Science, Research, Equality and Districts Authority
State recognition of a private university
If you would like to found a university and have it recognized by the state, we are available to you as contact persons right from the start of the project. Since the procedure is very complex, time-consuming and costly, we ask that you contact us as soon as possible so that we can coordinate further action together.
Contact: hochschulen_zwei@bwfgb.hamburg.de
If you would like more information about the requirements, the procedure and the required documents, please contact the post box: hochschulen_zwei@bwfgb.hamburg.de.
The type and number of documents depend on the individual case (accreditation agency report, auditor’s certificate, study and examination regulations, etc.). Please inform yourself in advance by telephone (contact under "Requirements").
no
Approximately. one and a half years; Approx. 6 months from receipt of the complete application
5,000 - 20,000 euros
contradiction
§ 114 Hamburg Higher Education Act (HmHG)
https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-HSchulGHAV33P114
§ 115 Hamburg Higher Education Act (HmHG)
https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-HSchulGHAV37P115
§ 116 Hamburg Higher Education Act (HmHG)
https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-HSchulGHAV31P116
Keywords: Private universities, recognition Higher Education Act, recognition of private universities recognition colleges
Last updated: 16.01.2025