Hochschule 21 was founded in 2004 as a private University of Applied Sciences. We are located in the Hanseatic City of Buxtehude within the greater Hamburg Metropolitan Area and the broader region of the "Elbe- Weser-Dreieck."
Since 1875 architects and civil engineers are educated in Buxtehude with the academic standard. For decades the public university of applied sciences has been at the same place. As in 2004, the university, which was rich in tradition, has been forced to close down because of the federal state budget's compulsory savings, time was ready to try something new.
Since we focus on application-oriented courses, our students are well prepared for their professional life in construction, engineering, and health. Over the years, we have also successfully established a research focus in these areas and focus on creating an interdisciplinary approach. The key aim is to enhance and support the transfer of knowledge between our distinct areas of expertise.
For all undergraduate courses related to construction and engineering, dual means that 50% of the academic tuition is combined with companies' 50% practical work experience. Meanwhile, more than 1.000 companies endorse the philosophy of Hochschule 21 and train a dual student in Buxtehude.
Duality in our health sciences courses means studying at Hochschule 21 and joining a vocational training scheme at one of our cooperating partners' training schools.
The right choice for students: Hochschule 21 in Buxtehude. For more than 140 years, Buxtehude has been 'university town' hosting the Northeast Lower Saxonian public University of Applied Sciences for decades. The state-approved private university now upholds this successful tradition.
Buxtehude is a flourishing center of medium size with about 48.000 inhabitants. Geographically positioned next to the tourist highlight "Altes Land" and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg, Buxtehude has a variety of leisure offers: cinema, bowling, restaurants, festivals, hall, and outdoor swimming pool, theatres and lots of sports activities. There are four dormitories for students near the school building.
Its dual concept (50% theory, 50% practice) Hochschule 21 is ideal for pure academic studies. Despite the practical experience, our students benefit from small learning groups, personal contact with the lecturing tutors, and several facilities, such as laboratories, a model building hall, and workshops. The career center advises on applications, interviews, and finding a partner company.
Our student representation StuVer stands in for all students of Hochschule 21 and joins in various committees. Each department has its student representation. The Stuber-students also organize parties, movie nights, dance lessons, sports tournaments. They also publish the magazine HASI.
The library, which is open to the public, provides more than 18.000 volumes and about 100 journals. Our staff help students at every step and support their research needs. We supply online-catalog and E-books. Students and members of Hochschule 21 have WLAN access throughout our library, guest access is possible. Internet workspaces are also available for non-students/members. Material not available can be ordered via interlibrary loan by registered users.
