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Welcome
DEAR STUDENT,
Thank you for your application and your interest in studying at HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration. We are delighted to welcome you as an international exchange or degree student at our university.
Getting ready to study abroad is by all means exciting; and we are happy to assist you before and after you
are departing for Germany. Please find below a list of information that shall help you to organise your study
abroad period. Thus, we would like to make sure that the preparations for this important step in your life will
run smoothly.
Should you have any further questions please visit our website or get in touch with the team of the
International Office.
Find us on facebook: www.facebook/hsba.international.office
Welcome to HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration!
Friederike Littmann
International Office
Anna Beek
International Project Manager
Minh Nguyen
Incomings Service
Andrea Schlüschen
International Office assistant
HSBA International Office
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Friederike Littmann
Minh Nguyen
Head of Research and International Office
Service Office /
Incomings service
Phone: +49 40 36138-716
Email: friederike.littmann@
hsba.de
Phone: +49 40 36138-958
Email: [email protected]
Anna Beek
Andrea Schlüschen
International Project Manager
PhD student / International
Office assistant
Phone: +49 40 36138-945
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 40 36138-8733
Email: andrea.schlueschen@
hsba.de
Photo: Karin Rose
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
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Before you arrive
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Application to HSBA Hamburg*
School of Business Administration
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Health insurance
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Visas7
Accommodation8
Cost of living in Hamburg
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Buddy Programme
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Useful links
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In Hamburg10
About Hamburg
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Registration with the City of Hamburg
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Residence permits
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Opening a bank account
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Getting around
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Mobile phones
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Phone numbers for emergencies
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Public holidays in Hamburg 2016/2017
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Local/country codes
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Medical care
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Electricity
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Weather and clothing
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Tipping
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Shopping
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Food
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Smoking, drinking and going out
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Safety
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Leisure activities and travel outside
of Hamburg
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Internships*15
At HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration16
International Office*16
General information*16
Registration at HSBA*16
Courses*17
Missing classes*17
Exams*17
Grades and Transcript of Records
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HSBA Email Service and HSBA Connect
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Library18
Computers & Internet
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German language Course
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Student Lounge and HSBA Bistros
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HSBA International Student Committee/
other committees
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Directions19
* Information for exchange students
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About HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
leaving certificates, to master’s programmes and
cooperative doctorates as well as executive education
for professionals with many years of experience in the
field. In this way, HSBA accompanies its partner companies in their personnel development measures
during the different phases of basic and further professional training.
HSBA IS THE UNIVERSITY FOR BUSINESS in Hamburg, founded in 2004 by Hamburg’s Chamber of
Commerce. As a state-recognized third-level institution, HSBA offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in
business as dual and part-time courses for around
850 students. We have more than 250 cooperating
companies, which are actively involved in designing
and developing our courses in order to ensure that
they are constantly aligned with business needs. This
means that HSBA graduates are perfectly prepared
for the requirements of the industry and have excellent
career opportunities.
Following the multi-level academic system, students
at HSBA can obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.),
Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Master of Business
Administration (MBA) title and ultimately go on to
complete a doctorate (PhD or DBA).
In line with the concept of life-long learning, HSBA’s
portfolio includes offerings that range from the initial
course of studies, which can lead on directly from the
Fachabitur or Abitur (equivalent to A-level) school-
All of HSBA’s study programmes and training offerings follow the principle of duality, meaning that they
can be carried out as a dual or part-time degree. Students constantly apply the theoretical knowledge they
have acquired in practice, allowing them to reflect on
and retain what they have learned. At the same time,
the multitude of experiences from everyday real-life
business enriches the lectures at the university (for
more, please see below). With our academic gearing,
we wish to mould the students into ethical, cosmopolitan people with strong professional and methodological expertise and soft skills. In the business hub
that is Hamburg with its global orientation, the focus
is always also on developing students’ international
skills.
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The basic principle of duality is based on using the
exchange between the two places of learning, i.e. the
university and the company, to equip students with
academic and practical professional skills at the same
time. This method has been in use in Germany for
decades as part of the system of dual professional
training, and is seen as an important reason behind
the success of the German economy. The dual course
of studies has been a permanent fixture in the education system since the mid- 1970s, with currently more
than 60,000 students on dual study programmes.
Inspired by this idea, HSBA’s dual bachelor’s degrees
combine a practice-based business degree with simultaneous and systematic in-company training.
Photo: C. Stelling
man economy. Dual university degrees have existed
since the 1970s, with mor e than 60,000 students
currently registered at higher education institutions
using the dual system.
