Semester Program
April
Welcome Weeks for new international students
New at TUHH? Join our Welcome Weeks!
Further info: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/international/incoming-and-integration-services/welcome-weeks
8 April. 4 - 5.30 pm. - Workshop Stereotypes and Prejudices
Intercultural Workshops for International Students
New to the university and interested in intercultural exchange? Join our intercultural workshop series for international and exchange students this summer semester. Together we will discuss stereotypes, culture shock, and university culture through interactive activities and conversations.
Through fun activities, discussions, and short exchange formats, we will get to know each other, reflect on cultural perspectives, and share experiences about studying and living in an international environment.
The first session, “Stereotypes and Prejudice,” will take place on Wednesday, April 8 at 16:00 in Room N 0009. Dates for the other two sessions will be announced soon.
Starting 17 April - Arts & Culture Get-Together; every Friday 3 pm
An open meeting in the art room for all students and employees who are interested in art, creativity, and intercultural exchange. Together we will pick topics to work on and explore the cultural life in Hamburg.
Here you can connect with others, get creative together, and develop your own ideas for artistic activities on campus.
No registration required: Just join us.
Start 17 April
Where: Building B; ArtRoom B 1013
When: Fridays 3- 5 pm
17 April, 8 pm. - Theater visit: Skatepark
This art of movement takes over our main stage: Together with a group of skaters and dancers, choreographer Mette Ingvartsen transforms the K6 into a skatepark. She expands the traditional dance vocabulary with kickflips, 180s, and boardslides – a vivid reminder of her youth, when she was a skater herself.
This high-energy performance playfully pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and gives rise to a utopian community where skateboarding and dance merge into one shared, striking, and fast-paced choreography.
Where? Kampnagel
Registration required: https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/skatepark
23 April, 5.30 pm. - Language Café Semester Opening
At our Language Cafés, you’ll have the chance to improve your language skills in a relaxed setting, meet new people, and enjoy interesting conversations. Each session is led by native speakers, giving you the chance to experience the language and culture firsthand.
Please find further info on our website: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/during-your-studies/learn-a-language-at-tuhh/language-cafes
Join our Semester opening event on Thursday, 23 April, 5.30 pm. at LUK (building A)! A great opportunity to meet interesting people, practice languages, and and learn more about the program.
28 April, 5.30 - 7.00pm. - Tandem Evening – Meet, Chat & Connect!
Join us for a fun Tandem Night where you can meet people who share your passion for languages! Find the perfect tandem partner, practice different languages, and make new friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Further info will follow soon.
29 April, 3-5 pm. - Learn German & Explore Hamburg – Hamburger Kunsthalle
Explore Art and Speak German – Together!
Come with us to the Hamburger Kunsthalle and discover how paintings can tell stories. In this relaxed museum tour, we’ll look at artworks side by side and share our impressions. We start with simple observations and step by step uncover the fascinating stories behind each piece.
Art gives us so many ways to talk, describe, and express ourselves. Together, we’ll practice describing what we see, exchanging ideas, and improving our German – all in a fun and interactive way. The focus is on curiosity, conversation, and the joy of storytelling.
This event is perfect for anyone with German skills from level B1 upwards.
Seats are limited, so please register in advance: https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/kunsthalle
May
Language Cafés – during the entire lecture period
In our Language Cafés you’ll have the chance to improve your language skills in a relaxed setting, meet new people, and enjoy interesting conversations. Each session is led by native speakers, giving you the chance to experience the language and culture firsthand.
Further Info: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/during-your-studies/learn-a-language-at-tuhh/language-cafes
Arts & Culture Get-Together; every Friday 3 pm
An open meeting in the art room for all students and employees who are interested in art, creativity, and intercultural exchange. Together we will pick topics to work on and explore the cultural life in Hamburg.
Here you can connect with others, get creative together, and develop your own ideas for artistic activities on campus.
No registration required: Just join us.
Where: Building B; ArtRoom B 1013
When: Fridays 3- 5 pm
4 May, 5.30 - 8 pm. - International Foods Potluck
Join us for an evening of culture, community, and delicious food from around the world!
Bring a dish that represents your culture, your heritage, or simply a favorite recipe you love and share it with others while tasting flavors from different cultures.
Further info will follow soon.
6 + 27 May, 1.30 - 2.30 pm. - Mini sessions: Language meets Culture - Communicating confidently in German
Does this sound familiar? German isn’t your first language, you understand almost everything – and yet you sometimes feel unsure in everyday university life.
When is it appropriate to use “du” and when “Sie”? Why do some people seem so direct? And what’s simply a cultural difference – and what feels personal?
Our mini-workshops give you the space to explore these questions and many more. Together, we look at typical situations from university and daily life, clarify uncertainties, and strengthen your feel for both language and culture.
This is a place to ask questions, try things out, and keep learning – in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
You can join at any time.
Requirement: German language skills at B2/C1 level.
