University of St Andrews

At a glance

With around 42,100 students across 6 schools, the University of Hamburg is one of the biggest in Germany.

Established in 1919, it is committed to sustainable teaching and has been awarded funding to lead research across a range of disciplines. Several esteemed scholars are connected to the University, including a number of Nobel Prize winners.
Established : 1919
Student Population : 43600

Website and links

Website : University of Hamburg Homepage

Study abroad page : Hamburg Study Abroad Webpage

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at Universität Hamburg (University of Hamburg) :

• International Relations

Semesters Available

• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Oct 2024 to Mar 2025
Semester 2 Apr 2025 to Sep 2025
2025/6
Semester 1 Oct 2025 to Mar 2026
Semester 2 Apr 2026 to Sep 2026

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 48
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 24
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 60
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 30
• Module Weighting : 3,5,8

Partner Course Catalogue : The course catalogue provides an overview of module availability and options. Please note that classes are taught in German.

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This is a School Abroad programme.

Places available

Places available : 1 full year place

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Hamburg has a large international airport with several flights a day to and from the UK.

Whether you prefer walking, driving or biking ─  getting around in Hamburg is easy. The city boasts an extensive public transport network of rapid transit and regional trains, buses and harbour ferries, operated by Hamburg's public transport organisation HVV.

Accommodation

The University suggests looking for accommodation through Studierendenwerk Hamburg which currently provides 26 student housing facilities for 4,400 inhabitants. All rooms are furnished and rent including utilities starts at EUR 260. This rather inexpensive type of accommodation is much desired, however. We strongly recommend that you apply online at least three months before your planned moving date!

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Hamburg's Student Advice Centre provides support for students. There is also support for students with disabilities. Find out more about counselling services here.

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.