Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany
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
- 1973
Overview
Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) is a public federal university operated under the German Federal Ministry of Defence. Founded in 1973, it primarily educates officer candidates of the Bundeswehr across four faculties: Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and Economics and Social Sciences. The university uses an intensive trimester system enabling students to complete a Bachelor and Master degree in four years. It operates as a campus university in Hamburg with on-campus housing, laboratories, a library, sports facilities, and a canteen.
Fields of study
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Digital Engineering
- Engineering Science
- History
- Artificial Intelligence
- Electrical Engineering and Mobility
- Logistics
- Medical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Law
- Economics
- Industrial Engineering
- Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Mechatronics
- International Relations
- Digital Governance and Administration
- Comparative Democracy Research
- Product Development and Logistics
Accreditation: German Accreditation Council (Akkreditierungsrat)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Fall trimester, Winter trimester, Spring trimester
- 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
Military officer candidates (Offizieranwärter) study free of charge and receive a salary during their studies. Civilian students may enrol only through institutional partners or the Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD); tuition fees may be covered by a cooperating federal authority or company. No publicly listed tuition fee schedule for civilian students found on official sources.
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.