Applying online / application documents
You can apply online to Universität Hamburg during application periods.
- Application deadline for summer semesters: 1 December to 15 January
- Application deadlines for winter semesters: 1 June to 15 July
Before you fill out the online application, please read the PDF broschure: Bewerbungsinformationen zur Online-Bewerbung.
To online application portal STiNE
Depending on your prior knowledge and your application status, it may be useful to consult the information in the info-boxes to the right and to read the tips below.
Foreign higher education entry qualification
As an international applicant or as a German applicant who has acquired a higher education entry qualification abroad, please read the supplement: Recognition of foreign educational qualifications.
Language exam for teaching programs with Turkish as a teaching subject
Applicants for a teaching program with Turkish as a teaching subject need to take a language exam before they apply and submit proof upon enrollment that they have passed.
Aptitude test for teaching program in sports and BA program in human movement
Applicants to teaching programs with sports as a teaching subject and to BA programs in human movement need to take an aptitude test at the University before they apply and submit proof upon enrollment that they have passed. This also applies to applicants who want to minor in human movement programs.
Applicants with disabilities or chronic diseaseas
At Universität Hamburg, there are hardship and compensation regulations for first-year students with disabilities or chronic diseases with respect to selection procedures for bachelor and other first-degree programs. If you would like individual advising on hardship and compensation regulations, please contact the Office of Affairs for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Diseases.