High-quality education for specialists and executives,
applied research and consulting round off HSBA’s offering. Excellent ranking results, the course accreditations by the FIBAA as well as the institutional accreditation by the German Council of Science and Humanities testify to the high quality of our university. HSBA is
strongly influenced by the model of the honourable
merchant, whose entrepreneurial dealings lead to success in business and who also assumes social responsibility. Consequently, HSBA summarises its actions under the motto of Excellence – Commitment
– Fairness. Our Values. Your Success.
The dual system does not apply to exchange students. Due to the existence of an A- and B-Track, exchange students can take their first term in Track A
and their second term in Track B, and vice versa. Students should therefore be aware that each term consists of a different student body. Also, when choosing
courses from different semesters and study programmes, students will be integrated in different
classes.
The dual system
The dual principle involves students learning at two
locations, namely at the university and at the company. This principle has been in use in Germany for decades, particularly as part of dual professional training,
and is one of the reasons for the success of the Ger-
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B-Track
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Before you arrive
Useful tips
Application to HSBA*
Hamburg School of Business Administration
If you are interested in studying at HSBA as an exchange student please contact the International
Office at your home institution. After you have been
accepted as an exchange student we will provide you
with our application documents which must be
returned to the HSBA exchange coordinator together
with the relevant documents. Once we have received
and processed your application form you will receive a
letter of acceptance by email. Please make sure you
keep this document as you will need it on the day of
registration at HSBA, and you may need it to apply for
a visa, if applicable.
your application documents to [email protected].
In order for us to issue your student ID we need you to
email us an electronic passport sized photograph as a
JPG file with 72 dpi at least four weeks prior to your
arrival at HSBA. Please email the file together with
Please refer to http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/
health/when-living-abroad/health-insurance-cover/
index_en.htm for further information.
In some cases, private health insurance policies from
other countries will be recognised in Germany. If this is
the case, you need a letter of conformation that you
are exempted from compulsory insurance in the statutory health insurance fund.
If you must withdraw from the exchange programme it
is highly important that you advise our International
Office immediately.
Health insurance
To study in Germany you must have health insurance.
Students from EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are asked to present the
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or form E 128
/E 111, which can be obtained at the local branch of
your Health Insurance Provider.
In any case it is advisable to check in advance with
your home insurer what benefits it will pay in Germany.
Foreign insurance funds or companies do not always
cover all the costs that occur here. If this is the case,
you may end up having to pay any additional costs
yourself.
An alternative is to insure yourself with a German statutory health insurance carrier. The contributions for
students currently amount to as much as 50-65 Euro
per month.
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Students over the age of 30 can no longer get statutory health insurance at the favourable student rate.
Also, for students outside of Europe a statutory health
insurance may be more expensive. For these students
private health insurance is a good option.
* Information for exchange students. Degree seeking
Photo: Karin Rose
students may refer to our homepage.
Deutsches Studentenwerk holds a general agreement
with “Union Versicherungsdienst für die Victoria
Krankenversicherung AG” for students who cannot
The following is a selection of statutory
health insurance providers:
AOK Office Wandsbek
Pappelallee 22-26
22089 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40 20 23 32-90
Web: www.aok.de
BARMER Ersatzkasse
Spitalerstr. 30
20095 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40 23 94 14 50
Web: www.barmer.de
Techniker Krankenkasse
Mönckebergstr. 19
20095 Hamburg
Phone +49 (0)40 69 21 69 69
Web: www.tk-online.de
get statutory health insurance. Please refer to
www.union-verdi.de/dsw-studenten-kv for details or
call their international customer service at +49 5231
603-6390.
Alternatively, you may contact “Reisemeister”, a subsidiary of “Hanse Merkur”.
Visas
Please contact the relevant German representative offices abroad in order to find out whether you need a
visa and/or a residence permit for your studies in Germany. The staff will also provide you with information
concerning the required documents and papers for a
visa application.
We strongly advise to apply for visa early in advance. We will provide you with an official invitation
letter to support your application. In case you have
not received a confirmation within 8 weeks of application, we suggest that you contact us.
Find your German representative offices abroad:
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Laenderinformationen/
DtAuslandsvertretungenA-Z-Laenderauswahlseite_
node.html
You will also find information on visa on our website
under
https://www.hsba.de/internationales/internationalstudents/exchange-students/coming-to-hamburg/
Before you arrive
Useful tips
Accommodation
HSBA does not offer university accommodation.
