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After accepting the appointment offer

The following information will facilitate your start at Universität Hamburg and help you settle in at the University. See the Staff Service Portal for more information.

Our Service for Newly Appointed Professors will support you in your search for suitable housing and childcare, ensuring a smooth transition to Hamburg for you and your family.

Feel free to contact us for further information or if you have any questions.

Starting at Universität Hamburg

  • Appointment procedure: As soon as you accept our appointment offer, the University will initiate the professorial appointment process. Human Resources will send you a request to send specific documents. HR Services will also tell you what proof you are required to submit to meet the health requirements. It takes about 3 months to complete the appointment process, at the end of which you will receive your appointment certificate.
  • B-Kennung (uni username): You will receive a personal username upon accepting the appointment and signing the appointment agreements and documents. This allows you to access central IT services: email, Wi-Fi, STiNE, UHH-Share and Sharepoint.
  • Hiring staff: Human Resources has put together the information on hiring staff.
  • Keep track of your costs: Your faculty administration—faculty manager, department manager, or financial management is always your first port of call.
  • See the Staff Service Portal for information about facilities and keys or transponders.

Important University and municipal contacts

Arriving in Hamburg

Research

Teaching

Professional development and continuing education

Advising services at Universität Hamburg

Further important departments and institutions