Nearest deadline30.11.2026
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Applied sciencesPublictuition-free for international students
University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics (HTW Berlin)
Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Berlin |
|---|---|
| City | Berlin |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Students | ≈ 13,355 |
| Programmes | 19 programmes · 13 bachelor's, 6 master's, 5 in English |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Berlin), international students€0 Semester contribution€324.90
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €324.90 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 30.06; master's until 15.06 |
| Campuses | Campus Treskowallee, Campus Wilhelminenhof |
| Studienkolleg | International Preparatory College at the TU Berlin |
About the university
Wide range of subjects
HTW Berlin offers over 70 study programmes in the areas of technology, computing, business, culture and design. It is the largest university of applied sciences in Berlin. Subjects range from classical disciplines such as mechanical engineering, automotive engineering and business administration to new and innovative study programmes such as facility management, economic policy and game design.
High education quality
Rankings regularly confirm the high level of education provided by HTW Berlin. Great importance is attached to foreign languages and key qualifications such as presentation skills. To facilitate the transition into working life, the university’s Career Services department also offers specially developed training courses. Students wishing to complete part of their studies abroad have plenty of opportunities to choose from. HTW Berlin actively collaborates with 140 universities worldwide and has an established network of cooperation partnerships.
Practice-oriented research
Research is a core task of HTW Berlin and a key success factor. Research activities connect the university with the professional world, scientific networks and companies, simultaneously guaranteeing a high level of quality in our study programmes and teaching. HTW Berlin’s researchers contribute their ideas, expertise and contacts to over 150 third-party funded research projects every year. Covering a wide variety of topics, these projects are generally carried out in cooperation with partners from industry. Many projects are specifically geared towards meeting the innovation needs of individual companies and industries or the development potential of the region.
Interdisciplinary research teams
The research agenda also includes topics that bundle a wide variety of specialist expertise and skills. It is only through interdisciplinary teams that integrated strategies can be developed, for example for a climate-friendly transformation of our energy supply, improved healthcare system, meeting the challenges of an aging society or the digitalisation of culture and society.
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.
Faculty 4 Computer Science, Communication and Business
7 programmes · Campus Wilhelminenhof
Department 3 - Economics and Law
5 programmes
Faculty 2 - Engineering Sciences - Technology and Life
3 programmes
Faculty 5 of Design and Culture
3 programmes · Campus Wilhelminenhof
Faculty 1 - Engineering - Energy and Information
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. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 19 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.
- 2Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 30.06, master's until 15.06. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, 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 | €324.90 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Campus Treskowallee
Treskowallee 8, 10318 Berlin, Germany
Campus Wilhelminenhof
Wilhelminenhofstraße 75A, 12459 Berlin, Germany
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 University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics (HTW Berlin)
How much does it cost to study at University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics (HTW Berlin)?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €324.90. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 5 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 30.06 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. The Feststellungsprüfung of any Studienkolleg is recognised by all universities; University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics (HTW Berlin) works with International Preparatory College at the TU Berlin.
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.