Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Public research university in Halle, Germany.
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is a public research university in Halle an der Saale and Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt. The institution divides into nine faculties covering natural sciences, medicine, humanities, and social sciences.
The institution formed in 1817 through the union of the University of Wittenberg, founded in 1502, and the University of Halle, established in 1694. This merger brought two centuries-old educational traditions together under one roof.
The name honors Martin Luther, who taught at the former Wittenberg institution during the 16th century. Today students from many countries use the lecture halls and laboratories for study and research exchange between different disciplines.
The buildings spread across several districts in Halle and also in Wittenberg, so visitors can move between locations by public transport or bicycle. Lecture halls and libraries fill up during term time but remain quieter outside semester periods.
The university runs a botanical garden dating back to 1698, used today for teaching and plant research. Visitors find greenhouses and outdoor beds with collections from around the world.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
