Universität zu Lübeck: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

Universität Lübeck

The University of Lübeck is a renowned public research university in northern Germany, specializing in medicine, life sciences, computer science, and biomedical engineering. Founded in 1964 and located in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Lübeck, it offers a compact, modern campus with state-of-the-art facilities and a strong focus on interdisciplinary education. With around 6,000 students, the university provides a close-knit academic environment and highly ranked programs such as Medical Informatics, Infection Biology, and Molecular Life Sciences. It consistently performs well in national rankings—its medical faculty was ranked #1 in the CHE Hochschulranking for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland multiple times.

Type

University (public)

of international students

12%

No. of students (2025)

6,113

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at Universität zu Lübeck

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).