Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) is one of the leading Higher Education Institutes in Northern Germany and one of the largest of its kind in Germany. From design and media, social sciences and business to engineering, IT and life sciences, HAW Hamburg offers a wide range of Bachelor‘s and Master‘s degree programs within its four faculties. Currently, around 17.000 students - of which 2600 are international students – are enrolled at the university in one of the four faculties: Life Sciences, Technology and Informatics, Economics and Social Sciences and Design, Media and Information.

In teaching, HAW Hamburg focusses on applied sciences, giving students practical insights into their fields of study through realistic projects, lab work, internships and thesis‘ in industry or other partner institutions. Students at HAW Hamburg receive a high-quality education preparing them for a career in industry, consultancy, administration or at social partners. The close integration of research and teaching is an important component of student education, as is international cooperation. Scientists are increasingly conducting research on an international scale and allowing students to participate in their research. Therefore, modern teaching methods are combined with applied exercises as this leads to a deeper understanding of the teaching contents and to a faster practical application of the acquired knowledge. As a member of a group of Hamburg universities, the HAW supports the transfer of ideas, knowledge and Technology in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region. Consequently, strong links with the economy, society, politics and culture are maintained to ensure and prepare the transfer of ideas, knowledge and technologies into socially relevant and demand-oriented products and services. The university has five main research areas: Information, communication and media, mobility and transport, health and nutrition, energy and sustainability as well as diversity of research.

Number of faculties: 4

Number of students: around 17.000 of which 2600 are from abroad

Number of degree programs: 78 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs

Number of Professors: 403

Number of research associates and assistants: 433

Number of technical and administrative staff: 533

Number of PhD students: 130

Number of international HEI - co-operations: 190