Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg
About
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg charges no tuition (just a ≈€680/year semester contribution) as a public university of applied sciences in Hamburg, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences, business and medicine. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and a major port: busy, cosmopolitan, with active cultural and nightlife scenes. Living costs are higher than Bavaria, but the student population is large and diverse. Internship and part-time job markets are dense — easier to fund yourself through study than in smaller towns.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJun 1
Submitting a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) to the central application service (uni-assist); then HAW portal by Jul 15
- WiSeJul 15
HAW portal deadline after the preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) is confirmed
- SoSeJan 1
Preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) submission for SoSe; portal by Jan 15
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€680 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 20099 Hamburg are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg located?
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg is in 20099 Hamburg, Germany. Alexanderstraße 1, 20099 Hamburg
What can you study at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg?
Fields offered include: STEM, Arts, Social Sciences, Business, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Hamburg; competitive city market — dorm application priority for first-semester students
- Studierendenwerk Hamburg · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€680 per year for administration and student services.
- As a public applied-sciences university, the degree carries full EU recognition and Schengen-area validity.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city, offering one of the densest internship and graduate-job markets in Europe.
- Graduates can apply for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa to convert studies into a German work permit.
- The broad field coverage — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences, business, and medicine — suits students who are still refining their direction.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, supporting living costs.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; English-taught options are typically limited to select master's tracks.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not recognised often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the visa — funds are locked until arrival.
- Hamburg's high demand for student housing means finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and requires early searching.
- The IELTS 6.0 minimum covers English-taught programmes, but daily life, administration, and many courses still require solid German language skills.
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