# Technische Universität Hamburg (TUHH)

> public · 21073 Hamburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €680 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 (international Master, non-EU) | Feb 1 | Direct portal tune.tuhh.de (NOT uni-assist). Window: Dec 1 – Feb 1. WiSe-only intake for international Master's. CN/IN/VN require a document check at the German mission (APS). |
| WiSe (bachelor + German Master) | Jul 15 | EU students and specific programmes. Non-EU international: use Feb 1 window. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 21073 Hamburg
- **Region:** Hamburg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, it, mathematics, computer-science, management
- **Study routes:** direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/studium/studienangebote/master.html
- **Address:** Am Schwarzenberg-Campus, 21073 Hamburg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with 1.8 million people, a major port on the Elbe with real maritime character and international atmosphere. It's expensive compared to eastern Germany, but livable. There's a cosmopolitan vibe, strong cultural life, good public transport, and a genuine job market beyond just student work. The surrounding region (Schleswig-Holstein) is green and accessible.

## Strengths

- 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.
- Engineering and IT graduates from a German public university hold an EU-recognised diploma valued across Europe and beyond.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates substantial time to find employment in their field.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with a dense cluster of engineering, logistics, and tech employers ideal for internships and careers.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid preparation, lowering the language entry bar.
- International students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting living costs.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU applicants must typically open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with around €11,904 before a visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Many bachelor programmes at German technical universities are taught in German, so daily academic life may require C1-level German regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diplomas are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Hamburg's rental market is among the tightest in Germany; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and requires early planning.
- Admission to engineering programmes at competitive public universities is selective, and CIS transcripts may require additional document verification.

## 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:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €310–600
- **Private housing:** €620–680
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hamburg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Hamburg. ~25 complexes, ~4,390 places. ~50% international residents. All-inclusive (electricity, water, internet). Deposit €300. Apply up to 3 months before move-in — waiting list common.

## 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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