The University of Hamburg, also known as Universität Hamburg or UHH, is a leading public research university located in Hamburg, Germany. It was officially founded on 28 March 1919 through the unification of three existing institutions: the General Lecture System (Allgemeines Vorlesungswesen), the Hamburg Colonial Institute (Hamburgisches Kolonialinstitut), and the Academic College (Akademisches Gymnasium). Although efforts to establish a university in Hamburg began in the early 20th century, they were initially unsuccessful due to financial concerns and political hesitation. Senator... Read More

Founded in

1919

Institute Type

Public

Authority Code

Anabin & DAAD