History
The history of the TUHH is a history of this kind of success. At few if any German universities have so many reforms been initiated and unconventional approaches been adopted so consistently as at the Hamburg University of Technology. Best of all, these reforms were developed by the TUHH itself. To develop technology for people has been one of the TUHH’s founding missions since 1978.
Education
The TUHH is a compact technical university with a clear profile in research and innovative learning methods where theory and practice meet. Proximity is an important aspect of our dealings with our students. They experience it at first hand during project-based learning in small groups and in close contact with our eminent academic staff. Our goal is to educate creative minds with an individual specialist profile and a high level of social skills. Developing technology for mankind is the focus of our mission statement.
Research
With its areas of expertise and its interdisciplinary structures, the TUHH works in a research-oriented manner, offering groundbreaking research and at the same time a modern, research-oriented and practice-oriented education due to its outstanding staff and equipment. This combination opens up excellent opportunities for graduates on the labor market, regardless of fluctuations in the economic cycle. We have numerous cooperation agreements with major business enterprises and SMEs. We promote cutting-edge research and entrepreneurship. The will to assert ourselves as a top-ranking international university motivates us continually and is the driving force behind the TUHH's success.
Career
Completing your studies at TUHH will prepare you for a successful future career with a deep managerial knowledge. You will learn how to combine technological and managerial knowledge so that you can contribute to solving future challenges in our world. As a graduate, you are equipped to work in the following positions:
- Engineer
- Consulting
- Product Management
- Business Development Manager
- Technology and Innovation Manager
- Technology Marketing and Sales Manager
- Project Manager
Hamburg University of Technology Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 12 Masters
- 75 Scholarships
- 154 Academic Staff
- 4,931 Students
- 1,183 Students (int'l)
- 1,331 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Hamburg University of Technology Overview
Hamburg University of Technology Scholarships
Hamburg University of Technology Scholarships
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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31 May 2026
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33600 EUR
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300 EUR
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1000 USD
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1500 USD
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1200 EUR
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
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5000 SEK
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30 Apr 2026
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07 Oct 2026
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31 May 2026
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1400 EUR
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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500 EUR
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300 EUR
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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2000 USD
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2026
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1500 USD
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AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
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5000 SEK
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07 Oct 2026
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
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1300 EUR
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1400 EUR
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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04 Jul 2026
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300 EUR
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
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1500 USD
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AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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5000 SEK
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30 Apr 2026
Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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Various benefits
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07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1300 EUR
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1400 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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500 EUR
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04 Jul 2026
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
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1200 EUR
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1000 USD
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06 Jul 2026
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
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5000 SEK
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Kreditkortlistan Financial Scholarship
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07 Oct 2026
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250000 INR
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31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
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33600 EUR
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01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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1300 EUR
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1400 EUR
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3500 USD
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15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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500 EUR
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04 Jul 2026
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300 EUR
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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2000 USD
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01 Sep 2026
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1500 USD
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15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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3000 USD
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30 Jun 2026
Moving Mates Scholarship
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Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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5000 EUR
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15 May 2026
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1500 USD
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AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jul 2026
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
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5000 USD
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28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
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Hamburg University of Technology Student Reviews & Awards
4.3
Based on 20 reviews
- 5 Star 10 Reviews
- 4 Star 8 Reviews
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 1 Review
Overall education system is very good
Good experience wonderful. I really enjoyed here I recommend everyone to join us.
Overall good experience
I really liked most of the courses I have had so far, the cooperation for international students and the problem-based courses. Most of my teachers were experienced in their respective fields and provided insightful classes.
Why choose Hamburg University of Technology?
A Master's program in Mechanical Engineering at TUHH offers an education that combines technical expertise with management acumen. Also, being in a city like Hamburg known for its industrial and technological advancements makes it a big plus for me. Hence, my choice and I look forward to learning at this prestigious institution. The program's international orientation, research opportunities, and strategic location make it an attractive option for students aiming to become innovative leaders in the field of mechanical engineering. TUHH boasts a high graduate employability rate, which is a testament to the quality of education and the industry-relevant skills imparted to its students. Graduates from the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering and Management are well-equipped to carry out research work and are highly sought after by employers, both in Germany and internationally. In conclusion, the program is in English in this institution.
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Hamburg University of Technology Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 14.8% Germany
Top 11.6% Worldwide
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World University Rankings
501
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 501 | 501 |
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Best Global Universities Rankings
1387
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 52 places compared to 2025
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 1172 | 1335 | 1387 |
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Academic Ranking of World Universities
901
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | 901 |
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QS World University Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By TopUniversities
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3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 1401 | - | - |
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Student services
A counseling office at TUHH, established especially for the international academic programs, will take care of the interests, in particular, of foreign students.
Housing services
The Accommodation Office TUHH supports students who intend to pursue a degree course and are arriving directly from abroad in their search for a room for their arrival in Hamburg. These students are given priority for a room in a local student hall of residence in the program: "Rooms for International Freshman" on a first come, first served basis.
Library services
As an independent information and communication center the University Library is an important landmark of the TUHH in that it makes available information on the current status of science and technology. The library is not only used internally but as a specialized technical library of the Hamburg region its services are also available to citizens who are not students.
ICT services
The computing center (RZ) as the central service provider of the TUHH, strives for an excellent quality of service aligned to the needs of its customers. In an attempt to achieve a higher availability of services for all its customers and a fast processing of service requests or incident reports, the computing center of the TUHH established the service desk (SD).
Campus life
All facilities of the TUHH are located at the campus south of the city. Teaching and learning facilities as well as a student Mensa can all be found here.
Sports facilities
Hochschulsport Hamburg offers a very varied world of sports to students of the TUHH. You will find lots of fun and exercise activities in a wide variety of sports, along with nice people, encounters and personal challenges. Training facilities and classes are on campus and all over the city of Hamburg.
Student clubs
The student union arranges various sports and entertainment activities, e.g. sailing, hang gliding, soccer, rowing as well as singing, dancing and making music. Parties, particularly the summer festival of the TUHH, are very popular among students and staff.
Accreditation
The establishment of the International Academic Programmes at TUHH has been sponsored and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), and the Association of German University Rectors (HRK). The expertise and support of these organisations contributes to the high quality of the programme. In addition to that, the master's degree courses at TUHH have been accredited by ASIIN. ASIIN is a registered German accreditation agency which specialises in accrediting degree programmes from the fields of engineering, informatics/computer science, the natural sciences and mathematics. ASIIN was officially accredited by the German Accreditation Council.
Hamburg University of Technology Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Hamburg City