Hence, it is very important that you start looking for a
place to live as early as possible. In a popular university city such as Hamburg affordable rooms and flats
are quickly snapped up. However, it is common in
Germany that students rent out their flats shortly
before the start of the renting period. Also, mostly you
are invited to an interview with the current flatmates. It
is therefore recommended that you try to arrive in
Hamburg one or two weeks prior to your exchange
semester if you look for a shared flat. Information on
accommodation is also available on our exchange
student website.
Europa-Kolleg Hamburg –
Institute for European Integration
Located in a pretty and green area of Hamburg
Europa-Kolleg Hamburg offers furnished rooms and
apartments to guests from all over the world. Please
refer their website for further information and an online
application form: https://europa-kolleg-hamburg.de.
Public university housing for short-term rent
Students from private universities such as HSBA are
not entitled to apply for regular rent at one of the public universities’ student housings (Studierendenwerk
Hamburg). Instead they may apply as guest students
for short-term rent, provided there are vacancies available. For more information on short term housing (1-6
months) in one of the residences of the Studierendenwerk Hamburg, please visit this link:
www.studierendenwerk-hamburg.de/studierendenwerk/
en/wohnen/kurzzeitmiete/
Please note that vacancies will be announced only a
few months/weeks prior to the start of the renting period.
Others
Hamburg also has other properties managed by nonprofit and denominational organizations. Please send
your application directly to the residence address stated and consult the individual administrating institutions for information on the admission process. For a
list please visit
http://www.studierendenwerk-hamburg.de/
studierendenwerk/en/wohnen/wohnanlagen_
anderer_traeger/
Private residence halls
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http://students-lodge.de/ (in German)
www.smartments-student.de/
Before you arrive
Useful tips
(Shared) flats in the private sector
The internet is a great way to find a room in a shared
flat, known in Germany as a Wohngemeinschaft – or
WG in short. Several people live together in a flat they
have rented privately. Usually everyone has their own
room, while the kitchen and bathroom are shared.
The rent and the bills for telephone, internet, electricity, gas and water are shared. This makes living in a
shared flat cheaper than living alone. You can find WG
rooms and private flats online at:
www.wg-gesucht.de
www.studenten-wg.de
www.homestaybooking.de/homestay-inhamburg (staying with host families)
www.immobilienscout24.de
www.9flats.com
www.airbnb.de/
More links under
www.hsba.de/internationales/international-students/
exchange-students/living-in-hamburg/
HSBA holds a small list of private flats (some have to
be shared with other exchange students) which will be
sent to you after you have been nominated.
Generally, you will have to pay a deposit to your landlord or landlady when you sign the rent contract. This
can amount to as much as 3 months’ rent (without
bills) and will be repaid when you move out (if there is
no damage). Important: Do not agree to pay a deposit unless you have signed a contract with the renter.
In addition, HSBA International Office and the International Committee can put you in contact with exchange or international degree students currently
studying at HSBA. You may also post your add on our
facebook groups (please see below for point “HSBA
International Student Committee/other committees”).
Cost of living in Hamburg
Obviously your living expenses will depend very much
on your expectations. The following is a rule of thumb:
rent: very much depends on your demands. You
should calculate around 350-400 € per month
(bills included).
health insurance: 55.00 €
public transport: 40.00 € - 75.00 € (depending on
the zones)
telephone, internet, radio and television: 50.00 €
food and drink: 170.00 €
clothes: 60.00 €
Students who present their student ID cards frequently get discounts on railcards and tickets for the cinema, museum or theatre. Asking for student discounts
is definitely worthwhile.
Buddy Programme
Our buddy programme pairs international students
with current HSBA students who provide the friendly
face, helping hand and first Hamburg friendship for
new arrivals. Buddy partners can also offer linguistic
support, cultural guidance and information about life
in the wonderful City of Hamburg. For more information have a look at our website under
www.hsba.de/en/international/international-students/
exchange-students/get-a-buddy/
Please contact our International Committee under [email protected], if you are interested in having an HSBA Buddy.
Useful links
Information by Germany’s Federal Foreign Office
(Auswärtiges Amt) on studying in Germany:
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/
EinreiseUndAufenthalt/LernenUndArbeiten/
ArbeiteninD_node.html
Detailed information about living in Germany can be
found on the German Academic Exchange Service’s
(DAAD) website:
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/en/
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In Hamburg
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About Hamburg
As a seaport, Hamburg is an important location for
logistics and foreign trade as well as a leading financial centre in Germany. It is also home to many advertising and multimedia agencies, media companies and
cultural institutions. In addition, Hamburg is synonymous with air craft and vehicle construction, is an
important location for the health sector and has welldeveloped basic industry. This mix of economic
potential and a good quality of life makes Hamburg
one of Europe’s most dynamic business regions. With
the Inner Alster lake in the centre of the city, countless
parks and green spaces, its proximity to two oceans,
a large range of diverse leisure activities and excellent
shopping, Hamburg is one of the top ten city destinations in Europe and a popular place to live and study.
