University of Hamburg: Courses, Fees, Scholarships & Living Costs

University of Hamburg fees for Indian students are tuition-free across the compared undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with both UG and PG tuition at EUR 0 (INR 0). Students must pay the semester contribution separately, while eligible enrolled students should note the Germany Scholarship deadline of 25 October 2026. The MSc Economics also has no tuition fee, although semester contributions and living expenses still apply.

• Intakes: Summer, Winter
• Tuition Fees: GBP 0; semester contribution GBP 384 (INR 40,900)
• Scholarship: GBP 300/month; application deadline: 25 October 2026

The estimated 2-year master’s budget at the University of Hamburg ranges from INR 28.54 lakhs to INR 41.32 lakhs, based on current costs. The 1-year estimate is INR 14.36 lakhs to INR 20.75 lakhs, but students should allow for changes in future semester contributions and living expenses.

Currency note: All INR figures in this article use EUR 1 = INR 106.73, the live rate on 21 Oct 2026

Also check: MS in Germany 2027

University of Hamburg Tuition Fees by Programme

All programmes compared at the University of Hamburg charge zero tuition fees (EUR 0). Students must still pay the mandatory semester contribution, which covers designated student services and other semester-related costs.

University of Hamburg PG Fees

Postgraduate programmes at the University of Hamburg charge no tuition fees (EUR 0) for the 2027 intakes. Most programmes run for 4 semesters and begin in the winter semester.

University of Hamburg UG Fees

The 5 undergraduate programmes compared at the University of Hamburg charge no tuition fees (EUR 0), and each runs for 6 semesters, with the academic year beginning in the winter semester. Students should still budget for the mandatory semester contribution and living expenses.

Note: The University of Hamburg charges no tuition fees (EUR 0) for the compared programmes in Summer 2027 and Winter 2027/28. However, students must pay the semester contribution, which totals EUR 1,536 (INR 1.64 lakh) over four semesters at the supplied exchange rate.

Also check: Bachelor's in Germany 2027

University of Hamburg Scholarships for Indian Students

Eligible students at the University of Hamburg can apply for a university-wide scholarship worth EUR 300 per month (INR 31,953) for the January to December 2027 funding period. Applicants should check the current eligibility criteria and application deadlines before applying.

Also check: Scholarships in Germany

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Cost of Living in Hamburg

The University of Hamburg monthly living costs are between EUR 1,045 to EUR 1,545 (INR 1.11 lakhs to INR 1.65 lakhs), depending on students’ accommodation choices and daily spending habits.

Also check: Cost of Living in Germany for Indian Students

Total Cost of Studying at University of Hamburg

The 1-year cost of pursuing a Master of Science in Economics at the University of Hamburg ranges from INR 14.36 lakhs to INR 20.75 lakhs, covering the first 12 months of study and living expenses.

Also check: Cost of Studying in Germany 2026

University of Hamburg Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

The University of Hamburg does not charge a tuition deposit for the 15 state-funded programmes compared here. Instead, students make their first university payment through the required semester contribution.

Methods of Payment

• Bank Transfer: Use the university account details and payment reference shown in STiNE.
• QR Payment: Scan the university’s QR code to fill in payment details in your banking app.
• Education Loan: Arrange disbursement using the displayed bank details and correct reference.
• Keep Receipt: Save the payment confirmation to support processing and access to final semester documents.

Steps to Pay the Tuition Fee

1. Accept Offer: Confirm admission and complete online enrolment
2. Download Notice: Get your semester contribution notice from STiNE
3. Pay Fees: Transfer the amount using the exact payment reference; ERU 384 (INR 40,900) is the supplied estimate
4. Confirm Insurance: Ensure your health insurance status is reported to the university
5. Complete Enrolment: Download your final enrolment documents once payment is processed

Note: Students continuing at the University of Hamburg for Summer Semester 2027 must pay the semester contribution by 1 April 2027. New students should follow the earlier payment deadline specified in their provisional enrolment documents.

Also check: German Student Visa 2026