Bachelor's degree in psychology at a university with teaching embedded in ongoing research (Research Methods, Psychological Diagnostics and Statistics, General Psychology I and II, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Differential Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Clinical Psychologу).
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
English
CEFR English
min B2
Cambridge
min B2 First (FCE) Specification: Grades A or B.
IELTS
min 5.5
TOEFL pBT
min 550
TOEFL iBT
min 70
UNIcert
min II
German
DSH
min DSH 2
TestDaF
min TDN 3 Specification: An overall score of 15 points.
Does the university recognize "other equivalent language certificates"? no
Additional information:
Applicants who cannot provide proof of proficiency in English (i.e., 6 years of instruction or a B2 certificate in English) at enrollment will be admitted on condition that they provide the required proof by the end of their first semester at the latest. All applicants who have not acquired their higher education entrance eligibility at a German-language institution must prove sufficient knowledge of the German language before they can study at Universität Hamburg.
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
The application deadline for the M.Sc. Psychology (Resеarсh) at Universität Hamburg depends on the country where you obtained your previous degree. For applicants with a degree from non-EU countries, the application deadline is 31 March for the winter semester. Applications are made: Directly at university.
16 November 2026, 04:00 PM (Europe/Berlin)
English
German
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students 
