Technische Universität Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #158
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 35,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1946
Overview
Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) is one of Germany's largest and most internationally renowned technical universities, located in the heart of Berlin. It offers over 150 study programs spanning engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, social sciences, and humanities, with approximately 35,000 students from 150 countries. As an Excellence University and member of the Berlin University Alliance, TU Berlin combines rigorous technical education with interdisciplinary research and strong industry partnerships.
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Architecture
- Natural Sciences
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- Economics and Management
- Urban Planning
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
Accreditation: Akkreditierungsrat (German Accreditation Council)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienberatung@tu-berlin.de
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
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
Standard Bachelor and Master programs are tuition-free at TU Berlin (public university). A semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is charged each semester. Continuing education Master programs (weiterbildende Masterstudiengänge) are fee-bearing; costs vary by program.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture - Typology (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Englisch | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Architektur (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Architektur (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Audiokommunikation und -technologie (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Automotive Systems (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Sommer- und Wintersemester |
| Bauingenieurwesen (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Sommer- und Wintersemester |
| Bauingenieurwesen (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | Sommer- und Wintersemester |
| Biotechnologie (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Brauwesen (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Chemie (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Elektrotechnik (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Orientierungsstudium MINTgrün (opens in a new tab) | — | 1 year | Varies | Varies | Wintersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.