Detailed introduction of the University of Halle-Wittenberg:

Introduction

Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (German: Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, abbreviated as: Uni Halle or MLU) is a famous national comprehensive research university in Germany and one of the oldest universities in Europe.

Overview

Student size: There are about 20,000 students, of which about 2,100 are international students, accounting for about 8.5%.

Number of faculty and staff: There are 340 professors.

History

Founding background: Its history can be traced back to the University of Wittenberg in 1502, which was the intellectual center of the Reformation movement in the 16th century. The University of Halle was founded in 1694, and the two schools merged in 1817. In 1933, it was renamed Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg to commemorate Martin Luther, the father of the Reformation.

Important development stage: As the first university in Germany to advocate academic freedom and teaching freedom, it was praised by some educators as a pioneer of modern universities and had a profound impact on the modernization of higher education in Germany and even Europe. In the course of its historical development, the school has cultivated many outstanding talents and promoted academic development in many fields.

Establishment time

1502 (the founding time of the University of Wittenberg), the two schools officially merged in 1817.

School strength

Discipline and major: Rich in disciplines, covering theology, law, economics, medicine, social sciences, natural sciences and other fields, offering more than 180 different courses, and agricultural science has a unique position in Saxony-Anhalt.

Scientific research results: The school's research focuses on nano and life sciences, the Enlightenment, society and culture, etc. It has many advanced scientific research institutions and laboratories, has cultivated many outstanding scientific research talents, and has achieved a series of important scientific research results, such as many professors winning the Nobel Prize.

Institutional nature

Saxony-Anhalt, Germany A public higher education institution supported by the state of Anhalt.

Educational philosophy

Focus on academic freedom and teaching freedom, emphasize the cultivation of students' independent thinking ability and innovative spirit, encourage students to actively participate in scientific research and academic exchange activities, so as to improve students' comprehensive quality and professional ability, and cultivate outstanding talents with social responsibility and global vision.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: have cooperative research projects with Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology and other institutions.

Key disciplines: Theology, law, medicine, economics, biology, physics, chemistry, agronomy and other disciplines are strong, and have a high reputation and influence in Germany and even Europe.

Faculty

The school has a total of 9 colleges, as follows:

Theological College

School of Law and Economics

Medical College

Faculty of Philosophy I: including the School of Social Sciences and the School of History and Culture

Faculty of Philosophy II: covering the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Communication Sciences, and the Department of Music

Faculty of Philosophy III: with the Department of Education

School of Natural Sciences I: including the Department of Biochemistry, the Department of Biology, and the Department of Pharmacy

School of Natural Sciences II: with the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry

School of Natural Sciences III: Including the Department of Agronomy and Nutritional Sciences, the Department of Earth Sciences, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Computer Science

Ranking

In the 2015 QS World University Rankings, the overall ranking is 551-600 in the world and 39th in Germany. In the 2015 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Agronomy & Forestry ranks 151-200 in the world, and Medicine ranks 301-400 in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Usually no tuition fees, but you may need to pay tuition and miscellaneous fees of about 300-500 euros per semester.

Living expenses: about 800-1,000 euros per month, including accommodation, food, transportation and other expenses.

Campus

Building distribution: The main campus is located in Halle, and some academic and seminar activities are carried out in Wittenberg. The campus buildings are integrated with the city. Many ancient buildings have been restored and renovated to become teaching and scientific research places.

Campus environment: Halle is a city with rich historical and cultural heritage. It has many museums, theaters, concert halls and other cultural facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: The school has more than 20 libraries, language and media centers, German preparatory centers, sports centers, computer laboratories and other complete teaching facilities, which provide strong support for students' learning and research.