HOW TO APPLY

FOR THE
INTERNATIONAL
MASTER’S PROGRAMS
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Dear Applicant

Thank you for your request for information regarding admission to the international Master's degree
courses at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). We appreciate your interest. Please read this
guide intently. It will probably answer many questions and you will help us to offer a timely processing
and admission procedure.

General information on the international Master’s degree courses at TUHH is available at

http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs.html.

Admission to TUHH is highly competitive. Selection for the international Master's degree courses at
TUHH will be made by a selection committee on the basis of the documents of application. The
international Master’s degree courses at TUHH only start in winter semester (October 1), lectures at
TUHH usually start in mid-October. There is no spring or summer semester intake.

If you are interested in the double degree program in Engineering (M.Sc.) and Management
(MA/MBA) offered together by TUHH and its partner NIT Northern Institute of Technology
Management, please, also refer to the paragraph at page 5 of this guide.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (and subject specific requirements)

A Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a recognized university in a relevant subject matching the
respective Master's degree course at TUHH as well as a very good previous academic performance
are required for admission to the international Master's degree courses at TUHH. For details please
refer to
http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs/how-and-
when-to-apply/specific-requirements.html.

Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Applicants for Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering must hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical
Engineering or Biotechnology. This Master's degree course is entirely conducted in English language.

Environmental Engineering
Applicants for Environmental Engineering must hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science or
technology subject like Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering and / or Chemical Engineering
and must have

 a minimum total of 18 credits (ECTS) earned in mathematics (including mechanics and / or

statistics)
 a minimum of 24 credits in engineering related topics, especially water, waste or energy related
engineering topics
 a minimum of 6 credits in biology, ecology and / or other basics of natural sciences
 a minimum of 6 credits in chemistry and / or bio-chemistry

This Master's degree course is entirely conducted in English language.

Global Technology and Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship (new / first intake 2018)
This course is designed as a Joint-Master-Program. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or equivalent
degree from a recognized university in engineering, science and technology, business engineering,
business administration (including business informatics, business mathematics and business
geography) or economics. A good previous academic performance is required for admission, too. This
Master's degree course is entirely conducted in English language.

Information and Communication Systems

Applicants for Information and Communication Systems must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering,
preferably specializing in Electrical or Computer Engineering. This Master's degree course is entirely
conducted in English language.

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Mechanical Engineering and Management
Admission to the program in Mechanical Engineering and Management requires a Bachelor's degree
in Mechanical Engineering and applicants should have a strong understanding of mechanics,
mathematics and diverse topics of mechanical engineering. Applicants should also bring along a basic
understanding of business administration. The main language of instruction is English.

Mechatronics
Admission to the program in Mechatronics requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or
Mechatronics. The main language of instruction is English.

Microelectronics and Microsystems

Applicants for Microelectronics and Microsystems must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering,
preferably specializing in Electrical Engineering. This Master's degree course is entirely conducted in
English language.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Please note that all applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid proof of
proficiency in English, even though English might be an official language in their home country and
even though their previous education might have been conducted in English language. Valid means
that any certificate may not be older than two years.

Candidates must prove their proficiency in English by one of the following tests:

 a valid TOEFL score report. The minimum TOEFL score for admission to TUHH is 90 internet-
based / 577 paper-based. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required.
TUHH does only accept the internet-based and paper-based tests! TOEFL ITP will not be
accepted!
 a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to TUHH is
6.5.
 a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
 a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
 a valid “telc English C1”-result

Only native English speakers from Australia, the UK, Ireland,

USA, New Zealand, or Canada (except Quebec) are
exempted from this requirement. In this case please submit a
copy of your passport.

The Master's degree course in Mechanical Engineering and

Management and Mechatronics are partly taught in German.
For these courses a basic knowledge of German is strongly
recommended. A formal proof of proficiency in German is not
required for admission to the international Master’s
programs, but a basic knowledge of German will be helpful
for everyday life in Hamburg.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE + DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

In order to get to the online application facility to the international Master's programs an online
preliminary assessment test (“pre-check”) is required. Please note: The admission requirements at
TUHH are very strict and only applicants with a very high GPA in their previous studies can get
admission to the international Master’s degree courses. During the online preliminary assessment test
we will check in particular if your GPA is meeting our admission requirements.

The “pre-check” will be enabled on December 1 and de-activated on March 1 of the following year. To
start the “pre-check” please refer to

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http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs/how-and-when-to-
apply.html or use www.tuhh.de/bewerben.

