• Aptitude tests: Some institutions by checking your documents Additional Admission Requirements co-tutelles program. For additional information about bi-national General help and advice before application can be obtained from the decide whether or not you are eligible for the study course. Other doctorates, please consult the following website: http://www.zv.uni- following Institutions: institutions may have additional evaluations in the form of tests or • In addition to the above mentioned requirements, for courses which leipzig.de/en/research/phd/binational-doctoral-degrees.html International Centre | AAA interviews. are in high demand, there exist further admission restrictions. For For more information about the application and admission Advice, Application, International Centre at the www.uni-leipzig.de/aaa Admission University of Leipzig • Language skills: For a Master’s degree in the German language such courses only a limited number of places of study are available procedure please see: www.uni-leipzig.de/international/phd Goethestrasse 6 04109 Leipzig you need to have knowledge of the German language equaling and the allocation of these places depend on the academic grades For information about structured PhD programs please visit the Germany level C1 as described by the Common European Framework of of the applicant and is decided via a selection process at the website of the Research Academy Leipzig: Reference for Languages (eg: DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4). University of Leipzig. http://www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/research/ral Application University of Leipzig www.uni-assist.de For a Master’s degree offered in English you need to provide • Some study courses require certain foreign language skills or c/o uni-assist e. V. Helmholtzstraße 2-9 a certificate stating your lingual ability of at least level B2 as professional experience. Details can be found in the respective 10587 Berlin described by the Common European Framework of Reference for program regulations. Application Deadlines Germany Languages (ex: TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5) Study courses offered at the Course data base of the www.uni-leipzig.de/zsb/ University of Leipzig University of Leipzig studgang.html (2) If you possess a 4 year Bachelor´s degree you are eligible to Recognition of Academic Achievements: Degree aimed for Application deadline apply for a Master’s degree program with following requirements: • Aptitude tests: Some institutions by checking your documents here is a possibility that already acquired academic achievements Bachelor´s, State Examination March – 15 July (for courses beginning Study courses taught in Course list of the University www.uni-leipzig.de/ & Diploma in winter semester) English of Leipzig international/study decide whether or not you are eligible for the study course. Other T from Indian Universities are acknowledged at the University incl. Studienkolleg Sachsen October – 31 December programmes (Saxony Preparatory Course) (for courses beginning in summer institutions may have additional evaluations in the form of tests or of Leipzig. It however depends on the individual exam offices of semester) interviews. particular Faculties you are applying to. It is highly recommended German Language Course interDaF e.V. at the www.uni-leipzig.de/interdaf • Language skills: For a Master’s degree in the German language that you communicate and clarify which of your achievements can be Master´s March – 31 May (for courses beginning Herder-Institut in winter semester) University of Leipzig you need to have knowledge of the German language equaling acknowledged prior to the application process. level C1 as described by the Common European Framework of October – 31 December (for courses post-graduate qualifications. These serve as incubators for new beginning in summer semester) German (DSH) + Studienkolleg Sachsen www.uni-leipzig.de/~stksachs Reference for Languages (eg: DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4). interdisciplinary research projects. Feststellungsprüfung (Saxony Preparatory (Assessment Test) Course) For a Master’s degree offered in English you need to provide For PhD Study Please take into account that some institutes have different application deadlines Top-Level Research Areas are forms of temporary collaborations that a certificate stating your lingual ability of at least level B2 as for the aptitude test. Please find out these deadlines by accessing websites of the the University supports with personnel and material resources. respective institutes. Structured PhD Programs Research Academy Leipzig www.uni-leipzig.de/ral described by the Common European Framework of Reference for PhD can be done in all subjects that are offered at the University Languages (ex: TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5) of Leipzig. Admission as a PhD candidate to the appropriate The current six Top-Level Research Areas are: A PhD no deadline Faculty is subject to the Doctoral Regulations of the University Faculties. • Multifunctional Materials and Processes from Molecules and Scholarships DAAD www.daad.de The University of Leipzig offers international students two different ways Nanodevices newdelhi.daad.de (DAAD Office New Delhi) Your application with the International Centre is usually done via to earn a doctorate: either individually or within a structured program. • Mathematical Sciences Studying the University Application Service for International Students: In both cases you’ll first need a written confirmation from your • Molecular and Cellular Communication: Biotechnology, Welcome to the Research University Accommodation Studentenwerk Leipzig www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de uni-assist e.V. However for some Master´s programs you can future advising professor before applying for admission through the Bioinformatics and Biomedical Science in Therapy and (Student Services Leipzig) at the apply directly to the respective institute. For more information International Centre. Leipzig – Top-Level Research Areas Diagnostics please visit the website of the institute offering the study course • Brain, Cognition and Language Visa and entry regulations Information from the www.uni-leipzig.de/en/ University you would like to apply for. In a structured program you’ll earn a doctorate working within a Raising the profile • Contested Order – Order in Contest International international/visa Centre at the University of Parallel to submitting your application for a Master´s program, Graduate Centre. You’ll have a set time frame to earn your doctorate, Over the last few years the University of Leipzig has succeeded in • Environmental Changes and Diseases Leipzig of Leipzig you usually must also register for the aptitude test at the a clearly defined curriculum and individual support from academic raising its research profile by specifically supporting inter-faculty German Embassy in http://www.india.diplo. respective institute. For further details please visit the following advisors. projects. In 2011 the research focus Biodiversity and Ecological Services has New Delhi de/Vertretung/indien/en/ Startseite.html website: www.uni-leipzig.de/en/international/master. been institutionalized. For more information about these projects A Tradition of Crossing Within an individual PhD program you’ll work closely with an advising The University focuses its research expertise in Top-Level Research please see: Boundaries professor (often referred to as your “Doktormutter” or “Doktorvater” in Areas. www.zv.uni-leipzig.de/en/research/top-level-research-areas.html Questions answered by RAS – Association of Foreign www.stura.uni-leipzig.de/~ras foreign students at the Students (Page only in German) to write your dissertation. You earn your PhD at a Faculty of Here, scholars of various Faculties at the University work closely with University of Leipzig German) AUS TRADITION the University on a dissertation topic of your choice. non-university research institutions on a national and international International PhD Students www.uni-leipzig.de/initiative GRENZEN ÜBERSCHREITEN The University of Leipzig also offers a bi-national doctorate using the scale and combine internationally competitive research with attractive Association • An academic education at a high level almost for free with When I first took a stroll through the city, I was quite surprised at the Affordability and Financial Aid Application Process and Admission You must possess German language skills equaling level C1 as internationally renowned professors and guests from the worlds number of ‘’Indian Stores’’ selling all sorts of artifacts, apparels and Requirements described by the Common European Framework of Reference for of science, politics and culture, and early student involvement in accessories from India. When it comes to culinary interests in the ith the exception of few Master´s programs the undergraduate Languages (eg: DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4). research projects at an ultra-modern campus. city dwellers you find all kinds of international cuisines with various Wstudies at the University of Leipzig is free of charge. As a he admission requirements and application process depend on the • International study thanks to international study programs, fellow restaurants serving regional specialties and beverages. Judging student one should expect a monthly expense of around 650 Euros. T type of degree you want to obtain at the University of Leipzig. From (3) After completing 12 years of education (school/college) and students from all over the world and an extensive international by the number of Indian restaurants it seems Indian kitchen