Nordakademie University of Applied Sciences (NORDAKADEMIE Hochschule der Wirtschaft) is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Elmshorn, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1992. It specialises in dual and part-time study models, focusing on fields such as business administration, business informatics, computer science, and industrial engineering. Many programmes are designed in close cooperation with partner companies, so students combine academic phases with practical work experience. Nordakademie also runs a graduate school in Hamburg for part-time master’s programmes and continuing education. It can be a strong option for students who want a structured dual study pathway and early professional experience with employers in northern Germany.