The high quality of life is also due to the fact that Hamburg is one of the safest cities in the world.
Hamburg’s absolute cult song is sung by the German
musician Lotto King Karl and contains the following
lyrics: “Hamburg meine Perle, du wunderschöne
Stadt. Du bist mein Zuhaus, du bist mein Leben. Du
bist die Stadt auf die ich kann.” (Hamburg, my pearl,
you beautiful city. You are my home, you are my life.
You are the city where I can do everything). There’s
something about Hamburg. Maybe it’s the maritime
flair of the city in the North of Germany. Every day, lots
of tourists mill through the area between the Alster
and Elbe rivers. Germany’s second-largest city has
1.8 million inhabitants, and every year around 80,000
people make Hambuirg their new home.
But maybe it’s also the contrasts in Hamburg that fascinate those who live and visit there. These range from
the Stadtpark (city park) to the Fischmarkt (fish market) and from the neighbourhoods of St. Pauli to
Blankenese. The city has a lot to offer, from the Elbe
and Alster rivers to St. Michaelis’ Church (nicknamed
“Michel”), HafenCity, the harbour promenade at Landungsbrücken, the Fischmarkt, the Speicherstadt or
old warehouse district and of course the Reeperbahn.
Hamburg is dynamic, young and modern, but also
proud of its traditions and Hanseatic heritage.
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That is something which the students at HSBA also
appreciate. In an unrivalled location just three minutes’
walk from the Rathaus or city hall, our students can
study directly in the heart of this vibrant city. They can
spend their lunch breaks on the banks of the Alster
and in the city. There is nowhere better to enjoy the
nicest side of Hamburg. Hamburg is simply enchanting.
The greeting “Moin, Moin” is an integral part of life in
Hamburg. The city is known for its cosmopolitan nature. It is Germany’s largest seaport and is a transport
hub for shipping and home to many large logistics
firms. Ships from all over the world dock at Hamburg’s
port, and the port’s birthday is celebrated every year
with the Hafengeburtstag fun fair. The backdrop to the
port is unique, particularly in the evening light.
Just beside the port lies St. Pauli, probably the bestknown district in Hamburg. By day, the Reeperbahn is
one of the city’s less attractive streets, but in the evening it transforms into a magnet for a motley crew of
people who want to party. The German actor and
singer Hans Albers sang: “... ob du’n Mädel hast oder
hast kein’s, amüsierst du dich, denn das findet sich
auf der Reeperbahn nachts um halb eins.” (whether or
not you have a girl, you will have fun, because you can
find one on the Reeperbahn at half past midnight).
Hamburg is green. Around 60% of the city area is actually taken up by parks and green spaces. The banks
of the Alster is a meeting point for those who like to
sail or jog, while the banks of the Elbe provide the perfect setting for long strolls, and the Stadtpark or city
park is where all of Hamburg converges in the summertime for picnics.
You can also enjoy an Astra beer in the up-and-coming Schanze neighbourhood, a café au lait in HafenCity or champagne in Blankenese. It is not without
reason that Hamburg is repeatedly cited as one the
best cities to live in and the home of many celebrities.
Chefs and musicians in particular seem to like the city:
Udo Lindenberg, Fettes Brot, Christian Rach and Tim
Mälzer are all at home in Hamburg.
Photo: Karin Rose
Most of HSBA’s participating companies are located in
and around Hamburg. While a lot of time has to be
dedicated to the challenging courses at HSBA, students can spend their free time and weekends enjoying the perfect setting in which to experience Hamburg’s very special flair.
A good overview of what is going on in the city is given
by the following website: www.hamburg-tourism.de.
Registration with the City of Hamburg
Within the first two weeks upon arrival you must report
to the registration authority (make an appointment online
www.netappoint.de/hh/
hamburg/?company=hamburg - ask your Buddy for
help). You need to bring your passport, a rent contract, “Wohnungsgeberbestätigung” and 12,00 € for
the registration fee.
Alternatively, international students can get their first
residence permit and their first registration of residence at the Hamburg Welcome Center by prior arrangement. Further information can be found on the
Hamburg Welcome Center’s website at
http://english.welcome.hamburg.de/
waiting period of approx. 2 weeks. Therefore we advise you to make an arrangement prior to your arrival
in Hamburg.
