- Founded
- 2000
- Students
- 7,800
- Programmes
- 62
- Taught in English
- 42
About University of Europe for Applied Sciences
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private, state-recognised Fachhochschule and part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network. Founded around 2000, it operates campuses in Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, Potsdam, and Dubai. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and MBA programmes across Art & Design, Business & Sport, Tech & Software, Health & Psychology, and Dual Programmes, and is accredited by FIBAA, ZEVA, and AACSB.
The Hamburg campus is located at Museumstr. 39, 22765 Hamburg, in the Altona district, a short walk from Altona railway station. Facilities include animation and green-screen studios, a motion lab, TV studio, photo studios, sound lab, screen-printing workshop, editing rooms, and Mac pools. All programmes at the Hamburg campus are taught in English.
With more than 3,800 students from over 129 countries across its German campuses, UE positions itself as an internationally oriented applied-sciences institution. It is ranked among the 25 best schools with an international orientation worldwide by U-Multirank.
Formed 2017 by merger of BiTS (Business and Information Technology School, founded 2000) and Berliner Technische Kunsthochschule (BTK); renamed University of Europe for Applied Sciences October 2020; owned by GUS Germany GmbH (Global University Systems).
Three faculties per Wikipedia (checked July 2026): Business & Psychology; Sport, Media & Event Management; Art & Design - degrees accredited by FIBAA/ZEvA.
UE's own website organises information by campus and programme rather than publishing a formal faculty list; 25-year anniversary celebrated 2025 confirms 2000 roots.
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2000
- Students
- 7,800
- International
- 3,800+ students from 129+ countries (German campuses)
- Faculties
- 3
- Programmes
- 62
Study programmes
62 accredited degrees at University of Europe for Applied Sciences, 42 of them taught in English.
Showing 25–48 of 62 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
UE is a private Fachhochschule and charges tuition for all students regardless of nationality. Bachelor's programme tuition starts from approximately €1,110 per month. Master's programme tuition ranges from approximately €1,046 to €1,188 per month depending on duration (120, 90, or 60 ECTS). MBA programmes range from approximately €1,101 to €1,235 per month. Foundation courses cost €12,500 (9 months) or €14,600 per year (12 months). An annual technology fee of €89 and a mandatory semester public-transport ticket (€185-€205 depending on location) apply. An instalment plan carries an additional fee of €250 per semester. Scholarships and merit-based reductions are available; GUS-affiliate and alumni discounts of up to 50% on some fees exist. Financing options include KfW loans, GlobCred (available for applicants from India, Nigeria, Kenya, Brazil, and South Africa), and Flywire/TransferMate international payment services.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's applicants must hold a recognised secondary school leaving certificate (Abitur or international equivalent), officially translated into English or German. Alternatively, three or more years of relevant professional experience may satisfy the entry requirement. Art & Design applicants (non-EU) must also submit a portfolio and complete an admissions essay. Master's applicants must hold a completed bachelor's degree with transcripts; a study-related apprenticeship plus two years of professional experience may also qualify for certain programmes. English proficiency: B2 (CEFR) required for English-taught programmes. German proficiency: TestDaF TDN 4 or DSH 2 for German-taught programmes. Note for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants: UE is a private Fachhochschule. APS certificate requirements follow German federal rules - applicants from India, China (mainland, HK, Macau), and Vietnam should verify APS obligations directly with the German embassy and with UE's admissions team, as the university did not publish explicit APS guidance on its official site at the time of data collection. Non-EU applicants must pay a non-refundable reservation fee of at least €1,500 (credited toward total programme cost). If a visa is delayed, UE allows the first semester to be started online; students must be on campus by the second semester.
Application deadlines
Winter semester: 1 September. Summer semester: 28 February. Guest/exchange students: 1 June (winter) and 1 December (summer).
How international applicants apply
No uni-assist. UE runs its own admissions: candidates complete the online application at apply.ue-germany.com (CV, ID/passport copy, diplomas + transcripts, motivation letter min. 500 words), then take an admission test/interview; Art & Design programmes require a portfolio. The official how-to-apply and admission-requirements pages do not mention uni-assist or VPD.
