University of Hamburg - to research, to teach, to educate and form, to homepage

Photo: Frank von Wieding

Coming to Hamburg

Questions about studying

There are several advising services on campus and throughout Hamburg. Do not hesitate to seek help early—the staff at all of these services are happy to help you with your questions. Whether you have a minor problem such as a lost semester public transport pass or a larger concern such as changing your degree program or handling a legal matter, you can find help here:

Do you have questions about studying?

Advising at the Department of International Affairs

Information and advice on campus

  • Application and Admissions Team (Team Bewerbung und Zulassung) 
    The Application and Admissions Team is responsible for handling the allocation procedure for the University of Hamburg degree programs that are not allocated via Dortmund-based Hochschulstart (responsible for the centralized university place allocation procedure) and also supervises university applicants. The team provides information about the subjects on offer, the eligible degrees (including teacher training programs), and university studies for working people. 
  • Services for Students—Student Affairs Team 
    The Student Affairs Team is the port of call for students’ general questions. It is responsible for reenrollment and withdrawal procedures as well as for applications for part-time study and academic leave. This is also where you can get your proof of enrollment, replacement proof of enrollment, and more. 
  • STiNE team 
    For problems with STiNE (e.g., help with missing access data, blocked passwords, etc.) 
  • The faculties’ academic offices 
    The academic offices in the faculties are the main ports of call for questions about program management, registering for courses and examinations, etc. Staff offer advice on structuring your studies and lend support in, among other things, planning a semester abroad or having external coursework recognized. 
  • Counseling Center for Social and International Affairs
    The Counseling Center for Social and International Affairs supports enrolled and prospective students who have social, personal, or financial questions related to their studies. Advisors also help them with questions about residence permits or studying with a disability and offer advice to pregnant students and students with children. 
  • Center for Academic Advising
    Are you unsure whether your current degree program is right for you? Are you unsure whether you can change your minor or whether you even want to continue studying? You can take advantage of the Center for Academic Advising’s walk-in office hours to address these and other questions.
  • Psychological Counseling
    The team help students to overcome both personal challenges in their daily life and study-related or psychological problems.
  • Office for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses 
    We are University of Hamburg’s main contact for prospective students, applicants, and students with disabilities, chronic diseases, or partial impairments. 

Advising international students

Advising international students

Section 52: International Student Services and Mobility
Dept. 5: International Affairs
Email: international-student-support"AT"uni-hamburg.de
Advising on residential matters. Book an appointment for advising online.