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Hamburg University of Technology Campus
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Hamburg University of Technology is located in Hamburg, Germany. In total, there is 1 campus under this university. Home to a total of 1300 international students, Hamburg University of Technology offers various streams, such as Engineering, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Science, Architecture & Planning, etc. A few of the specialisations offered at this university are Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Mechanical Engineering, Energy/Energy Systems, and Chemical Engineering. The male-to-female ratio at Tu Hamburg is 1:0.36.
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Hamburg University of Technology Campus Location & contact
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| University City | Hamburg, Other - Germany, Germany |
| Size of city | Large |
| Population of City | 18,22,445 |
TU Hamburg accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
AVAILABLE- The Accommodation and Student Welfare Office helps international exchange students and degree students in searching for accommodation in Hamburg.
- In Germany, public universities do not off
- The Accommodation and Student Welfare Office helps international exchange students and degree students in searching for accommodation in Hamburg.
- In Germany, public universities do not offer rooms in a student residence hall on campus. Most universities have a partnership with Studierendenwerk, who is the owner of the public student halls in Germany. In cooperation with Studierendenwerk, the universities can offer a limited number of rooms in the student halls. Students, who do not rent a room in one of the student halls, rent a private room in a shared flat or rent a flat.
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- The residence option includes a private room, shared flats, studios, apartments
- The average rent range is €300 - €500 per month
- Facilities include furnished bedroom, wi-fi, Washing mac
- The residence option includes a private room, shared flats, studios, apartments
- The average rent range is €300 - €500 per month
- Facilities include furnished bedroom, wi-fi, Washing machine
- The residences are well-connected by transport links, commerce, cafes and several restaurants, amongst other amenities
Hamburg University of Technology Campus ratings & reviews
4.2/5
Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 62% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Fun loving
Internships3.6
Part time work4.1
Post study jobs3.6
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.6
Value for money4.6
Public transportation4.9
Safety4.6
Indian Food3.9
Permanent Immigration3.9
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Anonymous
MSc in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hamburg University of Technology
4.4
Excellent Research Facilities and Modern Campus
Tips: The university is really good. It is a technical university, so you need to have deep knowledge of the field of study and also a future interest in developing new skills and collaboration. Also, there is an opportunity to get a scholarship if you perform well academically, and my course, I would say, is one of the toughest courses in the M.Sc. All of them are English courses, and I also think German is really good. Specifically, the city of Hamburg is really good, and in Germany, people are really friendly. I would say it's multi cultural City, people from different nationality lives here, and yes, it's really good.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
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Anonymous
MSc in Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hamburg University of Technology
4.4
Excellent Research Facilities and Modern Campus
Tips: Since it's a technical university, you must have thorough knowledge of your field and interest in order to study topics in depth. Language is a crucial thing; if you have a good command of language, it's an edge over others. And there are also good scholarship opportunities if you do well academically. The university is really a good one. My course, I would personally consider as a difficult one, however, they have made changes in the structure of the course lately, and now it's comparatively easier. And Germany is also a good country, specially people here in Hamburg are very friendly, and it's an international city.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60500
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Anonymous
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Management - Batch of 2027
Offered by Hamburg University of Technology
4.0
Great learning opportunities and improves your skills and knowledge and personality
Tips: Before coming to TUHH, be ready for a significant cultural shift and a very high level of academic independence. Succeeding here requires serious self-discipline, patience, and mental resilience—especially when prepped for tough engineering Klausuren (exams) where nobody holds your hand. How easily you transition really comes down to your personal background and adaptability.
On the financial side, make sure you research and apply for scholarships like the Deutschlandstipendium or DAAD funding before deadlines pass; I didn't apply for any allowance or grant myself, so I paid out of pocket. Overall, despite the intense workload in Harburg, I'm genuinely satisfied with my course and the quality of education at TUHH.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes19 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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Utprabh Mishra 
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Management - Batch of 2026
Offered by Hamburg University of Technology
4.7
TUHH changed my life for the better
Tips: Look the number one piece of advice for anyone heading to TUHH is simple: grind as much German as you possibly can before landing in Hamburg. Everyone says it, but you don't realize how true it is until you’re trying to handle German bureaucracy, read a rental contract, or just buy groceries without using Google Translate every five seconds. Moving to a foreign country means a major culture shock anyway, but the language is what makes or breaks how smooth that transition actually feels.
As for the university itself, I honestly have zero complaints. The courses at TUHH are tough but completely worth it and living in a massive port city like Hamburg is an incredible experience. If you’re willing to put in the effort to integrate and learn the local language, you're going to love it here—the setup, the professors, and the overall lifestyle are top-tier.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1200
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 50000
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Anirudh Prahlad Joshi 
MS in Data Science - Batch of 2027
Offered by Hamburg University of Technology
3.7
Good University of research
Tips: The main cultural shift is the language, and without the language, landing a werkstudent or part-time job has become difficult for the past few years. I am satisfied with the course in terms of subjects we have, but the ratio of students to professors is lower.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transport is well connected with S-bahns, buses, RE, and U-bahns. The university provides a Deutschland semester ticket (the cost of this ticket is covered in the semester contribution), which covers the public transport cost except ICE trains. With the semester ticket, public transport throughout Germany is free of cost (except for ICE trains and long-distance trains).
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): The professors are approachable easily, but since M.Sc. Data Science is a new course, there are frequent changes happening in the curriculum and also restructuring of faculty. The teaching faculty is not that diverse, but professors do not discriminate against students based on nationality.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1000
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 63000
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