Study Programs at Technische Universität Berlin

With over 100 study programs, TU Berlin is an institution steeped in tradition and one of the largest, internationally renowned technical universities in Germany. Roughly 35,000 students study here - a University of Excellence in the heart of Berlin.

The range of study programs at TU Berlin is unique for a technical university, bringing together natural sciences and technology, planning sciences, economics and management, social sciences, and humanities under one roof. Many programs have unique selling points, making them one of a kind in Germany. TU Berlin is the only university in the capital region offering engineering subjects.

Students learn the methodological and scientific fundamentals of their subject areas and receive a technically rigorous academic education based on the latest scientific developments. At the same time, they will be equipped with the skills to think critically and analytically, both within their own subject areas and beyond, and to develop their powers of judgment. Students also learn to place their knowledge and actions within a broader historical, social, and cultural context and to reflect on the ethical consequences of their actions.

Five reasons to study at Technische Universität Berlin

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Study Programs: Bachelor's and Master' Programs, Doctorate

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Bachelor's Programs

Technische Universität Berlin enjoys great popularity among high school graduates due to its broad and equally promising range of subjects. Cross-border and interdisciplinarity are the focus of the degree program: in all subjects, a relevant part of the teaching modules can be freely selected. As part of the project workshops - a distinguishing feature of the TU Berlin - students have the opportunity to become teachers themselves and to conduct research-based teaching.

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Master's Programs

Technische Universität Berlin offers you over 70 master's programs in numerous subject areas. In the master’s degree, specializations expand the range of courses that suit you. You get special practical relevance through the cooperation of the TU Berlin with well-known large companies such as Siemens, Daimler or Deutsche Telekom and specialize your knowledge in cooperation with many large research institutions. The mediation of internships as well as study and your knowledge from the bachelor's degree. By completing a master’s degree, you can also start a professional career within academic research; final theses or first contacts with potential employers are automatically created.

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Doctorate

At Technische Universität Berlin you have the opportunity to do your doctorate - as part of a structured program or in the form of an individual doctorate without a framework program. As a young scientist, you can benefit from the strong links between the TU Berlin and other renowned research institutions. Cooperative forms of supervision in programs up to external dissertations in cooperation with industry are open to you. In the postdoc phase, the focus is on independent projects, junior research groups and junior professorships.

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Continuing education master’s programs

TU Berlin offers a wide range of continuing education master’s programs for anyone inspired to continue studying after their first degree. As a rule, these programs are fee-paying and you will need to have acquired professional experience as well as successfully completed a first degree.

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Summer & Winter School

TU Berlin’s Summer & Winter School programs are aimed at international students and others from all over the world. The two to four-week academic courses provide you with the chance to acquire European Credit Points (ECTS) and gain experience abroad. A parallel cultural program gives you the chance to experience and find out about Berlin.

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Dual degree programs

One degree program - two degree certificates TU Berlin’s dual degree programs offer students the chance to acquire a degree from TUB and a partner university within a single degree program. Partner universities include the University of Trondheim in Norway, the Tongji University Shanghai in China, and the Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina.

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Berlin University Alliance

Within the framework of the Berlin University Alliance, students of the four partners - FU, HU, and TU Berlin as well as Charité - can take advantage of selected offers of all partners. Joint degree programs, module packages developed across disciplines and institutions, and the offerings within the framework of the Student Research Opportunities Programx provide students with broader access to courses and active involvement in research projects.

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Guest auditors and visiting students

You can attend courses at TU Berlin with the prior consent of the lecturer. As you will not be enrolling, you will have the status of guest auditor. If you are enrolled at another university, you can also attend courses at TU Berlin. You will, however, not be enrolled at our university. Your status will be that of visiting student.

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Studieren ab 16

School students aged 16 plus doing their Abitur who have the time, energy, and desire to find out about studying at university can attend the “Studieren ab 16” program. You can choose from an extensive range of course offers provided by all seven faculties and you can even take exams. The program for school students is free. The only requirement is the agreement of your school.

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Try out option for school students

In addition to the “Studieren ab 16“ program, school students also have the option to try out a degree program at TU Berlin and find out about daily life at the University. This allows you to visit any course you like from the course catalogue. We recommend you combine your visit to Technische Universität with a visit to the TU Infotage or the Academic Advising Service; this will make it easier to choose the right course for you.

MINTgrün pre-study orientation program

MINTgrün pre-study orientation program

The pre-study orientation program MINTgrün is an ideal option for those interested in math, informatics, natural science, and technology (MINT) but who are unsure which degree program is the best fit or if university studies are the right path for them at all. MINT is short for Math, Informatics, Natural sciences, Technology. “Grün” or green represents the program’s commitment to sustainable development.

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International Preparatory School

The TU Berlin International Preparatory School prepares international prospective students from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas whose secondary school leaving certificate is not equivalent to the German Abitur to study for a degree at a German university. After completing two semesters of coursework you have the chance to take the assessment test (Feststellungprüfung). The certificate awarded allows you to do a degree program anywhere in Germany. Propädeutikum preparatory courses are targeted at prospective students who already have a university entrance qualification certificate permitting direct university entrance. These courses teach the specialist language used in mathematics, physics, and economics and conclude with a German language assessment test.

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Guest auditor program for refugees

The “In2TU Berlin“ program is a special offer for refugees who either qualify for university studies in their own countries, are already studying, or have completed a degree program. The program provides insight into studying at Technische Universität Berlin. If you are interested, please contact TU Berlin’s Academic Advising Service.

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Offers for those aged 45+

TU Berlin’s BANA continuing education program provides training for post-work life activities and is aimed at people aged 45 or over. It is offered as a guest auditor program and informs you about the latest scientific findings. BANA is divided into three areas: the city, the environment, and health and nutrition. In addition to focus-specific events, BANA also offers additional events, for example from science, humanities and social sciences, such as sociology, political science, philosophy, psychology or women's research. The special aim of BANA is to acquire skills for post-professional activities in socially relevant areas, for example for civic engagement in one's own district, in the community, in social institutions or for participation in initiatives and projects.

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Offers of the European university alliance ENHANCE

TU Berlin is a member of the renowned European university alliance ENHANCE. This opens up a wide range of international opportunities for TU Berlin students at the ten renowned ENHANCE partner universities. These include, for example, micro-credentials, summer and winter schools as well as inspiring workshops and trainings. The offers range from classic mobility formats to blended mobility and virtual formats.