Universities in Hamburg, Germany
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Latest ranking updates related to universities in Hamburg
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK published most recent results of THE World University Rankings. Includes 2 universities from Hamburg.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy published most recent results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking. University of Hamburg achieves position 201.
  • 31 Jul, 2023: Latest Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities from Webometrics. 13 universities from Hamburg appear in this ranking.
  • 22 Jul, 2023: Publication of URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Business). University of Hamburg with highest ranking among universities in Hamburg ranked #212.

Rankings of universities in Hamburg, Germany 2024

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (716 reviews)
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  • #12 
  • #136 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #19 
  • #205 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #4 
  • #178 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 15 more rankings of University of Hamburg and subject specific rankings for 11 subjects

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (97 reviews)
  • #41 
  • #501 
THE World University Rankings
[Published 27 September, 2023]
  • #94 
  • #1401 
QS World University Rankings
[Published 27 June, 2023]
  • #58 
  • #1224 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
Show 7 more rankings of Hamburg University of Technology and subject specific rankings for 1 subjects

#3
Germany

University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (118 reviews)
  • #78 
  • #2008 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #72 
  • #2593 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #77 
  • #2202 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]


Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (168 reviews)
  • #83 
  • #2550 
Scimago Institutions Rankings
[Published 06 March, 2023]
  • #74 
  • #2756 
URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
[Published 28 November, 2022]
  • #93 
  • #572 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
Show 1 more rankings of Hamburg University of Applied Sciences

Student satisfaction: 5.0 / 5.0 (32 reviews)
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  • #1354 
  • #1420 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #1397 
  • #1471 
Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
[Published 11 November, 2021]
  • #430 
  • #431 
MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value
[Published 16 May, 2022]
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#6
Germany

Hamburger Fern University of Applied Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.7 / 5.0 (87 reviews)
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  • #22 
  • #197 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]
  • #254 
  • #11678 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#7
Germany

European University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (91 reviews)
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  • #87 
  • #516 
StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
[Published 06 September, 2021]

#8

Kuhne Logistics University

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (103 reviews)
  • #149 
  • #6638 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#9
Germany

HafenCity University Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.5 / 5.0 (74 reviews)
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  • #156 
  • #7042 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#10
Germany

Medical School Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (101 reviews)
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  • #157 
  • #7178 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#11
Germany

University of Music and Drama Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (62 reviews)
  • #176 
  • #8775 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#12
Germany

University of Fine Arts of Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.0 / 5.0 (41 reviews)
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  • #182 
  • #8872 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#13
Germany

Bucerius Law School

Student satisfaction: 4.4 / 5.0 (126 reviews)
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  • #186 
  • #9109 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#14
Germany

Hamburg School of Business Administration

Student satisfaction: 4.2 / 5.0 (34 reviews)
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  • #232 
  • #10894 
Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
[Published 31 July, 2023]

#15
Germany

Protestant University of Applied Sciences for Social Work

Student satisfaction: 5.0 / 5.0 (86 reviews)

#16
Germany

EBC University of Applied Sciences

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (6 reviews)

#17
Germany

Euro Business College Hamburg

Student satisfaction: 4.6 / 5.0 (5 reviews)

#18
Germany

Brand Academy - School of Design and Communication

Student satisfaction: 4.3 / 5.0 (27 reviews)

Highest subject rankings of universities in Hamburg

Marketing QS World University Rankings By Subject
#20 
Kuhne Logistics University
Law THE World University Rankings by Subject
#45 
University of Hamburg
Physics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#51 
University of Hamburg
Psychology URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#73 
University of Hamburg
Dentistry URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#84 
University of Hamburg
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#101 
University of Hamburg
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#101 
University of Hamburg
Mathematics GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#151 
University of Hamburg
Biotechnology GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#201 
University of Hamburg
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#212 
University of Hamburg

