First-class services for international guests

Bucerius Law School is committed to providing its students with the highest possible level of administrative support.

International Office

We are your experts in all matters regarding study abroad and international exchange. We will support before and during your time at Bucerius, so you can concentrate on making the best of your experience in Hamburg.

Services and information for Summer Program participants

Finding a place to live in Hamburg

Bucerius does not have any on-campus or dormitory housing of its own. However, the campus is easily accessible by public transportation and the International Office actively assists you in finding suitable accommodation.

General Information

Bucerius does not have its own residence halls
The campus is centrally-located and easily accessible by public transport
Short-term housing is difficult to find and prices are high
Prices depend on size and location, they can range from EUR 500 for a room in a shared apartment to EUR 1,800 for a studio in a popular neighborhood
We recommend that students search for shared apartments together (a LinkedIn group to connect will be set up)
After admission, students will be given access to the Bucerius International intranet with further information about the Hamburg housing market, such as neighborhood information, useful websites, rental agencies etc.
For information about the different neighborhoods, check out our "Living in Hamburg" section

Student Residence Halls

For the exchange program, there is a limited number of rooms available in a residence hall
Unfortunately, there are no residence hall rooms available for summer program participants due to the short duration of the program

Subletting from Bucerius students

In the fall term, students are encouraged to swap their apartments with a Bucerius student who is going to spend their study abroad semester at the student's home university. They may also sublet without swapping their apartments.
In the summer, there may be additional sublet offers from the Bucerius community.

Exploring Hamburg and its surroundings

The International Office organizes extracurricular activities for both the exchange and summer programs.

Something for everybody

Explore Hamburg together with the International Office! We organize trips to museums, medieval towns close to Hamburg, networking events on campus etc.

However, everyone should reserve some extra time to explore Hamburg on their own, too. Hamburg has something for everyone:

Explore art and historical museums
Allow yourself to be scared in the "Hamburg Dungeon"
See the world in the "Miniatur Wunderland"
Hone your German skills by going to the theater (or check out the English-language theaters)
Dance the night away on the (in)famous Reeperbahn
Go for a walk in beautiful neighborhoods such as the "Treppenviertel" in Blankenese
Bury your feet in the sand at Hamburg's very own beach along the Elbe River
Kayak or sail on the Alster Lake in the center of town
Cheer on a club at a sports match
Let your mind wander in one of the many parks and green spaces
And let us know what else you found!

For some general background information about living in Hamburg, check out our "Living in Hamburg" section.

Extracurriculars

"The extracurricular activities elevated the Summer Programme to be about more than just academics, but also about enjoying the city of Hamburg and its vibrant culture."

Reabetswe, South Africa, International Business Law

Intercultural Environment

"Life in and outside the campus couldn’t be better, seeing so many people from all countries and cultures living in a such a peaceful environment was really nice to witness. I leave Hamburg and Bucerius Law School with the hope of coming back."

Lucas, Argentina, Licensing Transactions in Intellectual Property

Safe and peaceful

"Hamburg is a lovely city, an extremely calm, safe as well as a peaceful place to live. Compared to Brazil, I felt more safe and less judged in Hamburg and I've found people more focused and determined, although they still manage to have time to have fun and enjoy the beautiful views that the city provides."

Davi, Brazil, International Business Law

Getting around the city

Hamburg has an excellent public transport system (HVV) which means that you will not need a car to get around.

HVV Ticket

Exchange Program

students receive a free student public transportation ticket

Summer Program

students should purchase weekly tickets

Tickets are valid for the subway, some regional trains, buses and some commuter ferries

For more information on public transit, visit: HVV Website.

Hamburg by bike

StadtRAD (City Bike), a bike-for-hire network that covers the whole inner-city area.
Renting stations around the city
30 minutes free of charge, then you pay by the minute
or rent a bike for a whole day

Comfortable

"Hamburg has an amazing integrated public transport service. Although I was living quite far from Campus, I had no problem arriving to classes on time by taking the bus and the metro with a monthly ticket, in a very comfortable journey. Walking or taking the public transport at any time feels safe."

Maria, Peru, Summer Program in International Transactions in Intellectual Property

Who needs an entry visa?

Check with the German mission in your home country to determine whether and how to apply for an tourist visa.
Apply as soon as possible as the process for obtaining an entry visa may take several months.

Insurance

Exchange Program

proof of health insurance is required for enrollment at Bucerius and your visa
we strongly recommend buying German health insurance as international insurances can often not be accepted for enrollment
students can purchase insurance through Bucerius
detailed information will be available on the Bucerius intranet in May
EU students can use their home country insurance

Summer Programs