Further dates: 6 May, 27 May, 3 June, 10 June, 24 June
Time: 13:30–14:30
Location: Room A 1.16
28 May, 5.99 - 6.30 pm. - Intercultural Basics for studying at TUHH: Culture Shock
Intercultural Basics for studying at TUHH: Culture Shock
Ever wondered how different cultures influence our daily lives. Join our intercultural workshop series this summer semester—open to all students! Each session dives into a different aspect of studying and living in an international environment.
Our next session, “Culture Shock,” takes a closer look at the surprises, challenges, and adjustments that come with encountering new cultures. Through fun activities, discussions, and short exchange formats, we’ll share experiences, reflect on different perspectives, and learn from each other.
Date: Mai 28, 5.00 – 6.30 pm.
Location: A 0.19
Registration for the session "Culture Shock": https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/cultureshock
Topics and dates for the rest of the series will be announced in the semester program.
29 May, 8 pm. - Theater visit: MAI:COMPANY
In May 2025, choreographer Patricia Carolin Mai founded a company for people interested in dance and in the experience of community. This led to the creation of MAI:COMPANY, bringing together more than one hundred participants of different ages, professions, life contexts, biographies, and interests.
Since the beginning of the season, they have been meeting regularly to explore a shared question: What is my attitude toward my own body and toward the bodies of others? Where does this attitude come from—and what do I choose to do with it?
Where? Kampnagel
Registration required: https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/mai_company
30 May, 10 am. - 5 pm. - Workshop: Diversity Awareness
In this training, we reflect on our own diversity, explore different dimensions of diversity, and uncover unconscious biases, stereotypes, and discrimination. Together, we develop strategies to foster a respectful and inclusive attitude in our studies, daily life, and future careers. An interactive session to raise awareness, understanding, and conscious engagement with diversity.
This workshop will be held in English.
Registration required: https://intranet.tuhh.de/anmeldung/diversity
June
Language Cafés – during the entire lecture period
In our Language Cafés you’ll have the chance to improve your language skills in a relaxed setting, meet new people, and enjoy interesting conversations. Each session is led by native speakers, giving you the chance to experience the language and culture firsthand.
Further Info: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/during-your-studies/learn-a-language-at-tuhh/language-cafes
Arts & Culture Get-Together; every Friday 3 pm
An open meeting in the art room for all students and employees who are interested in art, creativity, and intercultural exchange. Together we will pick topics to work on and explore the cultural life in Hamburg.
Here you can connect with others, get creative together, and develop your own ideas for artistic activities on campus.
No registration required: Just join us.
Where: Building B; ArtRoom B 1013
When: Fridays 3- 5 pm
3 + 10 + 26 June, 1.30 - 2.30 pm. -Mini sessions: Language meets Culture - Communicating confidently in German
Does this sound familiar? German isn’t your first language, you understand almost everything – and yet you sometimes feel unsure in everyday university life.
When is it appropriate to use “du” and when “Sie”? Why do some people seem so direct? And what’s simply a cultural difference – and what feels personal?
Our mini-workshops give you the space to explore these questions and many more. Together, we look at typical situations from university and daily life, clarify uncertainties, and strengthen your feel for both language and culture.
This is a place to ask questions, try things out, and keep learning – in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere.
You can join at any time.
Requirement: German language skills at B2/C1 level.
Further dates: 6 May, 27 May, 3 June, 10 June, 24 June
Time: 13:30–14:30
Location: Room A 1.16
10 June, 5.30 pm. - Language Cafe@TUHH presents: Chat & Chill
Are you curious about other cultures and languages?
The Language Café invites you to Chat & Chill!
Drop by, meet new people, and enjoy relaxed conversations in different languages.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
📍 AStA Café, Building A
10 June - TUHH Sommerfest
Our International Affairs team will be at the summer festival with its own booth. Stop by, get to know us, and have a chat!
We’re looking forward to connecting with you.
Intercultural Basics for studying at TUHH: University Culture, Date t.b.a.
Intercultural Basics for studying at TUHH: University Culture
Ever wondered how different cultures influence our daily lives. Join our intercultural workshop series this summer semester—open to all students! Each session dives into a different aspect of studying and living in an international environment.
Our next session, “University Culture,” takes a closer look at the norms, expectations, and everyday experiences you encounter at TUHH. Through engaging activities, discussions, and short exchange formats, we’ll share experiences, reflect on different perspectives, and learn from each other.
Date & Location: t.b.a.
July
Language Cafés – during the entire lecture period
In our Language Cafés you’ll have the chance to improve your language skills in a relaxed setting, meet new people, and enjoy interesting conversations. Each session is led by native speakers, giving you the chance to experience the language and culture firsthand.
Further Info: https://www.tuhh.de/tuhh/en/studying/during-your-studies/learn-a-language-at-tuhh/language-cafes
6 July, 5.30 pm. - Language Cafe@TUHH presents: Chat & Chill
Are you curious about other cultures and languages?
The Language Café invites you to Chat & Chill!
Drop by, meet new people, and enjoy relaxed conversations in different languages.
We’re looking forward to seeing you!
📍 AStA Café, Building A
Please note that no ECTS points can be credited for our trainings and workshops.
By the way: Besides our program, there are plenty of other exciting events at TUHH. Be sure to check out what the Career Center, the Student Counceling Center, or the AStA have to offer!
