All Levels
All funding: eUR 300 / month
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
"Hamburg's flagship Excellence University since 1919"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#209 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Universität Hamburg
The University of Hamburg was founded on 28 March 1919 and is the largest university in northern Germany, with a main campus in the Rotherbaum district and many sites across the city. It has eight faculties covering law, business, medicine, humanities, education and psychology, and mathematics, informatics and natural sciences. It is a University of Excellence with clusters in advanced imaging, climate research, manuscript studies and quantum universe sciences.
Rankings & Recognition
#209
Ranked #209 in the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universität Hamburg's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Key Facts
1919
Founded
#209
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Hamburg
Location
approx. 44,000
Total Students
approx. 3,600
International Students
Popular Programs
Law
Business Administration and Economics
Medicine
Humanities
Education and Psychology
Mathematics and Informatics
Natural Sciences
Application Details
Intakes
Winter and Summer
Application Route
UHH online portal (not uni-assist)
Master Winter
1 May to 15 June
Intl Master
15 Feb to 31 Mar
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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TestDaF
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TDN 15 (total points) |
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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Goethe certificate
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C1 |
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English-taught MA
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Check programme page |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 15,300 staff incl. medical
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Helmut Schmidt
Olaf Scholz
Campus & Location
Main campus in the Rotherbaum district of Hamburg, with further university sites spread across the city (over 180 properties).
Campus Details
Rotherbaum
main campus
Bundesstrasse
Bahrenfeld
Klein
Flottbek botanical garden
Eppendorf
(UKE hospital)
Campus Forecast
Hamburg
Main campus
Student residences
Mild maritime climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Hamburg
Halls of residence across Hamburg
All-inclusive rent
Rooms approx. EUR 300 to 500 per month
Dining
Mensa canteens from HafenCity to the Botanical Garden
Menus change daily
Sustainable and healthy menu options
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
ERASMUS and direct exchange programmes
HamburGlobal funding for study abroad
Free-mover enrolment option
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 3,600
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 310 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intake. Master: 1 May to 15 June (winter, from 2025/26) and 1 December to 15 January (summer); international master programmes 15 February to 31 March. Bachelor dates are on the university application page.
Scholarships at Universität Hamburg
2 scholarships available
All Levels
DAAD scholarships (see daad.de)
All funding: varies by programme
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Own online portal; German needed to enrol
Postgraduate
German unless English-only MA
English Proficiency
TestDaF
TDN 15 (total points)DSH
Goethe certificate
English-taught MA
Check programme pageRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the UHH international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the UHH online application portal and upload your documents.
4
Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
6
Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Main campus in the Rotherbaum district of Hamburg, with further university sites spread across the city (over 180 properties).
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Master's
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Master's
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Master's
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Master's
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