HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration: Admission Restriction - Numerus Clausus/NC (2026 /27)

HSBA Hamburg

Founded in 2004 by the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, the HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration (HSBA) is a private, non-profit university and one of Germany’s leading private business schools, with over 1,000 students today. Located in the heart of Hamburg, the urban campus offers a dynamic, international environment surrounded by the city’s rich cultural and economic life. HSBA specializes in business administration and offers bachelor's and master's programs in fields such as finance, marketing, logistics, and international management. The university's distinctive cooperative education model combines academic study with practical work at one of over 300 partner companies.

Type

University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))

of international students

13%

No. of students (2018/19)

1,020

Term model

Semester

Most Selective Study Programs at HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration

For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).