Center for Postgraduate Studies (ZWW)

Welcome to the web pages of the Hamburg Center for Postgraduate Studies

The Center for Postgraduate Studies (ZWW) in Hamburg is the perfect choice for anyone looking for academically sound continuing education that meets the highest quality standards. Our tailored programs provide the solid ground on which our students can pursue their journey of personal development.

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Military Leadership and International Security (MA)

Target group: future Bundeswehr and allied military leaders

Start: 1 November 2025
Application deadline: week 42 in 2025

Start: 1 November 2025
Application deadline: 30 June 2025

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Civil-Military Interaction (M.A.)

Target group: future Bundeswehr and allied military leaders and executive civilian personnel; future NGO executives

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Leadership in the Medical Field (MA or MSc)

Target group: (future) leaders working in medical or pharmaceutical professions

Start: 1 September 2026
Application deadline: 31 May2026

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Management and Law in the Federal Administration

Target group: In-service program for members of the Federal Ministry of Finance, other federal ministries and federal authorities, who hold undergraduate degrees and are to assume leadership tasks

Start: 1 November 2026
Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Start: 1 November 2026
Application deadline: 31 May 2026

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International Procurement Cooperation (MPA)

Target group: The target group of the International Procurement Cooperation (IPC) program are (prospective) leaders in areas tasked with procurement projects in (federal) ministries and subordinate authorities in Germany and the other 26 EU/NATO member states.

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Projektmanagement im Bundesbau

Zielgruppe: (Angehende) Führungskräfte in den mit Beschaffungsprojekten befassten Bereichen in (Bundes-)Ministerien und deren nachgeordneten Bereiche in Deutschland und in allen anderen EU Mitgliedsstaaten.

Start: 1 November 2026
Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Military Leadership and International Security (MA)

Target group: future Bundeswehr and allied military leaders

Start: 1 November 2025
Application deadline: week 42 in 2025

Civil-Military Interaction (M.A.)

Target group: future Bundeswehr and allied military leaders and executive civilian personnel; future NGO executives

Start: 1 November 2025
Application deadline: 30 June 2025

Leadership in the Medical Field (MA or MSc)

Target group: (future) leaders working in medical or pharmaceutical professions <br>Start: 18. Sept. 2024 / Application deadline: 31. May 2024

Start: 1 September 2024
Application deadline: 31 May 2024

Management and Law in the Federal Administration (MPA)

Target group:
In-service program for members of the Federal Ministry of Finance, other federal ministries and federal authorities, who hold undergraduate degrees and are to assume leadership tasks

Start: 1 November 2026
Application deadline: 31 May 2026

International Procurement Cooperation (MPA)

Target group:
The target group of the International Procurement Cooperation (IPC) program are (prospective) leaders in areas tasked with procurement projects in (federal) ministries and subordinate authorities in Germany and the other 26 EU/NATO member states.

Start: 01. November 2026
Application deadline: 31. May 2026

Projektmanagement im Bundesbau

Zielgruppe:
(Angehende) Führungskräfte in den mit Beschaffungsprojekten befassten Bereichen in (Bundes-)Ministerien und deren nachgeordneten Bereiche in Deutschland und in allen anderen EU Mitgliedsstaaten.

Start: 01. November 2026
Application deadline: 31. May 2026

The Center for Postgraduate Studies

The Center for Postgraduate Studies (ZWW) was established in 2013 as a central facility at Helmut Schmidt University/Bundeswehr University Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H). It is committed to the key principles of education based on academia and lifelong learning. The purpose of the ZWW is to offer high-quality postgraduate study programs as well as smaller continuing education courses at university level. This makes it stand out from the spectrum offered by private institutions on the continuing education market.

Other Courses

In addition to its master’s programs, the Center for Postgraduate Studies (ZWW) also offers individual formats for continuing education. In coordination with our clients, i.e. public organizations or private companies, we design seminars, modules or module combinations from the master’s programs offered by the ZWW that meet our clients’ requirements precisely.

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Excursion Highlighting the German Armed Forces

In early April, the Center for Postgraduate Education (ZWW) invited the trainees of the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) to spend a day visiting various German Armed Forces institutions in Berlin. By visiting the Operational Command and the dental and dermatology departments at the German Armed Forces Hospital in Berlin, the trainees gained insights into the daily operations of the German Armed Forces.

Big Step for Tomorrow’s Leaders: ZWW Celebrates Its Graduates

Respect and Congratulations: 13 Students Receive Their Certificates After Completing Continuing Education Programs at HSU/UniBw H. In a festive ceremony, 13 students from the five current continuing education programs at Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg (HSU/UniBw H) were awarded their certificates after successfully completing their university-level additional qualifications.

Welcome to the new year 2025!

Many thanks for the many beautiful, intense, and successful moments we were able to experience with you in 2024. Start the new year well – with our cocktail „Sparkle your spirit.“

FAQ

Here you will find an overview of the most frequently asked questions of prospective students, current students and teaching staff. If your question could not be answered here, “Ask Hilde”. She will be happy to help you.

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Ihre Bewerbung, Unterlagen und Einreichung

Für Ihre Bewerbung um einen Studienplatz benötigen wir von Ihnen verschiedene Unterlagen. Eine Übersicht der erforderlichen Unterlagen finden Sie auf der Homepage des Prüfungsamtes. Sie können ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen direkt beim Prüfungsamt einreichen. Die Unterlagen gehen dann direkt an das Prüfungsamt. Rückfragen zu den Bewerbungsunterlagen können Sie direkt an das Prüfungsamt stellen. Für alle anderen Fragen steht das ZWW gerne per E-Mail oder Telefon zur Verfügung.

Your application, documents and submission

We require various documents when you apply for a place on this program. An overview of the required documents can be found on the homepage of the Examination Office. You can submit your application directly to the Examination Office. The Examination Office will then receive your documents directly. If you have any questions regarding the documents required for your application, please contact the Examination Office. . For all other questions, the ZWW will be happy to help you via email or telephone.