Psychology (Research)

Research-oriented MSc in Psychology with advanced academic and practical training in core areas of psychology and a profile geared toward scientific research and subsequent doctoral work.

Academic requirements

If the degree differs, an equivalence check will be conducted during the application procedure. The criteria of the German Psychological Society (DGPs) are used as a basis for comparability.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

English at CEFR B2. The reviewed current official programme page states that applicants can prove this with a B2 language certificate and refers to the annex of the access regulations for accepted certificates and verifications.

German requirements

Proficiency in German: All applicants who have not acquired their higher education entrance eligibility at a German-language institution must prove sufficient knowledge of the German language before they can study at Universität Hamburg. It is therefore necessary to submit proof of sufficient German language skills with the application for enrolment within the enrolment deadline. Further information on German language proficiency: Campus Center

Accepted bachelor fields

Qualified bachelor's degree in Psychology from a university with research-based teaching and coverage of Research Methods, Psychological Diagnostics and Statistics, General Psychology I and II, Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Differential Psychology, Social Psychology, Educational Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Clinical Psychology. If the degree differs, the official page states that equivalence is checked during the application procedure using the criteria of the German Psychological Society.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

The reviewed current official programme page describes the degree as a research-oriented psychology master's and positions it as preparation for scientific work and further academic qualification.

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