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Lübeck's old town from above, surrounded by the Trave River
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Studying in Lübeck

Lübeck offers you 10 degree programmes in English at 5 higher education institutions.

Lübeck, with its fascinating old city island, is located in the metropolitan region of Hamburg at the Lübecker Bucht (Bay of Lübeck). The historical centre is neat and characterised by many beautiful brick gothic buildings and narrow, winding streets. Small stores invite you to stroll around and also the cultural life has something to offer – from cosy restaurants and pubs to theatres and cinemas. Welcome to Lübeck!

Here you’ll study right by the sea in a city with a rich history, which is evident in the narrow streets and romantic backyards. In 1987, the entire old town of Lübeck was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city may not be one of the largest today, with a population of around 220,000, but it was once a centre of world trade - and you can certainly tell.

In addition to historical sites such as the Holstentor, the red brick city gate, and the picturesque town hall, there are many charming cafes, restaurants and bars on the Altstadtinsel, the island-shaped old town surrounded by the river Trave. If the weather is nice, you can also take a boat trip on the Trave with friends!

Lübeck has a total of almost 14,000 students, distributed e.g. among the TH Lübeck and the Universität zu Lübeck. Since the city is compact in size, you can reach your courses and leisure activities in just a few minutes on foot or by bike. Plus, the student city has a well-developed bus network and several ferry lines that get you from A to B quickly. The housing market in Lübeck is somewhat tight. Even though rents are still close to the German average, affordable living space is becoming increasingly scarce.

Life in Lübeck

218,000 residents

  • High-speed train connections

    In close vicinity

  • International airport

    Hamburg airport in 52 km distance

  • Coast

    Baltic Sea in close vicinity

  • Mountain range

    Lower Saxon Hills in 190 km distance

  • Other countries

    Denmark in 95 km distance

  • Attractions within 100 km

    • Bungsberg in 39 km distance

    • Eutin Castle and park in 31 km distance

    • Dummersdorfer Ufer in 13 km distance

Study in Lübeck

5 higher education institutions in Lübeck

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Subject groups of degree programmes in Lübeck

There is a wide range of degree programmes in Lübeck. Here you can see the main subject groups. Currently, degree programmes in Lübeck are mainly offered in the subject group Engineering Sciences, followed by Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Economic Sciences, Law. Find out more information here about the subject groups and degree programmes offered in Germany.
  • 0

    Agricultural and Forest Sciences

  • 7

    Humanities and Social Sciences

  • 35

    Mathematics, Natural Sciences

  • 3

    Art, Music, Design

  • 1

    Language and Cultural Studies

  • 9

    Medicine, Health Sciences

  • 18

    Economic Sciences, Law

  • 37

    Engineering Sciences

  • 0

    Teaching Degrees

Young people sit in the sunshine at the harbour, with boats moored next to them.
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Treat yourself to a short break at the harbour and enjoy the view over the water.

Lübeck has a sweet tooth: Lübeck Marzipan is a protected geographical designation of origin and a favourite treat in town!

In Lübeck, you can simply leave all your stress at the library and spend an afternoon at the beach or in the park. On the edge of the old town, you will find many green spaces directly by the water: the Drägerpark and the Schulgarten, a beautiful botanical garden directly by the Wakenitz, are particularly popular with students. In addition, you can head to the beach in Travemünde for free with your "Deutschland-Semesterticket". Here you can let yourself unwind by relaxing – or being active: whether sailing, windsurfing, swimming or even diving, there is something for everyone in the Bay of Lübeck.

If you want to get out of Germany for a few days, you can take the ferry from Travemünde to e.g. Lithuania, Sweden or Finland. Lübeck is home to a large port, which connects the student city with the entire Baltic Sea region. Your next weekend trip will practically plan itself!

But you don't have to leave the city if you want to experience new things. In Lübeck, a colourful music scene and a large choice of museums and theatres are open to you. Highlights include the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and the HanseKulturFestival. In the winter months, you can look forward to the Nordic Film Days and the Christmas market in the old town. Lübeck calls itself the "Christmas City of the North" and has plenty to offer. From the end of November, you can wander through decorated streets and enjoy live music, countless delicacies and mulled wine with friends.

Even though there are plenty of bars, cosy pubs and clubs in Lübeck, the student town is not exactly known for its nightlife. But you can easily reach the party city of Hamburg in 45 minutes by train. If you want to stay in Lübeck, you should visit Clemensstraße and Hüxstraße, where there is always something going on at the weekend!

A young woman walks through the city
A young woman walks through the cityJan von Allwörden / DAAD

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