SPRINT@TUHH

What is SPRINT@TUHH?

The international study preparation program is a special facility provided by the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) in cooperation with the Studienkolleg Hamburg, the University of Hamburg and the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. SPRINT@TUHH is an engineering preparation course for basic study courses at the TUHH (Bachelor's programs). It prepares participants in course subjects, including math and physics, and the language of instruction (Academic German) for study requirements at the TUHH. A further focus is on familiarizing participants with the techniques that are required to study successfully in Germany. Further details are given here (PDF / in German only).

We invite you to the information event on the preparation course 2024(PDF/in German only)!

Please note that SPRINT is not a program for learning German language. To get an admission you have to proof German language knowledge B 2.2.

When and where does SPRINT@TUHH take place?

The study preparation program will start at the Studienkolleg in a summer semester (March) and end in July of the same year with exams.

Who can apply for SPRINT@TUHH? How do you apply?

Prospective international students for a bachelor course can apply for the program if they hold university entrance qualifications for a degree course at the TUHH gained in a country other than Germany and are proficient in German at least to intermediate level (B2.2) not older than 2 Years.

Application period starts in December and will end January 15.

Online Application you`ll find here.

The documents you have to upload during online application you`ll find here.

You can check independently here whether you have a higher education entrance qualification for a Bachelor's degree programme in Germany.

Please note that all applicants who can`t proof a German language test for enrollment at TUHH (telc C 1 Hochschule, TestDaF with 16 points, DSH-2) have to attend a German language test to get an admission for SPRINT. This test will take place in February every year.

All Applicants

Please note: SPRINT doesn't mean the T-course at a German "Studienkolleg". To attend SPRINT you must be a holder of a university entrance qualification for German universities. If you want to gain this qualification please contact one of the German "Studienkollegs" and take part in the T-course.

Furthermore, the study preparation programme is not a German course. The subject lessons are held in German.

Prospective students for a Master's programme at TUHH are not eligible for the preparatory semester SPRINT.