- Founded
- 2011
- Students
- 600
- Programmes
- 9
- Taught in English
- 1
About Leibniz-Fachhochschule
Leibniz-Fachhochschule (Leibniz FH) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences located in Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony. It focuses exclusively on management and IT studies, offering practice-oriented bachelor's and master's programmes through a dual-study model in close partnership with approximately 150 companies, ranging from DAX-listed corporations such as Continental AG, Deutsche Telekom AG and TUI AG to regional SMEs.
The institution grew out of the Leibniz-Akademie, a continuing-education provider established by the local business community over a century ago. It has been accredited by the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat) without conditions for a five-year period; its Master of Science in Data Science received ZeVA programme accreditation in July 2024.
With roughly 600 enrolled students, Leibniz FH is a small, campus-based institution that emphasises direct faculty contact, company-project modules integrated into every curriculum, and industry-embedded learning. Its single campus is situated at Expo Plaza in the Hannover-Müssen district, close to the former EXPO 2000 grounds.
Private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Hannover specialising in management and IT
Dual-study model: approximately 150 partner companies cover tuition and provide integrated on-the-job training for bachelor students
Partners include DAX corporations Continental AG, Deutsche Telekom AG and TUI AG alongside regional SMEs
Institutional accreditation by the German Science Council (Wissenschaftsrat) without conditions
Master of Science in Data Science accredited by ZeVA (July 2024) with flexible blocked/online teaching format
Erasmus+ exchange placements and summer schools at UCL, Edinburgh, Barcelona School of Economics and US partner universities
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2011
- Students
- 600
- Programmes
- 9
Study programmes
9 accredited degrees at Leibniz-Fachhochschule, 1 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–9 of 9 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
For dual bachelor's programmes, tuition fees are covered by the respective partner company - students pay nothing themselves. Fee arrangements for master's programmes are not published in plain text on the official website; prospective students should request the current fee schedule directly from the institution. Leibniz FH is located in Lower Saxony, which does not levy a non-EU surcharge (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria). A standard semester administration contribution (Semesterbeitrag) may apply; the amount was not stated on the pages reviewed.
Admission requirements
For dual bachelor's programmes, applicants need a Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (German university entrance qualification or equivalent) and a training contract with one of the approximately 150 partner companies; the partner company typically initiates the application. For master's programmes, a relevant bachelor's degree with a 'good' result is required, along with both German and English language proficiency (specific test levels not published on the official site). International applicants from India, China (PR, HK, Macau) and Vietnam must present an APS certificate when applying for a German student visa, regardless of the university's own requirements. Applicants are advised to contact the admissions office directly ([email protected] or [email protected]) for current entry requirements, as detailed criteria for non-EU applicants are not published on the official website.
Application deadlines
There is no single central deadline. Dual-study applicants apply directly to one of the partner companies and are advised to start roughly 1 to 1.5 years before the intended start; formally, dual programmes begin on 1 September each year. Applications for part-time (berufsbegleitend) and full-time places should reach the university by 15 July of the enrolment year.
How international applicants apply
Not documented. Applications are made via the university's own channels (dual-study applicants apply to one of the ~150 partner companies, full-time/part-time applicants directly to the university; online application portal). The official 'Internationales' page covers outgoing exchange (Erasmus+, summer schools) and names no uni-assist procedure for incoming degree applicants; instruction is German-language.
Languages of instruction
Programmes are primarily taught in German. English language skills are required alongside German for master's programmes. The institution runs a Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offering Business English and other language courses. Short-term international summer schools at partner universities (University College London, University of Edinburgh, Barcelona School of Economics, Northeastern Illinois University) are conducted in English. No fully English-taught degree programmes were identified on the official website at time of writing.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Campuses & locations
Expo Plaza 11, 30539 Hannover - the sole campus, located near the former EXPO 2000 site in southern Hannover.
Living in Hannover
Hannover is the state capital of Lower Saxony and a major trade-fair and business hub, home to the world's largest industrial trade fair (Hannover Messe) and the CeBIT technology fair tradition. With a student population of roughly 50,000 across several universities, the city offers affordable living costs compared to Munich or Frankfurt, an extensive tram and U-Bahn network, a large central park (the Maschsee lake), and strong graduate employment prospects in engineering, IT, automotive (Continental, Volkswagen Group) and logistics sectors.
Student life & support
The International Office ([email protected]) coordinates Erasmus+ exchange placements (3-12 months at European partner universities, available after the first year) and short-term summer schools at institutions including University College London, University of Edinburgh and Barcelona School of Economics. The Language Centre provides Business English instruction and language skills training. A student representative body (Studierendenschaft) was formally established in recent years. On-campus resources include a library and the STUD.IP learning management system. Specific university-managed student housing was not listed on the official pages reviewed; students are expected to arrange private accommodation in Hannover's rental market.
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