About us

That’s what we stand for

The Carl-Malsch-Foundation
and its aim

The aim of the foundation is the instigation and maintenance of ecumenical student houses with the aim to encourage German and foreign students to live together in house sharing communities. Thereby, contributing and furthering international understanding.

It is a non profit organisation charging rents at cost price.
All confessions are welcome.

The history of the foundation

The Association for Ecumenical Student Dormitories e.V. was founded in 1957. It arose from an initiative of the then student pastor Carl Malsch together with committed members of the Protestant university congregation.

Its goal was to alleviate the housing shortage of foreign students and to enable foreign and German students to live together.

Therefore, from the beginning, half of the student dormitories of the association are inhabited by foreign students. The name of our association was somewhat modernized in 2016 to "Carl-Malsch-Foundation e.V."

Student Pastor Carl Malsch

    We celebrate
    life

    Our foundation regularly organizes great events with you, to which all residents are always cordially invited. Here are a few impressions of the summer party at the Carl-Malsch-Haus.

    Rising energy costs are also having an impact on us

    Help us with your donation to cover the rising energy costs, so that we can continue to rent affordable housing to students in the future.

    Bank account Evangelische Bank eG
    BIC GENODEF1EK1
    IBAN DE48 5206 0410 0006 4100 65

    We thank the Hanseatic City of Hamburg
    The City of Hamburg, represented by the Ministry of Science, Research and Equalities, provides large amounts of funding for refurbishment and modernisation residential accommidation of non-profit organisations.

    Help with your donation

    Without the support we would have been able to carry out these measures with great delay or not at all. You can help the Carl-Malsch-Stiftung e.V. to achieve its goal in contributing towards international understanding with a donation:

    Bank account Evangelische Bank eG
    BIC GENODEF1EK1
    IBAN DE48 5206 0410 0006 4100 65

    The Carl-Malsch-Foundation r.A. was supported with 75% of the total costs for the following projects:

    • Modernisation of sanitary facilities
      Carl-Malsch Residential Accommidation and Building 495 Überseekolleg

    • Renewal of the roof
      Building 499 Überseekolleg

    • Refurbishment of the storefront
      Carl-Malsch Residential Accommidation

    FAQ

    All information at a glance
    Can I book an apartment as a student only?

    Our houses are primarily reserved exclusively for students, but we also regularly accept a small number of trainees or FSJ students. 

    Is there a minimum or maximum age for residents?

    Minimum age: 18 years, maximum age: 28 years

    How can I book a room?

    Room booking: after submitting the application for admission, the home's management will contact you to see if we can offer you a room.

    How do I pay my rent?

    Please pay the rent by standing order, there will be no direct debit on our part.

    What do I need to bring with me when I move in?

    What you need to bring are some dishes, e.g. your favorite cup, bed linen and all missing documents if necessary.

    Can I cancel my rental contract?

    Cancellation: in case of cancellation of the contract or withdrawal from the contract, staggered cancellation fees will be charged.

    Is your dormitory accessible by public transport?

    Carl-Malsch-Haus (in the following text CMH): yes - the university is easy to reach thanks to convenient transport connections: take the bus line 15 and get to the uni in about 25 minutes

    Überseekolleg (in the following text ÜK): yes, - to the university it is about 25 minutes - take the bus line 179, which stops directly in front of the entrance door or go to the nearby subway station Ohlsdorf

    Can I put my bike safely and safely with you?

    Yes, both in the CMH as well as in the ÜK there are large sheltered parking spaces. ATTENTION: These are to be used at your own risk, as there have been occasional thefts.

    What can I do in my spare time?

    CMH: we have a music room, a fitness room, a cozy common room with TV, a volleyball court,a barbecue, a table tennis room, a bar and the Elbe is almost on the doorstep

    ÜK: We have a music room, a fitness room, a cozy common room with TV, a volleyball court, a barbecue, a table tennis room, a library, a bar and the Alster is almost on the doorstep for canoes can be rented

    Will my room be cleaned?

    CMH / ÜK: no, only the common rooms - but the public areas are cleaned on a daily basis

    Will my laundry be washed?

    CMH / ÜK: yes, we have enough washing machines to take your work off ;-)

    Isn`t there any party??

    CMH: sure! yes, of course! We organize Easter breakfasts, summer- and christmas parties, The Chinese New Year festival, The Sugar Festival and of course parties in the bar ...

    ÜK: yes, with us also. Legendary summer festivals and Christmas parties, very classical startingin our chapel, with musical contributions from our residents and a rich colorful international buffet. And sure there are parties in our bar.

    Student residence
    Überseekolleg

    Alsterdorfer Str. 495-499
    22337 Hamburg
    +49(0) 40 - 50 41 66
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    Student residence
    Carl-Malsch-Haus

    Othmarscher Kirchenweg 103a-105
    22763 Hamburg
    +49(0) 40 - 880 29 73
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    Rising energy costs are also having an impact on us

    Help us with your donation to cover the rising energy costs, so that we can continue to rent affordable housing to students in the future.

    More information

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