Admission requirements for first year students
Higher education entrance eligibility
The main requirement for admission to the University of Hamburg is the Abitur (German secondary school leaving certificate) or other proof of higher education entrance eligibility. Please see the information on higher education entrance eligibility for details.
Foreign language proficiency
Some degree programs require foreign language proficiency in addition to the higher education entrance eligibility.
Additional programspecific admission requirements
Beside higher education entrance eligibility and possible foreign language proficiency, some degree programs may have additional program-specific admission requirements.