# MSH Medical School Hamburg

> private · Hamburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7800 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (Oct start) | rolling | Private health university, no central application service (uni-assist). Applications accepted year-round; early application recommended. Admission interview is virtual. |
| SoSe (Apr start) | rolling | Same rolling policy applies |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Hamburg
- **Region:** Hamburg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** medicine, health, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.medicalschool-hamburg.de/en/
- **Address:** Am Kaiserkai 1, 20457 Hamburg
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with a maritime, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The port economy, pharmaceutical sector, and numerous hospitals create a genuine ecosystem for medical students—internships aren't hard to find. Student life is integrated into a working city with decent nightlife, multiple museums, and a multicultural vibe. Living costs are moderate to high, but the career networks compensate.

## Strengths

- At €7,800 per year, tuition is notably lower than most private medical universities in Germany and Western Europe.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with a major port economy, offering strong internship and hospital network access.
- An IELTS 6.5 entry threshold makes this accessible to CIS students with solid but not elite English proficiency.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening medical and health career pathways across 27 member states.
- After graduating, international students can apply for Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment in Europe's largest economy.
- Hamburg's established international community eases daily life for CIS students adjusting to life in Germany.

## Watch out for

- In Germany, public universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students (except Baden-Württemberg), making private tuition a significant trade-off to weigh carefully.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life, housing search, and bureaucracy in Hamburg are conducted largely in German, requiring language investment beyond English studies.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diplomas are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Hamburg's housing market is tight and competitive; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and require early planning.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €620–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hamburg
- **Notes:** MSH has no own dorms. Students use Studierendenwerk Hamburg independently (25 residences, ~4,390 places, €250–450/mo); MSH not a listed STW partner. Alternative: private shared flats €400–700/mo.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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