HafenCity University Hamburg is the sole university in Europe to articulate its focus on the developments in metropolitan areas and architecture.
- HafenCity University Hamburg scholarships are available for every student on the campus. It does not offer full scholarships but only part-time scholarships and financial support. The students who require full scholarships must apply for DAAD scholarships from their home countries.
- HafenCity University Hamburg joins various German and international students to build cooperation among the universities and industries in developing unique research projects of global standards, form training groups, etc.