26,079 students
The spirit of Leibniz – as one of the nine leading universities of technology in Germany, Leibniz University Hannover is committed to seeking sustainable, peaceful and responsible solutions to the key issues of tomorrow. Our ability to do this stems from our broad spectrum of subjects, which range from engineering and the natural sciences to architecture and environmental planning, and from law and economics to the social sciences and humanities.
Facts and figures
Our core research and teaching areas
Diverse, international and open to new ideas
Leibniz University Hannover is diverse, international and open to new ideas – just like its namesake, the polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.
The broad range of subjects at Leibniz University aligns well with the overall university strategy of enhancing its profile, particularly in teaching and research. The establishment and development of priority research areas in the humanities and social sciences is part of this work.
Cooperation agreements with national and international partners complement and strengthen our scientific expertise.
By adopting the name of polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in 2006, the university has committed itself to unity in its diversity.
Research at LUH
©
Foto: Christian Bierwagen / LUH
Our universalist, interdisciplinary and international approach is the strength we draw on to conduct outstanding research. More than 300 professors and over 2,600 research staff members investigate questions in the natural sciences, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences – alongside interdisciplinary issues – laying the foundations for tackling today's societal challenges.
Studies and teaching at LUH
More than 80 degree programmes provide students with a future-oriented education. The range of subjects we offer spans from engineering and the natural sciences to architecture and environmental planning, and from law and economics to the social sciences and humanities.
Leibniz University Hannover views teaching as a dialogue – a lively and cooperative exchange between teaching staff and students.
©
Foto: Frank Wilde / LUH
LUH and society
We contribute to societal progress through the transfer of knowledge and technology, continuing education and social commitment – the so-called third mission. Networks, events and other programmes and structures ensure that the application-oriented knowledge generated at Leibniz University Hannover is made available to society and the business sector. We actively introduce scientific topics into the public debate via innovative science communication dialogue formats, thus fostering exchange between the scientific community and the public.
LUH as an employer
Family-friendly, cosmopolitan and inclusive – we help our employees realise their full potential. LUH offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community combined with an exceptional standard of living in a modern city surrounded by nature.
A diverse range of teaching, research, administrative and technical positions are available at the university.
