Founded in 1953, the Europa-Kolleg Hamburg is an international and interdisciplinary educational and research institution in the field of European integration research and international relations. With the Institute for European Integration it offers an excellent platform for research, teaching and learning in the field of European Studies. Renowned lecturers, a special library, interesting projects, events and publications as well as the affiliated residential complex create an intellectually inspiring environment for all students. The Institute for European Integration is an academic institution at the University of Hamburg.