About University of Lübeck

About University of Lübeck

The University of 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 programs in these fields. The university has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary education and research, particularly in medicine, computer science, and natural sciences. It has been recognized for its excellence in these areas, with its medicine program ranked first among universities in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2006, 2009, and 2016 by the CHE Hochschulranking. The university's compact, modern campus is situated in the historic Hanseatic city of Lübeck, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture and cultural attractions. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities, including the Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM), an interdisciplinary research center focusing on biomedicine and neuroscience.