WELCOME WEEK 2025Welcome to the University of Hamburg!

Getting acquainted

12:00-2:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

It's important to get to know people on campus—especially if you want to have fun during orientation. Here, we'll start getting to know each other and kick off the week on a positive note! Are you more of a lemon iced tea person or a peach iced tea person?

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Campus & "Stabi" tour

3:00–5:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Start your first week with a campus tour and get to know the most important spots for your studies. In addition to practical tips, you will also learn exciting historical background information about the campus. Afterwards, we will continue with a guided tour of the Stabi so that you can discover the best place to study and work at the university.

Perfect for quickly finding your way around and getting off to a good start in university life!

Please register for this event by sending an email to hochschulpolitik@asta.uni-hamburg.de with your first and last name and the subject line “Ersti-Campustour Registration” or via the contact form below!

Introduction to AStA and counseling centers

12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Here you will learn about the structure of the AStA and the counseling services it offers. We will also give you an overview of how you can get involved on campus as a student.

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Warm-up

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

To ensure another successful day, we'll warm up with a few warm-up games! Would you rather spend your vacation at the beach or in the mountains?

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Quiz time

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Test your knowledge in the student-organized quiz in the OE – with questions about Hamburg, the campus, and exciting general knowledge. Tricky, fun, and the perfect opportunity to meet new people in a playful way!

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Staying healthy during your studies

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Healthy Campus will give a presentation on healthy studying to help you maintain a good balance between mind and body, even during exam periods.

No advance registration is required for this event, just come along!

By students, for students

12:00-2:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

“By students, for students” – your event for a relaxed start to university life!

Here you will get practical tips on studying, useful tricks for everyday life, and an insight into university politics.

Perfect for getting started well prepared and connected!

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Hamburg Rally

3:00–5:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Rediscover Hamburg: our student-organized rally takes you across the city with exciting puzzles and creative challenges. Fun, team spirit, and real Hamburg vibes guaranteed!

No advance registration is required for this event, just come along!

Bar evening

8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Meeting point: Entrance to Sternschanze S-Bahn station

A bar evening organized by students invites you to the Schanze to enjoy the evening together with drinks and conversation.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you can meet new people and spend a cozy evening. The event is open to anyone who feels like a casual get-together.

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Workshop: Critique of Capitalism

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Come to our workshop during Freshers' Week and engage critically with capitalism—exciting, interactive, and open to all questions.

Together, we will take a fresh look at the economy, society, and possible alternatives.

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Financing Your Studies

1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Room 0029 (VMP 5, AStA wing)

Studying costs money – but what is the best way to finance it? During our Welcome Week, the Student Services Association will show you all the options available for scholarships, part-time jobs, and more. Come by and learn more about how to get through your studies with financial security!

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

Karaoke Night

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Freiraum Paranoia

To round off the WELCOME WEEK, we invite you to a bar & karaoke night at Paranoia on the UHH campus! With drinks, music, and lots of fun, you can celebrate the perfect end to the week with old and new friends. Grab the mic or just a cold drink and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Let's end the week together and get together one more time!

No advance registration is required for this event, just come by!

The entrance to Freiraum Paranoia is down a flight of stairs and located at the back of the Education Sciences building. You can find it from "Allende-Platz".