Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in the north of Germany. As one of the country's largest universities, we offer a diverse course spectrum and excellent research opportunities.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (14)
- M.A. Buddhist Studies
- M.Sc. Economics
- LL.M. Law and Economics (EMLE)
- M.A. Manuscript Cultures
- M.P.S. Peace and Security Studies
Law (8)
- LL.M. Insurance Law
- LL.M. Law and Economics (EMLE)
- M.P.S. Peace and Security Studies
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (6)
- M.Sc. Mathematical Physics
- M.Sc. Molecular Plant Science
- M.P.S. Peace and Security Studies
- M.Sc. Physics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Humanities (5)
Business & Management (3)
- LL.M. Insurance Law
- M.I.Tax International Taxation
Agriculture & Forestry (2)
Journalism & Media (2)
Computer Science & IT (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
Universität Hamburg is one of Germany's younger universities. Its founding was not documented in some provincial foundation charter but in a sober official announcement issued by the Free and Hanseatic City on 1 April 1919.
Nonetheless, the University's roots reach back to the early 17th century. In 1613, the Academic Gymnasium, was founded.Education
Since the beginning of 2012, the Universitätskolleg, a university-wide project, has been receiving funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the Teaching Quality Pact.Under the title "Bridges to the University - Pathways to Academia," the Universitätskolleg provides a conceptual, institutional and administrative framework for a multitude of projects devoted to the transition from school or a job to university study and the cultivation of skills required for academic pursuit.
Research
- Climate, earth and environment
- Matter and the universe
- Neurosciences
- Multilingualism
Career
The Career Center offers support to students, graduates and junior academics from all faculties in finding their way to a job. We are a service organization that aims to prepare and successfully accompany applicants entering a career.We offer students, graduates und junior academics inspiring und informative seminars, lectures und consultations on topics such as achievement potential, career planning, job application, leadership and how to acquire third-party funds.To companies we offer interesting cooperation opportunities in which they can introduce themselves in lectures, podium discussions, workshops and career days.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
145 3
2019
148 -14
2018
134
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
149 -14
2019
135 66
2018
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
201 -50
2018
151
2017
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
227 -4
2019
223
2018
223
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- First semester
- Advising
- Institutions
Housing services
- Studierendenwerk (student services) accommodation
- Looking for a room
- Shared student accommodation
- Shared apartments
Library services
The State and University Library (Stabi) and the departmental libraries are central University institutions. There are computer workstations and conference rooms as well as books and magazines. You will need books and other media to study, prepare for classes and exams, and write papers.
ICT services
The IT system at the Regional Computing Center makes studying much easier.
- Service Line of the Regional Computing Center
- STiNE
- Surfmail
- CommSY / OLAT
Medical services
- Psychological counseling (in German only)
- Addiction Counseling and Prevention for Members of the University (in German only)
- Return-to-Work Program (Betriebliches Integrationsmanagement, BEM) (in German only)
Student Life
Campus life
University life does not only revolve around studying; students also thrive on meeting people and having fun. The campus is the perfect place for personal growth.
Starters might find our Main Building's cupola structure - home to the humanities - a bit awe-inspiring.
Other buildings on campus also provide highlights. For instance, the Philosophers' Tower commonly called Phil-Turm, a 15 storey-building that offers a great panoramic view of the city.
On mid-campus you will find our Duck Pond near a plot of green. In summer it invites to relax, sunbathe and observing the water fowl between classes.
Sports facilities
Fencing, soccer (German football), Argentine tango or yoga - University Sports offers a broad spectrum of sports classes, seven days a week, as often as you wish! This not only helps you stay fit, but is also a great opportunity to get in touch with other students.
You can make music or do sports, support ethnic minorities, act in a play, fight for environmental protection, or devote some of your spare time to shaping life at the Uni or in the city.
Student clubs
- AA/NO Arbeitslose Akademiker/Nachwuchsorganisation
- African Students Organisation at University of Hamburg (AStO-Uni Hamburg)
- AEGEE Association des Etats Genereaux des Etudiants de l'Europe - Hamburg e.V.
- AG Kritische Weiterbildung
- AIESEC Hamburg
- AK junge kritische Wissenschaft
- Anti-Rassismus-Seminare
- BDAS (=Bund der Alevitischen Studierenden in Deutschland)
Student Reviews
Math vs physics
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
I didn't have a good experience there with the mathematics department, most of them openly reject and complain about physics students, you can realize about the abuse of authority by just looking at the credits in physics and mathematics lectures, even if both have the same amount of hours, the math lectures always have more credits. Some math professors are very...
Don´t study linguistics in Hamburg!
Anonymous rated 2 out of 5 stars
University of Hamburg is a typical big city mass university: too many students for too few courses, overrun classes that you have to wait for to get into, sometimes for several semesters. On the plus side there are lots of dedicated faculty members who try to make teaching and research work, even on an underfunded budget.
Digital Studies
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
As because of the current Coronavirus situation the University is officially closed, we do our classes through digital systems, which help up digest the material in an extensive manner. The experience is very interesting and challenging. I love my studies and appreciate all the efforts of my professors in these uneasy times.
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