MSc in Cosmetic Science (In German) 

at UHH University, Hamburg

The University of Hamburg's acceptance rate is merely 24%, which makes it a competitive university to get into as the university accepts only 24 out of every 100 applicants on an average. However, students must not feel discouraged and fulfill all the admission requirements; standardized test scores, English language requirements & relevant documents in order to boost their chances of getting admitted in the University of Hamburg. Candidates must be aware of the application deadlines and apply to the university correctly, along with submitting all the relevant requirements.

Note: The acceptance rate is derived from unofficial website and is likely to change every year.

International students studying in the university can work on and off-campus. The timing of off-campus includes 20 hours of work per week during a regular session. If a candidate works more than 20 hours per week is considered to be an employee under the social security law of Germany. The work may affect the visa applications for international students. A candidate can work up to 40 hours during breaks and holidays. However, candidates must meet the minimum requirements for working while studying.  

The University of Hamburg also provides maximum monthly funding of EUR 720, and some doctoral programs get EUR 1,000 depending on the courses. 

International candidates should have:

• Legit study permit
• Study programme for over six months
• SIN number for identification purposes
• Started the study course

Students can search for employment in the following ways:

• Job search websites
• Contact employers directly
• Listed vacancies on campus portal
• Job searches on LinkedIn

Note: Interested students can check the career centre for off-campus jobs on the university webpage.

For more details, download the Germany Student Visa Guide.

Yes, international students can pursue the University of Hamburg MS for free as the university does not charge any tuition fee. However, students will be required to pay a semester fee of EUR 340 (INR 30 K) at the start of every academic year. By paying this amount, students get access to numerous benefits such as subsidized meals in the university canteens and a semester public transport pass.

The University of Hamburg as well as the University of Mannheim are two well-known institutions in Germany and good abroad options for students. When it comes to rankings, the University of Hamburg beats the University of Mannheim with the rank #205 in QS World University Rankings 2024. The latter has claimed the rank #454 in the same category.

Mentioned below is the comparison between both the universities on the basis of some other parameters that can help you choose the better university for you:

The university offers a number of programs for international students. To get into the university, international students are required to meet both program-specific and general admission requirements. The general admission requirements are:

• Proof of higher education
• Proof of language skills
• Resume
• Transcript Record
• Further documents depending on the program

The University of Hamburg offers 74 bachelor’s programs and 89 master’s programs through its 8 faculty members and 27 departments. The university is known for its excellence in research, with 4 clusters of excellence; Advanced Imaging of Matter, Climatic Change, and Society, Understanding Written Artefacts, and Quantum Universe. Also, the University of Hamburg has 17 collaborative research centres and 8 research training groups.