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Universität Hamburg

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Overview

Founded in 1919, the 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 105-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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University 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

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Hamburg
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
Universität Hamburg's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Universität Hamburg Phone Number +49 (40) 42838-0
Universität Hamburg Fax Number +49 (40) 42838-6594

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Universität Hamburg's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Universität Hamburg's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Universität Hamburg's admission information.

Universität Hamburg's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Universität Hamburg's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Universität Hamburg a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Universität Hamburg's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Universität Hamburg's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

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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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Universität Hamburg.

Universität Hamburg's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Universität Hamburg has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Universität Hamburg's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Universität Hamburg's Control Type Control Type

Universität Hamburg is a public higher education institution.


Universität Hamburg's Entity Type Entity Type

Universität Hamburg is a non-profit higher education institution.


Universität Hamburg's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Universität Hamburg's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Universität Hamburg does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität Hamburg's main facilities:


Universität Hamburg's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Universität Hamburg's Library


Universität Hamburg's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Universität Hamburg's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Universität Hamburg's main services:


Universität Hamburg's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Universität Hamburg's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Universität Hamburg's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Universität Hamburg's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Universität Hamburg's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Universität Hamburg's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Universität Hamburg is legally recognized 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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Universität Hamburg 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

Universität Hamburg's Facebook page Universität Hamburg's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Universität Hamburg's X (formerly Twitter) page Universität Hamburg's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Universität Hamburg's YouTube channel Universität Hamburg's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Universität Hamburg's Instagram page Universität Hamburg's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Universität Hamburg's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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