University of Europe for Applied Sciences

• Location: Iserlohn / Berlin / Hamburg, Germany
• Age of students: 16+
• Type of study: co-ed
• Language of instruction: English, German.

University of Europe for Applied Sciences is English university which prepares future designers, as well as specialists from various fields: business, psychology, media and communication, sports management, and art. The university emerged as a result of the merger of two educational institutions: BTK University of Art & Design and BiTS University of Business Leadership. The philosophy of the university has ideas about the progressive development, mastering the skills necessary for the future, with an interdisciplinary approach, with an emphasis on practical knowledge. Various educational areas are mutually enriched by a combination of creative, digital, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Sam Jones

Recruitment Director for Partnership with INTO Universities (Europe and Central Asia)

What additional activities and clubs are there for students?

Almost anything! Social, sports clubs and events, excellent studying conditions, hundreds of equally passionate peers who are ready to share your interests and hobbies. Universities on their online portals always post comprehensive information about such communities, at the beginning of the academic year they organize introductory events: come and get to know each group and club personally!

Teaching is distributed across four academic areas:

• Business, sports,
• Arts, design,
• Technology, software,
• Health, psychology.

Applied research at UE scientific centers is focused on improving the quality of life of local and international communities — through the introduction of modern technologies into various activities. The main attention of professors and researchers is concentrated on three areas:

• Design, creativity,
• Health, well-being,
• Business, technology.

Hundreds of students from various programs and faculties participate in the research: this way they gain valuable skills and experience that broaden their career prospects. Current and completed research topics are published in the open digital journal UE Publishing Practices.

Students dedicate their free time to developing creative talents and realizing ideas within themed communities. Clubs operating on campuses cover the following areas:

• Public speaking, communication,
• Film, improvisation,
• Travel,
• Journalism,
• Board games and video games, and much more.

Among the communities on offer are sports sections: football, basketball, volleyball. Training sessions and amateur competitions take place at campus sports facilities and beyond.

Throughout the year, UE organizes numerous entertainment, academic, and cultural events. The first event of each academic year is Freshman Day, where new students meet faculty and explore the infrastructure, join themed communities, and receive the necessary equipment. Other events (examples):

• A masterclass on corporate social responsibility from a Deutsche Telekom expert,
• Exploring innovations in advanced manufacturing at the Tesla factory,
• A guest lecture from the Managing Director of the South Westphalia Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
• Implementation of AI tools for next.Media,
• Leadership lessons from an expert from Rohde & Schwarz, a TEDx speaker,
• Lectures on building a sustainable future with Bosch,
• Agile and hybrid project management from a practitioner working with Deloitte, EY and L'Oréal,
• A career in data and AI from a Careem expert,
• Luxury branding through case study analysis of Ferrari, in collaboration with Rome Business School.

• Development of practical and social skills
• Small groups and close interaction with the teacher
• 90% of graduated students find work within a few months
• Well-established student exchange system
• Progressive pedagogical methods
• A large number of programs in English
• The opportunity to get a double degree
• Qualitative internships
• Intercultural environment
• Reasonable prices.

University buildings are located in Hamburg, Berlin and Iserlohn. The university has a developed academic infrastructure:

• Research Center
• Library
• Career Center
• International Office
• Creative studios
• Graphics Studio
• Radio
• Tv studio
• 3D lab
• Museum.

You can apply a year before admission — deadlines: two weeks before the start of lectures, semesters. Semester start dates: March and September.

Application deadlines: January 31 and July 31.

Foreign applicants will need to go through several admission stages:

• Submission of the online form, required documents, and payment of admission fees,
• Interview, testing (if required),
• Receiving the results of the previous stage and a letter of invitation to study.

Staff accompany candidates at every stage, assisting with visa matters and providing all necessary information about relocating to Germany and enrolling at UE.

According to statistics from recent years, at least 90% of graduates find employment in their field within 12 months of completing their studies, with 33% of them earning more than 70,000€ per year.

• Online application
• Certificate of Secondary Education
• Interview with a school representative
• IELTS: minimum 6.0.

UE implements dozens of financing programs, supporting students in their educational and career goals:

• Scholarships for academic achievements,
• Regional scholarships for students of certain backgrounds,
• Specialized scholarships «Women in Technology» and «Digital Pioneers»,
• Family scholarship that reduces the cost of education for students from the same family,
• State support BAföG,
• Private awards from partner organizations.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision