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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Hannover, Germany
(pop. 515,000)
Student Enrollment: 25,000
Language of instruction: German, limited English
www.uni-hannover.de
Course links
Courses in English
Summer Internship
Business/Economics Courses in English
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
Summer program available.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Excellent.
ISEP-Exhange chance of placement for I-to-l students is generally Good.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Courses
Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics and Physics, Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Horticulture, Geography, Geology, Life Science, Plant Biotechnology), Humanities (German language and literature, English language and literature, philosophy, history, theology, social sciences, political science, education), Economics
Academic Notes
Hannover is one of the few German universities offering landscape architecture and horticulture. Graduate students in the engineering fields are encouraged to apply for research work and study projects in one of our research centers. The University of Hannover is a member of the "TU9 - German Institutes of Technology", a group which includes nine technical universities of excellent standing.
Special Academic Conditions
Some courses are offered in English but vary each semester; students should check the online course listings to see which will be offered before applying.
Some courses, especially graduate-level, may be closed to ISEP students.
Special ISEP Application Instructions
ISEP students must have at least junior year standing. Participants are not required to pass a language exam, but are expected to have good knowledge of German for most fields of study.
Language Notes
Pre-session intensive German language courses are offered in August and September on a fee-paid basis. During the semester, German language courses are offered for intermediate and advanced students and are included in ISEP benefits.
For more information on courses and language options, see the:
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for US Students
ISEP German Options-at-a-Glance for I-to-I Students
ISEP German Language Advising Chart
The host institution ultimately determines your proficiency level and course eligibility.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid October - mid July; Semester 1: early October - mid February; Semester 2: early April to mid July.
Housing and Meals
In most cases, ISEP students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in one of our student residences or alternatively in a single-occupancy room in an apartment shared with other students. A stipend will be provided to cover the cost of housing fees. A stipend will also be provided for meals, which can be used in cafeterias, restaurants, or shops. Married students can be accommodated with sufficient advanced notice.
Student Activities
Leibniz Universität Hannover has numerous student groups from A to Z:
http://www.uni-hannover.de/campus/stgruppen.htm.
The international group "ISAH" gives assistance and advice to international students:http://www.isahannover.de/.
Summer Program
See summer program information
Profile
The University of Hannover is mainly based in the Welfen Castle, located right in the middle of the famous royal gardens of Herrenhausen. While only 64 pupils first attended the original Vocational School, founded in 1831, the university now has around 25,000 students, 4,000 of which are international students. Over 2,000 academics and scientists work at the university in 9 faculties with over 160 departments and institutes.
This diversity of academic and scientific disciplines combined with high-quality research and excellent study conditions make Hannover University an attractive study destination. Facilities include libraries (the "TIB" technical library is among the largest and best in German), research centres such as the laser lab, the center for water-waves experiments, the production engineering centre, a computer centre, a sports centre, and a language centre.
Useful links:
http://www.uni-hannover.de/de/universitaet/organisation/servicecenter
www.studentenwerk-hannover.de
www.uni-hannover.de/de/service/sport/index.php
www.rrzn.uni-hannover.de
Location
Hannover is located at the junction of all essential transportation networks in Germany and is the cultural and economic centre of the German state of Lower Saxony. Hannover is the heart of a region of about 1.2 million people, and is surround by numerous lakes, forests, and hills. The Harz Mountains are about 80 km to the south, and the famous "Luneburger Heide" is in the north.
The city itself offers numerous parks and idyllic gardens, which have helped to spread the city's reputation for being a "green metropolis" - amoung them are the famous royal gardens in Herrenahusen. Today's city shows an attractive mixture of historic buildings and modern architecture.
The old city centre and the modern shopping areas are surrounded by attractive living districts of the 19th century architecture. Hannover occupies the leading position in the international trade fair business: five of the ten biggest exhibitions in the world take place in Hannover. The flagship is CeBIT, which is the world's largest fair in the fields of communication, information, and telecommunications. In 2000, the city hosted the World Exposition EXPO 2000, which attracted participants and visitors from all over the world.
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