University of Hamburg: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #110 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #28 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #4 of 369 | In Germany |
| #1 of 18 | In Hamburg State |
| #1 of 18 | In Hamburg City |
| #7 of 2,534 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top100 | For 28 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 43,957
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.uni-hamburg.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* The University of Hamburg is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Reifezeugnis) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September |
| Enrollment | 43,957 |
Research profile
University of Hamburg is a world-class research university with 184,155 scientific papers published and 5,347,575 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Hamburg majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1301 | 14741 |
| 1994 | 1440 | 15477 |
| 1995 | 1554 | 18709 |
| 1996 | 1686 | 20367 |
| 1997 | 1790 | 21231 |
| 1998 | 1902 | 23311 |
| 1999 | 1962 | 26953 |
| 2000 | 1963 | 31304 |
| 2001 | 2212 | 34684 |
| 2002 | 2623 | 39577 |
| 2003 | 2674 | 47455 |
| 2004 | 2899 | 51478 |
| 2005 | 3050 | 61734 |
| 2006 | 3228 | 70071 |
| 2007 | 3383 | 79370 |
| 2008 | 3637 | 89078 |
| 2009 | 4208 | 99137 |
| 2010 | 4438 | 110335 |
| 2011 | 4733 | 124951 |
| 2012 | 5792 | 145990 |
| 2013 | 5927 | 165509 |
| 2014 | 6297 | 183592 |
| 2015 | 6655 | 199339 |
| 2016 | 7242 | 214687 |
| 2017 | 7299 | 233518 |
| 2018 | 8134 | 259336 |
| 2019 | 8961 | 299352 |
| 2020 | 9857 | 365675 |
| 2021 | 10603 | 430330 |
| 2022 | 10271 | 423524 |
| 2023 | 10274 | 451453 |
| 2024 | 8371 | 450232 |
| 2025 | 6582 | 405595 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Hamburg gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Free |
| Master's Degree | € 380 (for non-EU students) |
| Doctoral Degree | Free |
The currency used is Euro (€).
The University of Hamburg has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Hamburg.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | African Languages, African Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Catalan, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Languages, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, East Asian Studies, Eastern European Studies, Economics, Educational Sciences, English Studies, Ethnology, Finnish, Fishery, Food Technology, Forest Economics, French, Geography, Geophysics, German, Greek, Greek (Classical), Hindi, History, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, Islamic Studies, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American Studies, Literature, Marine Biology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Meteorology, Middle Eastern Studies, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Primary Education, Psychology, Religion, Secondary Education, Slavic Languages, Sociology, Software Engineering, South and Southeast Asian Languages, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Spanish, Special Education, Sports, Tibetan, Translation and Interpretation, Turkish, Vocational Education, Welfare and Protective Services |
|---|---|
| Kirchliche Abschlussprüfung | Protestant Theology |
| Magister | Protestant Theology |
| Diplom (Univ) | Protestant Theology |
| Master | African Languages, African Studies, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Archaeology, Art History, Artificial Intelligence, Asian Religious Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Business Administration, Business Computing, Chemistry, Chinese, Commercial Law, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, Engineering, English, English Studies, European Studies, European Union Law, Fishery, Forest Economics, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, German, Greek, Greek (Classical), Health Administration, Higher Education, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Insurance, International Business, International Law, Islamic Studies, Japanese, Journalism, Korean, Latin, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Meteorology, Molecular Biology, Musicology, Nanotechnology, Peace and Disarmament, Performing Arts, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Primary Education, Protective Services, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Religion, Romance Languages, Secondary Education, Slavic Languages, Social Sciences, Sociology, South and Southeast Asian Languages, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Special Education, Sports, Taxation, Tibetan, Turkish, Vocational Education |
| PhD | African Studies, Asian Studies, Biology, Business Administration, Catholic Theology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, European Languages, History, Law, Literature, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Protestant Theology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
| Habilitation | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Law, Mathematics, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sports |
University of Hamburg alumni
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Olaf Scholz
- Enrolled in the University of Hamburg
- 1978-1985 studied jurisprudence
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Olaf Scholz is a German politician who served as the chancellor of Germany from 2021 to 2025. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he previously served as Vice Chancellor in the fourth Merkel cabinet and as Federal Minister of Finance from 2018 to 2021. He was also First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018, deputy leader of the SPD from 2009 to 2019, and Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs from 2007 to 2009.
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Annalena Baerbock
- Enrolled in the University of Hamburg
- 2000-2004 studied political science
- Occupations
- juristpolitician
- Biography
-
Annalena Charlotte Alma Baerbock is a German diplomat and politician of the Alliance 90/The Greens party. She served as Germany's minister for foreign affairs from 2021 to 2025. She has served as President of the United Nations General Assembly during its 80th session since 9 September 2025.
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Robert Habeck
- Enrolled in the University of Hamburg
- In 1996 graduated with magister degree
- Occupations
- screenwriterwritertranslatorphilosopherenvironmentalist
- Biography
-
Robert Habeck is a German writer and former politician (Alliance 90/The Greens) who served as Vice Chancellor of Germany, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action in the cabinet of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and as a Member of the German Bundestag for Flensburg – Schleswig from 2021 to 2025. From 2018 to 2022, he also served as co-leader of Alliance 90/The Greens, alongside Annalena Baerbock. For the 2021 German federal election, he was a member of the leading duo, alongside Baerbock, who ran for chancellor of Germany.
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Helmut Schmidt
- Enrolled in the University of Hamburg
- In 1949 graduated with political economist
- Occupations
- economiststatespersonnon-fiction writerwritercivil servant
- Biography
-
Helmut Heinrich Waldemar Schmidt was a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), who served as the chancellor of West Germany from 1974 to 1982. He was the longest lived chancellor in German history and had the longest post-chancellorship, at over 33 years.
University of Hamburg faculties and divisions
| Centre : Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (ZMAW) | Marine Science and Oceanography, Meteorology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IZuLL) | Higher Education |
| Faculty : Business Administration | Business Administration |
| Faculty : Business, Economics and Social Sciences | Economics, Social Sciences |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Humanities | African Studies, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Catholic Theology, Cultural Studies, History, Literature, Media Studies, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Protestant Theology |
| Faculty : Law | Civil Engineering, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Law, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Faculty : Psychology and Human Movement | Psychology, Sports |
| Institute : International Tax | Taxation |
| Institute : Peace Research and Security Policy | Peace and Disarmament |
| Research Division : Biotechnology, Society and the Environment | Biotechnology, Environmental Studies, Social Studies |
General information
| Alternative names | UHH Universität Hamburg |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Accreditation | AQUIN |
| Motto | Der Forschung, der Lehre, der Bildung To Research, to Teach, to Educate and Form |
| Colors | red, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | Mittelweg 177 Hamburg, 20148 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,910,000 |