Residence permits
Most foreign students – except nationals of EU and
EEA countries (Norway, Iceland & Liechtenstein) –
must, after arriving in Germany and having reported to
the registration authority, go to the foreigners authority
(Ausländerbehörde) in Hamburg to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of studying. The respective offices can be found under
www.hamburg.de/innenbehoerde/auslaenderdienststellen/
As a rule you will be asked to produce the following
documents:
your confirmation of registration issued by the registration authority
a certificate of registration from the HSBA
rent contract
proof of sufficient financial resources – if not already
verified when the visa was issued
valid passport
a biometric passport sized picture
money to pay the residence permit fee
The Hamburg Welcome Center is located conveniently opposite HSBA. Please notice that there will be a
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Opening a bank account
It is advisable to open a current bank account (Girokonto) once you have arrived in Germany as payments such as rent, telephone bills etc are carried out
via bank transfers, direct debits or standing orders.
Many banks in Germany offer free-of-charge current
accounts for students. To get such an account you
have to present your passport, your proof of registration with the City of Hamburg and a matriculation certificate to the bank.
Many banks have branches located in walking distance to our City Campus.
Getting around
Hamburg has a good public transportation system,
which allows you to live comfortably without a car.
As an HSBA student you are entitled to a discount on
your monthly ticket.
Take a passport sized photograph and your HVV public transport pass, which you will receive upon registration, to one of the HVV service centres to get your
monthly ticket at a reduced price.
For a transportation map please refer to www.hvv.de/
en/timetables-lines-routes/plans-line-route-networks/
usar/index.php
Find your closest HVV service centre at www.hvv.de/
kontakt/servicestellen/index.php
Taxi Hotlines:
(040) 66 66 66
(040) 22 11 22
(040) 211 211 or 311 311
Mobile phones
The conditions and services for mobile phones differ
from one network provider to the other as far as purchase costs, pre-paid or monthly charges, and free
phone numbers or special rates are concerned.
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Pre-paid cards can be purchased in many corner
shops, vending machines, supermarkets and mobile
phone shops.
Phone numbers for emergencies
110 = Police
112 = Ambulance and Fire Service
Public holidays in Hamburg 2017/2018
2017
1 January: 3 April: 5 April: 6 April: 1 May: 14 May: 24 May: 25 May: 3 October: 25 December: 26 December: New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Easter
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Ascension
Whitsun
Whit Monday
Day of German Unity
Christmas Day
St. Stephen’s Day
2018
1 January: 30 March: 1 April: 2 April: 1 May: 10 May: 20 May: 21 May: 3 October: 25 December: 26 December: New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Easter
Easter Monday
Labour Day
Ascension
Whitsun
Whit Monday
Day of German Unity
Christmas Day
St. Stephen’s Day
Local/country codes
+49 – country code for Germany
(0)40 – local code for Hamburg
Medical care
Please always carry your health insurance card with
you in case of emergency.
General practitioners nearby HSBA (selection):
Dr. med. Urte Pöhlmann (f), Ferdinandstr. 6,
Phone: +49 (0) 40 336171
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Dr. med. Martin Winfried Staudt (m),
Ferdinandstr. 6, Phone: +49 (0) 40 336171
Dr. med. Christina Verena Sander (f),
Ballindamm 9, Phone: +49 (0) 40 4302662
Dentists nearby HSBA:
Dr. Ergün Orcun (m), Neuer Wall 36,
Phone: +49 (0) 40 352015
Dr. Birgit Vinkelau (f), Rathausmarkt 19,
Phone: +49 (0) 40 364688
Emergency practice/Notfallpraxis Altona
Stresemannstraße 54
22769 Hamburg
Electricity
All electrical outlet points are designed for 220 volt, 50
HZ, AC and two-prong plugs. You may bring your own
adapter, if necessary, or bring one here.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected, but it is recommended to
give tips of 10% or round off if you receive (very) good
service. In Germany you do not leave your tip on the
table, but hand it over to the waiter/waitress when
paying the bill.
Shopping
There are plenty of shopping opportunities in the surrounding area of HSBA such as the Europa-Passage
(shopping mall) or Mönckebergstraße. Other areas
where you find small shops and boutiques include
Sternschanze (called “Schanze” in Hamburg), Ottensen, Altona or Eimsbüttel.
For more information you may consult the tourist information website or the small tourist guide you will receive during the welcome session.
Food
Hamburg is an international city with a great variety on
American, Asian, African, Italian food and – of course
– traditional Hamburg and German cuisine. Many
places offer vegetarian dishes and selected ones also
halal meat.
