Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
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Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (German: Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), also referred to as MLU, is a public research university in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg. It is the largest and oldest university in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. MLU offers German and international (English) courses leading to academic degrees such as BA, BSc, MA, MSc, doctoral degrees, and Habilitation.
Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg | |
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| Latin: Universitas Hallensis | |
| Motto | Zukunft mit Tradition |
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Motto in English | Future with Tradition |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1502; 522 years ago (1502) |
| Budget | €182.9 million[1] |
| Rector | Claudia Becker |
Academic staff | 663[1] |
Administrative staff | 710[1] |
| Students | 19,319[2] |
| Location | , , Germany 51°29′11″N 11°58′08″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Emerald green |
| Affiliations | Global Compact |
| Mascot | Lions |
| Website | uni-halle.de |
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The university was created in 1817 through the merger of the University of Wittenberg (founded in 1502) and the University of Halle (founded in 1694). MLU is named after Protestant reformer Martin Luther, who was a professor in Wittenberg. Today, the university campus is located in Halle, while Leucorea Foundation in Wittenberg serves as MLU's convention centre.