Study in Hamburg

Information for international students
Housing

Here international students in Hamburg can find information on various topics such as financing their studies, health insurance and housing in the Hanseatic city.

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Residence permit

Residence Permit for Students

If you're a foreign national planning to study in Germany, you'll need a residence permit that states this purpose.

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Health insurance for students

Foreign students need adequate insurance cover for their studies in Germany. The Studierendenwerk Hamburg provides information on health insurance during your studies in this information sheet.

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Financing your studies

Students from abroad can find all the information they need about financing their studies on the website of the Studierendenwerk Hamburg.

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Why study in Hamburg

Hamburg is a great city for higher education. See this quick guide to Hamburg's universities and entry requirements.

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Counselling services for international students

The Counselling Centre for Social & International Affairs – BeSI supports students in clarifying social, personal and economic questions or burdens.

You can find more information about the counselling services and contact details on the Studierendenwerk Hamburg website.