Photo: Karin Rose
Weather and clothing
In Germany we have four different seasons: spring
(Mar-May), summer (Jun-Aug), autumn (Sep-Nov) and
winter (Dec-Feb). Winters are generally rainy and temperatures range between -10°C and 5°C, during summer time expect temperatures between 18°C and
30°C. In autumn and spring average temperatures are
between 5°C - 20°C. Rainfall is not unlikely in all peri-
ods, so we recommend bringing appropriate clothes
as well as wet weather gear.
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German breakfast includes cold meat, cheese, bread,
hardboiled eggs and coffee or tea.
Tasty and affordable bites nearby HSBA and Hamburg Chamber of Commerce:
Europa Passage, Ballindamm 40, 20095 Hamburg, Basement, nearby metro station Jungfernstieg
Boussi Falafel - Middle Eastern snacks and dishes
Chutney - Indian rice dishes
HongKong Express - Chinese noodles, Sushi etc.
and much more
Schlemmermarkt, Rathausmarkt 7, 20095 Hamburg, nearby metro stations Rathaus and Jung­
fernstieg
Souper Salad, Rödingsmarkt 29, 20457 Hamburg, soups, salads, pasta, bar etc.
green lovers
Kleine Johannisstraße 8, 20457 Hamburg
soups, salads, panini
Hanoi Deli, Schauenburgerstr. 55, 20095 Hamburg, nearby Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Vietnamese dishes
and many more…
Smoking, drinking and going out
Germany is famous for its beers – with good reasons.
Besides the bigger brands you can try locally brewed
beer at many restaurants or bars. Most bars also offer
a wide range of tasty wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
There are plenty of going-out options, especially in the
Schanzenviertel and St. Pauli.
Smoking is not allowed in restaurants and bars, if not
stated otherwise. The legal drinking age for beer and
wine is 16, and 18 for spirits. Drinking alcohol in public
is common as well as legal. The possession of open
containers of alcohol and drinking in public (park,
street etc.) is legal for people of the respective legal
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drinking age. However, in Hamburg it is forbidden to
carry glasses or bottles in the Reeperbahn area as
well as on public transport.
Safety
Hamburg is one of the safest cities one can find in
Europe. You may generally walk freely at night without
fear of being attacked, or ask for directions to a stranger. But as you would in any city, be aware of (late
night) drunks, especially on the weekends on the Uand S-Bahn, or on days where one of Hamburg’s football teams play. Keep your bag, money and personal
belongings close to you at all times.
Hamburg is a very open city and prostitution is legal in
Germany. Therefore do not be surprised when you
enter the Reeperbahn area or the area near the main
station to see numerous sex shops and prostitutes. If
for any reasons you feel uncomfortable, then trust
your gut feeling and leave.
Leisure activities and travel outside of Hamburg
There are many activities and places in and around
Hamburg waiting for you, such as museums, parks,
boat trips and the Elbe, canoeing on the Alster lake,
and also trips outside of Hamburg to Lübeck or the
Baltic Sea which are only a one-hour ride by train from
Hamburg. For more information please consult
www.hamburg.com/visitors/
and the small Hamburg guide you will receive on your
first day.
Recreational Sports Programme
You can participate in sporting events and courses
offered at the University of Hamburg. As a student of
HSBA you can obtain a student card for 50€, valid
from October till March or April to September.
For information on course offerings and to sign up:
www.hochschulsport-hamburg.de/
Photo: Karin Rose
International Evening by PIASTA University of
Hamburg
PIASTA is a service of the International Department of
the University of Hamburg. Their goal is an active
exchange between German and international students. They invite students from all universities to their
intercultural PIASTA evening every Wednesday during
the semester from 6 to 9.30 pm. Tutors from different
cultures will introduce exciting topics, music and culinary delicacies. This is a great way to meet new people and indulge in some intercultural exchange. More
information on
www.uni-hamburg.de/en/piasta/veranstaltungen/
piasta-abend.html (text above taken from this
website).
Date: Wednesdays, 6–9.30 pm (during the semester
times April-July and Oct-Feb).
Place: Rentzelstraße 17, conference room
ESN Network TU Hamburg-Hamburg and Events
HafenCity University*
You may also take part in the events organized by the
ESN network TU Hamburg-Harburg as well as the
events organized for international students at Hafen-
City Uni-versity. More information on
http://hamburg.esn-germany.de/en (also on Facebook) and www.hcu-hamburg.de/en/io/youhcu/.
Don’t forget to register for the events!
