Germany State of Hamburg Hamburg

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) in Hamburg

Tuition: Free Admission: EasyGerman (German programmes)IELTS 6.0+TOEFL iBT 100 Scholarship available

Campus/City Hamburg

1970

Year Founded

Public

University Type

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About the University

The second-largest university in Hamburg and one of the largest state-run universities of applied sciences in Germany, with a strong practical/applied-learning focus and close industry ties reflecting Hamburg's key industries (aerospace via Airbus, maritime/logistics, life sciences). Member of UAS7, a strategic alliance of seven leading German Universities of Applied Sciences.

Aeronautical and automotive engineeringApplied computer scienceLife sciences and biotechnologyDesign, media, and information (incl. library management)

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Study Programmes

Faculties and English-taught programs — the most important section for international applicants.

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (Berliner Tor)
Faculty of Life Sciences (Bergedorf)

16454

Students

70

Programmes

7–13

English Programmes

Free

Tuition Fee

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Faculty of Design, Media and Information (Finkenau/Armgartstraße)

Faculty of Business and Social Sciences (Berliner Tor)

7+ English programs

Includes fully English bachelor's — no German required

Information Engineering
Fully English
Bachelor (B.Sc.)
Information and Communication Engineering
Fully English
Master (M.Sc.)
Renewable Energy Systems
Master (M.Sc.)
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Master (M.Sc.)
برنامه‌های ماستری انگلیسی دیگر
Master

English-taught programmes are primarily at master's level. Check the university's degree-finder for the full up-to-date list.

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Admission Requirements

Application Method

International applicants must first obtain a VPD (Vorprüfungsdokumentation) from uni-assist to confirm their qualifications are comparable to a German university entrance qualifica

German (German programmes)

DSH or TestDaF

English (English programmes)

IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 100

Admission Level

Low to Moderate

Application Deadlines

Winter SemesterFor non-EU applicants: 1 April - 31 May (programme starting in October); for EU applicants: 1 June -

Summer SemesterFor non-EU applicants: 1 October - 30 November (programme starting in April); for EU applicants: 1 D

Tip

Non-EU applicants generally have an earlier deadline window than EU applicants for the same intake - confirmed on the official Information Engineering programme page and consistent with DAAD's official programme listing.

Application Steps

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

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Tuition & Costs

Free

Tuition Fee

None. Hamburg is a tuition-free state for both German/EU and non-EU international students at public universities.

€379 per semester (as of September 2025, confirmed on official pages), which includes a semester ticket for unlimited use of Hamburg's public transport system (and currently also regional trains)

Semester Contribution

€140–€160 per month for public health insurance (for students under 30)

Health Insurance (est.)

€700-€900 per month for rent, food, and other expenses (official DAAD/university estimate); proof of finances required for visa purposes: €853/month to €10,236/year

Dormitory / Living Cost (est.)

All figures are estimates — verify on the university's official pages before making decisions.

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Student Life

Campus

Four campuses across Hamburg: Berliner Tor (main campus, Engineering and Computer Science, Business and Social Sciences), Bergedorf (Life Sciences), and Finkenau/Armgartstraße (Design, Media and Information).

City

Hamburg is one of Germany's largest and most economically significant cities, a major port city with strong industries in aerospace (Airbus), logistics, media, and life sciences, offering a dynamic, international urban environment - though noted by the university's own DAAD listing as a relatively expensive city to live in.

Transport

Semester fee includes a semester ticket for unlimited use of Hamburg's public transport (HVV) and currently also regional trains

International Students

The university hosts around 2500 international students.

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Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships

General DAAD scholarship database applies (https://www.daad.de/en); HAW Hamburg has received DAAD funding for strategic development of US university cooperations.

Deutschlandstipendium

Not explicitly detailed on the specific pages reviewed in this research session; general scholarship information should be checked via HAW Hamburg's official scholarships pages.

University Scholarship

Scholarship for academic excellence for international bachelor's students (per official student testimonial reporting; roughly 30 scholarships awarded in a given cohort, per one alumni account) - specific current criteria should be confirmed with the International Office

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Pros & Cons

Advantages

Member of UAS7 (Seven Universities of Applied Sciences), a strategic teaching and research alliance of leading German Fachhochschulen
Runs a joint-college collaboration with the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology offering Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degrees to Chinese students
Received €440,000 from the DAAD for the strategic development of three US university cooperations (per official news reporting)

Points to consider

German: required for German-taught programmes (the majority of bachelor's programmes)
English: B2 CEFR minimum for the Information Engineering B.Sc. (per HAWAZO admissions regulations, section 7 paragraph 2); IELTS/TOEFL accepted; higher education entrance qualification from a majority English-speaking country also accepted as proof

Ideal for

Bachelor's applicants specifically seeking a fully English-taught engineering degree with no German required (Information Engineering)Master's-level applicants interested in renewable energy systems, information/communication engineering, or pharmaceutical biotechnologyStudents interested in Hamburg's strong aerospace, maritime, and life sciences industry clustersStudents who want a large, well-established, practically-oriented Fachhochschule in a major German port city

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Official Links

Always verify final information from these official sources.

Official Website

www.haw-hamburg.de/en

Admissions

www.haw-hamburg.de/en/study/applications

Degree Finder

www.haw-hamburg.de/en/study/degree-courses-a-z

International Office

www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students

Accommodation

www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students

Scholarships

www.haw-hamburg.de/en/international/international-students

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