How many universities does Hamburg have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Hamburg with 55 study programmes between them, 13 taught in English.

Is Hamburg affordable for students?

Hamburg scores 5/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in Germany spend roughly €925 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Germany.

Universities in Hamburg

Hamburg has 2 universities in our index, offering 55 study programmes — 13 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability5/10

Safety8/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly7/10

Weather4/10

Transport9/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Hamburg offers a vibrant student life and excellent public transport, but students should be prepared for challenging housing costs and long, grey winters, while basic English is widely spoken, learning German is beneficial for full integration.