Internships*
Students may apply for a placement after/prior to/during their stay in Hamburg in one of our cooperation
companies or in companies who have links to or
branches in the student’s home country. Lists of our
partner companies can be found on our website under “Network”. Please note: Placements have to be
organised individually by the students and are not provided by HSBA. Advice on how to apply is also available here: www.justlanded.com/english/Germany/
Germany-Guide/Jobs/Job-applications
As most companies require some knowledge of German we recommend that students do an internship
after their exchange semester. Kindly note that there is
no en-titlement to an internship and success of potential applications cannot be guaranteed by HSBA.
*Information for exchange students
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At HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
International Office*
The international office is your main contact point for
questions regarding your exchange semester, e.g.
ERASMUS documents, HSBA courses, German language courses etc. We have an open door policy, so
you may come by whenever you are free to do so. Alternatively, if you prefer to make an appointment,
please write a short email.
Registration at HSBA*
All exchange students must register formally at the
start of the study period in order to confirm their place
on their modules of choice, and to gain access to HSBA facilities such as the library. Please present your
letter of acceptance upon registration.
Registration will take place in the Service Office. It is
located on the 5th floor in room 515.
In addition, we offer a fixed non-obligatory meeting on
every second Tuesday of a month with all exchange
students to discuss any further issues with respect to
your stay at HSBA. We will meet in room no. 503
(“London”), 3.00-4.00pm on the 5th floor.
You can find our full contact details on the second
page of this guide.
In order to register you must provide a health insurance policy to cover your medical bills during the time
of your stay in Germany. Please make sure that the
policy is issued in either English or German. Other languages will not be accepted.
General information*
For all general enquiries such as IT, the HSBA copy
machine, our libraries or public transport in Hamburg
you may consult our HSBA Service Office on the 5th
floor. Phone: +49 (0)40 36138-700.
Upon registration you will receive your student ID, a
matriculation certificate, and your login-data for HSBA’s computer clusters. Additionally, you will receive
an HVV public transport pass granting you monthly
tickets at a reduced price.
If your German or home addresses changes, please
inform the Service Office as soon as possible.
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Photo: Roland Magunia
* Information for exchange students
At HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Courses *
All undergraduate courses at HSBA are generally
open for exchange students. All courses for the current and the upcoming academic year can be found
on our exchange students website.
Maritime and Logistics Management are entirely
taught in English, and its core courses are equivalent
to those in the Business Administration programme.
Exchange students should be aware that when
choosing courses from different study programmes
and different years, they may overlap. Schedules will
be available approximately two weeks before arrival.
For courses from Maritime, Logistics and Media Management some prerequisites may be required. Module
descriptions can be found on our website under www.
hsba.de/en/e-services/course-catalogue/. Instructions on how to set up your schedule will be given via
email.
Master students wanting to do an exchange at HSBA
may join our M.Sc. elective modules in Finance, Marketing or Entrepreneurship and a course in HR &
Leadership each year from January to March/April
(subject to availability). For more details, please contact us or the international office at your university.
Missing classes*
All students are required to attend class, except in
the case of illness or other serious circumstance.
Missing class due to leisure or social reasons cannot
be
accepted. Your lecturers will mark attendance for
each class and this forms part of your module record.
Exchange students are not on the official attendance
list due to administrational reasons, but are asked to
add their names to it from the first day of class.
Exams*
Most exams for exchange students are written exams.
In some cases when a work is required to be done
within the students’ companies (project work, practical experience report), exchange students will be given an alternative assessment such as an essay or an
oral exam. This also applies for courses of which exchange students only cover one part.
Students will automatically be registered for exams.
Please note that there is a deadline for registration.
Exam schedules can be found in HSBA Connect in the
group “ Prüfungen/Exams (Bachelor)” - only accessable for enrolled students.
In case you do not pass any of your exams, you may
retake your exam three months after the first exam
date. You may do so either at HSBA or at your home
university. For more information please contact our
International Office.
Grades and Transcript of Records*
Grades will be published via your HSBA Connect account approx. 5-6 weeks after the last day of the exam. For the exact dates please see the examination
schedules available available in HSBA Connect in the
group “ Prüfungen/Exams (Bachelor)” - only accessable for enrolled students.
Your final Transcript of Records will be sent to your
home university once the HSBA examination office
has received all your results from the lecturers (6-7
weeks after the last day of the exam week).
Please note that no results will be given by phone or
email.
* Information for exchange students
If you are ill, please inform the lecturer via email and
talk to the Service Office about the medical certificate
you will have to submit.
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At HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
HSBA Connect
As a student of HSBA Hamburg School of Business
Administration you can easily access your academia
details and complete tasks through the internet platform HSBA Connect. You will get your log-in details
upon registration.
Library
HSBA students have access to Hamburg Chamber of
Commerce’s Commerzbibliothek which is located
across the street from our City Campus. The Commerzbibliothek is one of the oldest and biggest libraries of Economics in the world.
