Hamburg Vocational University
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #129
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1919
Overview
Universität Hamburg is a public university of excellence and one of Germany's most research-intensive universities. Founded in 1919, it offers more than 170 degree programs across eight faculties and is home to over 6,200 researchers. The university is ranked among the top 10 universities in Germany and top 130 globally by Times Higher Education (2026).
Fields of study
- Law
- Economics
- Social Sciences
- Medicine
- Education
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Psychology
- Business Administration
- Sports Science
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Wintersemester, Sommersemester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees have been abolished in Hamburg. Students at Universität Hamburg pay only a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag), which includes a Deutschland-Semesterticket for public transport. Some continuing education master's programs may charge additional fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.