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Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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About Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg

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Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) is a public federal university operated under the German Federal Ministry of Defence. Founded in 1973, it primarily educates officer candidates of the Bundeswehr across four faculties: Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and Economics and Social Sciences. The university uses an intensive trimester system enabling students to complete a Bachelor and Master degree in four years. It operates as a campus university in Hamburg with on-campus housing, laboratories, a library, sports facilities, and a canteen.

Civil Engineering
Business Administration
Educational Sciences
Digital Engineering
Engineering Science
History
Artificial Intelligence
Electrical Engineering and Mobility
Logistics
Medical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Political Science
Psychology
Law
Economics
Industrial Engineering
Energy and Environmental Engineering
Mechatronics
International Relations
Digital Governance and Administration
Comparative Democracy Research
Product Development and Logistics

Institution profile

Short name
HSU / UniBw H
Founded
1973
Ownership
public
Institution type
University
Research university
Yes

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Academics

Language
German
Degrees
Bachelor, Master

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Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg is a German federal public university primarily serving the academic education of Bundeswehr officer candidates, offering Bachelor and Master programs across four faculties in an intensive trimester system.

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LanguageGerman
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International admissions
international@hsu-hh.de
General contact
PressestelleHSU@bundeswehr.org+49 40 6541-0
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