Information for First-Years
Welcome to the HFBK, the University of Fine Arts Hamburg!
Welcome to the HFBK, the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg! In the hope that your first days at our University will not be too confusing and that you will soon be able to throw yourself into your studies with spirit and enthusiasm.
HFBK president Martin Köttering would like to invite you to the »Semester Opening Ceremony« on 11 October 2023, at 5 p.m.
Introductory Meetings
In the introductory sessions you will receive all the information about the organization and structure of your studies, the workshops and the general student committee as well as the International Office will introduce themselves. In addition, the study books will be handed out to you.
Introduction to the »Bachelor of Fine Arts«
German-language on-campus event, Monday, 09.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
English-language on-campus event, Tuesday, 10.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
In case of any questions please contact:
Mr Eike Pockrandt, Ms Anna Fahr
Phone: +49 40 42 89 89-311, +49 40 42 89 89-250
Mail: eike.pockrandt@hfbk.hamburg.de, anna.fahr@hfbk.hamburg.de
Introduction to the Master study program "Fine Arts"
German-language on-campus event, Monday, 09.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
English-language on-campus event, Tuesday, 10.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 2 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
In case of any questions please contact:
Mr Eike Pockrandt, Ms Anna Fahr
Phone: +49 40 42 89 89-311, +49 40 42 89 89-250
Mail: eike.pockrandt@hfbk.hamburg.de, anna.fahr@hfbk.hamburg.de
B.A. Teacher education
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m., Hörsaal, Lerchenfeld 2
M.Ed. Teacher education
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 10 a.m. - approx. 1 p.m., Hörsaal, Lerchenfeld 2
Central Meeting: Setting-up of starter classes
Central meeting of the orientation phase for the departments design, film, stage design, sculpture, painting/drawing, time-based media, photo/typography/graphics and teaching for first-year students - Bachelor in 1st semester
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 2 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
You will receive more information about this appointment from your undergraduate class professor via email shortly.
Your appearance at this event is absolutely necessary, as the allocation into beginner classes and a first meeting will take place. In addition, the beginner professors will introduce themselves and explain subject-specific topics. You will be given your study books at this date also.
First Department Meetings
For all first-year students in Bachelor and Master programmes participation is mandatory!
Film
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 12 p.m.-1.30 p.m., cinema, Finkenau 35
Graphics/Typography/Photography
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 12.30 p.m.-1.30 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
Design
on-campus event, Wednesday, 11.10.2023, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Aula, Lerchenfeld 2
First Years' Trip for Bachelor Students
At the beginning of their studies at the HFBK, Bachelor students will go on a several-day excursion to Falsterhus in Denmark (www.falsterhus.org) to get to know each other better right away. Two classes will travel together with their professors to the Baltic Sea island of Falster for 4 days each between November 4 and 13, 2023.
Further information will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Download (2022)
Contact
- Students Office
- Room:Wartenau 15, Raum 01 / 04a
- Phone: +49 40 428 989-270 / -335 / -269
- Fax: +49 40 42 89 89-377
- Mail:hfbk-studverw@hfbk.hamburg.de