Once you have entered your data we will send you an e-mail to advise on whether you stand a
reasonable chance of gaining admission to study for an international Master’s degree at the TUHH. If
you do, the e-mail will include a link to our online application facility. It is not possible to access the
online application facility without the “pre-check”. Please do not enter your data more than once.
Otherwise only the oldest data record will be considered. And please note: The online application
facility will be enabled on December 1 (usually) and de-activated on March 1.

A complete application consists of these three steps:

1. At first please check the subject specific requirements. Afterwards fill in the online application. After
entering your data you will receive an application number. You will need this number for all further
activities. Please don't forget to write down your application number!

2. Please log in to the special online application portal. You will need your application number and
your date of birth. Now it is necessary to upload the required documents (see “documents of
application”).

3. After you have finished the uploading process please confirm the application. There is no need for
sending documents by post. Any documents sent by post mail, fax or e-mail will not be considered!
Please note that we will only start the processing of your application after you have confirmed your
application.

During the application process applicants have to check their application status online on a regular
basis, at least once a week. Please refrain from inquiries concerning the status of your application by
e-mail, phone or fax.

There is a rolling admission system for the international Master's degree courses at TUHH, so that ad-
missions can already be declared before the application deadline. The processing of applications
starts with the beginning of the application period. The processing of applications will take several
weeks, so it is strongly recommended to apply as early as possible.

DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION

Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. And it is possible to apply for one
international Master's degree course at TUHH only! Please upload the following documents. It is only
possible to upload PDF files with a maximum of 7 MB per file:

1. Curriculum vitae / résumé

TUHH does not require or provide any standard format for the CV. The CV must not consist of
more than 2 pages.

2. Bachelor's degree certificate

Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent including your aggregate mark or grade average. If your
final degree certificate is not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional degree
certificate or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining
subjects and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average. A
sample – we strongly recommend using it – can be found at
http://www.tuhh.de/t3resources/tuhh/download/studium/studieninteressierte/Prognoseab131.pdf
Please refer to page 2 of the sample.
If you graduated from a European university, please also upload a copy of your Diploma
Supplement.

3. Complete university transcript of record

Complete university transcript of record (semester mark sheets), listing your subjects and grades. If
your final year transcripts are not yet available, you need to submit an official provisional transcript
or an official letter of your registrar, dean or academic supervisor, listing the remaining subjects
and, if possible, the prospective grades as well as the prospective final grade average.

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4. Official explanation of the university grading system
Official explanation of your university grading system issued by your registrar, dean, or academic
supervisor, indicating at least the maximum passing grade, the minimum passing grade and the
minimum passing grade for graduation.

5. Proof of English: TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or telc

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a valid proof of proficiency in English
up to the application deadline. Please refer to page 2 of this guide. And further information is
available at
http://www.ets.org/toefl (TOEFL)
http://www.ielts.org (IELTS)
http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/ (CAE, CPE)
http://www.telc.net/ (telc)

6. ECTS
You will find a sheet named “ECTS” after you have logged in to the special online application portal
(exception: Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering / Microelectronics and Microsystems/ Global
Technology and Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship). Please fill the form and submit it.

This is a complete list of application documents! Any other documents (GRE, statement of
purpose e. g.) will neither be read nor considered (exception: an application for a double degree
program NIT/TUHH – see page 5).

Special information for applicants from India

Please submit university transcripts and degree certificates issued by your university, not by your
college. If your complete name (first, middle and second name) is not mentioned on your certificates,
please submit an additional document from your university confirming your identity. It is sufficient if
your date of birth is mentioned on your certificates, in this case your complete name is not that
important.

Special information for applicants from China, Mongolia and Vietnam

In case if admission applicants from China, Mongolia or Vietnam must additionally submit an APS-
certificate of the "Akademische Prüfstelle" upon enrolment. The APS-certificate must be valid for the
complete course of studies. Applicants have to apply for the APS-certificate at the responsible
German embassy in Beijing, Hanoi or Ulan Bator. Applicants who hold a scholarship from DAAD or
another recognized German scholarship organization can be exempted from this requirement.

FEES, EXPENSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

The major part of the cost of education at TUHH is financed through taxes. Students only have to pay
a semester contribution of approx. €315 per semester including the payment for a six-month Hamburg
public transport ticket. However, you should reckon with monthly living expenses totaling at least
€800. Further information concerning the semester contribution at TUHH is available at
http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/students/financing-your-studies/costs/semester-
contribution.html.

Information on scholarships is available at https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/en/.

Exception: Global Technology and Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship – please refer to
https://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs.html concerning
costs (tuition fees).

ACCREDITATION

To get further information concerning accreditation please check the website http://www.asiin-
ev.de/pages/en/asiin-e.-v.php. ASIIN was officially accredited by the German Accreditation Council

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(“Akkreditierungsrat”) on December 12, 2002. More information is also given at
http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/degree-courses/international-study-programs.html.

