Leipzig’s universities and higher education institutions offer a wide range of programs for students from all around the world.
As the academic home of great philosophers and thinkers such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Nietzsche, as well as composer Richard Wagner and former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the University of Leipzig has a long intellectual tradition. Today, it is one of Germany’s leading humanities universities, offering a broad range of programs from communication studies and history to the natural sciences and law.
At the University of Applied Sciences for Graphic Design and Illustration, students can persue degree programs in photography, painting and graphic design, illustration, and media art.
The University of Music and Theatre “Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy” has a long-standing tradition of excellence, training students in various disciplines of music and acting. Notable alumni include the composer and pianist Edvard Grieg.
Across six faculties, HTWK Leipzig combines practice-oriented teaching with applied research in the areas of Construction & Energy, Engineering & Business, Life Sciences, and Media & Information, building on a strong technological foundation that is enriched by expertise in economics, social sciences, culture and media.
Other key institutions include SAE Leipzig for the media and creative industries, the Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung (MDM) for the multimedia sector, and the German National Library.
The Leipzig Book Fair is one of the leading events in the German book and media industry and enjoys strong recognition across Europe.
Leipzig’s media and creative sector is driven today by strong growth in digital and audiovisual media, the continued presence of MDR as a major public broadcaster, and a thriving ecosystem of companies in film production, streaming, gaming, and IT.
