HWR Berlin

A result of the merger of two renowned universities of applied sciences, the Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) is one of the major institutions of higher education in the German capital.

The HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) is renowned or its practice-oriented teaching, intensive and diverse research, high quality standards, as well as a strong international orientation. It comprises five Departments and the Berlin Professional School.

About us

More than 11,000 students are currently enrolled at the HWR Berlin. This is good news - and therefore we take the responsibility for our students seriously. Here you can read about the facts and figures behind our success - and the values we represent.

University Management

The HWR Berlin is managed by a University Executive Board. The President, the First Vice-President, two other Vice-Presidents and the Registrar are members of the Executive Board.

Departments and BPS

A wide range of degree programmes and continuing education courses: The HWR Berlin includes five departments and the Berlin Professional School, our institute for continuing education.

International Focus

Internationality is an integral part of the university's philosophy and characterises the areas of study, teaching and research. There are currently over 170 partnerships with universities on almost every continent.

University organisation

Who does what? Around 11,800 students, over 200 professors, 250 researchers and over 200 employees: Here you can find all the university's facilities at a glance.

Service units

Numerous service facilities support study, teaching and research: use the libraries, brush up on your language skills or keep fit at the university sports centre.

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