University Overview
Founded in 1919, Universität Hamburg (University of Hamburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hamburg (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke, Hamburg (Authority for Science, Research and Equality of Hamburg), Universität Hamburg (UHH) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Hamburg (UHH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 106-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UHH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Universität Hamburg |
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| Name (English) | University of Hamburg |
| Name (Non Latin) | n.a. |
| Acronym | UHH |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Motto | Der Forschung, der Lehre, der Bildung To Research, to Teach, to Educate and Form |
| Colours | Red and white |
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University Location
| Address | Mittelweg 177 Hamburg 20148 Hamburg Germany |
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(40) 42838-0 |
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(40) 42838-6594 |
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