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HafenCity University Hamburg

HCU Hamburg · Public university in Hamburg, Germany

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HafenCity University Hamburg is a public university in Hamburg, Germany, where Indian students can apply for Master's programmes, many with no tuition fee.

Subjects you can study: Computer Science & IT, Arts & Design, Environmental Science & Sustainability

TypePublic university
Applying through GlovelsWith a package
Total costNo tuition — public university
IntakesWinter
Next deadlineWinter · 1 Jul 2027
CGPAAssessed on your profile
German gradeup to 4.0
CityHamburg, Germany

About HCU Hamburg

HafenCity University Hamburg is a public university in Hamburg, Germany. Glovels tracks programmes here in Computer Science & IT, Arts & Design, Environmental Science & Sustainability, with no tuition fees and winter intake. Applications here are filed by a counsellor as part of a Glovels package: the shortlist, the SOP and the follow-up are done for you.

Programmes at HCU Hamburg

Programme names at German public universities are part of our packages. We track programmes here in Computer Science & IT, Arts & Design, Environmental Science & Sustainability. See the packages — the names, fees and deadlines open with one.

A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Computer Science & IT · · · German grade up to 4.0

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Arts & Design · · · German grade up to 4.0

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A programme at a German public university. Its name, fee and deadlines are part of our packages.

Master's · Environmental Science & Sustainability · · · German grade up to 4.0

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Packages that cover HCU Hamburg

HafenCity University Hamburg is applied to through a Glovels package: the shortlist, the SOP, the application itself and every follow-up until the decision. The same packages as on the home page, at today's prices — press one and it opens at the checkout.

Public University Unlock

Three public universities named in full, with what each one costs — and half an hour with a counsellor to decide what to do about them.

Reveals 3 public universities
  • 3 public universities named, with fees — including the free ones
  • Matched to your profile, not a list everybody gets
  • A 30-minute counselling call
  • An SOP outline and your document checklist
  • Adjusted against any bigger package within 30 days

Roadmap

The universities you qualify for, the cost of each, and the loan that covers it.

Reveals 5 public universities
  • Shortlist of up to 5 universities
  • 2 counselling sessions
  • SOP & CV review
  • Scholarship guidance
  • Education loan assistance
From₹9,999one-time
Choose Roadmap

Boarding Pass

Your documents in order, your funds in place, your visa applied for, and your arrival arranged before you board.

Reveals 15 public universities
  • Everything in Offer Letter
  • Shortlist and applications to 15 universities, across 2 intakes
  • Dedicated senior mentor
  • Pre-departure briefing & checklist
  • Education loan assistance
From₹74,999premium
Choose Boarding Pass

How applying works

  1. 1. Press ApplyThree details, and a counsellor calls you within one working day. Signed in already? It goes straight onto your list.
  2. 2. Your profile is read properlyMarksheets, backlogs, tests. You are told which programmes here you actually clear before anything is filed.
  3. 3. We file itThrough a Glovels package: SOP, documents, the application itself and every follow-up until the decision.

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Questions about HCU Hamburg

Does HafenCity University Hamburg require IELTS for master's?

All of its master's programmes state an IELTS score, from 6.0 to 7.0 overall (or TOEFL). Some accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter instead, so you can apply without IELTS.

Is HafenCity University Hamburg tuition-free?

Yes — its master's programmes charge no tuition fee. You pay a semester contribution and your living costs.

Which intakes does HafenCity University Hamburg offer?

HCU Hamburg offers the winter intake (starting in October), with deadlines in July. The exact date differs by programme.

Can I apply to HafenCity University Hamburg with a 3-year bachelor's?

Yes — all of its master's programmes accept a 3-year bachelor's (180 ECTS).

What CGPA do I need for HafenCity University Hamburg?

Where a German grade is stated, it is 4.0 or better (1.0 is best; your CGPA converts with the Bavarian formula). A free counselling call checks your marks against each programme.

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Not sure where you stand?

Forty-five minutes with a counsellor, your marksheets read properly, no obligation.

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