State recognition of a private university

Prerequisites

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.

Documents required

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").

Deadlines

no

Processing time

Approximately. one and a half years; Approx. 6 months from receipt of the complete application

Fees

5,000 - 20,000 euros

Legal remedies

contradiction

Legal basis

§ 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

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