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Universität Hamburg

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Overview

Universität Hamburg (University of Hamburg) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hamburg, Germany. Established in 1919, Universität Hamburg (UHH) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke, Hamburg. UHH provides programs and courses 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. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. This 107-year-old German higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply. UHH also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Universität Hamburg's Control Typepublic

Entity

Universität Hamburg's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Universität Hamburg' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Universität Hamburg's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
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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Location

Address Mittelweg 177
Hamburg
20148 Hamburg
Germany
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Universität Hamburg Phone Number (40) 42838-0
Universität Hamburg Fax Number (40) 42838-6594
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Website

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University of Hamburg's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität Hamburg is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke, Hamburg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1919


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Hamburg's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Government of Hamburg


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Universität Hamburg as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Universität Hamburg Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Universität Hamburg is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Universität Hamburg's academic range and degree level offering.



Universität Hamburg: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

Universität Hamburg Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Universität Hamburg Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Universität Hamburg categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Universität Hamburg.



Universität Hamburg: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Universität Hamburg Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Universität Hamburg website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Universität Hamburg Admission Info


Universität Hamburg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Universität Hamburg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Universität Hamburg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Universität Hamburg has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität Hamburg 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Universität Hamburg's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Hamburg has more than 3600 international students.


Universität Hamburg's Admission Office Admission Office

Rothenbaumchaussee 36
Hamburg 20146
(40) 42838 2353


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Universität Hamburg's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Universität Hamburg Size and Profile


Universität Hamburg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität Hamburg has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.


Universität Hamburg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Universität Hamburg's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Universität Hamburg's Control Type Control Type

Universität Hamburg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Universität Hamburg's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität Hamburg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Universität Hamburg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Universität Hamburg's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Universität Hamburg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Universität Hamburg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Universität Hamburg's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Universität Hamburg is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Universität Hamburg Facilities


Universität Hamburg's Library University Library

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Universität Hamburg's Housing University Housing

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

Universität Hamburg Services


Universität Hamburg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Universität Hamburg's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Universität Hamburg Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Universität Hamburg consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • School of Law
  • School of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Education, Psychology and Human Movement
  • School of Humanities
  • School of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences

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Memberships and Affiliations

Universität Hamburg Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Universität Hamburg's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universität Hamburg public or private?

Universität Hamburg is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Universität Hamburg profit or non-profit?

Universität Hamburg is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Universität Hamburg in terms of enrollment?

Universität Hamburg has a student enrollment ranging from 30,000 to 34,999, making it a very large-sized institution.

What is the size of Universität Hamburg in terms of academic staff?

Universität Hamburg's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.

Is Universität Hamburg a coeducational institution?

Universität Hamburg is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Universität Hamburg use?

Universität Hamburg adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Universität Hamburg affiliated with?

None.

Does Universität Hamburg admit international students?

Yes. University of Hamburg has more than 3600 international students.

What is Universität Hamburg's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Universität Hamburg 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Universität Hamburg UHH?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). International students: 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Universität Hamburg UHH located?

Universität Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. Address: Mittelweg 177.

Is Universität Hamburg UHH accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Universität Hamburg is accredited by Behörde für Wissenschaft, Forschung, Gleichstellung und Bezirke, Hamburg (since 1919).

Does Universität Hamburg offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg have a university library?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg offer career services?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg offer distance learning?

Yes

Does Universität Hamburg have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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