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Universität Hamburg

1919
Foundation year
42,585
No. of students (2026)
14%
of international students
343
Study Programs
76
Admission-free programs
English28
English-only programs

The University of Hamburg, also known as Universität Hamburg or UHH, is a renowned public research university in northern Germany. Established in 1919 through the collective efforts and civic pride of Hamburg's residents, it is one of the larger universities in Germany with 40,000 students. UHH's main campus is located in the vibrant city of Hamburg, with various buildings and facilities spread throughout the urban landscape, creating a dynamic and diverse learning environment.

The University of Hamburg offers a wide range of academic programs across its faculties, covering disciplines such as Law, Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Medicine, Education, Humanities, Mathematics, Informatics, Natural Sciences, Psychology, and Human Movement Science. UHH is known for its interdisciplinary approach to research and education, with numerous collaborative projects and partnerships spanning various fields of study.

In terms of rankings, the University of Hamburg has consistently performed well in both national and international assessments.

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Excellence awards

Universität Hamburg is one of the 12 Universities in Germany that managed to win the University of Excellence award. It has won the award once.
1x

"University of Excellence"


Only 12 German Universities won 1 or more "University of Excellence"
1x

Excellence clusters


Only 4 German Universities won 1 or more Excellence clusters
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