Hamburg University of Technology

The Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), known as the Hamburg-Harburg University of Technology (TUHH) since 2018, is a public university in Hamburg and one of the youngest technical universities in Germany. Founded in 1978, it is located in the Harburg district.
It comprises 35 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs and more than 100 professors who supervise around 7,400 students.
A special feature of the university is its division into research areas and faculties instead of traditional departments in order to enable closer cooperation between the various institutes.

Teaching Organization

Teaching at the University of Hamburg is organized into six deaneries and study areas:

Civil Engineering
Electrical engineering, computer science and mathematics
Technology and innovation in education
Management Science and Technology
Mechanical engineering
Process engineering

In addition, there is the field of study Engineering and Technology, which branches out beyond the basic subjects.

Teaching and Learning Center

With the Center for Teaching and Learning (ZLL), the university occupies an outstanding position in higher education.
The center advises teaching staff on the design of teaching and learning curricula in applied subjects, mediates relevant additional qualifications, and coordinates various activities to improve teaching and learning. It includes a supervised learning center (the “Learning Center”) and a preparatory study project (the “Bachelor Project”).
The center is funded by the Teaching Quality Charter.
In a report published in 2015 on the MINT subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) at Hamburg’s universities, the Science Council rated the center as an “outstanding institution” and “exemplary in the quality assurance of teaching.”
The Center is home to the Department of Engineering Education, whose work focuses on testing the understanding of key concepts and relationships (including so-called fundamental concepts) in basic engineering topics, particularly in mechanics, electrical engineering, control engineering, and computer science.
The approach of the professors involved is unique in Germany as it focuses on specialization in the field of engineering.

Teaching assignment

Hamburg University of Technology is a place of learning. Those who study here prepare for the challenges of the future and learn to broaden their horizons in technology, science, and society.
Students acquire comprehensive skills for a successful career. The unity and freedom of research and teaching form the foundation for this.
We are committed to open and respectful interaction, a culture of appreciation, equal recognition, and equal opportunities. Commitment to studies and teaching is particularly valued.
Social responsibility, critical thinking, and environmental awareness are part of our engineering education and an important component of our research and teaching.
We also prepare our students for the challenges of digitalization.
We are an internationally oriented university of technology and have a unique mentoring relationship. We facilitate individual learning even in large courses, offer interdisciplinary development opportunities, and promote the personal development of all members of Hamburg University of Technology.

Teaching assignment

The acquired skills and knowledge are applied and deepened in problem-oriented courses.
Concrete questions of professional practice are addressed, and innovative digital teaching and examination concepts enable our students to learn independently and sustainably.
Students at Hamburg University of Technology take responsibility for their own development and are characterized by independence and commitment. They actively participate in courses and teaching evaluations and participate in student self-government.
The teachers organize their teaching and examination activities in such a way that the desired learning objectives are achieved in the best possible way.
They convince students with their experience, arouse interest in their research, design tests that are transparent and fair, and gather feedback to improve their courses.
Service and administrative units provide the necessary infrastructure and effective study and examination planning to enable effective teaching and learning. They support this through transparent quality assurance, individualized advice, and the creation of frameworks for innovative teaching methods.

Scientific research

The research areas are divided into five thematic areas:

The research structure of Hamburg University of Technology is divided into application-oriented areas, more comprehensive elements focused on research methodology and methods from the natural and engineering sciences, and application-oriented research areas. The development of scientific methods is a priority in many areas and is generally divided into three areas: experimental methods, modeling and simulation, and data science, especially in mathematics.
The development of curricula is central to research and is used in many research fields.
Professors who see method development as the core of their research can choose to work in the “Research Methods in Science and Technology” area instead of the regular research areas. It is also possible to take on an additional role alongside the research areas.

Scientific research

Social and economic impacts

The results and processes of university research are measured by their impact on the economy and society. The “Social and Economic Impact” section presents research topics, fields of activity, events, and university projects with particular social relevance.
In addition, the zone serves as a public showcase for collaboration with industry partners, including relevant key figures.
The assignment of professors to this area takes place as part of the annual presidential survey.
At the Hamburg University of Technology, four Collaborative Research Centers, four Research Groups and four Graduate Schools have been established through the award of research funds from the German Research Foundation.

Scientific research

Cooperative research centers

Research groups

Scientific research

Priority programs

Job placement

The Career Center of the Hamburg University of Technology is the interface between study and career and offers various services:

Cooperation

Collaborations: The Hamburg University of Technology cooperates in a variety of ways with numerous universities worldwide.
Some focus on a research project or strategic development.
It includes student exchange agreements with some partners, cooperates with some universities in various fields, and simultaneously concludes exchange agreements.
Depending on their size, organizational form and type, cooperatives can exist at several different structural levels.
Erasmus+ (EU exchange program) or ISAP (DAAD) exchange program.

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