Study in GermanyWelcome to the University of Europe for Applied Sciences

Who we are

The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE), with campus locations in Iserlohn, Berlin, Hamburg, and the UE Innovation Hub in Potsdam, is a state-accredited private university. For over two decades, UE has been successfully educating the innovators of tomorrow in the fields of Art & Design, Business & Sport, Tech & Software, Psychology and dual degree programmes.
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences has been recognised as a university at a state level. In February 2021, UE was granted the system accreditation status which is the highest possible form of accreditation and a tribute to the highest standards for internal quality management processes within the university sector. Only a handful of private institutions in Germany have received such recognition of excellence.

Why choose us?

Germany is not only a vibrant and cosmopolitan country but also very safe in terms of economic and political stability making it an ideal place to study. Living costs are reasonable and in addition, you can work 20 hours per week alongside your studies, as long as you have secured a study visa. After graduation, international students are allowed to stay another 18 months to find their first full-time job. Study at the University of Europe for Applied Sciences where global exchange, creativity, and digital thinking are united. Business & Sport, Psychology, Art & Design or Tech & Software, you can choose from a plethora of study programmes at UE that just work for you. Through different study modes such as part-time or full-time studies or selected courses which we are offering as a dual degree, you will acquire the exact skills you need to succeed in today’s job market. Take advantage of our unique study options to create your story and inspire the world!


The Berlin campus is located in the heart of the multicultural capital of Germany, right next to the bustling Potsdamer Platz. Thanks to modern digital technology, students from different cultural institutions can collaborate across borders. Moreover, the new campus creates the optimal environment for studying and exploring. Campus Berlin is indeed a hub for artistic and creative minds and hands, where students and professors from many different countries and disciplines come together.

4.5
  • 24 Month
  • 100+ Student
  • 20+ Universities

The UE Innovation Hub is located in Potsdam, the capital of the German county Brandenburg and approx. 25 mins away from Berlin by public transport. The campus offers tech-focused programmes in a modern and state-of-the-art building. If you choose to study at the UE Innovation Hub, not only will you study close to international brands, but you will also experience an atmosphere that promotes creative potential and ideas. The highest percentage of scientists in Germany are located in Potsdam.

4.5
  • 24 Months
  • 100+ Student
  • 20+ Universities

Right in the middle of Altona’s creative scene and just a few steps away from the Elbe beach, you will fi nd the campus of the University of Europe for Applied Sciences in Hamburg. The striking, historic building is equipped with modern technology and is the gateway to a wide world of agencies and publishers in the Hanseatic city. The campus is conveniently located directly at Altona’s main train station, which is easy to reach by bus, city train, regional train, long-distance train, or bicycle.

4.5
  • 24 Months
  • 50+ Student
  • 10+ Universities

Teaching, living, and learning take place in a friendly atmosphere on our campus in Iserlohn. Short distances and a convenient combination of focused learning and living, shape the character of our beautiful campus in western Germany. The surroundings make the Iserlohn campus a place of exchange - regionally, nationally, and internationally. In addition to jogging and recreational opportunities, a riding stable, an ice rink, and a fi tness studio are very close to our campus. Students come together for university sports in the gym on campus.

4.5
  • 12-36 Months
  • 100+ Students
  • 20+ Universities

Programme overview

At UE, we stand for future-orientated development and practice-orientated, interdisciplinary teaching. We educate according to the highest international standards at our locations in Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, and the UE Innovation Hub, near Berlin.