Counselling

Open consultation hours

We are happy to advise you on the following topics at the Coordination Centre:

General information about our program
Registration to the Program
Application to the Universität Hamburg
Certificate recognition
Alternatives to studying

Participants of #UHHhilft with further counselling needs are also welcome to contact us with questions on other topics. We will try to find a solution or find a suitable contact point together.

You don't need to make an appointment, just drop by. You can find up-to-date information on our opening hours on the right-hand side under ‘Contact’.

In addition to our coordination centre, other facilities also offer counselling. Here is an overview of other important counselling centres:

Study advice for refugees

The Central Student Advisory Service offers special services for international and refugee prospective students.

All important basic information is provided in group counselling sessions via Zoom and on site.

The topics include

University admission
Recognition of certificates
Study programmes at the University of Hamburg
Application procedure at the University of Hamburg
Plausibility check

Individual counselling sessions are also available during regular office hours.

Further information on opening hours and contact options can be found on the website of the Student Advisory Service.

Studierendenwerk Hamburg (Student Services)

At Studierendenwerk Hamburg you will find information on a wide range of questions that might concern you before and during your studies, such as

Student finance
Compatibility of child and studies
Accommodation during your studies
Studying with a chronic illness, disability or impairment

You will find more information and a contact person for most of the concerns here.

Refugee Law Clinic (RLC)

The Refugee Law Clinic Hamburg (RLC) offers free voluntary legal advice for refugees. The legal advice includes information on the official asylum procedure, family reunification and the Dublin procedure. The RLC is in our building (Von-Melle-Park 9, room 131b) every Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00 for a consultation. For the time from 14:00 to 15:20, please make an appointment in advance by e-mail. You can simply drop by between 15:20 and 16:00. Further information can be found on the website of the Refugee Law Clinic.

Contact

rlc-beratung@uni-hamburg.de (Only for making an appointment for a consultation. Counselling is not provided by e-mail)

University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

The medical degree programme is structured differently to most degree programmes in Germany.

For this reason, it is important to obtain sufficient information before applying. You can find all the information for refugees here. There is also a FAQ in which all questions about studying medicine are answered.

Contact

Amke Wildung

Incoming-students@uke.de

You can find more information about office hours here.

Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

At the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) you can study degree programmes in engineering, mathematics, teaching and vocational education.

Further information can be found on the TUHH website

Contakt
Dr. Prashant Batra
Tel.: +49 40 42878-3478
deutschkurs2023@tuhh.de
SBC 3/ Room 3058
Thursdays von 1-3 p.m.

Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)

At the University of Applied Sciences (HAW) you can study in the fields of media and information, life sciences, engineering and computer science, as well as business and social sciences. You can find all possible degree programmes and advisory services on the HAW website.

The HAW has a preparatory programme for prospective students from third countries. The BildungsCHANCE project is free of charge. Further information can be found on the BildungsCHANCE website.

Contact BildungsCHANCE

Wlada Kasper

Phone: +49 04 42875 9853

vorbereitungsstudium@haw-hamburg.de

HafenCity Universität Hamburg (HCU)

At HafenCity University Hamburg (HCUI), you can study architecture, civil engineering or urban planning, for example.

You can find general information and the study programmes on the HCU website.

Here you can find further information specifically for international students.