13.10.2026

TU Hamburg Improves in THE World University Rankings

Positive trend in international rankings continues, with particularly strong gains in research environment
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Once again this year, TU Hamburg achieved good results in the THE World University Rankings

Hamburg University of Technology (TU Hamburg) has improved its position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027 and is among the top 600 universities worldwide.

Of the 2,297 universities included in this year's rankings, TU Hamburg secured 562nd place, putting it in the top 25 percent of all universities ranked worldwide. TU Hamburg's overall score increased by 1.4 points compared to the previous year, continuing its positive development in the international rankings.

The university achieved its strongest improvement in the Research Environment category, followed by Research Quality. The results reflect TU Hamburg's profile as a research-driven university of technology with close ties to industry and a strong international outlook.

The THE World University Rankings assess universities across five key areas: Teaching, Research Environment, Research Quality, Industry and International Outlook. Published annually by the London-based magazine Times Higher Education, the rankings are among the most prestigious university rankings worldwide.

View the full THE World University Rankings 2027:

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking