History
The university was founded in 2010 as Brand Academy – Hochschule für Design und Kommunikation and changed its name to Brand University of Applied Sciences in 2019.
Education
Brand University of Applied Sciences is a government-recognised private university offering internationally accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses.
Research
We place great emphasis on a culture of creativity, curiosity and open-mindedness. Our university is a place of learning which combines scientific research and close collaboration with brand-name companies in Europe and Asia.
Distance Learning Courses
Student services
We provide services to incoming students and applicants from foreign countries and support all outbound students in planning their semester abroad at one of our partner universities. Incoming international students and foreign applicants are assisted by our International Office staff in all matters concerning living and studying in Hamburg, Germany.
Library services
The library is the multimedia information centre for the students and teachers of Brand University.The collection comprises approx. 2500 English and German textbooks, magazines for design and marketing as well as access to the e-book library ProQuest and other important databases.
Campus life
You will find the Brand University of Applied Sciences campus at a privileged location overlooking the river Elbe in the district Ottensen – a very lively area with many restaurants, bars, street cafés and shops ranging from posh to alternative.