University of Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany · Public

Northern Germany's largest university with strong law and marine biology research.

Admissions Data — University of Hamburg

Acceptance Rate	~40% (Selective)
Total Enrollment	41,000 students
International Students	14%
International Tuition	€0 (semester fee ~€300)
Location	Hamburg, Germany
Founded	1919
Type	Public
QS World Rank	#241
THE World Rank	#175
US News Rank	#215
Research Output	Very Good

Notable Strengths

Law
Economics
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Medicine

Scholarships: DAAD. Hamburger Stiftung für Wissenschaften Entwicklung und Kultur.

Applying to University of Hamburg as an International Student

With an acceptance rate of ~40%, University of Hamburg is a selective institution. Building a balanced school list with reach, target, and safety schools is strongly recommended.

International student tuition at University of Hamburg is €0 (semester fee ~€300) per year.

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Data sourced from official university websites, Common App, and QS/THE/US News rankings. Last updated: 2026. Disclaimer