Central Exchange Incomings
Welcome to Hamburg!
Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in the northern Germany. As one of the country's largest universities, we offer a diverse course spectrum and excellent research opportunities. The University boasts numerous interdisciplinary projects in a broad range of subjects and an extensive partner network with leading institutions on a regional, national and international scale.
Universität Hamburg offers approximately 170 degree programs in the following 8 faculties: Law; Business, Economics and Social Sciences; Medicine; Education; Humanities; Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences; Psychology and Human Movement Science; Business Administration (Hamburg Business School).
Besides Climate, Earth, Environment, further successful key research areas include: Photon and Nanosciences, Manuscript Cultures, Neurosciences, Infection Research / Structural Systems Biology, Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Mathematical Physics, and Health Economics.
Our campus is located in one of Germany's most beautiful cities, and also it’s youngest: no German city has a younger population than Hamburg. There is always something going on, so you won't be bored when class gets out. Hamburg is also known as the "city on the water," which is exactly what it is. The Alster Lake, the Elbe River, and the harbor contribute to the city's distinctive maritime flair. Extensive parks and greenery close to the University provide numerous opportunities for relaxation. The Elbe beaches offer perfect party locations. Theater, opera, musicals, movies, festivals, museums, galleries: the culturally-inclined can discover all kinds of things in Hamburg, often enjoying student discounts. Hamburg is a safe city. Its districts reflect its multifaceted character. Sankt Pauli, home to the red-light district, Jungfernstieg, and the city hall are famous landmarks in the center of the city. The Grindel district houses the University and boasts a multitude of cafés and the new Hafen City and the Elbe Philharmonic are also worth exploring.
If you are studying at a partner university of Universität Hamburg, we invite you to come to Hamburg as an exchange student and spend one or two semesters at our university!
