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HafenCity Universität Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany

Public

Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
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Overview

HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU) is a state university in Hamburg offering bachelor and master degree programmes in architecture, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, urban planning, metropolitan culture, and technical building equipment. The university focuses on the built urban environment, combining research and interdisciplinary teaching.

Fields of study

  • Architecture
  • Civil Engineering
  • Geodesy and Geoinformatics
  • Urban Planning
  • Metropolitan Culture
  • Urban Design
  • Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning
  • Technical Building Equipment

Accreditation: ASIIN

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Winter Semester
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 varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.