NIT  – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH)

At the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, gifted and talented students from all over the world find ideal learning environment in which they can learn methods, realize innovative ideas and develop their personalities. Our international community creates an intercultural atmosphere in which individual learning is made possible through freedom and intensive learning support.

History

Founded: in 1998 by professors at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) as a gGmbH – with financial support from the Körber Foundation and companies

Location: The NIT Building – Gebäude F, Kasernenstr. 12 – is on the TUHH campus in Hamburg-Harburg

Management: Dr. Klemens Kleiminger

Education

Do you have an engineering, computer or natural science background and would like to improve your management competencies? Then our English-language Master?s program at the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management is just right for you. With our Double Degree or Part-time Program, you can add management knowledge to your technical expertise.

Research

At the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management you can study technology management individually. Depending on your personal goals, you can complete your studies at the NIT with a master's degree, a double degree in combination with a master's degree in engineering or natural sciences at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) or with a certificate, for example with an Innovation Manager qualification.

Career

In an agile, digitized working world, specialists who are competent and flexible in dealing with the challenges of digital change are in demand.

At the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management, gifted and talented students from all over the world find ideal learning environment in which they can learn methods, realize innovative ideas and develop their personalities.

Top reasons to study here

  • A world-class education in both engineering or science AND management. At the NIT find ideal learning environment in which they can realize innovative ideas.
  • Tight link to industry: Beyond your internship and your master's thesis, the NIT has a vast network of partner companies, who award scholoarships.
  • On-campus living: modern student apartments on a green campus in the vibrant city Hamburg in Germany.

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 32 Scholarships
  • Private Institution Type

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Overview

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Scholarships

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1400 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based

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Studienstiftung
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
649 EUR
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation
Merit-based

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Campus France
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
80 ZAR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme South Africa

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DAAD
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-ACEH Scholarship of Excellence

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DAAD
Location not available

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NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Rankings

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Top % Worldwide

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World University Rankings

401

By Times Higher Education

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3 year trend World University Rankings

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Student services

We do our best to ensure that your time at the NIT provides you with a wide-ranging wealth of experience. Students, staff and network partners come together in after-work activities, at subject presentations, and at parties. In the process, they make what is special about the NIT?s unique community continue to grow.

Many of you live and learn under one roof and maintain close ties with the NIT as your new home. NIT staff are happy to be of assistance and will readily answer questions about your studies, the building, and hints on where to go and what to see in Hamburg.

Housing services

As well as teaching and working spaces, the NIT has residential accommodation. Available to rent are 65 student apartments on three floors of the building.

  • 20m² apartment with its own bathroom and kitchenette
  • Fully furnished
  • 2 x large shared kitchens (including dishwasher, stove, and oven) on each floor
  • 2 balconies per floor
  • Large common room with TV and table football
  • Laundry facilities on site
  • Minimum rental period 4 weeks

Library services

The NIT is located on the spacious, green campus of the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) with its large lecture hall and library.

Campus life

The NIT is located on the campus of the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), offering students a perfect opportunity to combine study and life. 

The TUHH campus is a place of pulsating ideas and encounters. Lectures, concerts, parties, company presentations and much more enrich the cultural atmosphere. There are many groups you can join to make music, sing or put on plays. Join the water sports group to canoe or the Academic Sailing Club to cover greater distances by yacht. The cosmopolitan make-up of the student body encourages intercultural exchange. 

Student clubs

At the NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management we offer gifted and talented students from around the world scope for development. We create ideal learning spaces and generate stimuli for innovation and digital change. In our unique community we connect people of different origins and disciplines.

As a member of commuNITy e.V. you will:

  • promote research, teaching, and further education at the NIT
  • connect with the students and the NIT
  • support the ongoing development of the NIT

Accreditation

NIT study programs are accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). The FIBAA is an internationally aligned European agency for quality assurance and quality development in academic education. In the course of accreditation, study programs are assessed by recognized experts who make recommendations on further course development.

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Hamburg City

NIT – the Private Business School at the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) Student Reviews & Awards

4.7

Based on 20 reviews

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5/5

Fueling Future Innovators

Hi, I�m Shramik Kamath, a student of Class 25 a student at Northern Institute of Technology. NIT is truly a hub of innovation and collaboration, where each day presents fresh challenges and growth opportunities. For someone like me, with a strong passion for entrepreneurship this environment is both inspiring and practical. It�s not just about academic learning it's about doing. The projects, discussions, and constant engagement push you to think outside the box. One of the standout aspects of NIT is its tight knit community. Alumni are always eager to share their insights and experiences, creating an invaluable network of support. It�s this sense of belonging and mutual encouragement that truly enhances the learning journey. I feel fortunate to be part of this vibrant community where healthy rivalry and collaboration fuels creativity and personal growth.

Posted by Shramik
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
5/5

Fascinating experience

Excellent small school with a strong focus on technology and entrepreneurship; small classes; personal experience with lecturers and staff; well-designed curriculum; good lectures and interesting guest lecturers; a lot of traveling if you don't live in Hamburg's south, but manageable for three semesters; excellent value for money compared to UK/US schools, even without receiving one of the many scholarships; financial breakeven in less than two years; well-known in northern Germany, but now more so in central Europe; each class has one or two larger successful startups, with founders frequently giving lectures on campus; the alumni network feels more like a family than a pure "business network"; the new CEO is driving growth; and there are plenty of opportunities and support provided for extracurricular activities, initiatives, etc.

Posted by Paul
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
5/5

Excellent for Entrepreneuers

I really liked the learning experience. Perfect for Entrepreneurs! Welcoming study atmosphere with tasks not overwhelming. It's a great way to start life in Germany for anyone coming to Germany for the first time.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Unknown
Posted on Jun 2025
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