Our practical projects

We attach great importance to practical experience and up-to-date specialist knowledge. That's why you will learn with us using case studies and real challenges of the future business world.

Brand Innovation

BU x NIVEA Beiersdorf

The aim of the project was to further strengthen the iconic NIVEA Creme among Gen Z and younger Millennials and to open up new areas of relevance - without losing sight of NIVEA’s distinctive brand DNA.

Brand Management

BU x Knut Hansen Dry Gin

As part of the Sales Policy Specialisation course, the students were invited by Hamburg Distilling Company (HDC) in a practical project cooperation to investigate the multi-channel distribution of KNUT HANSEN DRY GIN and to work out success factors for the further expansion of the market position.

Practice project

BU x Steiff

As part of the “interdisciplinary practical project”, students developed a positioning for a selected product group of the Steiff brand.

Practice project

BU x Interaction Branding

Develop a range of high premium packaging for climbing equipment with a digital screen (Amoled Display technology).

Practice project

BU x Tchibo

In this semester the Brand Design course collaborated with Hamburg-based coffee and consumer goods group Tchibo.

Practice project

BU x MINI

Responsive Webdesign for MINI

Brand Innovation & Brand Design

BU x Inclusive Brands

How can diversity and inclusion become a special feature of a brand? This was the topic of an interdisciplinary practical project.

Brand Managemnet

BU x Airbus

Find out more about our practical project with Airbus: Branding in aviation - developing and communicating sustainability strategies.

Brand Managemnet

BU x IsabelleFa

As part of the Sales Policy Specialisation course, the 4th semester students were invited to work on a practical project to investigate IsabelleFa's multi-channel sales and to work out success factors for the further expansion of the company's market position.

Further projects

BU x Centre for Marketing and Media

Brand University is the first private university in the renowned ZMM programme at the University of Hamburg! This exclusive co-operation combines academic excellence with valuable practical insights - through networking events, workshops and direct contact with leading companies.

Take the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and pave valuable career paths!

Find out all about our ZMM cooperation & secure one of the coveted places.

Eine idyllische Szene in der Speicherstadt von Hamburg mit Blick auf einen historischen Backsteinbau und eine Brücke über einen Kanal. Im Vordergrund fährt ein Boot durch das Wasser, und im Hintergrund ist die Kirche St. Katharinen mit ihrem markanten Turm zu sehen. Diese Umgebung, die für ihre architektonische Schönheit bekannt ist, bildet den inspirierenden Standort der Brand University of Applied Sciences.

YOUR UNIVERSITY: BRAND UNIVERSITY

Creating added value through brands - this is what the Brand University in the heart of Hamburg stands for. And this is exactly what makes BU a university whose alumni are highly sought-after professionals in the marketing world, and whose alumni are in high demand.

With us, you will benefit from interdisciplinary teaching with practical relevance and an international focus - thanks to strong partners from Asia. Your studies combine Western and Eastern branding philosophies in a unique way.

Academic adviser on-campus studies

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to advise you: whether it's about choosing your degree programme, the application process, admission requirements or your financing options.

Luis Bolbrügge