Leuphana University of Lüneburg
About
Leuphana University Lüneburg is a public university in Lüneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Leuphana was founded in 1946 as a college of education, later expanding to become a university designated as a "foundation under public law." The name Leuphana is derived from an ancient settlement on the Elbe that was mentioned in a 2nd-century geographical world atlas by Ptolemy.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 14 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 7,488
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 24.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 930
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Politics | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
6 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 251–300 | 42.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 251–300 | 42.8 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 601–800 | 31.6 | 2026 |
US News
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Environment/Ecology | 478 | 38.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =521 | 38.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Leuphana University of Lüneburg?
Leuphana University of Lüneburg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1501+, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =1,151.
When was Leuphana University of Lüneburg founded?
Leuphana University of Lüneburg was founded in 1946.
What are the top subjects at Leuphana University of Lüneburg?
Top subjects at Leuphana University of Lüneburg include: Politics, Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Psychology.
Where is Leuphana University of Lüneburg located?
Leuphana University of Lüneburg is located in Lüneburg, Germany.