Additionally, the Commerzbibliothek has a branch inside HSBA’s university building where students can
find all the recommended literature for their modules.
Computers & Internet
Upon registration you will be given your login-data for
HSBA’s computer clusters.
If you have your own laptop it would be well worth
bringing it.
Please make sure your laptop is covered by your own
private insurance, and bring a laptop lock to protect it
from theft.
Students can use a wireless connection in the entire
HSBA building.
German language Course
To really immerse into the German culture, we recommend our international students to learn the German
language.
HSBA offers two free of cost German language courses on level A1.2 according to the EFRL that will build
on one another. Please note that some basics in German are required to attend the courses, therefore we
recommend learning some German before coming to
Hamburg. The courses start in the second week of
October and January, respectively. They run on
Wednesdays 18.00-19.30 for ten weeks and include
two teaching units (à 45 min.) per week. They are
open for both international exchange and degree-
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seeking students. Teaching material has to be borne
by the students themselves..
In addition, both exchange and international degreeseeking students may benefit from a 20% discount at
HSBA’s cooperating partner Colón language school.
Please visit their website to learn more about the
school and the courses: www.colon.de/en/german/
german.html
Please note: When registering with Colón, please
provide your HSBA student card, and you will receive
the 20% discount (excluding the online booking discount) for German language courses and a 10% discount for other foreign languages.
Student Lounge and HSBA Bistros
The Student Lounge is located on the 4th floor of the
HSBA building. Here you can relax, have a chat with
your classmates and watch the news. Snacks and
drinks are offered at affordable, student-friendly prices.
There is also a bistro on the ground floor of the Handelskammer Innovations Campus HKIC (opposite of
Hamburg’s Chamber of Commerce building).
HSBA International Student Committee/other
committees
Looking for a Buddy, friends or just some advice regarding your stay in Hamburg? Our International
Committee will be happy to help! You may also join
them yourself and look after international students.
Visit them on facebook and on the HSBA website:
www.facebook.com/hsbainternational
www.hsba.de/campusleben/komitees/internationales/).
You may also want to join our HSBA students’ page
on facebook: https://de-de.facebook.com/HSBA.
Studierende
You may also join the one of the other committees at
HSBA such as the trade fair, the event or the music
committee. Have a look at their websites for more information:
www.hsba.de/en/hsba/campus-life/committees/overview/
At HSBA
Hamburg School of Business Administration
Directions
HSBA’s city campus is located right in Hamburg’s vibrant city centre.
HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration
Handelskammer City Campus
Alter Wall 38
20457 Hamburg
Car parking:
Car park Bleichenhof
Car park Deutsch-Japanisches Handelszentrum
Car park Europapassage
Car park Gertrudenhof
Car park Große Reichenstraße
Car park Hanseviertel
Parking in the area is very limited.
By rapid transit, underground or bus:
Rapid transit to “Stadthausbrücke“ S1/S3;
Underground to “Jungfernstieg” U1/U2/U4;
Underground to “Rödingsmarkt” U3;
Bus to “Rathausmarkt“: Metrobus 3/4/5/6 or
Express Bus (“Schnellbus“) 31/34/35/36/37
We encourage you to visit HSBA using public transport.
By train:
Hamburg Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”) 15 minutes by foot via Spitalerstraße/Mönckebergstraße
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Dual bachelor‘s degrees
B.Sc. Business Administration
B.Sc. Business Informatics
B.Sc. Logistics Management
B.Sc. Maritime Management
B.Sc. Media Management
Part-time programmes
M.Sc. Global Management & Governance
MBA Corporate Management
MBA Shipping
Executive MBA
Cooperative doctoral programme (PhD / DBA)
HSBA Hamburg School of Business Administration | Alter Wall 38 | 20457 Hamburg
T: +49 (0) 40 36138-700 | F: +49 (0) 40 36138-751 | E: [email protected]
www.hsba.de | facebook.com/hsba.hamburg | xing.to/hsba
EXCELLENCE
COMMITMENT
FAIRNESS
OUR VALUES. YOUR SUCCESS.
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As of: July 2016
Photos : Stefan Malzkorn, Andreas Ahnefeld, Karin Rose
HSBA is the university for business in the city
of Hamburg. Founded in 2004 by Hamburg’s
Chamber of Commerce, today HSBA cooperates with more than 250 companies. As a
state-recognised third-level institution, it offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s
degrees in business as dual and part-time
courses for more than 850 students. A cooperative doctoral programme, high-quality
further education for specialists and executives, applied research and consulting round
off HSBA’s offering.