Hamburg offers all different types of universities.

Residents Study in Hamburg

Hamburg is a great city for higher education. See this quick guide to Hamburg's universities, entry requirements, visas and funding.

Study at Public Institutions

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HAW / Elke Stagat

Public Universities Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

The HAW focuses on practice-oriented research and interdisciplinary teaching.

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HCU

Public Universities HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU)

The HafenCity University Hamburg specialises in 'The Built Environment and Metropolitan Development'.

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HfBK / Tim Albrecht

Public Universities University of Fine Arts Hamburg (HFBK)

The HFBK offers a wide range of subjects for a higher arts and sciences education.

'Forum' inside the Hamburg University of Music and Drama
HfMT Hamburg

Public Universities HfMT University of Music and Theatre

The HfMT is one of Germany's largest academic centres for the performing arts.

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Lina P. A. Nguyen

Public Universities Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

The TUHH is a practise-oriented university in Hamburg Harburg, with a focus on engineering programmes.

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UHH / Schell

Public Universities Universität Hamburg (UHH)

Hamburg's largest university offers a variety of degree programmes, many with several courses taught in English per semester.

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UKE

Public Institutions University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

One of northern Germany’s largest hospitals, with several renowned research facilities.