About
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and the Academic College. The main campus is located in the central district of Rotherbaum, with affiliated institutes and research centres distributed around the city-state. Seven Nobel Prize winners and on...
The University of Hamburg is a public research university in Hamburg, Germany. It was founded on 28 March 1919 by combining the previous General Lecture System, the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and the Academic College. The main campus is located in the central district of Rotherbaum, with affiliated institutes and research centres distributed around the city-state. Seven Nobel Prize winners and one Wolf Prize winner are affiliated with UHH.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 95 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 28,389
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 55.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 13%
- Female : Male
- 58 : 42
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
38 subjectsQS
38 subjectsUS News
36 subjectsTHE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Legal Studies | 73 | 54.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 77 | 56.0 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | =96 | 55.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 101–125 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 101–125 | 55.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 126–150 | 53.9 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 126–150 | 50.0 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 151–175 | 54.3 | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Universität Hamburg?
Universität Hamburg's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 193, THE Rank =125, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =141.
When was Universität Hamburg founded?
Universität Hamburg was founded in 1919.
What are the top subjects at Universität Hamburg?
Top subjects at Universität Hamburg include: Public Administration, Oceanography, Medical Technology, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Classics & Ancient History.
Where is Universität Hamburg located?
Universität Hamburg is located in Hamburg, Germany.