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Overview
The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university that specialises in Business, Tech, Design, and Psychology.
With campuses in Berlin, Hamburg, Iserlohn, and Potsdam, it provides a versatile educational landscape for students from around the world. UE is known for its small class sizes and a teaching philosophy that prioritises hands-on project work over traditional lecturing. The university’s facilities are tailored to creative and technical fields, featuring motion labs, green screen studios, and animation suites.
Services
International student life at UE is supported by a robust Foreign Language Centre, which offers courses in German, English, and other languages through the Rosetta Stone platform.
Orientation weeks are held twice a year to welcome new cohorts, providing essential information on local administration and health insurance. The university also facilitates a Peer Network Programme, pairing new students with mentors to ease their transition.
Rankings
UE consistently performs well in German national satisfaction surveys. In 2024 and 2025, the institution was ranked among the top five private universities in Germany by the Globis market research institute and received a five-star rating for further education in cooperation with STERN magazine.
Accommodation
The university offers various housing options tailored to each campus. In Iserlohn, students can live in on-campus residences that provide a close-knit community feel. For those studying in Berlin or Hamburg, the university’s student services team provides assistance in securing private accommodation or shared flats.
Location
UE’s campuses are strategically placed in some of Germany’s most influential cities. The Berlin campus is situated next to Potsdamer Platz, placing students at the centre of the capital’s commercial and cultural life.
The Hamburg campus is located in the creative Altona district, just a short walk from the Elbe River. The Iserlohn campus, located in a major economic region of North Rhine-Westphalia, was recently voted the third most beautiful campus in Germany by Unicum magazine.
Courses offered at University of Europe for Applied Sciences
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