Five central topics

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg has goals in each of these 5 areas. These areas correspond to the performance areas stipulated by the German Science Council: research, teaching, research infrastructure, knowledge exchange, and internationalization. Within the 5 dimensions, the University of Excellence is realizing more than 20 individual measures.

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Excellence in research

Newly created funding programs support researchers at Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence as they conduct top-level research.

Eine Professorin unterrichtet vor einer grünen Tafel.

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Excellence in teaching

Like the development of new degree programs, the appointment of additional professors also brings fresh ideas to Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence.

Prof. Dr. Horst Weller erklärt bei Wissen vom Fass, wie Nanoteilchen funktionieren. Er spricht ins Mikrofon und hat Gläser mit bunter Flüssigkeit in der Hand.

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Excellent knowledge exchange

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence sees knowledge exchange as a fundamental task and an integral part of research and teaching.

Studierende legen ihre Fäuste nebeneinander und symbolisieren Einheit.

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International excellence

In the area of internationalization, Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence aims to increase Hamburg’s appeal to researchers from all over the world.

Vizepräsident Louis neben dem Brass-Reflektor.

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Excellent research infrastructure

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is improving its research infrastructure to facilitate top-level, cutting-edge research.

Five central topics

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Section 12: Excellence Strategy

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