University of Hamburg

The University of Hamburg (Universität Hamburg) is a public higher education institution located in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1919, it is accredited by the Government of Hamburg and the Authority for Science, Research and Equality of Hamburg. With 12,823 employees, the University is housed at Mittelweg 177 in Hamburg.

The motto of the University of Hamburg is "For research, for teaching, for education" (Der Forschung, der Lehre, der Bildung). Operated as a public organization, the University is classified as an educational institute. It is a member of the European University Association, the European University Foundation, and the German U15. The University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf is a subsidiary of the University of Hamburg.

The University of Hamburg primarily operates in the fields of education, higher education, and as a university. The University is an important institution in German academia, contributing significantly to the country's research and teaching landscape.