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Technische Universität Berlin
With almost 34 000 students, circa 100 course offerings and 40 Institutes, the historic Technische Universität Berlin is one of Germany’s largest and most internationally renowned technical universities. Located in Germany’s capital city – at the heart of Europe – outstanding achievements in research and teaching, imparting skills to excellent graduates, and a modern service-oriented administration characterize TU Berlin.
The range of services offered by our seven Faculties serves to forge a unique link between the natural and technical sciences on the one hand, and the planning, economics and social sciences and humanities on the other. This is indeed a significant achievement for any technical university.
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Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Berlin |
|---|---|
| City | Berlin |
| Founded | 1770 |
| Students | ≈ 32,508 |
| Programmes | 24 programmes · 15 bachelor's, 9 master's, 6 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students€0 Semester contribution€379.06
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €379.06 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.06 |
| Campuses | TU Berlin Campus |
| Studienkolleg | International Preparatory College at the TU Berlin (own) |
Faculties
9 faculties · showing the 6 largest
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.
Faculty II - Mathematics and Natural Sciences
6 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Faculty VI Planning Building Environment
6 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Faculty IV, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
5 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Faculty V of Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems
3 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Faculty of Process Sciences
2 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Faculty VII of Economics and Management
2 programmes · TU Berlin Campus
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 24 programmes →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.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.06. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 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 (Berlin), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €379.06 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Berlin: housing, transport, costs →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 Technische Universität Berlin
How much does it cost to study at Technische Universität Berlin?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €379.06. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 6 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.06. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
It depends on your certificate, not on the university. If you need one, Technische Universität Berlin has its own Studienkolleg: International Preparatory College at the TU Berlin.
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