Situated in the greenest city of Germany, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg is the largest university in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. The university has been imparting education since its establishment in 1502, making it one of the oldest universities for higher education in Germany.
The university has 260 bachelor’s and master’s courses to offer through its 10 varied faculties. More than 2,100 international students study in this university, a sure indication at its diversity and safety. Renowned research institutions such as Max Planck society, the Fraunhofer society, the Leibniz Association and much more across the globe have collaborated with the university. The university has also collaborated with 200 institutions of higher education from around the world in study programmes and joint research projects.
Ranking
- The QS world university rankings has ranked the university at 470th rank of all participating universities worldwide.
- CWUR 2018-19 World university ranking has placed MLU Halle-Wittenberg at 412th rank worldwide and at 33rd rank in Germany.
Highlights
| Type | Public |
| Year of establishment | 1502 |
| Campus Setting | Urban |
| Application mode | Uni-assist Official website |
| Courses offered | Bachelor, Master, Doctoral |
| Total students | 23,000 |
| Tuition fee | No tuition fee |
| International student population | 9% |
| Number of academic staffs | 2900 |
| Academic calendar | Semester (Winter and Summer) |
| Official website | uni-halle.de |
| International Admission helpdesk | info@international.uni-halle.de phone: +49 345 55 21535 |
Campus
- The main location of Martin Luther University Hospital is at Ernst Pit Road, Halle.
- The main campus of Martin Luther University is the Weinberg Campus which comprises an art-historical and museological research center.
- Many external institutes focusing on subjects ike humanities and social sciences are located on the newly established Steintor Campus.
- Theologians and Educationalists teach, study and conduct researches at the Francke campus.
- More 20 libraries are available for all students at the university, including faculty libraries and a central library.
- The university has its own computer centres, university sports centres and language and media centre. The university has a preparatory centre for learning German language
Residence
- Due to limited on-campus housing, international students need to be aware of other housing options while studying in Germany.
- StudentenWerk Halle provides good price rooms in more than 10 dormitories in Halle. It also offers private accommodation to interested students.
- The student administration Halle provides single flat in studio apartments and shared flats at monthly rent of 195 EUR. The deadlines for application are August 31(Winter) and Feb 28 (Summer)
- Private housing can be found using the Bulletin Board of MLU and the City residence portal ‘At home in Halle’.
Programs
- The university offers 260 bachelor’s and master’s degrees through its 10 faculties.
- Courses at Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg include natural sciences, humanities, economics, social sciences as well as in traditional courses such as Mathematics, History, English studies and many more.
- Some bachelor programs offered are Bachelors in biology, biochemistry, mathematics, business economics, chemistry, English, Geography, Human resource management, philosophy, physics, etc.
- The primary teaching language in the university is German however some degree programs are also offered in English language such as Bachelors in Business economy, Master in Pharmaceutical etc.
Application process
International students need to follow the university’s guidelines carefully in order to get admission at Martin Luther University of Halle-wittenberg. German colleges require some additional steps from internationa applicants. These are briefly mentioned below:
- International undergraduate applicants who did not receive university entrance qualification or their first academic degree in Germany will have to submit an application to uni-assist.
- After submitting an electronic application to uni-assist, the application should be printed and sent in paper form to the university.
- For master degree applicants in Master of Law, Master of business law and Konzertexamen, the candidate should send the application directly to the university for evaluation.
Application form:
- Uni-assist (undergraduate)
- University website (Graduate)
Application Fee: Uni-Assist fee: 75 EUR
Application deadline:
| Application | Summer term | Winter term |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor programs | 15 January | 30 June |
| Master’s programs | 31 October | 30 April |
Documents to be submitted to Uni-assist:
- Officially certified copy of your university entrance qualification (Abitur)
- Official certified copies of high school/university transcripts
- Certified translation of all transcripts in English or German (if not already)
Supporting Documents and eligibility: -
- Application for admission – completed, printed and signed
- Complete CV/Resume
- A letter of motivation
- Letter of recommendations
- Copy of passport
- Health insurance certificates
- Additional course wise requirements
- Official scores of different tests to study in Germany.
- German language proficiency:
| Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| TestDaF | 16 Points (4-4-4-4) |
| Goethe certificate | C2 GDS |
| Telc Deutsch Hochschule | C1 level |
| DSH | DSH-2 |
| Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz | Stufe 2 (DSD-II) |
Mailing address:
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
c/o uni-assist e.V.
Helmholtzstraße 2–9
10587 Berlin
Cost of Attendance
- There is no tuition fee. However, living expenses, books, supplies and other misc. expenses need to be kept in mind.
- Semester contribution fee is 100 EUR
- Living cost in Halle per semester are:
| Expenses | Cost in EUR |
|---|---|
| Study materials | 500 |
| Living accommodations | 1,500 |
| Food | 900 |
| Health Insurance | 470 |
| Personal expenses (clothing, leisure etc.) | 600 |
| HAVAG Ticket (Semester ticket plus) | 90 |
Financial Aid for International Students
- There are limited options to fund studying in Germany in case of international students.
- International students can apply for a scholarship at the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
- DAAD contains a database of all scholarship awarding institutions and organisations.
- There are multiple offices of DAAD world-wide where candidates may seek information regarding scholarships.
- Students can fund their study through part-time jobs.
- The university has a career centre for helping students in getting part-time jobs at campus as well as in the city.
Alumni
The university has a rich extensive network of international alumni. Some famous personalities to study in the university are:
- George Frideric Handel – composer
- Kurt Schumacher – German political figure
- Hans-Dietrich Genscher – Former foreign minister of Germany
- Anton Wilhelm Amo – first African student to get degree in Germany
Placement
Job fairs are organised on the university campus and online. International students do not have unlimited permission to full time work in Germany. Permission from the employment centre is required.
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Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Exam Scores
| Exams | Avg. Score | Min Score | Max. Score | %Submitted' |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Proficiency | ||||
| IELTS | 4 | 3.5 | 6 | - |
| TOEFL | 72 | 57 | 87 | - |
| Graduate | ||||
| GRE updated | 277 | - | - | - |
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Faculty
| Total Faculty | Full Time | Part Time | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2942 | - | - | - |
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Comments
To apply for the MS Pharmaceutical and Industrial Biotechnology program of Martin Luther University, you must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a minimum grade of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The university accepts an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 for this program.
Martin Luther University offers only six English-taught programs and offers about 290 programs in German. Submission of German Proficiency is not one of the admission requirements for these English-taught programs. But it is highly recommended for you to have good knowledge of German.