HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAMS AT TUHH

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 answer many of your questions.

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.

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

https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/before-studying/degree-courses/international-study-
programs.html.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (and subject specific requirements)

Admission to TUHH is highly competitive.

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 more details about the essential subject specific admission
requirements please refer to https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/before-studying/degree-
courses/international-study-programs/how-and-when-to-apply/specific-requirements.html

Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
or Biotechnology.

Data Science
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in a Data Science programm - or an
equivalent programm with sufficiently strong background in Computer Science and
Mathematics.

Environmental Engineering
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or
Chemical Engineering.

Global Technology and Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship

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.

Information and Communication Systems

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably specializing in Electrical
or Computer Engineering.

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Mechanical Engineering and Management
Admission 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.

Mechatronics
Admission requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.

Microelectronics and Microsystems

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably specializing in Electrical
Engineering.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

The international Master's degree courses are conducted in English language.

All applicants 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. For the winter semester 2024 the test may not be older than March 1, 2022.

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.

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. The TUHH institution code is 8165, a department code is not required. The
TOEFL ITP or the TOEFL Essentials Test will not be accepted! (http://www.ets.org/toefl)
 a valid IELTS-Academic score report. The minimum overall IELTS score for admission to
TUHH is 6.5. (http://www.ielts.org)
 a valid Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/)
 a valid Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/)
 a valid “telc English C1”-result (http://www.telc.net/)

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE + DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

Application period for winter semester 2024: December 1, 2023 – March 1, 2024

All applicants have to apply online. The online application will be available only during the
application period.

You can only apply for one international master’s programme per application period.
If you submit more than one applications only your first application will be considered!

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Before starting the online application all applicants have to do the “pre-check”. The “pre-check”
only takes two minutes time and doesn’t require any preparation. During the “pre-check” we
will check in particular if your GPA is meeting our very strict requirements. 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
application facility without the "pre-check".

During the pre-check, we will not check your academic suitability in detail. Even if you
receive a positive email after the pre-check, you still have to check yourself whether you
meet the subject specific requirements: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/before-
studying/degree-courses/international-study-programs/how-and-when-to-apply/specific-
requirements.html.

Pre-Check: https://tune.tuhh.de/tusp/precheck/?lang=en

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 or phone!

The processing of applications will take several weeks, so it is strongly recommended to apply
as early as possible.

TUHH does not cooperate with uni-assist. Please apply directly!

TUHH does not charge application fees.

Applying via agencies or agents will neither enlarge your chance to get admission nor
speed up the selection process! If we come to know that your online application has
been submitted by an agency or agent we will not process it. Please apply directly at
TUHH!

DOCUMENTS OF APPLICATION

Please upload the following documents. It is only possible to upload PDF files with a maximum
of 7 MB per file. Documents sent by post cannot be considered:

1. Curriculum vitae / résumé

TUHH does not require or provide any standard format for the CV.

2. Bachelor's degree certificate or provisional 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 and 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/Prognoseab1
31.pdf (Please refer to page 2 of the sample for the English version.).

3. Complete university transcript of records or provisional transcript

Complete university transcript of records (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.

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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. If the complete grading system,
including the minimum passing grade for graduation, is explained on your transcript of
record a separate explanation is not required. If the minimum grade for graduation is not
explicitly mentioned on your transcript or degree certificate please submit an additional
official explanation.

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.

6. ECTS form
You will find a sheet named “ECTS” after you have logged in to the special online
application portal (only for Information and Communication Systems, Mechanical
Engineering and Management and Mechatronics). Please complete the form to the best of
your knowledge.

7. Modul manual
If possible please submit a modul manual or a detailed summary (subject matter, duration,
examinations etc.) of lectures attended by you during your studies.

This is a complete list of application documents! Any other documents (GRE, statement
of purpose, letters of recommendation e. g.) will neither be read nor considered.

Special information for graduates from European universities

Please also submit a copy of your European Diploma Supplement.

Special information for applicants from India

Please also submit copies of your Diploma degree certificate and transcript!

Special information for applicants from China, India and Vietnam – APS certificate

All applicants with a school or university degree from China, India or Vietnam, regardless of
their nationality, have to submit an APS certificate with their application for admission!
Applicants who hold a scholarship from DAAD, another recognized German scholarship
organization or an EU-funded scholarship might be exempted from this requirement.
Applicants have to apply for the APS-certificate at the Academic Evaluation Center in charge:

- Academic Evaluation Center China: https://www.aps.org.cn/

- Academic Evaluation Center India: https://aps-india.de/
- Academic Evaluation Center Vietnam: vietnam.diplo.de/vn-vi

The APS procedure might take a long time, so you should apply for the APS certificate as early
as possible!

If you have further questions about the APS certificate please contact the Academic Evaluation
Centre in charge directly! TUHH has no influence on the awarding requirements and the
awarding process at the Academic Evaluation Centre.

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FEES, EXPENSES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Application fees
TUHH does not charge application fees.

Semester contribution
The major part of the cost of education at TUHH is financed through taxes.
Students only have to pay a semester contribution of approx. €350 per semester. A ticket for
public transport is included in the semester contribution.
Exception: For the Master’s degree course in Global Technology and Innovation Management
& Entrepreneurship tuition fees are charged, for details please refer to: https://www.g-
time.org/fees-and-funding.

Cost of living
The cost of living in Hamburg are rather high. Students should count a minimum of €900,- per
month including accommodation, health insurance and study material.

Scholarships
Information on scholarships is available at
https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/.

ACCREDITATION

The international Master’s degree courses are accredited by ASIIN:

https://www.asiin.de/en/quality-management/accreditation-degree-
programmes/decisions.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. 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/study/technology-management/double-master/.

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 choose
“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.

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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 statement of purpose, letters of recommendation ,
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.

For further information regarding the specific application and admission requirements at the
NIT, the application documents, tuition fees and financing options please contact
[email protected]

FURTHER INFORMATION

Information on the admission requirements and the application procedure for the German-
taught Master’s programs at TUHH is available at
https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/studium/vor-dem-
studium/studienangebot/masterstudiengaenge.html (Master’s programs in German)
https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung/masterstudiengaenge-
deutschsprachig.html (application procedure)

Students at TUHH do not receive accommodation on enrolment! The accommodation

situation for students is extremely difficult, as cheap accommodation is hard to find. Further
information about accommodation is available at
https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/international/incoming-international-students/accommodation-
office.

Further general information about studying in Germany is available at

https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/.

Further information about the city of Hamburg is available at https://www.hamburg.com/.

CONTACT

If you have further questions please contact us via [email protected].

To answer your questions we need to know in which program you are interested in and, if available,
your application number.

Email: [email protected]

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 be found at

https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/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: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/education/contacts/admission-registration-office.html
Internet: www.tuhh.de
Publishing date: May 02, 2023

Note: This guide is valid for the winter semester 2024-intake for the first time. It will be revised
at regular intervals. There is no legal claim for the following semesters.