INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
Practical partnerships between universities and companies
Individual partnerships
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports the program “Practical Partnerships between Universities and Companies in Germany and in Developing Countries” with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The program focuses on promoting the transfer of knowledge between universities and industry in order to contribute to dovetailing and expanding dialogue. By closing the gap between the more theoretically oriented university education and the practice-oriented economy, more well-qualified graduates will be available for the job market in the future, which will have a positive effect on the investment climate in the medium term. The CO2FREE project is helping to support the renewable energy sector in Senegal with its education offensive.

Objective of HAW Hamburg
HAW Hamburg – northern Germany’s leading university when it comes to reflective practice – has set itself the goal of developing sustainable solutions for the social requirements of the present and the future.
The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science
The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science is the largest faculty at HAW Hamburg and educates around 5,700 students in four departments and 22 degree programs. It deals with important social issues such as the mobility of the future, digitalization and sustainable energy supply. At HAW Hamburg, professional practice is an important part of the course: students learn to get hands-on in laboratories and workshops. Internships in companies allow students to put their knowledge into practice. This prepares graduates well for a smooth career start.
Facts & figures (summer semester 2023)
- 156 Professors
- 96 Teaching assistants
- 159 Scientific staff
- 75 Employees in technology and administration
- 5.659 Students
Study courses:
- A total of 22 degree programs at the faculty
- 12 Bachelor’s degree programs (one of which is also available as a dual study program, nine of which are also available as dual study programs)
- Ten Master’s degree programs
SMA Solar Technology
Innovative solutions for solar and storage applications, modern charging solutions for electric vehicles and intelligent energy management systems – we are enabling people and companies around the world to become more independent in their energy supply. Together with our partners and customers, we are shaping the energy transition. For a climate-friendly, sustainable future.
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique
As a pioneer in the education of leaders in the public and private sectors, ESP has been committed to the top-level education of managers, engineers and technicians involved in development since 1964. ESP recruits and trains the best students in an environment that fosters research and innovation.
Facts about the ESP Dakar
Satech sarl
The engineering company Satech, based in the heart of Dakar, designs, plans and builds solar parks in Senegal.
Dieses Projekt wird gefördert vom DAAD aus Mitteln des Bundesministeriums für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ).

