Section 17 Professor

Universität Hamburg may confer the academic title of professor to persons who have distinguished themselves through outstanding performance commensurate with the work of a professor and who, as a general rule, have been effectively and independently teaching at a higher education institution for at least 3 years. The requirements and procedure are regulated in Universität Hamburg Bylaws on
the Awarding of the Academic Title of Professor (PDF).

Applications for the conferral of the academic title of professor are reviewed by the Professorial Appointments Unit.