About the University

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a German state-accredited private university that provides a mix of creative, business, psychology, design, media, and technology‐focused programs. UE has campuses in Berlin, Iserlohn, Potsdam, Hamburg, and Dubai, which provides its students with ample options and global exposure. UE’s programmes are taught in English and/or German, and it hosts a very diverse student body (over 140 nationalities).

Campus & Location

IIts Hamburg campus is located at Museumstraße 39, 22765 Hamburg in the Altona area. It's in a historic building with sun courtyards, stunning architecture (cross-vault ceilings), and modern facilities inside. Transport connections are good — a short walk from Altona railway station, so easily accessible for students. The neighborhood around downtown Altona is multicultural and multicultural, with creative centers, agencies, publishing houses, cafes, parks, and the Elbe river nearby.

What Makes UE Different

Practice-oriented & entrepreneurial education: UE emphasizes practice-based internships, intensive industry relations, and career formation in the real world. Educational instruction encourages independent minds, project work, and intense contacts with industry partners. Diverse & international culture: With students from numerous countries and English and German language programmes, UE provides a genuinely international campus life. Exchange and internship opportunities abroad are offered.

Strong facilities for creative & digital fields: On the Hamburg campus there are studios and labs such as animation studios, green screen studios, sound labs, TV studios, editing rooms, dark rooms etc. These help media, design, photography, and related programmes to have the right tools.

Dual study and flexibility: UE offers dual study programmes (combining academic theory + practical work) in fields like business & tax, digital media & marketing, sport & event management etc., some available on the Hamburg campus.

Programs & Academic Focus

At the Hamburg campus, UE offers a range of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and MBA programmes. They include

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (taught in English): 6 semesters, practice modules, high emphasis on applying psychology in real-world situations.

Degrees in fields like Business, Media & Communication, Digital Media & Marketing, Art & Design, Sport & Event Management, and specialisms like eSports and football management.

Dual programmes with work placements or vocational training in conjunction with academic study.

Living & Studying in Hamburg

Hamburg is Germany's prime north sea port city, a city that is culturally rich, trade-based, creative industries-oriented, and urban park-rich. The Altona area where the campus is located is vibrant but also neighborhood-oriented, featuring bars, shops, arts community, and proximity to the riverbank.

Student life is enhanced by the diversity of cultures, internship opportunities (particularly in creative, media, tech, and business fields) and UE's robust industry ties. Accommodation/hostel facilities are off-campus but with services available to assist in finding accommodation. Living costs are moderate to high relative to small towns but acceptable for a large German city.

The UE campus in Hamburg provides a great option for those seeking a contemporary, international-oriented education in business, media, design, psychology, or digital studies. Its first-rate facilities, double programme choices, international setting, and central Hamburg location in the Altona area make it especially ideal for those looking for creativity, hands-on learning, and access to international and creative career opportunities.