- by 1 June of the year in which you apply to begin in a winter semester
- by 1 December of the year in which you apply to begin in a summer semester
as uni-assist can take up to four weeks to process your documents.
as uni-assist can take up to four weeks to process your documents.
To apply to Universität Hamburg, you need to have your documents checked in a "preliminary documentation" procedure by uni-assist e. V. (office for international applications). uni-assist determines whether your previous educational qualifications permit you to start studying in your program of choice in Germany.
It takes at least four weeks to process your documents. Please plan accordingly to have your transcripts reviewed by uni-assist so that you can apply for the program of your choice at Universität Hamburg by the application deadline!
You can find preliminary information about your degree by consulting the admissions database of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and access the information portal on recognition of foreign degrees (anabin databank).
If you belong to one of the following groups, you do not need to submit documents for preliminary documentation procedures: