About Berufsakademie Hamburg gGmbH
Berufsakademie Hamburg gGmbH is a dual-study institution (Berufsakademie) in Hamburg, founded in autumn 2005 by the Handwerkskammer Hamburg and other organisations of Hamburg's craft and trades sector. It offers innovative dual bachelor programmes that combine theoretical academic study with hands-on vocational training, specifically designed for the skilled trades (Handwerk) and SME sector.
The academy operates from the Elbcampus in Hamburg-Harburg, described as one of Germany's most modern educational centres for the trades and Mittelstand. Its two programmes — Business Administration for SMEs (Betriebswirtschaft KMU) and Management of Renewable Building Energy Technology (Management Erneuerbarer Gebäudeenergietechnik) — integrate classroom instruction with in-company training at partner craft businesses.
Note: As of 2021/22 the institution stopped admitting new cohorts to both programmes. Prospective students are directed to the newly established Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH), which offers a comparable dual-study pathway.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2005
Dual-study model combining academic bachelor's degree with in-company vocational training in Hamburg's craft sector
Located at Elbcampus Harburg — one of Germany's most modern SME and trades education centres
Founded 2005 by Handwerkskammer Hamburg; specialist focus on Handwerk and SME management
Programmes bridge business administration and renewable building energy technology
No longer enrolling new students; successor pathway via Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH)
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fee information published on the official site. As a dual-study institution, costs are typically borne by the partner training company rather than the student. Semester contribution amount not stated.
Admission requirements
The institution is no longer accepting new students. Dual study admission historically required a partner company (Ausbildungsbetrieb) from Hamburg's craft sector and a general university entrance qualification (Abitur or Fachhochschulreife). Prospective students are now referred to Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH) for equivalent programmes.
Languages of instruction
German (all programmes taught in German)
Campuses & locations
Zum Handwerkszentrum 1, 21079 Hamburg — sole campus; one of Germany's most modern trade and SME education centres
Living in Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and its principal port. The Harburg district, where the Elbcampus is located, is a hub for applied sciences, engineering, and vocational training south of the Elbe. Hamburg offers excellent public transport, a large student population, and strong links to industry and the Mittelstand.
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Accredited Programmes
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Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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