Program Overview

University of Hamburg Programs

The University of Hamburg offers a range of programs for students, researchers, and staff. The university is divided into several faculties, including the Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science, and the University of Hamburg Business School.

Faculties and Services

• Faculties:
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Humanities
  • Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences
  • Faculty of Psychology and Human Movement Science
  • University of Hamburg Business School
• Services:
  • Study Information Net STiNE
  • Surfmail
  • Exchange
  • Staff Service Portal
  • Learning Platforms
  • Katalogplus Catalogue of Hamburg Libraries
  • SharePoint
• Student facilities and services:
  • Campus Center
  • Career Center
  • PIASTA
  • AStA (student council)
  • University Sports
  • University Music
  • Family Office
  • University Language Center
  • General Languages
  • Office of Affairs for Students with Disabilities or Chronic Diseases
  • Departmental libraries
  • Healthy Campus
• Further facilities and services:
  • The Cluster of Excellence CLICCS
  • The Cluster of Excellence CUI
  • The Cluster of Excellence Quantum Universe
  • The Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts
  • Hamburg Research Academy
  • Pier Plus
  • Hamburg Center for University Teaching and Learning (HUL)
  • Hub for Crossdisciplinary Learning (HCL)
  • CEN
  • Museums and collections
  • University Archives
  • Regional Computing Center (RRZ)
  • University Administration
  • Knowledge Exchange Agency
  • The Unikontor Shop

Central Student Exchange Program

The University of Hamburg offers an interdisciplinary exchange program with partner universities in various countries, including Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the USA. The program allows students to study abroad for one or two semesters, with waived tuition fees at the partner university and possible additional benefits such as a guaranteed place in a dorm room or a partial scholarship.

Eligibility and Application

To be eligible for the Central Student Exchange Program, students must be enrolled at the University of Hamburg with the objective of earning a degree. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic performance. There are two application rounds each year, one in May and one in November, with different partner universities available in each round.

Application Deadlines

• November application round: 1-30 November for winter semester (or fall, session 2) or summer semester (or spring, session 1) of the following year.
• May application round: 1-31 May for summer semester (or spring, session 1) or winter semester (or fall, session 2) of the following year.

Target Regions

• November application round: China, India, Indonesia, Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, United Kingdom.
• May application round: Australia, Brazil, Chile, Japan, South Africa.

Research and Academic Funding

The University of Hamburg supports research and academic funding through various programs, including the Hamburg Research Academy, the Cluster of Excellence, and the Knowledge Exchange Agency.

Internationalization Strategy

The university has an internationalization strategy that includes strategic university partnerships and profile partnerships. The strategy aims to promote international cooperation, exchange, and research.

Knowledge Exchange

The University of Hamburg has a knowledge exchange program that includes innovation and entrepreneurship, career and qualification, co-creation and engagement, and a knowledge exchange fund. The program aims to promote knowledge exchange between the university and society, industry, and other stakeholders.

University Profile

The University of Hamburg has a strong profile in research, teaching, and knowledge exchange. The university is committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, and aims to be a leading university in the digital age.