Leibniz University Hannover

Leibniz University Hannover at a glance

Leibniz University Hannover (Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover) is a public research university located in Hannover, the state capital of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen). Indian students mostly look at its Master's in Computer Science, which can be studied in English.

Four things Indian applicants should know first:

• No tuition fees. Leibniz University Hannover charges no general tuition fees for standard undergraduate or consecutive Master's programs. All students pay a semester contribution of €453.16 for the winter semester 2026/2027, which includes the nationwide Deutschlandsemesterticket transit pass.
• Two-step application via uni-assist VPD. Applicants with degrees from non-EU countries must first apply to uni-assist for a Preliminary Review Documentation (Vorprüfungsdokument or VPD) before submitting their application to Leibniz University Hannover.
• Early non-EU application deadlines. For non-EU applicants, the deadline is 31 May for the winter semester and 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester.
• English C1 proficiency for Computer Science. The Master's in Computer Science can be studied entirely in English, requiring English language proficiency at level C1 (such as TOEFL iBT 95+ or IELTS Academic 7.0) under Section 2(4) of the degree's admission regulations.

What it really costs

Tuition fees. Leibniz University Hannover charges no tuition fees for consecutive Master's programs.

Semester contribution. For the winter semester 2026/2027, every enrolled student pays a mandatory semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of €453.16, broken down as follows:

The re-registration deadline for continuing students for the winter semester 2026/2027 is 18 July 2026. Students who exceed their standard study period by more than six semesters must pay an additional long-term study fee of €500.00.

Living costs and the blocked account. For the German student visa, international applicants must show €11,904 a year in a blocked account, which is released at €992 a month. Hannover is an affordable state capital compared to Munich, Berlin, or Frankfurt. Studentenwerk Hannover operates 16 student residence halls where single rooms in shared corridors rent for €311.00 to €364.00 a month including heating, electricity, water, and internet.See our blocked account guide and total cost breakdown.

Health insurance is compulsory to enrol in Germany. See our health insurance guide.

Can you reduce the cost?

• Part-time work. International students from non-EU countries are legally permitted to work 140 full days or 280 half days per calendar year. See our guides to part-time work rules and securing Werkstudent jobs.
• Scholarships. See our DAAD scholarships guide.

Getting in: what Leibniz University looks at

From the official admission regulations (Zugangs- und Zulassungsordnung) and international admissions requirements:

1. Undergraduate degree: a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent recognized qualification) in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited university. Applicants who have not yet completed their degree may apply provisionally if they have earned at least 150 ECTS credit points by the deadline. Indian applicants must hold an individual APS certificate. See our guides to 3-year degrees in Germany, ECTS credit mapping, and the APS certificate.
2. Subject credit prerequisites (M.Sc. Computer Science): under Appendix 1 of the admission regulations, applicants must demonstrate minimum academic coursework in their previous Bachelor's degree:

- Mathematics: at least 15 ECTS credit points - Theoretical Computer Science: at least 10 ECTS credit points - Fundamentals of Computer Science: at least 20 ECTS credit points - Advanced Topics of Computer Science: at least 20 ECTS credit points Applicants with minor coursework deficits may be admitted with conditions (Auflagen) requiring them to complete up to 30 ECTS of missing undergraduate modules within two semesters.

1. English language proficiency (CEFR C1): under Section 2(4) of the degree's admission regulations, applicants for Computer Science may demonstrate sufficient English proficiency at level C1 instead of German proficiency. Accepted test certificates include:

- TOEFL iBT (or Home Edition) with at least 95 points (DI code 7122) - IELTS Academic with an overall band score of at least 7.0 - Pearson PTE Academic with at least 76 points - Cambridge Certificate C1 Advanced - UNIcert III See our English language test guide.

1. German language proficiency: required at level C1 (DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, Goethe C1) only if choosing to pursue German-taught Master's degrees or German module pathways. For the English track in Computer Science, German proficiency is not required at admission.
2. APS certificate: applicants with academic credentials from India, China, or Vietnam must enclose an individual certificate from the Academic Evaluation Centre (APS India) with their uni-assist application.
3. Application fee: LUH itself does not charge an application fee, but non-EU applicants must pay the standard uni-assist processing fee (€75 for the first university application) for the VPD.

Deadlines and application process

1. Apply via uni-assist for VPD: non-EU applicants must first register at my.uni-assist.de, upload scanned copies of their degree certificate, semester-by-semester transcripts, module descriptions, language certificates, and APS certificate, and request a Vorprüfungsdokument (VPD). Because uni-assist review takes 4 to 8 weeks, applicants are advised to submit documents well ahead of LUH cutoffs.
2. Application deadlines for non-EU applicants:

- Winter semester: 15 April to 31 May. - Summer semester: 15 October to 30 November (of the previous year).

1. Submit application in LUH online portal: after receiving the uni-assist VPD, complete the electronic application on the Leibniz University Hannover portal before the closing deadline.

Popular Master's programs for Indian students

• M.Sc. in Computer Science: 4 semesters (120 ECTS), offering an English-taught pathway; also offered in German (German C1 needed for the German track).

Compare LUH with other German technical universities in our MS Computer Science in Germany comparison.

Where you'll live

In dormitories such as Wohnheim Jägerstraße, single rooms in shared corridors rent for €311.00 to €364.00 a month, while single self-contained apartments rent for €433.00 to €467.00 a month. All rents include heating, water, electricity, and high-speed internet. Private shared apartments (WGs) in popular student districts like Linden, Nordstadt, and List typically cost between €350 and €500 a month and can be found via wg-gesucht.de.

After you graduate

International graduates of a German university can get a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job, and may take any job during that time. Once you find qualified work you switch to a work permit or EU Blue Card. See our guides to the job seeker permit and the EU Blue Card.

Who Leibniz University Hannover is a good fit for

• A strong choice if you want to study Computer Science or Engineering with no tuition fees, have strong mathematics and theoretical CS coursework, have an IELTS of 7.0 or TOEFL of 95+ (CEFR C1).
• Think carefully if you have an English score below CEFR C1 (such as IELTS 6.0 or 6.5), miss the early 31 May non-EU deadline, or cannot obtain a uni-assist VPD and APS certificate in time.

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from these official pages, checked on 23 October 2026:

• Leibniz University Hannover: Re-registration and semester fee breakdown for winter semester 2026/2027
• Leibniz University Hannover: Computer Science M.Sc. program profile and non-EU deadlines
• Leibniz University Hannover: Eligibility and Admission Regulations for Computer Science and Computer Engineering (PDF)
• Leibniz University Hannover: Accepted Language Certificates Overview
• Leibniz University Hannover: Application via uni-assist flyer (PDF)
• Studentenwerk Hannover: Wohnheim Jägerstraße dormitory details and rents
• Make it in Germany: prospects after graduation

Fees and rules change. Always confirm on Leibniz University Hannover's own pages before you pay or apply.