Extracurricular activities

Get involved!

Studying means attending lectures, cramming, giving presentations, and writing exams. True, but there is definitely more that matters! Uni Hamburg's students can choose choose from a range of activities outside the classroom.

Free time

University Sports

From fencing and soccer to Argentinian tango or yoga, University Sports offers a range of sports activities and courses. It's a great way to keep in shape and meet new people.

University Sports (in German only)

Nahaufnahme von Studierenden während eines Konzertes. Die Studierenden spielen Streichinstrumente.

University Music

Choir, orchestra, the jazz big-band and Monteverdi choir perform regularly and at professional levels. Do not fear, however! The primary goal of University Music is the joy of making music together.

University Music (in German only)

Kalliope University Theater

Kalliope is an entirely student-run theater group. We welcome everyone, whether you are new to the theater or have experience in acting, lighting and sound, or stage-building.

Kalliope (in German only)

University Players

The University Players are an English-language theater group that have won several awards. They regularly produce plays at professional level. All students, with or without theater experience, are welcome.

Initiatives

PIASTA

PIASTA is a program for all students and alumni and stands for intercultural living and learning. Activities are organized by students for students and it fosters intercultural discovery, interdisciplinary learning, and informed studying.

Personen sitzen an einem Tisch. In den Händen halten sie Stifte und vor ihnen liegen Schreibblöcke.

Student Parliament

If you are interested in running for Student Parliament (StuPa for short), you can join a University group or run as an independent individual candidate. StuPa also elects AStA, the University's student council.

Student parliament (in German only)

Eine Studentin sitzt vor dem ASTA-Café mit ihrem Laptop und einem Getränk.

AStA (Student Council)

The student council AStA is elected by the student representative body and represents the student body at Universität Hamburg.

ASTA (in German only)

Departmental student body

The students of a subject elect the Departmental Student Representative Committee (FSR) as their representation of interests towards the faculty and the administration. Among other things, the FSR takes care of student concerns at the institutes and organizes events.

Ein Baum von unten nach oben zur Baumkrone fotografiert.

Green Office

The Green Office welcomes everyone who wishes to make the University a livable, sustainable place.

Green Office (in German only)

Im Vordergrund stehen Teelichter auf einem runden Tisch. Im Hintergrund stehen viele unscharfe Personen in einem Saal.

University religious communities

There are various religious communities at the University and they offer a range of activities. You can also find the Raum der Stille (The Quiet Room) on campus if you are simply looking for a place to rest and contemplate.

Student magazine KOPFZEILE

In the editorial team of the magazine KOPFZEILE, students from different departments write about topics such as campus, sustainability and culture. You don't need a journalism degree, just ideas and a desire to join in.

KOPFZEILE (in German only)

Blick auf Rechtsbücher und einen Laptop.

Refugee Law Clinic

The Refugee Law Clinic Hamburg is a student-initiated project at the Faculty of Law at the University of Hamburg. Here, students are being qualified to provide honorary legal advice to refugees.