MSH Medical School Hamburg is a private, state-recognized university headquartered in Hamburg's HafenCity, with additional campuses at Harburg's inland harbor and in Schwerin. Founded in 2009, it has grown to around 5,200 students. Three faculties bring together a university of applied sciences and a university under one roof: Health Sciences, Human Sciences, and Medicine. The range spans the state examination in Medicine, Psychology, therapy and nursing sciences, sports science, art and music therapy, and social work – more than 30 accredited programs, all without a grade cutoff and with a personal admission interview.
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Quick Facts
Type
University of Applied Sciences (private (state-approved))
of international students
7%
No. of students (2024/2025)
5,180
Term model
Semester
Highlights
Highlight #1
Motivation and talent instead of grades – MSB gets to know you personally during admissions
No NC – just you
Highlight #2
Studying biopsychosocially means understanding illness where it begins – in body, mind, and life
The whole person in focus
Highlight #3
Join the New Generation of Health Professionals – trained to work in teams, not in isolation
Rethinking health careers
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Five reasons to study at MSH Medical School Hamburg – University of Applied Sciences and Medical University
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Two cities, one medical degree
Preclinical years in Hamburg's HafenCity, then the clinical phase from semester 5 at Helios Kliniken Schwerin – with its own teaching ward and a lakeside campus. → More Info
2
Study now, pay only once you're earning
The Brain Capital education fund covers your tuition throughout your studies. You start repaying only once you've graduated and are earning a salary. → More Info
3
Earn your doctorate right at MSH
Since December 2025, MSH awards doctoral degrees in Psychology. Doctoral scholarships for the top 5% of each graduating class pave your way into research. → More Info
4
Small groups, close-knit community
Small seminar groups, open doors to faculty, an active student council, and a buddy program for incomings: at MSH, people know you by name. → More Info
5
More than 50 partner universities worldwide
Erasmus+, the MSB Exchange Programme without extra tuition fees, or Study Abroad with a partner discount: plan your semester abroad with the International Office. → More Info
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