Languages of instruction
Most programmes at the Hamburg campus and across German locations are taught in English. German-taught programmes are also available at other campuses. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate B2 (CEFR); non-native German speakers require TestDaF 4 or DSH 2 for German-taught programmes.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
11 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Cultural Diversity Scholarship
Dedicated to UE's mission to educate the most diverse student group: every semester five scholarships are granted to students with...
Amount: 50% reduction on first-year tuition
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement (semesterly rounds)
Bachelor, Master
DHL Scholarship
In partnership with DHL, UE offers scholarships for students in selected programmes. Details on the UE scholarships page.
Amount: Not specified
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement
Bachelor, Master
Digital Pioneers Scholarship
A scholarship for digital pioneers at the UE Innovation Hub in Potsdam. Open to applicants for selected tech master programmes: Ge...
Amount: up to EUR 1,000
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement
Master
Erasmus+ Mobility Scholarship
Erasmus+ mobility grants support UE students for study periods at European partner universities. Students pay no tuition fees at t...
Amount: EU Erasmus+ monthly rates (varies by country group)
Deadline: Per Erasmus+ calls of the International Office
Bachelor, Master
JobTeaser Partnership Scholarships
In partnership with JobTeaser, UE offers 13 scholarships including a fully funded scholarship for talented and ambitious students...
Amount: 13 scholarships incl. one fully funded; others partial
Deadline: No later than two weeks before the official programme application dead...
Bachelor, Master
JobTeaser partnership scholarships (13 scholarships)
In partnership with JobTeaser, UE offers 13 scholarships including a fully funded scholarship for talented and ambitious students...
Amount: 13 scholarships incl. one fully funded; others partial
Deadline: No later than two weeks before the official programme application dead...
Bachelor, Master
MEDICE Scholarships
In partnership with MEDICE, UE offers scholarships for students applying to selected degree programmes in Healthcare Management an...
Amount: Not specified
Deadline: See UE scholarships page / student advisory service
Bachelor, Master
PROMOS Scholarship (Outbound Mobility)
PROMOS scholarships support UE students for study-abroad stays and internships abroad outside the Erasmus+ programme. Administered...
Amount: Per DAAD PROMOS rates
Deadline: Per PROMOS calls of the International Office
Bachelor, Master
Sherryl Kintu Scholarship
Created in recognition of Sherryl Kintu's contribution; she was passionate about the entrepreneurial spirit of Black women and a h...
Amount: Not specified
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement
Bachelor, Master
Siblings & Spouses Scholarship
Offers family members pursuing their studies a tuition discount with annual pre-payment of fees; recipients additionally benefit f...
Amount: 35% discount on full tuition fee
Deadline: Before signing the study agreement
Bachelor, Master
UE Scholarship for Women in Tech
Per intake UE grants one 100% scholarship, two 50%, two 40% and two 20% scholarships to female applicants for tech programmes at U...
Amount: 1x 100%, 2x 50%, 2x 40%, 2x 20% per intake
Deadline: 8 March for the Summer intake; 8 September for the Winter intake
Bachelor, Master
Student accommodation
What University of Europe for Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing page- Quoted on that page
- €399 per month €379 per month €758 €429 per month €858
Room types mentioned
What that page describes. Availability varies by intake.
From the university
UE operates a Welcome Centre that provides pre-arrival support for international students on visas, accommodation, and health insurance.
Campuses & locations
Oldest campus (Reiterweg 26B, at Lake Seilersee) and administrative headquarters; focus health & sport programmes.
Dessauer Strasse 3-5, Kreuzberg; business and art & design programmes.
Museumstrasse 39, Altona; historic building, business/design focus.
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 11; technology and digital innovation focus.
First campus offering the German degree outside Germany.
Living in Potsdam
Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city and its main port, located on the Elbe river in northern Germany. The city is a major hub for media, logistics, aviation, and technology industries, and is home to a large international community. The Altona district, where UE's Hamburg campus is located, is known for its multicultural character, diverse food scene, and direct rail connections to Hamburg central station.
Student life & support
UE operates a Welcome Centre that provides pre-arrival support for international students on visas, accommodation, and health insurance. German language courses are available on campus for a fee of €75 per semester. The Hamburg campus features specialist creative studios and co-working spaces. A semester public-transport ticket is mandatory and included in the cost structure, covering local transit in Hamburg. UE's Hamburg campus contact for international enquiries is the central service centre at [email protected].
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