University of Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig University is a public university in Leipzig, Saxony, offering a wide range of degree programmes across 14 faculties, with several master's programmes taught entirely in English. It charges no tuition fees for regular degree programmes; all students pay only a semester contribution.
Leipzig University is a public university in Leipzig, Saxony, with 14 faculties spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, medicine and veterinary medicine. The International Centre advises prospective and current international students on all matters from application and enrolment through to the end of their studies.
For South Asian master's students, the most accessible route is an English-taught master's programme, which the university offers in fields including economics, mathematics, meteorology and sport psychology. Applications from abroad are handled through the uni-assist portal, and applicants from China, India and Vietnam must submit an APS certificate.
The university charges no tuition fees for regular consecutive degree programmes and no additional fees for non-EU students. All students pay a semester contribution (currently €342.30, including the one-time €10 UniCard), and the university estimates living costs in Leipzig at around €1,000 per month.
Why it suits South Asian students
- No tuition fees for regular degree programmes — only the semester contribution of €342.30 per semester (including the one-time €10 UniCard).
- English-taught master's programmes (e.g. MSc Economics, MSc Quantitative Economics for Sustainability) require only English at B2 level — no German needed for admission.
- APS guidance for Indian applicants is published on the university's official application pages.
- International Centre support with appointments in English, plus a Welcome Week for newly arrived international students.
- Relatively low living costs — the university estimates around €1,000 per month, with rents of about €250–425.
Full tuition detail (verified): Leipzig University charges no tuition fees for regular consecutive degree programmes and no additional fees for non-EU students; all students pay the semester contribution of €342.30 per semester (including the one-time €10 UniCard). Tuition fees apply only in exceptional cases: €500 per semester for long-term students who exceed the standard period of study, and €350 per semester for a second undergraduate degree.
Applicants with an international first degree apply for master's programmes via the uni-assist portal. For non-EU/EEA applicants the winter-semester application period usually runs from the beginning of April until 31 May (EU/EEA applicants have a longer window). Applications are processed by uni-assist and then forwarded to the university, with the admission decision issued via the AlmaWeb portal.
Required documents typically include degree certificates and transcripts of records (in the original language plus sworn translation where needed), proof of English proficiency, a CV, and a letter of motivation. Applicants from China, India or Vietnam must also submit the APS certificate from the Akademische Prüfstelle. Each programme publishes its exact requirements on its own page, so check the individual programme entry in the university's course catalogue.
After admission, you accept the study place via AlmaWeb and enrol in person at the start of the semester, transferring the semester fee by the stated deadline. Admission requirements such as the English language level must be proven by enrolment at the latest.
Full English requirement detail (verified): IELTS is listed as a recognised proof of English for English-taught master's programmes (e.g. MSc Economics and MSc Quantitative Economics for Sustainability), but the university publishes no university-wide minimum IELTS score — the stated requirement is English at B2 level (CEFR), with exact scores set by each individual programme.
Most bachelor's programmes at Leipzig University are taught in German, while English-taught options are concentrated at master's level. The university's course catalogue lists the language of instruction for each programme — always confirm there before applying.
Verified English-taught master's programmes include: MSc Economics and MSc Quantitative Economics for Sustainability (Faculty of Business and Economics; taught entirely in English, English B2 required); MSc Mathematics (taught in English, English B2 required); MSc Meteorology (English-language programme, English B2 required); MSc Structural Chemistry and Spectroscopy (international programme taught in English); MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology (taught in English, English C1 required); and the MA in International Sports Development (taught in English, English C1 required).
The main university-wide scholarship is the Deutschlandstipendium: €300 per month, funded equally by the Federal Government and private sponsors. It is open to all existing and new students, including international students, awarded for a minimum of two semesters based on academic performance, social commitment and personal circumstances.
Exchange students can receive Erasmus+ funding, and the university's cost-of-living pages point applicants to the DAAD scholarship database for further funding options. Scholarships are never awarded automatically — you must apply separately within the published deadlines.