OpenFieldLeuphana University of Lüneburg
Leuphana University of Lüneburg is globally celebrated for its award-winning Daniel Libeskind campus, pioneering sustainability research, interdisciplinary liberal arts college, and progressive management education.
Academic overview & excellence
Located in the historic Hanseatic city of Lüneburg south of Hamburg, Leuphana University is organized into four flagship faculties: Sustainability, Management & Technology, Cultural Studies, and Education. Established with a distinctive tripartite model comprising the College (undergraduate bachelor's), Graduate School (master's and doctoral), and Professional School (lifelong executive learning), Leuphana has been climate-neutral since 2014 and is consistently ranked among the world's top universities for ecological transformation.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate entry features an innovative admissions process combining high school grades with an on-campus aptitude test and personal interview. International master's and doctoral applicants apply directly through Leuphana's digital portal with recognized degrees in related fields. English-taught tracks require IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (11)
Master of Science in Global Sustainability Science and Transdisciplinary Ecology
World-leading joint international master's degree with Arizona State University, preparing global leaders in socio-ecological systems, biodiversity policy, and climate governance.
Master of Science in Management and Sustainable Data Entrepreneurship
Interdisciplinary master's combining business strategy, ethical artificial intelligence, predictive customer analytics, and responsible venture creation.
Bachelor of Arts/Science in Liberal Arts and Sustainable Development
Innovative undergraduate program consisting of a major discipline, an interdisciplinary minor, and the foundational 'Leuphana Semester' focused on climate and democracy.
Leuphana Doctoral Research Fellowship in Ecological Economics
Three-year competitive fellowship exploring post-growth macroeconomic models, carbon pricing justice, and ecosystem service valuation in industrialized nations.
Master of Arts in Cultural Studies and Critical Digital Media
Explores the intersections of algorithmic governance, contemporary artistic interventions, post-colonial media theory, and digital urban spaces.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Climate Governance and Energy Law
Two-year postdoctoral position evaluating EU Green Deal regulatory compliance, cross-border carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and municipal heat transition bylaws.
Master of Science in Psychology and Sustainability Transformation
Unique graduate program analyzing cognitive heuristics, environmental decision-making, behavioral nudges, and societal transformation towards ecological lifestyles.
Doctoral Grant in Landscape Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Field-based doctoral grant investigating agricultural mosaic landscapes, wild pollinator decline, and agroforestry connectivity in Northern Germany.
Executive Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Management
Pioneering MBA founded in 2003, accredited internationally to prepare business executives for circular economy corporate governance and ethical leadership.
Undergraduate Environmental Research and Community Leadership Award
Annual award celebrating student-led initiatives on campus energy decarbonization, food waste reduction, and local community biodiversity sanctuaries.
Certificate in Digital Sustainable Innovation and Public Policy
Postgraduate certificate training civil servants in open data governance, municipal smart city ethics, and green digital public services.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (5)
Prof. Dr. Sascha Spoun
President of Leuphana University and Professor of Public Management · Presidential Board & Faculty of Management and Technology
Prof. Dr. Sascha Spoun has served as President of Leuphana University since 2006, leading its transformation into a nationally recognized model for liberal arts education and climate neutrality.
Prof. Dr. Henrik von Wehrden
Dean of Faculty of Sustainability and Professor of Quantitative Methods · Faculty of Sustainability
Prof. Dr. Henrik von Wehrden conducts research on global sustainability indicators, dryland ecology, and transdisciplinary methodology, coordinating international dual-degree programs.
Prof. Dr. Stefan Schaltegger
Head of Centre for Sustainability Management (CSM) · Faculty of Management and Technology
Prof. Dr. Stefan Schaltegger is one of the world's most cited researchers in corporate environmental management, having founded the MBA in Sustainability Management and developed environmental accounting systems.
Prof. Dr. Vicky Temperton
Professor of Ecosystem Functioning and Ecological Restoration · Faculty of Sustainability & Institute of Ecology
Prof. Dr. Vicky Temperton conducts experimental field research on plant trait assembly, assembly rules in ecological restoration, and carbon sequestration in temperate grasslands.
Prof. Dr. Erich Hörl
Professor of Media Culture and Digital Philosophy · Faculty of Cultural Studies & Institute of Philosophy
Prof. Dr. Erich Hörl is an acclaimed philosopher and media theorist examining technological conditions, environmental cybernetics, and the conceptual history of the technocene.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Leuphana University of Lüneburg.