University of Hamburg

The University of Hamburg has only one main campus at Moorweide, which is opposite the Hamburg Dammtor Station. It is made up of 180 properties and it is scattered all over the city and includes the following:

·         The main building at Moorweide

·         Main campus at Von-Melle-Park

·         Library Hamburg

·         The Audimax (Auditorium)

·         Hamburg University Archive 

·         University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

The campus is scattered in respect of study programs. The Biology department is located at Flottbeck and Computer Science in Stellingen.

The University of Hamburg offers Merit scholarships and degree completion grants to all full-time degree-seeking (graduate, doctorate, or undergraduate program) international students.  

Merit Scholarship:

The merit scholarship is available to:

·         Students who do not hold German citizenship

·         Students who are not eligible for the federal student loan scheme (BAföG)

·         Pursuing a full-time degree and enrolling in a program can be applied after two semesters

·         Pursuing a master's and doctoral program can be applied after 1complete semester. 

The maximum amount entitled for one month of the scholarship is EUR 850 (INR 86.3K). The scholarship amount depends on the funding. Individual doctoral researchers may avail of EUR 1,000 (INR 1.01 L) per month. The scholarship is awarded for two semesters, i.e., 12 months. 

(EUR 1 = INR 101.63)

Students should meet the University of Hamburg Visa requirements to move forward with the admission process. These international students are required to make the visa application via the new portal. 

The VISA application fee for Germany is EUR 75 (INR 6,700), which is non-refundable in case of a rejection. 

• Passport with a minimum validity of 12 months
• Visa application form
• Official documents transcripts
• Letter of acceptance from the University of Hamburg
• LORs (If asked)
• APS Certificate (If asked)
• Letter of motivation
• English language proficiency proof
• Passport-sized photos
• Financial documents (Bank statements or other documents that might prove the financial background)
• Support letter issued by the bank in case of a loan

Watch the video below to know more about the updated German student visa process: 

The summer and winter semester applications for undergraduate and graduate students open from early December and early June, respectively. The Winter semester is the most popular semester at this university for international students. 

The deadline would be by January and July. Below are the general admission deadlines for this university : 

• Bachelor's programs (Winter Semester): Jun 1 to Jul 15, 2026 (start of semester in October)

• General Master's programs (Winter Semester): May 1 to Jun 15, 2025

• International Master's programs (Winter Semester): Feb 15 to Mar 31, 2026

• General Master's programs (Summer Semester): Dec 1, 2025, to Jan 15, 2026

The students can simply send the documents information to the University electronically with the University of Hamburg application.

Documents Required for Undergraduate Applicants:

·         German Abitur (higher education entrance eligibility) or Grade 12 certificate

·         High school documents

·         Academic transcripts

·         School leaving certificate 

·         English language proficiency proof

·         German language proficiency proof 

·         Copy of passport

·         Financial documents (scholarship letters, bank statements, affidavit, if necessary)

You can send the document information to the University electronically with your application.

Documents Required for Undergraduate Applicants:

·         German Abitur (higher education entrance eligibility) or Grade 12 certificate

·         High school documents

·         Academic transcripts

·         School leaving certificate 

·         English language proficiency proof

·         German language proficiency proof 

·         Copy of passport

·         LOR

Documents Required for Graduate Applicants: 

·         German Abitur (higher education entrance eligibility)

·         Academic transcripts 

·         School leaving certificate 

·         English language proficiency proof

·         German language proficiency proof

·         Copy of passport

·         Financial documents

·        LOR

·         High school equivalency diploma

·         The first quarter or trimester grades

·         Counsellor recommendation 

Note: Check the university's official website for more information on applications.