HTW Berlin - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 14,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1994
Overview
HTW Berlin (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin) is a public University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany, and one of the largest of its kind in the country. Founded in 1994, it enrolls approximately 14,000 students across two campuses: Campus Wilhelminenhof in Köpenick and Campus Treskowallee in Lichtenberg. The university offers around 80 practice-oriented Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes spanning business and management, engineering sciences, computer science, design and culture, building and real estate, energy and environment, and health. Teaching takes place in small groups of up to 40 students, and over 100 modern laboratories support hands-on learning. All degree programmes are accredited, and the university maintains partnerships with around 160–170 universities worldwide. HTW Berlin regularly ranks among the top Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, including multiple first-place finishes in the WirtschaftsWoche ranking. The university supports international students with dedicated services, including the DAAD scholarship programme and a welcome event each semester.
Fields of study
- Business & Management
- Engineering Sciences
- Computer Science
- Design & Culture
- Building & Real Estate
- Energy & Environment
- Health
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
HTW Berlin charges a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) rather than tuition fees, as it is a public institution. Students should budget approximately €1,250/month for living costs in Berlin. Design programmes incur additional material costs. No tuition fees are charged.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
