Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students

1 February 2023, by Newsroom-Redaktion

Das Hauptgebäude der Universität Hamburg.

Photo: UHH/Schell

The most important questions and answers for students and prospective students.

What regulations apply for teaching?

Last update: 1 February 2023

The University always takes its cues in the pandemic from the national coronavirus regulations and the Federal State of Hamburg. Accordingly, there are no current special restrictions or guidelines for teaching and examinations.

Are masks mandatory?

Last update: 1 February 2023

No. Wearing a medical mask (covering mouth and nose) or an FFP2 mask to protect yourself or others is voluntary.

Are there further hygiene rules?

Last update: 1 February 2023

No, but in all buildings, the conditions will be created to ensure compliance with basic general protective measures.

Regular ventilation is important for reducing the risk of infection. The duration, nature, and frequency of such ventilation depends on the methods available, the duration of the event in question, and the use of the space.

Rooms with windows should be aired out several times per hour by ventilating crosswise and/or by opening windows fully.
If possible, do not use rooms without a mechanical ventilation system and with windows that cannot be opened by design or for other reasons.

Do I have to notify the University if I contract COVID-19?

Last update: 1 February 2023

Students are no longer required to notify the University if they contract COVID-19. Contact tracing is not being conducted.

What measures are in place to address the needs of students with chronic health problems?

Last update: 1 February 2023

For vulnerable students, including those at risk of variants generally deemed mild, individual protective measures should be taken where possible. More information is available from the Office for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses and in the current handout for dealing with students certified as (partially) unable to attend in-person teaching or examinations in Winter Semester 2022/23 (PDF in German, accessible).

What measures are in place to address the needs of students with family commitments?

Last update: 1 February 2023

Students with questions on how to accommodate their family commitments can contact the Family Office.

What regulations apply to those from abroad who come to study at Universität Hamburg?

Last update: 1 February 2023

People traveling into the country from abroad must observe the information on the Federal Ministry of Health website.

What regulations apply to those planning to study abroad or who are returning to Hamburg from abroad?

Last update: 1 February 2023

Students who are planning to study abroad or are already staying abroad should keep themselves informed of the situation at their destination and/or in their host country. Register with Elefand, the Federal Foreign Office’s electronic record of Germans abroad. Before they travel, international students should contact their local registration office for foreigners.

Erasmus+ students can find further information on planned or active mobility projects in the Department of International Affairs FAQ.

People traveling into the country from abroad must observe the information on the Federal Ministry of Health website.