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Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences
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Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences

Technische Hochschule Brandenburg

2,200 students, 60 professors and increasingly more research topics in the fields of computer science and media, technology and business: Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences (THB) is a young, modern university located on the outskirts of Berlin, which provides an excellent learning environment. We are a strong partner in teaching and research, securing skilled workers and guaranteeing technology transfer in the region. Since 2016, the THB has been a member of the University Alliance for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a consortium currently made up of ten universities of applied sciences. These institutions are united through the principle of training young people in a labour-market-related and application-oriented manner and to strengthen knowledge transfer within the regional economy. With the topic "Interdisciplinary Security”, THB has been represented on the research map of the German Rectors' Conference since 2015.

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Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Brandenburg
City Brandenburg an der Havel
Founded 1992
Students ≈ 3,209
Programmes 1 programme · 1 bachelor's
Tuition fee
€0 per semester for international students what it consists of
Tuition fee of the federal state (Brandenburg), international students€0
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Application bachelor's until 31.08
Campuses Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences Campus

About the university

University-wide Research Focus Areas

At THB, collaborative research is conducted on various topics across departmental boundaries. Central to this are the interdisciplinary research focus areas of "Interdisciplinary Security Research," "Energy and Resource Efficiency," and "Digital Transformation."

Interdisciplinary Security Research

This research focus area brings together current research topics such as data protection, preventive/reactive IT security, the reliability of systems and processes, as well as security aspects of medicine, aviation, microelectronics, and technical systems based on technical, organizational, and economic methods.

Energy and Resource Efficiency

The "Energy and Resource Efficiency" research focus area is broadly based and pursues an interdisciplinary and holistic approach. The focus is on the analysis, development, design, and optimization of energy- and resource-efficient processes and products.

Digital Transformation

The research focus "Digital Transformation" investigates the processes and modes of action, implementation, operation, use, and evaluation of digital technologies, management approaches, and business models within and between companies, administrations, and organizations.

Faculties

The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.

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Programmes

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How to apply

The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.

  1. 1
    Check your school-leaving certificate
    Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
  2. 2
    Application
    Bachelor's until 31.08. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  3. 3
    Admission, visa, moving
    Plan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.

What it costs to study

Tuition fee€0 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Brandenburg), international students€0

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.

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If you don't meet the requirements yet

Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.

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Questions about Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences

How much does it cost to study at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
No — all programmes in our catalogue are taught in German.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 31.08 for the winter semester. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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