Studying, Researching, Teaching: Do it in Berlin's smartest quarter
Berlin Adlershof is not only the largest technology park in Germany, but is also characterized by a unique science and university landscape.
At its heart is the campus of Humboldt University, which completed the relocation of its mathematics and natural sciences institutes to innovative new buildings in 2003.
Two private universities also contribute to the academic profile of the campus with their diverse offerings: the bbw University of Applied Sciences and the Steinbeis Association complement the Adlershof study programs with business and economics courses.
The number of students on campus is growing steadily and is now around 8,000.
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
The mathematics and natural sciences campus Adlershof of Humboldt-Universität Berlin is home to the Departments of Chemistry, Geography, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Psychology.
Together with the Integrative Research Institute for the Sciences (IRIS Adlershof) and the Integrative Research Institute on Transformations of Human-Environment Systems (IRI THESys), as well as the Center for the Science of Materials Berlin (CSMB), they form a fertile scientific biotope that also benefits from networking with non-university research institutes and companies at the Adlershof Technology Park.
As the most important future project on its Adlershof campus, Humboldt-Universität is working on the planning of a "ScienceHUB" with a modular Audimax for at least 500 people. The multifunctional building complex is to become a place for scientific exchange, innovation and start-up consulting, knowledge transfer, networking, scientific events and congresses.
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Into business after graduation!
The Humboldt Startupservice supports young entrepreneurs from the academic environment before they take the step into self-employment. The Startup Incubator Adlershof offers the ideal environment for this. And after the company has been founded, Humboldt Innovation is a strong partner with tailor-made service packages, further training offers and alumni work.
bbw Hochschule
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The bbw Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences that offers degree courses in economics, industrial engineering and engineering. It offers part-time, full-time and dual study options.
The bbw University of Applied Sciences is run by the bbw Akademie für Betriebswirtschaftliche Weiterbildung GmbH. It is also supported by partners from the region's business community and its academic partner university, the Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW).
The bbw University of Applied Sciences sees itself as a link between practice-oriented academic studies and the real need for specialists and managers in companies. It also operates its own start-up center on campus.
Steinbeis Network
In the Steinbeis network, various transfer companies offer services in the areas of research and development, consulting and expertise as well as training and further education. In cooperation with the state-recognized Steinbeis University, various courses of study are available there. The following institutions of the Steinbeis Network are active in the Adlershof Technology Park:
Steinbeis Transfer Institutes:
- Online Law School
- Institute of Executive Capabilities (IEC)
- Online-Institut der School of Management and Technology
Steinbeis Research Institutes:
Furthermore, the Shared Research Center as a central organizational platform for research-oriented committees and working groups of Steinbeis University on site.
News
New Vice-Presidents at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Professor Dr Ulf Leser and Professor Dr Beate Lütke took up their new posts on 1 October 2026:
Prof. Ulf Leser is responsible for the Research portfolio, whilst Prof. Beate Lütke is responsible for the Teaching and Student Affairs portfolio. The HU Council elected both of them on 28 April 2026. They succeed…
Internationally recognized materials scientist joins BTU and IKZ
Aleksandar Matkovic, expert in complex material structures and ERC Starting Grant recipient, conducts research at the interface of materials and devices:
Internationally recognized materials scientist Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Matkovic will take over as head of the “Nanostructures & Thin Films” department at the Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) on October 1,…
Christian Hackenberger receives the UNIPRENEURS Award for outstanding commitment to entrepreneurship
The HU professor, researcher and entrepreneur has been honoured for his commitment to spin-offs and entrepreneurship:
Every three years, UNIPRENEURS awards Germany’s highest honour for outstanding achievements in promoting entrepreneurship, technology transfer and spin-offs at universities and non-university research institutions.…
Cooperation agreement signed between Humboldt-Universität and the Berlin Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Working together for talent and innovation ‘Made in Berlin’:
The HU and the Berlin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) aim to forge even closer links between academia and industry. The President of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), Prof. Dr Julia von Blumenthal, and IHK…
Two ERC Starting Grants for HU projects
Dr Michael Kathan and Dr Maxime Le Calvé awarded 1.5 million euros each in funding from the European Research Council:
Dr Michael Kathan, a researcher at the Department of Chemistry at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), has been awarded a Starting Grant from the European Research Council (ERC) for his research project “CATENATOR:…
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