Experience Leipzig!

Europe Germany Leipzig

Europe's most important international railway hub, Leipzig is a vibrant, wealthy city and has been for centuries. With wealth comes impressive architecture and a strong culture of theater, arts, and music, with Wagner, Bach, Mendelsson having called this powerhouse home. Now a key location for global business, Leipzig has a big name in publishing and machinery engineering.  

Population: 587,000
Native language: German
Climate: Continental
Type of area:
Bike-friendly
Highly diverse population
Green

Where Will You Live

Universitat Leipzig

With alumni such as Goethe, Leibniz, Nietzsche, and Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, Leipzig University claims a strong role in rounding thought and developing nations. Founded in 1409, Leipzig is popular for its hearty welcome, impressive architecture, affordable housing, and trendy residential districts filled with parks, bike trails, and trees. Alongside its abundance of art galleries, museums, and theaters, Leipzig is an innovative business location with the headquarters of global companies, such as BMW, Porsche, and DHL, in the city.

Learn more at Universitat Leipzig's official website

Student Health & Safety

We champion health, safety, and security. As part of IES Abroad, the largest study abroad organization in the United States, we have set the standard for health and safety in study abroad for decades. We plan for the ‘what if’, so you can get on with the experience of a lifetime.
International Health Insurance

International health insurance included in the cost of your program

24/7 Emergency Phone Support

Total coverage to support you while traveling and in your new city

Location-Specific Information

Health and safety information prepared based on your destination

Health In Your Language

Highly trained multilingual staff to connect you to healthcare providers

Secure Housing

Quality, safe, secure housing within close proximity to your classes

Dedicated Expertise

Protection by a Dean of Students Office advocating for your interests

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