With about 38,000 students, Universität Hamburg is one of Germany's largest universities. Approximately 650 of the 4,100 academic staff are full professors. About 120 professors work in the School of Medicine or at the University Clinic Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), about 530 work in the other schools. These are supported by about 5,800 employees working in technical support, libraries, laboratories, health care and administration, with about 3,800 people at the UKE and about 2,000 in the other schools or the administration. The University is comprised of 150 different buildings throughout the city, although its main campus is located in Von-Melle-Park and the surrounding district of Eimsbüttel. (Date 1.12.2009) More...
In July 2009, Universität Hamburg agreed upon its current Structure and Development Plan (STEP), which defines the University's direction and concrete organizational steps through 2012. Download (3,2 MB)...
On March 28, 1919 the Hamburg Parliament, democratically constituted after the war, passed a resolution to found the Universität Hamburg. The roots of the University, however, date back to the seventeenth century. More...
Universität Hamburg offers a variety of events for students, staff and the interested public throughout the year. Among other activities, the diverse program includes academic lectures, exhibitions and university church services. More...
The UHH newsletter appears at the beginning of every month and provides information about current developments at the University. It targets university employees as well as the interested public. It contains articles about exciting projects, people and events which give Universität Hamburg its profile. The newsletter is sent electronically and also appears on-line at the same time at: www.uni-hamburg.de/newsletter.html.