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Research and teaching at the Universität zu Lübeck started in medicine, but our computer science, natural sciences, and engineering faculties today encompass much more. The common element among them is their emphasis on life sciences, mirrored by our motto, Focus das Leben (Focus on Life). We offer degree programs in medicine, computer science, molecular life science, computational life science, and medical engineering science. We initiated a master's program in biomedical engineering in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences of Lübeck. The ubiquitous, intensive, interdisciplinary exchange at the university is the motor for superior, internationally outstanding, innovative, and knowledge-oriented basic research marked by multifaceted applications. We strive to continually raise the bar for the quality of our research and education and to master the challenges and opportunities of worldwide competition. We thus team-up with both national and international research institutions. Our systematic and didactically well structured, multifaceted, research-based teaching forms the foundation of one of the best-ranked universities in the German-speaking world. The Centre for Development of Higher Education (CHE) ranked our faculty of medicine as the best, followed by computer science and molecular life science faculties. The Universität zu Lübeck is internationally distinguished for its research and the high quality of academic education. Intensive transfer of knowledge and technology also distinguishes the Universität zu Lübeck. We ranked among the top five universities in Germany in the competition on Exchanges between Universities and Corporations. We work closely with regional and global businesses specializing in this field to optimize our research's commercialization. There is also a life outside of laboratories and auditoriums – enriched by our abundant cultural and sports activities. Our university is intertwined in the many-sided cultural life of the City. We enrich this vibrant scene through our public lectures, colloquia, congresses, symposia, and concerts given by the university orchestra and choir. We play a decisive role in enhancing the reputation of Lübeck as the City of Science. Lübeck is the outcome of 800-year history. For a long time, this City at the Trave River was one of Northern Europe's key trading centers. It is the home of two Nobel Laureates for Literature and one winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The cultural scene in the City has been shaped permanently by the heritage of Thomas Mann, Günter Grass, and Willy Brandt. Lübeck is situated between Hamburg's metropolis and the expansive flat sandy beaches of the Lübeck cove, reaching out to the sea. In 1973, the Universität zu Lübeck became an independent scientific institution in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. We offer degree programs in medicine, computer science, engineering, and natural sciences. Interdisciplinary programs encompassing natural sciences, computer science, and medicine offer practical and up-to-date education underpinned by the highest healthcare standard. The conditions here for developing and applying innovative technologies, diagnostics, and treatments are ideal due to teamwork among faculties and collaboration with other institutions in Lübeck, the Research Center Borstel, the Medical Laser Centre local businesses. Teaming-up with national and international research institutes bolsters the quality of research at our university, currently defined by two unique research fields. View full university

Fachhochschule Luebeck (FH Luebeck, Luebeck University of Applied Sciences) is an institution of higher education focusing on technology, natural sciences, economy, and civil engineering. The number of students is about 4,200, along with 125 professors. FH Luebeck consists of four departments, Department of Applied Natural Sciences, Department of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Design, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Business Administration. The University's credo can be translated as follows: "Innovative qualification and applied research for the economy on an international level". The University's international focus is on double degree programs with China (East China University of Science and Technology - ECUST, Shanghai and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology - ZUST) and the USA (Milwaukee School of Engineering - MSOE). Five double degree programs have been successfully run for several years now, and a new double degree program is about to start. In addition to the ECUST- and MSOE-double degree programs, there are three English Master's programs for international students at the FH Lubeck: Biomedical Engineering, M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, M.Sc., Environmental Engineering, M.Eng. FH Lübeck offers three online Bachelor and Master programs: Computer Science and Media Applications, B.Sc., Computer Science and Media Applications, M.Sc., Business Administration and Engineering, B.Eng. As a member of the "Hochschulverband virtuelle Fachhochschule (VFH)," FH Lübeck offers online programs within this association nationwide. The University's institute for educational services and the University's company campus, GmbH, offer e-learning services and a great variety of online professional training. The University of Applied Sciences has held top places in nationwide third-party funds rankings for many years. The organizations FHL Projekt-GmbH and FHL Forschungs-GmbH created successful structures for technology transfer over the last years. The institute backs these up for entrepreneurship and business development. Eight so-called competence centers represent the fields of competences, from biotechnology to logistics. International students have different options to study at the Luebeck University of Applied Sciences: either within a full-time bachelor or master degree program or as part of an exchange program. While most degree programs are primarily taught in German, we also offer international programs taught exclusively in English. View full university

