FAQ Application
Frequently asked questions
Online Forum: Application and Admission
Use the Campus Center's online platform for everything related to application, admission and studies if you are interested in studying Psychology and have questions about enrollment, etc. (in German only) You ask your question publicly or you can read whether your question has already been asked by another prospective student and thus save time that you would have to give us to answer your email.
In addition, there are regular, detailed group consultations for prospective students specifically for each degree program.
Application via hochschulstart.de
Where do I have to apply for a spot in Psychology if I want to study in Hamburg?
Applications for the bachelor's degree program in Psychology go through the dialogue-oriented service procedure (DoSV) of the Foundation for University Admission (hochschulstart.de).
Application steps:
- Please register at hochschulstart.de and create an account. (in German only)
- Apply at Universtität Hamburg via StiNE.
- Please see and accept the admission offers in your account of hochschulstart.de.
You will find more information at dialog-orientated service procedure (DoSV).
Admission without A-level
I dont have A-level. Nevertheless, are there chances to study at the Institute of Psychology?
If you do not have a general university entrance qualification, access is also possible with alternative requirements (e.g. employment). You must be able to prove that you have attended a specialist consultation. Please use the contact form to contact the Academic Office with this concern.
Studieneignungstest Psychologie B. Sc.
The Institute of Psychology of the UHH is planning to introduce a study aptitude test for the admission to the Bachelor's program in Psychology in winter semester 2023/24. Please inform yourself regularly on the page about the study aptitude test.
"Bonus points" for the application
Will my chances of receiving a spot at a university improve if I have a professionally relevant training in a social, therapeutic area?
Unfortunately, no. The A-level grade is the decisive selection criterion when applying. Furthermore, the applicants are ranked based on their waiting semester. Aptitude interviews do not take place.
Entry into a higher semester
Can I switch to a higher semester to study Psychology in Hamburg?
No, there are no places available in higher semesters. B.Sc. Psychology students from other universities have no way of applying to the Universität Hamburg, not even for the first semester. You can find more information on application and admission in these cases on the Campus Center website. There is no option to change to the Universität Hamburg with an exchange partner.
Apply for Master degree
All answers to questions possibly asked in regards to the application procedure for the Master`s degree will be answered on the pages of M.Sc. Psychology.