Hello Erstis event on 9 October 2026

Find opportunities for international volunteer projects at AIESEC (in German only). 

Get involved in politics and committees at the University with AStA (student council). 

Get tips and support for your studies from and for students from non-academic families at Arbeiterkind.de (in German only). 

Balu und Du Hamburg (in German only) run by Malteser Hilfsdienst e.V. – find out more about the voluntary mentoring programme for primary school-aged children. 

Central Examination Office for Teacher Training (ZPLA) (in German only): find out important information about your teacher training program. 

The Department of International Affairs (Study Abroad and PIASTA, Erasmus, and EUGLOH) and the University Language Center or general languages: learn more about studying abroad, Erasmus, intercultural skills, learning a language, and the international certificate

The Department of Studies and Teaching (the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support Campus Center) and the evaluation team from the Hamburg Centre for University Teaching and Learning (HUL): find out about the course structure, challenges and organisation (e.g. semester public transport pass, proof of enrollment, changing your minor subject, part-time study) and about opportunities to have a say in the further development of your degree programme.

From changing your registered address to applying for a certificate of good conduct from the City of Hamburg – set up the online ID function locally with Digital Guides. 

Equal Opportunities Office / Family Office and Office for the concerns of students with disabilities and the Antidiscrimination Center: find support when studying with children, caregiving responsibilities, or health impairments as well as any form of discrimination during your studies.

 Find out more about borrowing books and other media, using e-resources, study and work spaces, as well as advisory services and courses on offer at the University of Hamburg Library System (State and University Library Carl von Ossietsky & specialist libraries). 

Gain insight into the funding opportunities at Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (in German only). 

Find out more and take advantage of the Gender Competence and Intersectionality and Diversity study certificates at Gender and Diversity Center (ZGD) (in German only). 

Find out about the opportunities at Hanseatic Consulting (in German only) to get involved as a trainee at Hamburg’s largest student consultancy firm. 

Hochschulsport Hamburg & Healthy Campus: from the gym to a wide range of courses to student health management—we've got your health covered!

Junge Deutsche Gesellschaft der Vereinten Nationen Nord (Junge DGVN Nord) (in German only) – learn more about events and opportunities to get involved.

Knowledge Exchange Agency (Career Center und Innovation & Entrepreneurship Team) as well as the alumni network: make use of the career and start-up consulting, find out about the services and opportunities offered by and for the university’s alumni, and learn more about the Deutschlandstipendium.

Get involved as a volunteer in schools to help improve sex education – find out more at Mit Sicherheit Verliebt (in German only) from us about the framework conditions.

ReAction makes your start at university easier – become part of a large community and embark on a whole new chapter in your life with us. 

Religious university communities (Catholic student community, Protestant student community, Islamic university community and SMD-Gruppe Hamburg): network with others in different faith communities. 

Learn more about sustainability, climate protection at the University and your options for student sustainability projects and events at the Sustainability Office / Green Office. 

Studierendenwerk Hamburg (Counselling Centre for Study Financing and Counselling Centre for Social and International Affairs): get advice on financing your studies (Bafög, etc.), housing, social issues (family responsibilities or impairments) and international affairs.

See how students experience hands-on research with the student research group SimLab (human medicine). 

Studying in times of generative AI – find out how much you know about AI and where you can find information on using AI in your studies from the Hub for Crossdisciplinary Learnin (HCL). 

Find jobs during and after your studies with stellenwerk (in German only) (including a job board with “jobs to go”). 

Check out our most popular merchandise in the pop-up shop Unikontor (in German only) and become part of the university. 

Show off your musical talent in various ensembles and choirs at Unimusik (in German only). 

WEISSER RING e.V. (in German only) – find out about (local) services and ways to get involved in crime prevention and victim support. 

(Academic) writing is a skill that needs to be learnt  – find a wide range of support options at the Writing Center.

Find out about various volunteer services and projects at Internationale Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste e.V. (ijgd). 

Refugee Law Clinic Hamburg (in German only) – find out about the student-initiated training program for providing voluntary legal advice to refugees. 

Gain insight into funding opportunities with Stiftung der deutschen Wirtschaft (in German only).