University of Hamburg
Hamburg · Official website ↗
University of Hamburg is in Hamburg, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Standard entry requirements: A-level certificate (or analogue high school certificate). Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | A-level certificate (or analogue high school certificate). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| Where and how students live | Hamburg · 7 km from HAM airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (4)“Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)”www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration: 6 semesters”www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Main language of tuition: German”www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Studies begin: Each winter semester”www.bwl.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Earth System Physics (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (3)“The BSc Earth System Physics program starts yearly with admission in winter term.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“In this English-language degree program, you will explore the physical Earth system in all its facets: from the Earth's interior to the climate and the oceans.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“It is the first entirely English-language bachelor's program at the university, designed for six semesters full-time study, with an annual start in the winter term.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Earth System Physics (B.Sc.): English test required unless an exemption applies Source (2)“To enroll in this program proof of sufficient English language proficiency is required in order to reasonably follow the lectures taught in English.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Admission requirements: proof of English language proficiency (Abitur sufficient)”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (3)“The University of Hamburg takes the combination of these 3 factors into consideration when awarding Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) grants.”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications are open to all students enrolled at the University of Hamburg”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“regardless of whether they study part-time or full-time (and regardless of their semester of study, nationality, and age)”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“In this English-language degree program, you will explore the physical Earth system in all its facets: from the Earth's interior to the climate and the oceans.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Study Earth System Physics: research-oriented, English-language, interdisciplinary, flexible”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Oct 25
Sources (4)
“The scholarship is paid in monthly installments of €300 as a non-repayable grant”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications are open to all students enrolled at the University of Hamburg”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“regardless of whether they study part-time or full-time (and regardless of their semester of study, nationality, and age)”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Applications for the Deutschlandstipendium grant (payable from January to December 2027) open on October 5, 2026 and close on October 25, 2026”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Psychology (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (1)“The Bachelor's degree program in Psychology is a single-subject Bachelor's degree (180 LP) and has a standard duration of three years.”www.psy.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Source (2)“1 June to 15 July for bachelor’s and state examination degree programs”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application deadline for summer semesters: 1 December to 15 January”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“When enrolling, you must also upload all documents that confirm the information provided in your online application—such as your higher education entrance qualification with your grade, proof of German language proficiency, etc.”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Earth System Physics (B.Sc.): English proficiency test: Required Source (1)“To enroll in this program proof of sufficient English language proficiency is required in order to reasonably follow the lectures taught in English.”www.ifm.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Summer semester | Jan 15Source (1)“Application deadline for summer semesters: 1 December to 15 January”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15 (reference)Source (2)“1 June to 15 July for bachelor’s and state examination degree programs”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application deadlines for winter semesters: 1 June to 15 July”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | €145 per month (≈ US$161) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (1)
“The fees for student health insurance with state insurance agencies are roughly €145 per month (including nursing care insurance).”www.uni-hamburg.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Hamburg |
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| Nearest major airport | Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q156725 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).