Leipzig University is delighted to announce the availability of State Postgraduate Scholarships aimed at supporting doctoral projects. These scholarships are provided in accordance with the Saxon freedom of higher education act (Sächsisches Hochschulfreiheitsgesetz, SächsHSFG) and the regulations for the Saxon scholarship programme (Sächsische Landesstipendienverordnung, SächsLStipVO).
To be eligible for the State Postgraduate Scholarships at Leipzig University, applicants must be prospective doctoral researchers in any subject area at the university holding an above-average degree in their relevant academic discipline. They must be enrolled in a structured doctoral program at Leipzig University and must not have their doctoral project financed by public funds in another way or be employed by the university.Founded in 1409, Leipzig University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Germany. Located in the vibrant city of Leipzig, it offers a rich academic tradition combined with innovative research and teaching. The university encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and medicine, and is known for its strong international focus and diverse student body.
Established in 1409, Universität Leipzig (University of Leipzig) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Leipzig (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saxony. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and the Arts), Universität Leipzig is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Leipzig offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 609 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.