FAQ Coronavirus

Last Update

28 January 2022: Information on written exams winter term 2021/22

27 July 2021: Entry requirements and visa issues

18 Dec 2020: Do the submission deadlines change for written papers (term papers and final theses)?

17 Dec 2020: Submission of the final thesis

Universität Hamburg publishes up-to-date information about the virus’ impacts on the university in the newsroom “Corona Virus FAQ”. This website, which is published by the Academic Office Economics, provides details about how the Executive University Board’s decisions will be implemented at the Department of Economics.

The general situation may change anytime and this may have impacts on previous decisions, as well. Therefore, the Executive University Board, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences and accordingly the Academic Offices will keep you informed continuously. Please check not only the websites of the university and the Academic Offices, but also check your STiNE account and your uni-mail account for updated information.

How can I submit applications to the Academic Office?

Last update: 23 March 2020

Until further notice, you can submit applications signed and scanned per e-mail to the Academic Office. Appeals still need to be sent via post. Applications for the recognition of coursework have to be submitted via STiNE; please contact your study coordinator for further information.

How does the university help students in special circumstances?

Last update: 08 June 2020

Students with a disability or students with family responsibilities face new challenges in coping with online teaching and the changing examination conditions during the corona pandemic. The "Students in special situations" section provides helpful information on how to design online teaching. If you also need support in planning the semester or exams, please contact your responsible academic advisor.

Entry requirements and visa issues

Current information and regulations on entering Germany are published centrally in the newsroom "FAQ on the coronavirus and its impact on UHH".

All newly admitted international students receive a certificate of admission for their visa application. The certificates will be published in the application account (STiNE-University Hamburg). Should any further questions arise regarding the visa application, the infoservice for international propective students provides a contact form.

Support offers from the university

Last Update: 24 April 2020

Universität Hamburg supports its students in various ways concerning the effects of the corona pandemic on teaching and examination: Different institutions and advice centers have digitized their offers or adapted them to comply with rules to protect against transmission of the infection. You can find details and current information on the websites of the various institutions and offices.

WiSo Library

IT support for students

Universitätskolleg Writing Center

Campus Center: Psychological Counseling

Students in special situations

Career Center: Online Offers

Studierendenwerk Hamburg

Workspaces for Students

Universität Hamburg offers workspaces for students in libraries and seminar rooms on campus to support students with suboptimal learning environment at home.

To get information about the workspaces, please refer to website of the Conference Management and Lecture Hall Coordination Unit (available in German only).