University of Hamburg [UHH] 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Note: Registrations for assessment test of BA in teaching subjects of sports and arts are open only for June and February/March every year respectively.

International Student Admissions at University of Hamburg

5,697 out of 43,636 students of international origin were admitted at University of Hamburg in winter 2018-19 sessions. International applicants have to be proficient in the language of instruction of their desired program. The application procedure for both domestic and international applicants is kind of the same, with some additional requirements falling on the side of international applicants.

Following are the two additional requirements for international students applying to University of Hamburg:

Preliminary Documentation (VPD) from uni-assist

International students are required to get their academic transcripts verfied by uni-assist before submitting them to the university. This is done to ensure that applicant is eligible for studying in Germany. International students whoose transcripts are approved by a German authority do not need VPD from uni-assist.

• Fees charged is 75 EUR.
• uni-assist takes approximately 4 weeks for processing of application.
• All submitted documents or transcripts must be translated in English/Germany.

Alternatively, international students can also submit a written confirmation from their previous school or college indicating the German equivalent of their overall average grade.

Proof of Language Proficiency for International Students

Bonus Points for International Students

International students if completed one of the following tests or course get the bonus points in the admission process of University of Hamburg

• One of the following:
  • FSP Assessement Test: Very Good = 6 points; Good = 4 points; Satisfcatory = 2 points OR
  • Trial Studies at University of Hamburg: Very Good = 6 points; Good = 4 points; Satisfcatory = 2 points OR
  • Preparatory Pre-Semester at University of Hamburg: Very Good = 3 points; Good = 2 points; Satisfcatory = 1 points
• One of the following:
  • Erasmus/Free Mover at German State University with at least 30 ECTS: Very Good = 3 points; Good = 2 points; Satisfcatory = 1 points
  • Summer School at University of Hamburg: Good or Very Good in scientific module = 2 points
• TestAS (core, subject-specific): Standard Score 106 – 111: 1 point; 112 – 117: 2 points; 118 – 130: 3 points