Hamburg University of Applied Sciences is a University of Applied Sciences in Hamburg, Hamburg. The university, known as HAW Hamburg, brings together the fields of engineering, computing, life sciences, design, media, business, social sciences and health at a number of venues in Hamburg. Its institutional history includes 1970 – Fachhochschule Hamburg is founded by merging predecessor schools. 1970s—a broad portfolio of engineering, social, library, design and business traditions. The university now has a strong profile in engineering, computing, aviation, life sciences, design, media, business, health and social work. Location counts: Hamburg is a leading aviation and logistics, media, renewable-energy, healthcare, port and creative industry hub.

This file contains 37 undergraduate and 38 postgraduate entries in the current study portfolio. Undergraduate programs Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Public Management, Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Management, Social Work Examples at postgraduate level include Aeronautical Engineering, Applied Family Sciences, Automation Technology, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Social Work, Sound and Vision, Sustainable Energy Systems. These program names are maintained at the course level. Concentrations and academic themes are listed separately as specialisations. The present catalogue includes full-time, dual, cooperative and selected international programs of a vocational nature. Discontinued programs are not included.

Language, semester start, academic prerequisites and selection rules differ, so applicants should start with the live program page. Applicants apply via the online route indicated for the exact course. International credentials are evaluated by the process named by HAW Hamburg. International qualifications may require a separate credential-review route. Master’s applicants may be asked to provide module descriptions so that the responsible committee can compare prior coursework with the chosen degree. Admission is not the same as enrolment: an admitted applicant still needs to complete the document, health-insurance and payment steps mentioned in the offer. Doctoral study is carried out through faculty, graduate school or cooperative arrangements and requires a suitable project and academic supervision.

Regular degree study at HAW Hamburg is normally tuition-free. The university charges a semester contribution of 397 Euro. Continuing-education, joint or special programs may have separate charges. Specific exceptions may be made for certain courses, especially those that are professional, continuing education, joint or cooperative study. Students should, therefore, budget for costs in addition to the published institutional charge for housing, insurance, learning materials, travel, and any program-specific costs. The funding can be provided through BAföG if you meet the requirements, the Deutschlandstipendium, foundations, mobility grants, project employment or doctoral support. However, every funding has its own application and selection process.

Career preparation reflects the academic profile of the university, not a guarantee of placement. HAW offers many programs that directly relate to Hamburg’s aviation, port, logistics, media, healthcare, energy and consumer industries. Students can enhance outcomes through internships, practical projects, research assistantships, events with employers, support for entrepreneurship, international experience and early career counselling. HAW Hamburg is ideal for students who want a practical-oriented study in a major commercial and creative city in Northern Europe. The best candidates will compare the curriculum, the language of teaching, the entry rules and the location with their own academic background before applying.