FAQ

The program awards a master of arts degree.

The program always starts in the winter semester of each year, so you cannot apply for the summer semester. This applies to both full-time and part-time master’s degree programs.

The course lasts 4 semesters for full-time students and 7 semesters for part-time students.

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We expect our applicants to have 30 ECTS credits worth of basic interdisciplinary knowledge in the fields of human resources, statistics/methods of empirical research and, if applicable, labor law as well as 3 months of practical professional experience in HR management.

The admission requirements are described in the application section of the degree program website.

We expect our applicants to have basic knowledge of a total of 30 ECTS credits in human resources and labor law (at least 10 ECTS) and statistics/methods of empirical social research (at least 10 ECTS).  You must demonstrate your knowledge when you apply (passed examinations); you will not be able to catch up in the first semester.

Ideally, you should have studied labor law, human resources, and statistics/methods of empirical social research in your bachelor's degree program and this should be evident in your transcript. If this is not the case, you can acquire this knowledge, for example:

- at your university, by taking courses in other degree programs

- at other state-recognized universities, e.g., through distance learning

Enclose the relevant supporting documents with your application.

Please note that confirmation of participation without a grade or course registration cannot be accepted as proof of acquired knowledge. Knowledge must be proven by passing an examination.

University of Hamburg does not offer preliminary studies.

We expect our applicants to have 3 months of relevant full-time (or 6 months part-time) practical experience when they apply. 

Relevant means working in an HR department or in the field of HR. This experience can be gained as part of an internship, working as a student employee, or in a permanent position. Relevant training, e.g., in HR services, can also be recognized.

The application must be accompanied by appropriate evidence (certificate, interim reference, employer's job description) of the activities you have carried out and their duration and scope.

Yes. To apply, you must prove 3 months of practical work experience in HR management. Several short internships amounting in total to 3 months are also acceptable.

Yes. Enclose confirmation from company providing the internship with your application, stating the duration, scope, and area of work. Everything is fine if you complete the 3 months by 30 September at the latest. If, however, you have completed, for example, only 2 months by 30 September and wish to complete the last 4 weeks after that date, you do not fulfill the application criteria.

We have provided questions to help you with your letter of motivation and ensure that the letters of motivation are comparable for the assessment. Answer all questions in the given order and keep to the maximum length (2 pages). The application form is under “Bewerbung".

In the HR master's program, all required courses and almost all required elective courses are taught in German. Only a few required elective courses and courses in the free elective area are taught in English, so good knowledge of English is not essential.

The application deadline is every 15 July. The online application portal closes at midnight.

No more applications can be accepted after the end of the application period. As a rule, we always receive more applications than there are places available, so we do not allocate any remaining places.

In the event of technical difficulties, contact: uhh.bewerbung-technik@rrz.uni-hamburg.de

If you do not understand a query in the online application form, contact the Admissions Team using the contact form: www.uni-hamburg.de/zulassungsfragen

The application process is digital only. We do not need any paper documents from you.

Written confirmation that you have the necessary German skills suffices for the application. You will find a suggested text for a written confirmation in the applicationsection. Students with foreign educational credentials have until enrollment to submit proof of their German skills.

Proof of English language skills is not required.

Note: If you cannot provide the necessary proof of German language proficiency, you will not be able to enroll and start your program. Informal written confirmation of German language proficiency is not sufficient for enrollment! See the Campus Center website for more information about the language certificates accepted.

Yes, the transcript (as well as the bachelor's degree certificate) must be translated into either German or English and notarized by a certified translator. 

No, preliminary review documentation by uni assist is not required.

If you have preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni assist, please enclose it with your application documents.

Upload the following documents to our online application portal:

1. Current transcript of records of all examinations taken, including current GPA.

2. Certificate from the examinations board or examinations office stating that the only outstanding examinations for successful completion of studies will take place by the end of the summer semester (30 September).

Ten percent of study places are allocated via a wait semester quota. The STiNE online application asks when you completed your first degree. You do not need another application to have wait semesters taken into account. A maximum of 10 wait semesters can be taken into account.

You can not apply for a higher semester in master's program. You apply for a study place in the same way as all other applicants in the regular application procedure. If you are accepted, you can apply for recognition of external academic achievements.

Due to an HR and organizational research project in the second and third semesters, some HR master's students study abroad during their fourth semester. This has the advantage that many students have earned almost all the required credits in their fourth semester (excluding the master's thesis), and can attend courses abroad in accordance with their own interests and no pressure to achieve credits or top grades.

In the HR master's program, all required courses and almost all required elective courses are taught in German. Only a few required elective courses and courses in the free elective area are taught in English, so good knowledge of English is not essential.

Yes. You can study for this master’s degree part-time. Detailed information about prerequisites, deadlines, the application procedure, and any exceptions is available on the University’s Campus Center website. Part-time degrees are not designed as evening and/or weekend programs catering for those with work commitments. Our classes normally take place during the week between 8 am and 8 pm.

Information on contributions, fees, and financing options can be found on the portal of the Campus Center of University of Hamburg. Information on student loans and financial aid can also be obtained from the Studierendenwerk Hamburg.

Yes. For further details, contact Studierendenwerk Hamburg.