HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
Hamburg, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 1,020
- International students
- 13%
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 2004
Overview
Founded in 2004 by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration is a state-recognised private university (Fachhochschule) in Hamburg, Germany. It is accredited by the German Council of Science and Humanities and all study programmes are accredited by FIBAA. HSBA specialises in cooperative (dual) education, combining academic business studies with practical professional experience at one of more than 300 partner companies. The university offers four cooperative Bachelor of Science programmes (Business Administration, Business Informatics, International Management, Logistics Management) and two part-time Master's programmes (MSc Innovation Management and MBA Master of Business Administration). With over 1,000 students and a modern campus in the heart of Hamburg, HSBA consistently achieves top positions in the CHE University Ranking. Nearly all graduates receive a job offer from their partner company upon completion of their studies.
Fields of study
- Business Administration
- Business Informatics
- International Management
- Logistics Management
- Innovation Management
Accreditation: German Council of Science and Humanities (Wissenschaftsrat); FIBAA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter
- Application deadlines
- Varies by programme; some master's programmes have rolling admissions.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- info@hsba.de
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
From about $891 / year
Domestic students
€825 – €1,650 / course
Bachelor: EUR 825/month (partner company typically covers most or all fees). MSc Innovation Management regular track: EUR 750/month (total EUR 22,500); fast track: EUR 937.50/month (total EUR 22,500). MBA full-time: EUR 1,650/month (total EUR 19,800); MBA part-time: EUR 825/month (total EUR 19,800). Early Bird 10% discount available; 20% alumni discount available. Discounts cannot be combined.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (BSc) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Business Informatics (BSc) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Innovation Management (MSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | Master's | — | €22,500 / total | Varies | October |
| International Management (BSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Logistics Management (BSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | October |
| Masterclass Sustainable Shipping & Maritime Economics (opens in a new tab)English · Part Time | — | — | €1,249 / course | Varies | Summer Term 2026 |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
