University of Hamburg
Founded in 1919, the University of Hamburg has approximately 38,000 students and 650 full-time professors engaged in teaching and research, as well as an additional academic staff numbering over 4,000. The University is spread over 150 buildings. The center of the University is its campus at Von-Melle-Park, which is situated close to the lake in the heart of Hamburg. Many more facilities belonging to the University are to be found in other parts of Hamburg.
Program dates
- Fall Semester: mid-September through early February
- Spring Semester: late March through mid-July
- Academic Year: mid-September through mid-July
*Students are only able to choose Spring Semester or full Academic Year
Academics
Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (the equivalent of 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.
Course Offerings
Temple students studying at the University of Hamburg can take classes in German in any of the following subjects:
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Education
- English Language
- Literature & Culture
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Journalism
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Exchange students typically also take German as a Foreign Language coursework to improve their German language skills while abroad.
Language of instruction
German
Students are strongly encouraged to attend a four-week intensive language program offered by the Goethe Institute in Hamburg prior to the start of classes.
School location
Situated in the north of Germany approximately one hour's drive from the Danish border, Hamburg is Germany's second largest city and home to 1.6 million people. With port facilities covering an area of roughly 100 km, the city is Germany's most important seaport; nearly 100 shipping companies are based in Hamburg. Hamburg is an exciting city with a lively cultural life, including theater, symphony, opera and museums, and many sports events.
Facilities
- Computer labs and campus Wi-Fi
- Student Organizations
- Career Center
- Gym and Sports facilities
- Library
- Counseling Center
- Cafeteria
- University Museum
- International Student Services Office
- Administrative Offices
Accommodations
Students may choose to live in student accommodations or find independent housing. Detailed information about housing will be provided to all accepted students directly from the University of Hamburg.
Student Residences
Students who decide to live in a student accommodation can apply to live in any of the twenty-three available dormitories throughout Hamburg. Students can see each residence and apply online through Studierendenwerk Hamburg.
Independent Housing
Exchange students are free to search for accommodation on their own. Rents vary based on size and location, but tend to be much higher than rent in a student residence. Please note that finding independent housing in Hamburg can be difficult. Students may look at the following websites to search for independent housing:
*Independent housing websites are provided for informational purposes only; Temple Education Abroad does not endorse any independent housing options provided on this page.
Program costs
Students pay Temple tuition and fees directly to Temple.
Stipend
Each year, the University of Hamburg awards one Temple student a stipend to help with living expenses. The stipend is disbursed in monthly increments of 425 Euros. To be considered for the stipend, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and submit an exchange/external program scholarship application available within the exchange program application.
Eligibility
Open to qualified students matriculated at Temple University.
Applying to the program
Application Deadline: March 1 for the academic year and spring priority; September 1 for the spring semester