NIT/TUHH: DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAM

The NIT/TUHH Double Degree Program in Engineering and Technology Management enables
outstanding B.Sc. graduates in engineering, computer or information science to complete their studies
with a Master of Science in Engineering at the TUHH plus a Master of Arts or MBA in Technology
Management at the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management. Admission to one of the M.Sc.
courses at TUHH is a precondition for being considered for the Double Degree Program.

The Double Degree Program is tuition-based. The program costs for the Double Degree amount to
€22,000 for the whole program (payable in 4 instalments of €5,500). Student loans and scholarships,
awarded by NIT partner companies, are available for outstanding applicants. For further information
on the Double Degree Program, the financial aspects of the program and the application process
please go to https://www.nithh.de/prospectives/.

The application process for the Double Degree option is integrated into the application process of
TUHH. If you want to apply for the NIT/TUHH Double Degree Program, please chose “Master of
Science (NIT)” in the TUHH application portal. Applying for the Double Degree Program does not
prejudice your chances of admission to one of the M.Sc. programs at the TUHH. You will be able to
withdraw your application for the Double Degree Program at any point in the application process, in
which case only your M.Sc. application will be processed further.

The selection process for the Double Degree Program is very competitive, for that reason you have to
upload a statement of purpose and two letters of recommendation in addition to the application
documents demanded for the M.Sc..

The statement of purpose (max. two pages) should

include your reasons for undertaking graduate work in
the chosen field of engineering at TUHH, your
motivation to pursue the additional technology
management program offered by the NIT and your
future career plans. If you want to apply for one of the
industrial scholarships, please specify in your
statement of purpose which scholarship you want to be
considered for (do not pick more than one company)
and give reasons why you are interested in the specific
sponsoring company. Please visit our website to learn
which companies are awarding scholarships for this
year’s intake (https://www.nithh.de/admissions/double-
degree-international/#c968).

The letters of recommendation (find NIT’s standardized form here:

www.nithh.de/fileadmin/user_upload/PDF/NIT_Letter_of_Recommendation_2017.pdf) should be issued
by faculty members acquainted with the applicant’s work in the major area of undergraduate study. If
that work occurred some time ago, recommendations from those supervisors familiar with the applicant’s
professional performance are acceptable as well. Please upload the letters of recommendation in one
pdf. Referees may also send the letters of recommendation directly to the NIT ([email protected]).
In that case, please instruct the referees to indicate your name and your application number in the
subject heading of the e-mail.

Your application for the Double Degree Program will not be processed by the NIT until you have been
offered admission into the M.Sc. program of your choice. After that the NIT Admissions Team will get
in touch with you to inform you about the status of your application for the Double Degree Program. At
that point (and not earlier), promising candidates will be asked to submit further documents (e.g. a
proof of professional experience) and / or are asked to participate in an interview (usually via Skype).
Until then, we kindly ask you to refrain from inquiries regarding your application status at the
NIT.

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For further information regarding the specific application and admission requirements at the NIT, the
application documents, tuition fees and financing options please go to
www.nithh.de/admissions/double-degree-international or contact [email protected]

Address:
NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management
Admissions Team
Kasernenstrasse 12
21073 Hamburg, Germany

The NIT program in Technology Management is accredited by FIBAA, for more information please
check http://www.fibaa.org/en/fibaa.html.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Information on the admission requirements and the application procedure for the German-taught
Master’s programs at TUHH is available at
http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/application/master-in-german.html.

Further information about accommodation and other services for students in Hamburg is available at
https://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/international/students/study-with-us/accommodation-office-acco-
tuhh.html.

Further general information about studying in Germany is available at

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/.

Further information about the city of Hamburg is available at http://english.hamburg.de/.

CONTACT

If you have further questions please send an e-mail by using our web form
http://intranet.tuhh.de/sls/kontakt.php?Lang=en or contact us in person.

Address
Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)
STUDIS / Admission and Registration
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 3 (building E)
21073 Hamburg
Germany

Contact persons, office hours and further details can always be found at
http://www.tuhh.de/alt/tuhh/education/contacts/admission-registration-office.html.

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Hamburg University of Technology

STUDIS Studierendenservice / Admission and Registration
Am Schwarzenberg-Campus 3
Building E
21073 Hamburg

Contact: http://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/studium/ansprechpartner/studis-studierendenservice.html
Internet: www.tuhh.de
Publishing date: November 29, 2017
File: How-to-apply-at-TUHH-general
Note: This guide is valid for the winter semester 2018-intake for the first time. It will be revised at regu-
lar intervals. There is no legal claim for the following semesters.