Place description: Leipzig is a city situated in the state of Saxony, Germany. It is also the most populated city of Saxony and the eighth most populated city of the country. Located to the southwest of Berlin, the city of Leipzig and many of its boroughs derive their names from Slavic origin.
Since the age of the Holy Roman Empire, Leipzig has been a trade centre. Its economic and commercial value deteriorated in the coming years but since the beginning of the 21st century, the city has recovered and has seen significant industrial growth. Leipzig is now one of the most prominent cities in Germany and is called the most livable city in the country by the GfK marketing research institution.

Important landmarks/places nearby: If you are studying abroad, one of the first things you would do is explore the place you would be living in. When you are exploring Leipzig, we recommend you start close to the campus. Wasserspiel is one of the closest places you can go to have a nice time. Villersbrunnen and Letzte Gaslampe Leipzigs are other places worth visiting. Insel Teich Leipzig is worth-visiting if you want to be struck by the city’s scenic beauty.

Crime rate: At Leipzig, Germany, the overall crime rate falls at 45.14, which is classified as moderate. If we go by specific criminal offenses, the crime rates vary from very low to moderate, depending upon the type and level of criminal offense. The city is considered to be one of the safest in Germany however you can research more on the specific details before making a final decision.

Nearby Airports: The Leipzig/Halle Airport is the nearest airport, being only 21 minutes away from the campus location. However, it is only for domestic and European flights. The nearest international airport is one and a half hours away in Dresden so you would have to plan well in advance and make sure you are not late if you are catching a flight from the Dresden International Airport.

Nearby Subways and train stations: The nearest train station is the Leipzig Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz, located 10 minutes away from the campus. The nearest transit stop is the Leipzig Main Station and is just a 4 minute drive away. For daily commute, you can opt to take a tram as the nearest tram stops, Hauptbahnhof and Westseite, are just 4 minutes away.

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