Hamburg Key Facts for International Students

14 out of 18 Universities in Hamburg Ranked in at least one ranking

22 Different Rankings list Universities in Hamburg (17 institution and 5 subject rankings)

19 Global Rankings rank Universities in Hamburg Among TOP 200

Population: 1846000

Time: GMT +1

District/province: Hamburg,

Living costs for students in Hamburg:

* 100 = prices in London

  • Living costs without accommodation 95* (5% cheaper than London)
  • All costs including accommodation 73* (27% cheaper than London)
  • Meals (grocery & lower cost restaurants) 70* (30% cheaper than London)
  • Average Big Mac price 4.39 €
  • Plug Type C
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz
  • Plug Type F
    • Residential voltage: 230 V
    • Frequency: 50 Hz

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Ranking publishers

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British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK

Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings:

Academic Reputation 40% Employer Reputation 10% Faculty/Student Ratio 20% Citations per faculty 20% International Faculty Ratio 5% International Student Ratio 5%

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CWUR Center for World University Rankings

Criteria used in ranking -CWUR Center for World University Rankings:

Research Performance: 40%

  • Research Output: 10%
  • High-Quality Publications: 10%
  • Influence: 10%
  • Citations: 10%

Quality of Education: 25%

Alumni Employment: 25%

Quality of Faculty: 10%

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Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands

Criteria used in ranking -CWTS Leiden Ranking:

Scientific Impact Number of Publications Collaboration Open Access Gender Diversity

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MONEY

Criteria used in ranking -MONEY Best Colleges in America, ranked by value:

Quality of education 33.33% Affordability 33.33% Outcomes 33.33%

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NTU ranking

Criteria used in ranking -NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers:

Research Productivity: 25%

  • # Articles last 11 years: 10%
  • # Articles current year: 15%

Research Impact: 35%

  • # Citations last 11 years: 15%
  • # Citations last 2 years: 10%
  • Average # citations last 11 years: 10%

Research Excellence: 40%

  • H-index last 2 years: 10%
  • # Highly cited papers last 11 years: 15%
  • # Articles current year in high-impact journals: 15%

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Nature Index

Criteria used in ranking -Nature Index - Academic:

Article count (AC) Fractional count (FC) Weighted fractional count (WFC)

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Payscale

Criteria used in ranking -Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only):

Ranking is based on ROI

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Scimago Institutions

Criteria used in ranking -Scimago Institutions Rankings:

Research 50% Innovation 30%
Societal 20%

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ShanghaiRanking Consultancy

Criteria used in ranking -ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking:

Quality of Education 10%

  • Alumni winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 10%

Quality of Faculty 40%

  • Staff winning Nobel Prizes/Field Medals 20%
  • Highly Cited Researchers 20%

Research Output 40%

  • Papers published in Nature and Science 20%
  • Papers indexed in Science Citation Index-Expanded & Social Science Citation Index 20%

Per Capita Performance 10%

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StuDocu

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THE Times Higher Education, UK

Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings:

30% Teaching (the Learning Environment)

  • Reputation survey: 15%
  • Staff-to-student ratio: 4.5%
  • Doctorate-to-bachelor’s ratio: 2.25%
  • Doctorates-awarded-to-academic-staff ratio: 6%
  • Institutional income: 2.25%

30% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)

  • Reputation survey: 18%
  • Research income: 6%
  • Research productivity: 6%

30% Citations (Research Influence)

7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)

  • Proportion of international students: 2.5%
  • Proportion of international staff: 2.5%
  • International collaboration: 2.5%

2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)"

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Global Employability University Ranking:

Employability (survey) 100%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE World Reputation Rankings:

Research Reputation 66,6% Teaching Reputation 33,3%

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Criteria used in ranking -THE Young University Rankings:

Teaching 30% Research (volume, income and reputation) 30% Citations 30% International outlook (staff, students, research) 7.5% Industry income (knowledge transfer) 2.5%

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Urap

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Us News

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Webometrics

Criteria used in ranking -Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities:

Visibility 50% Excellence 35% Transparency 10% Presence 5%

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