in the program was an enriching one, both academically and personally. Its innovative and dynamic approach to learning made most of my classes deeply engaging and thought-provoking. The teachers didn’t just feel like instructors but like mentors, deeply invested in our learning journey. I appreciated the variety of classes and academic directions available, allowing me to explore different aspects such as Queer and Gender Studies, Post-Colonial Studies, Media, and Art. The program leaders were incredibly receptive to student feedback, creating a supportive and collaborative environment. One highlight was the opportunity for collaborative classes with other universities, offering unique and dynamic learning formats, along with the option to pursue a certificate in a Sustainability Certificate parallel to my studies.

The negative, to be improved aspects:
It is a growing program, which comes with a particular set of challenges, yet as mentioned the teachers were very receptive to our concerns and proactive about our thoughts.
A few portion of the teachers were not that engaging or committed to our learning, but this was really the minority. In my experience, it was a bit of a pity since it was an important class but it was balanced with my other amazing teachers.
Even though Leuphana is significantly much better than other universities in terms of being International, there are still some aspects of the university that feel very German and not foreigner or english friendly.
Receiving feedback from our assignments was a bit mixed depending on each teacher. Sometimes I would have prefered a more interactive and transparent feedback experience and not just a grade.

In conclusion:
Overall, the program provided me with truly invaluable insights as well as inspiration. It shaped my perspective on various cultural topics profoundly. I also valued the international aspect of the program and its progressive, diverse atmosphere, particularly as a non-German, since it made me feel safe to participate in class and voice any type of questions and concerns. My cohort was particularly a colourful and diverse one and I felt very included and open to collaborate closely with our teachers and the university in many different ways. So would I recommend it? I would wholeheartedly recommend my program to others!

In my opinion the Leuphana University is in general a good uni. The campus is very nice, facilities are not as worn-out as many other big universities and the overall atmosphere is very comfortable. I can only speak for my bachelor program which is International Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, that especially promotes with their English classes and international approaches. In my opinion it is not exactly what one would expect from the program. Even though some lecturers are very competent, most of them have poor English skills and particularly in the interdisciplinary courses, where Ibae and other students are taught together, the organization is poor and requirements for passing the course (often containing 3 exam parts for only 1 course of 5CP) are disproportional.

A great point at Leuphana university is the Complementary course. Some students might disagree with me, but in my opinion, having the opportunity in every semester to learn something in an other disciplinary is a great opportunity to widen the general knowledge.