Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development

About

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE), founded in 1992, is a pioneering applied sciences university in Germany dedicated to sustainability-driven education and research. It serves about 2,300 students and employs roughly 450 staff. Its academic portfolio spans Forest and Environment, Landscape Management and Nature Conservation, Wood Engineering, and Sustainable Business. Key research strengths include sustainable land use, forestry, climate change adaptation, biodiversity conservation, and circular economy approaches. The university emphasizes hands-on learning, modern campus facilities, and strong international partnerships supporting global sustainability transformation.

Sustainability at HNEE

HNEE places sustainability at the core of its institutional identity, shaping how it teaches, conducts research, and engages with society. The university fosters a strongly practice-oriented and interdisciplinary learning environment in areas such as forestry, nature conservation, sustainable business, and landscape management, while embedding ecological, social, and economic responsibility across all study programs. Its research and academic culture are closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, supporting applied solutions to global sustainability challenges. Campus life encourages participation, responsibility, and sustainable behavior, complemented by active regional and international cooperation that extends its impact beyond academia.

Learn more about the university and its work with sustainability here