Study abroad/Incoming students
ERASMUS+
The Erasmus+ program is a great opportunity to gain an exciting and valuable international experience through a study or internship stay in Europe. Over 400,000 students from Germany have taken advantage of this opportunity so far, and approximately 500 students from the University of Hamburg go abroad each year through this program.
ILAS currently offers the following Erasmus agreements:
- France:
- Toulouse: Université de Toulouse
Study Program: Sciences et Humanités
- Toulouse: Université de Toulouse
- United Kingdom:
- Leeds: University of Leeds
Study Program: Liberal Arts
- Leeds: University of Leeds
- Netherlands:
- Groningen: University of Groningen
Study Program: Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University College Groningen
- Groningen: University of Groningen
We are working to continuously expand our Erasmus partnerships. However, you have the opportunity to study abroad through the Faculty of Humanities’ extensive network of Erasmus partnerships. On the Website of the Erasmus Office at the Faculty of Humanties you can find fuurther information for Incoming Studens and take a look at the overview of Current Partnerships.
Central Student Exchange Program
The University of Hamburg also maintains many partnerships with over 90 universities outside of Europe. Information on opportunities for studying abroad outside Europe can be found on the website of the Central Exchange Program. Further information, including details on internships abroad and general study abroad experiences during your degree program, can be found on the website of the University of Hamburg’s International Office.
Impressions from Incoming Students
Photo: Agathe Lampla; Design: UHH/ILAS
Selma, Erasmus-Student from Université de Toulouse (France), Summer 2025: “My Erasmus at the University of Hamburg made me discover a new studying system and I had to speak a different language which I really enjoyed. I also loved the German classes. The semester in short: Amazing, Funny and Unforgettable.“
Photo: Juliette Breuer/ILAS
Lilia, Erasmus-Student from Université de Toulouse (France), Summer 2026: “The learning method here is different than in my home university, which helped me acquire new skills. I also really like that a lot of courses are available in English. It felt very welcoming for foreign students. Meet new people, don’t be scared to open up. Enjoy your stay here!“
Photo: Agathe Lampla; Design: UHH/ILAS
Selma, Erasmus-Student from Université de Toulouse (France), Summer 2025: “It’s a really nice university, the teachers are extraordinary, and the city is perfect for students. In the beginning I thought it was a very big city, but over time I found out that there were many different lively neighborhoods with their own particularities.“
Photo: Juliette Breuer/ILAS
Lilia, Erasmus-Student from Université de Toulouse (France), Summer 2026: “I would suggest other foreign students to seize the amazing opportunity and spend a semester at the University of Hamburg: The courses are diverse and interesting, the campus is pretty, and an Erasmus+ semester allows you to step out of your comfort zone. In three words: Discovery. Enjoyable. Fun.“
