Appointments at Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University sees appointing new professors as one of its most important tasks and an effective instrument for profile development. The focus of new professorships is based on the university’s organisational and development planning and the faculties’ objectives.

Appointment process are geared to selecting the best candidates, increasing international competitiveness, and meeting the statutory equal-opportunity requirements. Leibniz University was the first institute of higher education in Lower Saxony to be granted the right to appoint professors by the Ministry, initially for a limited period of time.

Quality management to international standards guarantees that the appointment process is transparent, objective and conducted properly in terms of the formalities and legal aspects. Internal university appointment regulations govern the implementation of the procedure. The Department for Appointment Matters provides support and advice.