Student city guide
Study in Hamburg
This guide explains student life in Hamburg, Germany, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,404, Temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool, frequently overcast and rainy winters., Residence Permit for Study Purposes (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck des Studiums) guidance, 20 universities. Explore verified details for Germany below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,404
- Climate
- Temperate oceanic climate with mild summers and cool, frequently overcast and rainy winters.
- Safety score
- 80/100
- English friendliness
- 75%
- Student visa
- Residence Permit for Study Purposes (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck des Studiums)
- Work while studying
- 140 full days or 280 half days per year for non-EU students.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$594
- Food$378
- Transport$60
- Leisure$372
Rent is for Estimated monthly cost for student housing (EUR 400-700) as published by the University of Hamburg.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- No tuition fees at public universities
- Excellent public transport included in the semester fee
- Vibrant international port city with a strong economy and cultural scene
Considerations
- High cost of living compared to other German cities
- Severe housing shortages making it difficult to find a room
- Frequent rain and overcast weather
Student housing in Hamburg
Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Hamburg, Germany. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.
Browse student housing in HamburgUniversities in Hamburg
- Academy of Police Hamburg
- Brand University of Applied Sciences
- Bucerius Law School
- Evangelical University for Social Work & Diakonia Hamburg
- HFH · Hamburger Fern-Hochschule
- HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
- HafenCity Universität Hamburg
- Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
- Hamburg University of Fine Arts
- Hamburg University of Music and Theatre
- Hamburg University of Technology
- Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg
- Kühne Logistics University
- MSH Medical School Hamburg
- NBS Northern Business School
- Northern Academy for Finance and Tax Law
- Technische Universität Hamburg
- University of Hamburg
- Universität Hamburg
- Universität Hamburg

