Bachelor
German + English
Engineering
Naval Architecture
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
About the Program
The Naval Architecture program at TU Hamburg provides comprehensive knowledge in scientific and engineering fundamentals such as mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. Students learn how to construct and design ships, understand ship propulsion, and how ships withstand extreme conditions in water. Starting in the third semester, students acquire shipbuilding skills including hydrostatics, ship design and fabrication, and marine propulsion technology. The program includes non-technical supplementary courses (6 ECTS), technical electives (6 ECTS), and concludes with a bachelor thesis (12 ECTS) in the sixth semester. Hamburg, with its large port, provides an ideal location for studying Naval Architecture. TU Hamburg is the only German university offering an independent bachelor's degree program in this field.
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The Naval Architecture program at TU Hamburg provides comprehensive knowledge in scientific and engineering fundamentals such as mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. Students learn how to construct and design ships, understand ship propulsion, and how ships withstand extreme conditions in water. Starting in the third semester, students acquire shipbuilding skills including hydrostatics, ship design and fabrication, and marine propulsion technology. The program includes non-technical supplementary courses (6 ECTS), technical electives (6 ECTS), and concludes with a bachelor thesis (12 ECTS) in the sixth semester. Hamburg, with its large port, provides an ideal location for studying Naval Architecture. TU Hamburg is the only German university offering an independent bachelor's degree program in this field.
Application Requirements
* Üniversite giriş yeterliliği (genellikle Abitur)
* MINTFIT testi önerilir
* 10 haftalık iş odaklı staj zorunludur (eğitim başlangıcından önce tamamlanabilir, dördüncü yarıyıla kadar kanıtı gereklidir)
* MINTFIT testi önerilir
* 10 haftalık iş odaklı staj zorunludur (eğitim başlangıcından önce tamamlanabilir, dördüncü yarıyıla kadar kanıtı gereklidir)
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How do I apply to Naval Architecture at Technische Universität Hamburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Naval Architecture at Technische Universität Hamburg
Is Naval Architecture at Technische Universität Hamburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Naval Architecture programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Naval Architecture at Technische Universität Hamburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Naval Architecture? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Technische Universität Hamburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.