Campus

Bucerius Law School is located in the immediate vicinity of Hamburg's downtown area, next to the "Planten un Blomen" city park. The campus is easily accessible via public transportation.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the architect Albert Erbe erected the main building of Bucerius Law School, which housed the Institute of General and Applied Botany for almost a century. In 1919, the Institute became a part of the newly founded University of Hamburg. In 1999, the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius purchased the building from the City of Hamburg and renovated it to meet the needs of a modern university. The renovations were done with care to preserve the building’s historic beauty.

Twelve classrooms equipped with the latest technology facilitate efficient teaching. Faculty and student lounges, as well as a cafeteria with an outdoor patio, encourage communication among all members of the Bucerius community and foster an informal atmosphere at the Law School.

Construction of the Auditorium was completed in December 2003. The building, enclosed in a glass facade, harmoniously blends in with the existing historical building. The Auditorium’s lecture hall seats approximately 450 people and the reception area accommodates up to 300 people. 

The Law School is continuing to expand. The foundation stone for the newest building on campus was laid in 2006 and was completed in June 2007. The cafeteria and library have been relocated to the newest building on campus, which carries the name of its sponsor – the “Bucerius Center for Graduate Studies – Deutsche Bank Hall.” The rooms that became available through this move have been renovated to create more lecture halls, classrooms and offices.

The wireless network allows students to access the university network and internet from anywhere on campus. In addition, students have access 24/7 to the computer labs and library, both of which are equipped with fast internet, printers and scanners. Students can digitally organize their studies through the Bucerius intranet – this makes registering for courses and discussion groups, downloading course materials, evaluating courses, etc. a cinch. Furthermore, a personalized weekly class schedule and an overview of exam grades keep students up-to-date about the progress of their studies. Students stay informed about organizational issues and other news related to the Law School through a weekly Campus News email.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg is one of the Federation’s 16 states and the second largest city in Germany, with 1.8 million inhabitants. It is the cultural and commercial center of Northern Germany. The metropolitan region is home to 3.5 million people, with the city of Hamburg as the shopping and cultural metropolis.

Hamburg is home to numerous museums, theaters and art galleries, with something for every taste. The “Reeperbahn” is well-known throughout Europe as the largest entertainment and nightclub district in Germany. The ongoing expansion of the city towards the Elbe waterfront, known as the “HafenCity” project, illustrates how future-oriented Hamburg’s city development is.  

For further information, facts and figures about Hamburg, we recommend taking a look at www.hamburg.de and www.deutschland.de.

Despite the intense and time-consuming program of studies, there are abundant opportunities for students to engage in various activities at Bucerius Law School. To find out more about student life at Bucerius, please click on "Student Life & Activities."