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University of Europe for Applied Sciences

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University of Europe for Applied Sciences

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The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) is a private university of applied sciences based across three campuses: Berlin, Hamburg, and Iserlohn.

The university has a strong interdisciplinary and international focus. It specializes in degree programmes in the fields of Business, Sport, Media, Events, Art and Design.

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The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) was founded in 2017, its predecessors dating back to 2005 and 2000 respectively. 20 bachelor‘s and 10 master‘s degrees are currently offered between the university‘s three faculties. Around 3,000 students study across the three campuses, a majority of which are based in Berlin, the university‘s most international campus.

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The University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) originated from the merger of the Business and Information Technology School (BiTS) and Berliner Technische Kunsthochschule (BTK). Its three faculties – Business, Sports, Media & Event, and Art & Design – emphasize an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates creative, digital, and entrepreneurial thinking. UE is owned and managed by Global University Systems, an educational company that operates numerous universities across Europe, Canada, and Israel.

In the recent past, the university was commended in prestigious rankings such as U-Multirank for its student mobility and learning environment. Taking its international approach seriously, a majority of the degree programs at UE are international courses taught in English entirely.

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Explore UE study programs:

Art and Design:

  • Communication Design BA
  • Film + Motion Design BA
  • Photography & New Media BA
  • Game Design BA
  • Illustration BA
  • Communication Design Top Up BA, MA
  • Foundation Diploma Art & Design
  • New Media Design MA
  • Photography MA
  • eSports Studies (Specialisation)

Business and Sport:

  • Business & Management Studies BSc
  • Sport and Event Management BSc
  • Foundation Diploma
  • Smart City Management
  • Master of Business Administration Full-Time
  • International Sport & Event Management MA
  • International Business Management MSc
  • MBA Sustainable Water Management
  • MBA Diplomacy
  • Master Preparatory Programme
  • Football Management (Specialisation)
  • eSports Studies (Specialisation)

Tech and Software:

  • Foundation Diploma
  • Master Preparatory Programme
  • eSports Studies (Specialisation)

Psychology:

  • Business Psychology BSc
  • Psychology BSc
  • Clinical Psychology: Rehabilitation & Geronto MSc
  • Psychology: Coaching & Counselling MSc

Dual Programmes:

  • Sport & Event Management (dual) BSc
  • Software Engineering (dual) BSc
  • Digital Media & Marketing (dual) BSc
  • Business Informatics & Data Science (dual) BSc
  • Basketball Management (Specialisation)

To know more about UE study programs follow the link.

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