Leipzig University, in Leipzig in Saxony, Germany, is one of the world's oldest universities and the second-oldest university in Germany. The university was founded on 2 December 1409 by Frederick I, Elector of Saxony and his brother William II, Margrave of Meissen, and originally comprised the four scholastic faculties. Since its inception, the university has engaged in teaching and research for over 600 years without interruption.
Memorial stone to the foundation of Leipzig University
Leipzig University main building (1917). It was demolished by the socialist administration in 1968.
Formerly organized as a collegiate university, the Red College of Leipzig University was established in the 16th century.
Main building of Leipzig University since 2012, the Augusteum at Augustusplatz
Leipzig is the most populous city in the German state of Saxony. The city has a population of 628,718 inhabitants as of 2023. It is the eighth most populous city in Germany. The name of the city and those of many of its districts are of Slavic origin.
Image: Old city hall of Leipzig (20)
Image: Das Gewandhaus und der Mendebrunnen in Leipzig bei Nacht
Image: Völkerschlachtdenkmal 2023 (cropped)
Image: Bundesverwaltungsgericht Leipzig Eingang 2013
