Question 1

Is Hamburg University free for international students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the University of Hamburg does not charge any tuition fees from international students. But, it does charge the semester fees which could be around EUR 384 (Around INR 41k). Students have to manage the living expenses which coul be-Housing: EUR 400-700 per monthLiving expenses: EUR 500 - 700 per month

Question 2

Is the University of Hamburg hard to get into for international students?

Accepted Answer

The acceptance rate of the University of Hamburg is 18%. This shows that the university is very selective in admissions. So, Indian students should have an outstanding academic record. For admission to the Master's courses of Hamburg Uni, a Bachelor's degree is required. Whereas for admission to the Bachelor's courses, Secondary school education must be completed. (Source of acceptance rate: Unofficial)

Question 3

Do I have to submit German language proof for courses taught in English at University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

As most of the Bachelor's courses at the University of Hamburg are taught in German, a German language proficiency score is required. For Master's courses that are taught in English, no German language proficiency score is required. Each Hamburg Uni course has different score requirement, so refer to the official website.

Question 4

Can a student work while studying in Germany?

Accepted Answer

Yes, international students are allowed to work for a total of 120 hours or 240 half days in a year. Usually, the university allows students to work for more than 20 hours a week during the term. However, to work more than that, international students would need to pay for:Their Health InsuranceUnemploymentNursing Care Insurance

Question 5

What is the placement rate for the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

The University of Hamburg placement rate for the Master's graduates is 74% within 3 months and 89% within 6 months. The top recruiters for the graduates of Hamburg Uni are-DeloitteBoston Consulting GroupAirbusWarner BrosUnilever

Question 6

How can I get into the University of Hamburg from India?

Accepted Answer

The University of Hamburg welcome thousands of students from India each year. The University of Hamburg offers a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students from India can apply to undergraduate and postgraduate programs online through the University of Hamburg’s central online application platform ‘STiNE’.

Question 7

How can I apply to the Master's courses of the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

For admission the University of Hamburg, Indian students can apply online through the university's portal. The students do not have to submit German language proficiency score for the courses that are taught in English. A few documents required to apply are-TranscriptsAPS CertificateLanguage score (English)Any other programme document

Question 8

How much is University of Hamburg application fee for international students?

Accepted Answer

The University of Hamburg does not charge any application fee from international students while applying online for admissions. However, international students are required to send only verified academic transcripts, which is done through uni-assist. The uni-assist charges EUR 75 per application each semester. This fee is subject to vary each year. The University of Hamburg offers over 71 undergraduate, 88 graduate, and vocational programs. The application fee of the University of Hamburg is non-refundable. The process for the application fee can take up to 4 weeks. International students facing financial difficulties can request for application waiver.

Question 9

How can international students get Merit Scholarships at the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

The merit scholarships of the University of Hamburg is given to international students if:You are enrolled in your subject at the University of Hamburg for at least 2 semesters and pursuing a degreeYou do not hold German citizenship, i.e., an international studentYou are not eligible for the federal student loan schemeWhile applying for this scholarship, international students are required to submit the following documents:CV/ResumeLetter of motivationProof of social and/or intercultural activities (if applicable)Records of achievements; STiNE printout or list of course certificatesEvaluations from 2 professors or junior professors at the University of Hamburg

Question 10

How can I get admission to the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

The university offers a number of programs for international students. To get into the university, international students are required to meet both program-specific and general admission requirements. The general admission requirements are:Proof of higher educationProof of language skillsResumeTranscript RecordFurther documents depending on the program

Question 11

Does University of Hamburg require SAT for Indian students?

Accepted Answer

SAT is not required for Indian students to take admissions to the University. The university instead requires students to satisfy the requirements given below:Qualify for exams such as IELTS/TOEFLProve proficiency in German

Question 12

Is it really free to study at the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

While there is no tuition fee at the University of Hamburg, the Indian students have to pay a semester fee and cost of living. For the Winter semester 2026/27, the semester fee is EUR 402 (Around INR 44k). Other expenses that students have to take care are-Housing: EUR 400 - EUR 700 per month (Around INR 44k - INR 77k) Living Expenses: EUR 500 - EUR 700 per month (Around INR 55k - INR 77k)

Question 13

Does the University of Hamburg teach in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the University of Hamburg offers courses in English. Most of the Master's courses at this university have English as the language of instruction. 180+ degree courses are available at this university. Study areas at the University of Hambirg are-PsychologyPhysicsMathematicsSouth Asian StudiesPolitical Science

Question 14

What is the duration of MBA programme for Indian students at University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

University of Hamburg is among the top choice of Indian students to pursue MBA programme in Germany. University of Hamburg offers MBA programme for the duration of 1 year to 2 years for its Indian students. Hamburg University also offers various programs at both UG and PG levels for its Indian students.

Question 15

How long is the MSc in Cosmetic Science course of the University of Hamburg?

Accepted Answer

The MSc in Cosmetic Science at Hamburg Uni is a 4-semester long course. Students have to submit Master's thesis as well while studying this course.For admission to Hamburg Uni MSc in Cosmetic Science course, students are required to have a Bachelor's degree in a Vocational Education is Cosmetic Science or in the subjects like Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry or Food Chemistry.

Question 16

What is the ranking of University of Hamburg in the world?

Accepted Answer

University of Hamburg is one of the most prominent universities for higher education in the world. Hamburg University has an overall ranking of #9 in Germany by Shiksha Popularity Rankings. Top ranking bodies worldwide ranks Hamburg University that are listed below-Ranking AuthoritiesRankTimes Higher Education 2026#125 in World University RankingsQS Rankings 2027#209 in QS World University RankingsUS News and World Report 2026#141 in Best Global Universities

Question 17

Where does the University of Hamburg rank in Times Higher Education rankings?

Accepted Answer

The University of Hamburg ranking is #125 in the 2026 World University Rankings by Times Higher Education. A few of the subject rankings for this university are-Law: #73Arts and Humanities: #77Education: #96Psychology: #101-125

Name	Known For	Alumni
Olaf Scholz	German Politician Former Chancellor of Germany Graduated with a law degree from the University in 1985
Annalena Baerbock	German Diplomat and Politician Serving as the President of the United Nations General Assembly Got a pre-diploma in Political Science and Public Law from the University
Ole Von Beust	Former German Politician and President of the Bundesrat Graduated with a law degree in 1983 from Hamburg University
Richard Sorge	Former Journalist and German-Russian Detective Led a Spy Ring in Japan during World War II Operated under the codename: "Ramsay". Graduated with a doctorate in Political Science

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