Universität Hamburg is the largest institution for research and education in the north of 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 is committed to sustainability, and all of our faculties have taken great strides towards sustainability in research and teaching.
In 2007 Universität Hamburg received funding approval for a cluster of excellence in climate research as part of Germany's Excellence Initiative. The cluster "Integrated Climate System Analysis and Prediction" (CliSAP) is home to a center providing skills and training in climate research and earth system sciences.
In 2012 Universität Hamburg received funding for an additional cluster of excellence, the Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI): Structure, Dynamics and Control of Matter at the Atomic Scale, which observes the movement of atoms in real-time.
Besides Climate, Earth, Environment, other prosperous key research areas include Photon and Nanosciences, Manuscript Cultures, Neurosciences, Infection Research / Structural Systems Biology, Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Mathematical Physics, and Health Economics.
Universität Hamburg offers approximately 170-degree programs in the following eight 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 Faculty of Business Administration (Hamburg Business School).
Universität Hamburg also maintains several museums and collections, such as the Zoological Museum, the Herbarium Hamburgense, the Geological-Paleontological Museum, the Botanical Gardens, and the Hamburg Sternwarte.
Universität Hamburg was founded in 1919 by local citizens. Important founding figures include Senator Werner von Melle and the merchant Edmund Siemers. Nobel prize winnters such as Otto Stern, Wolfgang Pauli and Isidor Rabi were active at the University. Other well-known scholars, such as Ernst Cassirer, Erwin Panofsky, Aby Warburg, William Stern, Agathe Lasch, Magdalene Schoch, Emil Artin, Ralf Dahrendorf, and Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker, to name but a few, also taught here.
Universität Hamburg is the largest research and educational institution in northern Germany. As one of the country's largest universities, we offer a diverse range of taught programs coupled with excellent research.
The University has established several interdisciplinary key research areas and fosters an extensive network of academic cooperations with leading institutions on a regional, national, and international scale.
Universität Hamburg is committed to sustainable science and scholarship. Our faculties pursue the concept of sustainability in its broadest sense in both research and teaching.
In 2007 Universität Hamburg was awarded funding to found an excellence cluster in climate research as part of Germany's Excellence Initiative. The cluster of excellence, "Integrated Climate System Analysis and Prediction" (CliSAP), is a center for expertise, research, and climate research training and the earth system sciences.
The University won funding for a further excellence cluster in 2012. The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI): Structure, Dynamics, and Control of Matter at the Atomic Scale focuses on real-time observation of atomic motions.
In addition to climate, earth, and environment, our key research areas are photon and nanosciences, manuscript cultures, neurosciences, infection research / structural systems biology, particle physics, astrophysics and mathematical physics, and health economics.
Universität Hamburg is international and cosmopolitan, qualities integral to being what we call the "gateway to the world of science." Universität Hamburg explicitly sees itself as part of Hamburg, a harbor city which in turn sees itself, both politically and culturally, as a "gateway to the world." In all of its scientific and scholarly pursuits, the University upholds the city's long-standing tradition of openness, tolerance, and international cooperation and universality. Universität Hamburg's internationalization strategy (PDF), which was developed in the wake of the internationalization audit, sets forth the University's areas of focus and its goals for internationalization.
For this reason, the University cooperates with numerous international universities and welcomes international students and academics to Hamburg. The University is also a member of several international higher education organizations and has signed the Magna Charta Universitatum, the Erasmus agreement, and the Code of Conduct.
University life does not only revolve around studying. Students also thrive on meeting people and having fun. Our campus is the perfect place for personal growth.
Campus life marches to the beat of its drum. Between classes, you will always find time to drop by your favorite dining hall or café. You can indulge your music interests in the University choir and orchestra. And theater groups and more than 100 types of athletic groups are always seeking new members.
Social and political involvement also form an essential part of student life. There are plenty of groups awaiting committed students who want to get involved in a good cause.
Uni Hamburg's campus supports a lively community with very diverse opinions, cultural backgrounds, and interests. It pays to mingle.
On the following pages, we will introduce the University, our campus, and the city. You will find information about essential aspects of student life, such as accommodation and funding.
Universität Hamburg consists of many departments spread out all over the city. The campus, located between the quarters Grindel and Rotherbaum, is of particular significance. Due to the significant number of buildings, it can be challenging to find your way, especially if you are a newcomer. To make sure you do not get lost on your way to class, check out our compilation of information and tips about the campus, including the Campus Navigator.
Founded in 1919, Universität Hamburg is comparatively young. Its historical roots, however, date back to the 17th century. For more information, please visit our pages on University history.
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