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Berlin Technical University

Berlin Technical University is one of four universities in the German capital. Situated in the Berlin-Charlottenburg district, it is one of the twenty largest universities in Germany, with around 35,000 students studying in more than 100 courses.

Germany, Berlin
The university campus occupies a large area: about 50 buildings, which are surrounded by three metro stations.
Acceptance rate - 52%
Number of students - 34,842 Number of students - 34,842
International students - 29% International students - 29%
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#=154 QS World University Rankings 2024
#136 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023

Quick Facts

The university campus occupies a large area: about 50 buildings, which are surrounded by three metro stations. The university campus occupies a large area: about 50 buildings, which are surrounded by three metro stations.
Acceptance rate - 52% Acceptance rate - 52%
Number of students - 34,842 Number of students - 34,842
International students - 29% International students - 29%

About University

The Technical University of Berlin (official name in English and German: Technische Universität Berlin, also known as TU Berlin and Berlin Institute of Technology) is a public research university located in Berlin, Germany. It was the first German university to adopt the designation "Technical University" (Technische Universität).

The university's alumni and staff include several members of the US National Academy, two National Medal of Science laureates, the creator of the first fully functional programmable (electromechanical) computer Konrad Zuse, and ten Nobel Prize laureates.

TU Berlin is a member of TU9, an umbrella organization of the largest and most renowned German institutes of technology, and of the Top International Managers in Engineering network, which facilitates student exchanges between leading engineering schools. It is a member of the Conference of European Schools of Advanced Engineering Education and Research. TU Berlin is home to two innovation centers designated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has designated the university as an "Entrepreneurial University" ("Die Gründerhochschule").

The university is notable for being the first to offer a degree in industrial engineering and management (Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen). The university developed this degree in response to industrialists' requests for graduates with the technical and managerial training to run a company. The program was first offered in the winter semester of 1926/27 and is one of the oldest programs of its kind.

TU Berlin has one of the highest proportions of international students in Germany - almost 27% in 2019.

In addition, TU Berlin is a member of the Berlin University Alliance, has been awarded the title "University of Excellence" and receives funding from the German Universities Excellence Initiative.

Academic Programs

Taught in English

Process Sciences

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Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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School of Education (SETUB)

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Planning Building Environment

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Economics and Management

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Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.

Intakes & Deadlines

Available intake periods for application

Closed

Winter 2025

Winter 2025

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2024
Closed

Summer 2025

Summer 2025

Deadline: 01 Dec, 2024
Closed

Winter 2026

Winter 2026

Deadline: 01 Jun, 2025
Closed

Summer 2026

Summer 2026

Deadline: 01 Dec, 2025

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Basic Requirements

English Language Level

IELTS

4

TOEFL iBT

542

Pearson PTE

43

How to Enroll

Follow these steps to apply Berlin Technical University

1

Checking compliance with requirements

Please ensure that you meet the entry requirements for the preparatory school, including having an indirect qualification for entry to an international university and German language proficiency at level B2 (CEFR) or above.

2

Preparation of language certificates

Obtain certificates confirming your proficiency in German and English at the required level (B2 for German, A2/B1 for English depending on the course).

3

Preparing documents for submitting an application

Gather the required documents in electronic format (PDF) for online submission. These include: - Confirmation of qualifications for admission to university - Confirmation of knowledge of the German language - Passport (pages with personal data and signature). - Make sure that certificates are in the language of the country of origin. If they are not in English or German, provide a translation.

4

Submitting an application via the uni-assist system

- Log in to the online portal "My Assistant" on the uni-assist website. - Select a TU Berlin bachelor's degree programme and indicate your first semester of study. - Fill out the online application carefully, making sure that all questions are answered accurately. - Please indicate in your application that you are applying for admission to a preparatory school. - Pay the uni-assist pre-check fee.

5

Submission of documents for admission

Upload all required documents (PDF files) to the uni-assist system before the application deadline.

6

Waiting for an invitation to an entrance test or an advisory session

Once you have submitted your documents, expect an invitation from TU Berlin to take the entrance exam (if you are applying to a preparatory school) or to attend a consultation (if you are choosing external tests or additional exams).

7

End of the entrance test or consultation session

Attend an admission test or an advice session according to the TU Berlin schedule.

8

Getting TuPORT account data

After passing the entrance examination and if there are enough places at the preparatory school, you will receive two emails from TU Berlin to create your personal TUB account (tuPORT).

9

Access to TuPORT applications

Access various tuPORT applications including Notifications & Certificates, Registration & Re-registration Requirements and My Account Balance.

10

Payment of semester fee (if applicable)

Check your tuPORT account balance and pay the semester fee if necessary.

11

Provision of original documents (upon request)

In some cases, you may be required to provide original documents to TU Berlin, especially if reasonable suspicion or random samples are involved.

12

Awaiting further instructions

Please follow any further instructions provided by TU Berlin regarding admission or additional requirements.

13

Preparing for future admission

Please note that passing the assessment test does not entitle you to a German Abitur or a qualification for admission to a higher education institution. If you wish to apply to TU Berlin after passing the exam, you will need to apply again via uni-assist.

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Admission to TU Berlin

Once you have met all requirements and received your admission approval, proceed with the admission process at TU Berlin.

15

Obtaining a visa

Students from Kazakhstan require a visa to enter Germany. This visa must be obtained from the German embassy or consulate in the respective country. Typically, they issue a "study visa" which is only valid for three months, and before it expires, you must apply for a "residence permit for study". So it is better to get a visa for the entire stay, if possible.

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Preparing for departure

Preparing for departure includes booking tickets and accommodation, medical preparation, collecting necessary documents, financial preparation, packing luggage, learning local rules and customs, and familiarizing yourself with transportation.

Cost of Study

Full breakdown of tuition and living costs

Annual tuition fee
$630/year
Includes academic materials
Accommodation (per year)
$5,400/year
Transport (per year)
$970/year
Nutrition (per year)
$1,620/year
Telecommunications (per year)
$210/year
Scholarships
• Rosa Luxemburg Foundation • Friedrich Ebert Foundation • Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Campus Life

Facilities and student experience

• Architecture Building

World-class facility

• Sports Center of TU Berlin

World-class facility

• Chemistry Building

World-class facility

• Main Building

World-class facility

• University Library

World-class facility