The Universität zu Lübeck, established in 1964, is a public research university located in Lübeck, Germany. It specializes in medicine, life sciences, and technology, offering a range of interdisciplinary programs.
Academic Programs and Research Focus
The university offers over 30 bachelor's and master's degree programs across various disciplines, including:
- Medicine and Health: Programs such as Human Medicine, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.
- Informatics and Mathematics: Including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, and IT Security.
- Natural Sciences and Psychology: Programs like Biophysics, Molecular Life Science, and Psychology.
- Engineering: Such as Biomedical Engineering and Medical Engineering.
The university's research is organized into three main areas:
1. Infection and Inflammation: Focusing on microbial pathogens and inflammatory responses.
2. Brain, Behavior & Metabolism: Exploring the interactions between the central nervous system, endocrine system, and metabolism.
3. Biomedical Engineering: Developing medical technologies and devices.
Additional research areas include Medical Genetics, Translational Oncology, Population Medicine and Health Services Research, and Cultural Studies.
Rankings and Recognition
In the 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), the Universität zu Lübeck is placed within the 601–700 bracket globally and between 37th and 40th nationally. Its Biological Sciences program is ranked between 151–200, Human Biological Sciences and Medical Technology between 201–300, and Clinical Medicine between 301–400.
Collaborations and Partnerships
The university collaborates with institutions such as the Forschungszentrum Borstel, the Technical University of Lübeck, the Fraunhofer Institute for Marine Biotechnology and Cell Technology, and the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. It is also part of the Hanse Innovation Campus Lübeck, promoting interdisciplinary research and innovation.
Student and Faculty Demographics
As of the 2022/2023 winter semester, the university has approximately 5,142 students. The faculty comprises around 160 professors and 100 lecturers, contributing to a favorable student-to-faculty ratio.
Financial Overview
The university operates with a budget of €171.21 million, supporting its academic and research initiatives.
Employee Insights
Employee reviews highlight a positive work environment with a good work-life balance and friendly colleagues. However, some reviews mention challenges such as short-term contracts and limited career advancement opportunities.
