Foreign language proficiency

All BA programs at Universität Hamburg that lead to the degrees Staatsexamen (state examination), Diplom/Magister or Bakkalaureat require sufficient proficiency in German. There are additional foreign language prerequisites for some subjects. English skills are always conducive to academic success.

Our master's programs in German require sufficient German skills. At Universität Hamburg English-language master's programs are either conducted entirely in English or in a combination of German and English. Please check the respective program descriptions for language requirements,.   

Are you pursuing a doctorate in English or another foreign language? In that case, please make timely enquiries at the responsible department whether this is possible there.