Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg)

With 12,000 students Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is the second largest institution of higher education in the Hamburg region and one of the largest of its kind (University of Applied Sciences) in Germany. Founded in 1970, our roots go back to the 18th century. Our practice orientation guarantees a continuous adjustment of teaching based on current development. Small groups, interdisciplinary projects and academic support ensure that our students feel at home at our university.

• Diversity

Engineering & Computer Science, Life Sciences, Design, Media & Information, Business & Social Sciences - Hamburg University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of degree programmes within its four faculties. Most of the students are enrolled in engineering programmes but our non-technical departments are also very popular. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes leading to the academic qualifications »Bachelor« and »Master«.

• Applied Sciences

Practice orientation is our trademark: theory from lectures is put into practice in the laboratories, study projects are completed in the form of case studies, close cooperation with industry ensures a direct link to the future field of work. In addition to an academic title, our professors worked for many years in private companies and public institutions before joining the university.

• International

1,600 international students study at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (14 % of all students), representing over 100 nations. We also welcome international guest students from our partner universities abroad. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences has cooperations with 90 European universities as well as universities in North and South America, in Asia and in the Middle East.