Technische Universität Berlin
About
TU Berlin in Berlin offers engineering, IT, science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), economics and more programmes — tuition-free for non-EU students, with an IELTS 6.5 entry bar. Berlin's hundreds of tech firms and start-ups give engineering and IT students strong internship access. The degree is EU-recognised, and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates real time to convert study into a career.
Berlin is Europe's startup capital — 3.5 million people, hundreds of tech companies, constant cultural energy, and a student population of 180,000+. It's expensive by German standards but cheap compared to London or Paris. There's no other German city with this much creative and professional opportunity. The tech scene is real: jobs are plentiful after graduation, and during studies, part-time work is easy to find.
Application deadlines
- SoSe (Bachelor NC)Jan 15
Window: Dec 1 – Jan 15.
- SoSe (Master NC)Jan 15
Window: Dec 1 – Jan 15.
- Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC)15 July
Confirmed, matches stored row. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin
- Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission31 August
Confirmed, matches stored row. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin
- Winter semester — Master, restricted admission, German-taught programmes15 June
Confirmed for German-language master's programmes only. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin
- Winter semester — Master, restricted admission, English-taught programmes15 May
Correction: stored row gave a single Jun 15 deadline for all restricted master's programmes, but the page splits it — English-taught programmes close a month earlier, 15 May, not 15 June. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin
- Winter semester — Master, open admission31 August
Confirmed, matches stored row. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Universität Berlin as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Universität Berlin is €0 per year. Living costs in Berlin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Universität Berlin?
English-taught programmes at Technische Universität Berlin typically require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Technische Universität Berlin offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Technische Universität Berlin located?
Technische Universität Berlin is in Berlin, Germany. Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany
What can you study at Technische Universität Berlin?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, STEM, Economics, Business, Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Architecture, Cognitive Science, Design.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Berlin: 9,500 rooms in 33 dormitories citywide. Range €390–520/mo. CRITICAL: Waiting list 12+ months — do NOT rely on dorm for first semester. Arrange private WG or interim housing before arrival. Private market Berlin: €600–900/mo for a room.
- Studierendenwerk Berlin · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
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Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes TU Berlin one of the most affordable top technical universities in Europe.
- Public university status means no hidden private-institution fees — only a small per-semester administrative charge.
- Berlin's economy hosts hundreds of tech companies, start-ups, and multinationals, giving engineering and IT students strong internship access.
- An EU degree from a German public university is recognised across all Schengen countries and opens pan-European job markets.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into a work permit.
- Wide field coverage — engineering, IT, economics, and social sciences — suits students who want flexibility across science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business.
What to check
- Non-EU students must prove roughly €11,904 per year in a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) before receiving a student visa — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Many bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; confirm English-taught availability for your specific programme before applying.
- Admission is competitive and non-EU school-leaving certificates often require a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) or equivalency recognition, adding one year to your timeline.
- Berlin's housing market is extremely tight; finding affordable student accommodation can take months and costs have risen sharply in recent years.
- Daily life in Berlin requires functional German for bureaucracy, healthcare, and social integration, even if your academic programme is in English.
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