Individuals who have made significant contributions to the university can be granted the title of honorary citizen. Significant contributions can also include donations. Individuals who have passed away are not included in the following list.
- Barke, Erich, Hannover
- Butensch枚n, Holger, Wunstorf
- Ertmer, Wolfgang, Hannover
- Hansen, Ursula, Hannover
- Harting, Margrit, Minden
- Rizkallah, Victor, Hannover
- Welling, Herbert, Isernhagen
