About HafenCity University of Hamburg

About HafenCity University of Hamburg

HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU), established in 2006, is a public university dedicated to architecture, civil engineering, and urban planning. Located in Hamburg's HafenCity district, the university focuses on the built environment and metropolitan development. HCU offers bachelor's and master's programs in architecture, civil engineering, geodesy and geoinformatics, urban planning, and metropolitan culture. The university emphasizes interdisciplinary research, notably through initiatives like the CityScienceLab, developed in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab, which addresses urban challenges in the digital age. The university's modern campus provides students with state-of-the-art facilities in an urban setting, fostering innovation and creativity.