Universität Hamburg
Contact Information
Email: eugloh@uni-hamburg.de
Address: International Affairs Office, University of Hamburg, Mittelweg 177, 20354 Hamburg
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
University website: Hamburg
Introduction
The University of Hamburg has been recognised as a flagship university and University of Excellence within Germany and is the largest institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. Its main campus is located in the centre of Hamburg, with additional locations in other districts such as the DESY research centre in the western part of the city. The university has over 42,000 students enrolled and employs over 15,000 staff members, including over 700 professors and over 5,000 research associates. Among its institutions, the university includes 8 faculties, 27 departments and 4 clusters of excellence, along with numerous research centres and groups.
The University of Hamburg’s main campus is located at Dammtor train station in the centre of Hamburg, with additional locations in other districts.
History
The University of Hamburg recently celebrated its one hundredth anniversary and a detailed description of the university’s history can be found on its website.
Highlights
Universität Hamburg has been recognised as a flagship university and University of Excellence within Germany and is the largest institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. Its main campus is located in the centre of Hamburg, with additional locations in other districts such as the DESY research centre in the western part of the city.
The university has over 42,000 students enrolled and employs over 15,000 staff members, including over 700 professors and over 5,000 research associates. Among its institutions, the university includes 8 faculties, 27 departments and 4 clusters of excellence, along with numerous research centres and groups.
A full list of up-to-date facts and figures can be found on the University of Hamburg website
Services and Facilities
Transport
A general map of Universität Hamburg can be found here
Detailed campus information can be found in the campus navigator.
Travel to the campus from the airport:
- A taxi ride from the airport to the main campus and administrative buildings takes about 25 minutes.
- Visitors can also travel with public transport by taking the S1 from the airport to Hauptbahnhof (central station) and transferring there to the S2 or S5 to Dammtor. The travel time is about 30 minutes.
Travel to the campus from the central train station:
- From Hauptbahnhof (central station), visitors can take the S2 or S5 to Dammtor. Travel time is only about 5 minutes. Alternatively, visitors can take the U1 to Stephansplatz or take one of the buses (such as line 19) to Fontenay.
Nearby hotels:
- Hotel Wagner im Dammtorpalais – 7 minutes by foot, on campus
- Hotel am Rothenbaum – 8 minutes by public transport
- Hotel Vorbach – 9 minutes by foot, on campus
- Intercity Hotel Hamburg – 16 minutes by foot
- Mercure Hotel Hamburg Mitte – 17 minutes by foot
The Campuses at Universität Hamburg
- Faculty of Business Administration (Hamburg Business School)
- Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Humanities
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine
- Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement
Culture, Arts, Sciences, and Society
The University of Hamburg offers a variety of extracurricular activies and initiatives. More information can be found here. From museums to theatres to movies, there is a wide variety of activities and events for students, sometimes including a student discount. Check out all that Hamburg has to offer here
Sports
The University Sports Hamburg offers a variety of sports offers for students to participate in. The University of Hamburg offers students two card types: Flexicard and Schwimmcard with the possibility to obtain a Fitnesscard for gym access. More information can be found on their website here
Student Life and Associations
Access here essential information related to student life and associations at the Universität Hamburg
Campus Services:
There are several services available to students including:
Health and Well-being
There are a variety of well-being services available to students at the Universität Hamburg. Find out more here
There is a requirement of Health Insurance at the University of Hamburg. More information here.
Disability Support
The University of Hamburg contains an office as part of the Campus Centre, which specifically aims to assist students with long-lasting or permenant impairments. The office can advise and support students with University life. More information here
Catering
Studierendenwerk Hamburg provides catering services to students and universities in the city of Hamburg. Find out more about the cafeterias, cafes and pizzerias it runs here. Some of the canteens available for students include:
Cost of Living in Germany
The cost of living in the Hamburg region is high. We advise you to calculate your budget in advance for a smoother arrival in Germany.
More information here.
