Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Hamburg |
|---|---|
| City | Hamburg |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Students | ≈ 17,092 |
| Programmes | 9 programmes · 8 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Hamburg), international students€0 Semester contribution€338
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €338 per semester |
| Application | With a VPD from uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Armgartstraße, Campus Bergedorf, Campus Berliner Tor, Kunst- und Mediencampus Hamburg |
About the university
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) is one of the largest of its kind in Germany and within our four faculties we offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in engineering, IT, life sciences, design and media as well as business and social sciences. In teaching we focus on applied sciences, giving our students a practical insight into their fields of study through projects, lab work, internships and theses in industry. Our expertise is drawn from faculty members, who have worked in industry before joining the university. In research we are an important partner for the city of Hamburg’s companies and innovation clusters, developing new ideas from the synergies of this dynamic location.
HAW Hamburg’s expertise
Our fields of expertise reflect the technologies, industries and services that make Germany a leading economy and our close collaboration with Hamburg’s innovation clusters allows us to develop this knowledge in our teaching and research.
Facts & figures
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg)
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- state institution of higher education
- founded 1970
- one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany
- second largest institution of higher education in Hamburg
- 4 faculties
- 16,300 students
- 2,200 international students
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 9 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application with a VPD from uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Hamburg), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €338 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Hamburg: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
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Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.