Last updated 6. March 2026 | International
As part of AStA, the International Society (IS) provides a place for all international students (regular or exchange) where they can connect and support each other during their stay in Lüneburg.
The International Society organises plenty of events ranged from cultural activities such as city trips and museum visits to Halloween parties and bar crawls. The purpose of these events is the fostering of new connections, the promotion of intercultural exchange and the building of an inclusive community. They also serve to support and promote solidarity with the international students at Leuphana.
At the same time the IS’s mission is to improve the experiences of students and the university through dialogue with international students, and the presentation of critical feedback to the university on issues relating to a fair and inclusive study and work environment. We offer a free, informal, and independent platform to collect suggestions directly from students to be presented by the representatives of the society in AStA meetings and student Parliament (StuPa).
Just like any other societies at the AStA, our society is run by volunteers who together with their community not only represent internationals, but also to create the structure and the agenda of society together, which means – anyone can join and to contribute in any way they like, whether organize an event, a workshop, suggest a topic for discussion, or raise an issue. So we are welcoming any contribution from your side, you do not have to apply, just write to us via
The International Society works independently from the International Office or Studierendenwerk, so we are not handling more formal issues, but we are always happy to refer you to the right person at the university administration if you feel lost or don’t know where to begin.