In March 2014, Prof. Rico Gubler, saxophonist, composer, and jurist, assumed the University of Music Lübeck. Having studied saxophone with Iwan Roth in Basle, with Marcus Weiss in Zurich, and with Jean-Michel Goury in Paris, Rico Gubler started to specialize in contemporary music, free improvisation, and in the live performance of electronic music. In 1997 and 1998, he was awarded the Migros Cooperative Association (Migros Genossenschaftsbund) and the Ernst Göhner Foundation. Afterward, he studied composition with Balz Trümpy in Basle and Salvatore Sciarrino in Florence. In 1998 he won the Prize of the Club de mécénat Suisse en France. He was supported by grants from the Künstlerhof Schreyan in Lower Saxony (2001), the Landis & Gyr Foundation, from the Royal Academy in London (2001/02), and Dr. Robert and Lina Thyll-Dürr Foundation (2004). In 2004 he was awarded a working year from Zurich's city for his work as a composer in 2005 for his work as a performer. In addition to performances as a soloist at the Donaueschinger Musiktage, the Steirischer Herbst, Wien Modern, the Salzburger Festspiele, the MaerzMusik Berlin, and the Biennale München, Rico Gubler has played in various chamber music formations. He has developed artistic contacts with the Klangforum Wien, the Ensemble Aventure, the Ensemble Phoenix Basel, the SWR Orchestra Baden-Baden, the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich, the Kammerorchester München, the Orchestre de Chambre de Neuchâtel, and the Philharmonische Werkstatt Schweiz. Next to his creative works, Rico Gubler studied Law in Zurich and graduated with Lizenziat II. From 2004 to 2014, he taught saxophone and chamber music at the Lugano Music Conservatoire. From 2010 to 2014, he was director of a study program and part of the leading team at the University of Music in Basle. Martin Hundelt is responsible for the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts programs. He was a professor of voice at the University of Arts in Berlin from 1993 to 2012. In 2001 he started lecturing at the MHL. He studied voice at the MHL in the class of Prof. Ute Niss. As a concert singer, he performs internationally on various stages and festivals. Moreover, as an opera singer, he was engaged in productions by the Vienna Chamber Opera and the Hans-Otto Theatre in Potsdam. Radio and television recordings by NDR, HR, BR, SWR, and Danish and Czech radio channels document his work. The University Library of MHL is the information center and the University's primary area of learning. As an academic library specialized in music, it supports both students and instructors in their studies, teaching, research, and artistic skills by procuring and supplying specialist information in print or electronic form. It makes available a comprehensive stock of media, which is aligned to the needs of the University. It also facilitates access to information available worldwide. The acquisition of competence in media and research skills is promoted through introductory talks and training sessions. The MHL Library offers an attractive and up-to-date supply of technical equipment and expertise. The extensive body of complete academic scores and all other library collections are systematically displayed openly for public access and borrowing. Reference books, complete scores, audio, and audio-visual media can be used exclusively in the library. 100 years MHL. In 2011, the University of Music Lübeck celebrated its anniversary with more than 50 special events and projects. From a private initiative, professional music education was born in Lübeck back in 1911. Founded according to the first German Conservatory model of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy in Leipzig, the piano teacher Louise Kaibel opened the Lübecker Konservatorium der Musik in »Schüsselbuden No. 2«. Throughout history, the institution changed it is rank and status several times. Until the State of Schleswig-Holstein's only training center for music professionals granted the school-university status in 1973. Outstanding artists, such as the composer Hugo Distler, have worked in the predecessor institutions' management and training. They laid the foundation for developing MHL, which is an internationally acclaimed center of education. Communication is essential for MHL. Inwardly, it supports the triad of artistic creativity and productivity, scientific knowledge, and pedagogical teaching. Outwardly it conveys an image between MHL and outsiders and prospective students, visitors, guests, and representatives of culture, society, politics, and the media. The areas Artistic Administration (KBB), Marketing and Press office are responsible for coordinating and implementing external and internal communication of MHL. Contact persons can be found at the Haus der Kommunikation at Großen Petersgrube 27. The subject area Marketing's primary task is the best presentation and positioning of the MHL in the public eye. After presenting MHL events, ideas, and products, questions concerning target groups are essential, just as is their pricing. Corresponding analyzes, target definitions, and planning strategies are also part of this and operational implementation and monitoring. Marketing is responsible for external communication, both editorially and for the production and distribution of all print products such as evening and monthly programs, posters, postcards, ads, and image products. The final editing of the MHL website is also an integral part of Marketing's activities. View full university