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How much does University of Hamburg cost for international students?
The University of Hamburg charges no tuition, for EU and non-EU students alike, because tuition fees were abolished in Hamburg.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and Master's | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (winter 2026/27) | 402 EUR per semester, including the Deutschlandticket and the contributions for the Studierendenwerk and the student body |
The contribution is also due for a semester on leave; for several consecutive semesters on leave it is reduced to 352 EUR.
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
The deadlines are the same for all applicants. The international Master's programmes, which are taught fully or partly in English, close about two and a half months before the other Master's programmes. Applications go through the university's STiNE portal.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| International Master's programmes | Winter (applications from 15 February) | 31 March |
| Other Master's programmes | Winter (applications from 1 May) | 15 June |
| Bachelor's and state examination | Winter (applications from 1 June) | 15 July |
| Bachelor's and Master's | Summer | Usually 15 January; confirm in STiNE |
Some programmes set their own earlier dates, so check your programme page before applying.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The University of Hamburg offers around 25 programmes taught in English, almost all international Master's programmes, for example Economics (M.Sc.), Innovation, Business and Sustainability (M.Sc.) and Politics, Economics and Philosophy (M.Sc.). Further international Master's programmes are offered by the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, some in English only and some bilingual.
Bachelor's programmes are taught in German. Check the language of instruction for your programme in the university's programme overview.
About University of Hamburg
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, founded in 1919, with around 42,500 students in eight faculties. It is the largest university in northern Germany.
Its programmes range from law, economics and social sciences to medicine, education, the humanities, mathematics, informatics, natural sciences and psychology.
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