Public University

HTW Berlin is ranked 1,040th of all universities in the world in the UniRank 2023. Within Germany, HTW Berlin achieved 68th place.

Studying at HTW Berlin offers students a well-rounded educational experience, combining academic excellence with practical relevance, industry connections, and international exposure.

Some of the common career paths for HTW Berlin graduates includes engineering, business and management, IT, design and creative industries, international business and trade, and healthcare management to name a few.

-       Applied Computer Science
-       Civil Engineering
-       Clothing Technology / Construction
-       Business Administration
-       Business Administration - Distance
-       Computer Engineering
-       Electrical Engineering
-       Facility Management
-       Vehicle Technology
-       Game Design
-       Building Energy and Information Technology
-       Health Electronics
-       Real Estate Industry
-       Industrial Design
-       Informatics in Culture & Health
-       Computer Science & Economics
-       Information and Communication Technology
-       Engineering Informatics
-       International Business
-       International Degree Program in Media Informatics
-       Communication Design
-       Conservation and Restoration/Excavation Technology
-       Life Science Engineering
-       Mechanical Engineering
-       Mechanical Engineering - remote
-       Microsystems Technology
-       Fashion Design
-       Museology
-       Public & Nonprofit Management
-       Renewable Energies
-       Environmental Informatics
-       Economy and Politics
-       Business Informatics
-       Industrial Engineering
-       Industrial Engineering - distance
-       Business Communication
-       Business Mathematics
-       Business Law

There are two semesters a year:
Winter Semester: October - March
Summer semester: April - September

The standard duration of most Bachelor degrees is 6 semesters.

-       Higher secondary education certificate
-       Proof of German language skills

The majority of programs require a B2 level of German, not including the Communication Design program which requires a C1 level of German.

The following programs offer courses in English:
-       Environment Engineering and Sustainability
-       Architecture Engineering Construction and Operation
-       International Business
-       International technology
-       Design

Winter semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually April - September
Summer semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually October - March

Winter semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually April - September
Summer semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually October - March

The minimum time period is usually between 2-4 weeks.

There are no tuition fees at HTW Berlin, only semester contributions such as contributions to the student union and semester ticket.

Installment fees are not possible.

HTW Berlin offers a student library, cafeteria, lecture halls, green courtyards, and an auditorium.

There are student dormitory options, as well as privately run housing, either whole apartments or shared apartments.

Yes, it is recommended to apply for housing early, especially if you are looking to stay in a student dormitory.

The Berlin University of Technology and Economics has an international office with a team ready to answer any questions. They can be accessed through email or phone number found on the university’s website.

By Train: Berlin has several main train stations, including Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berlin Ostbahnhof (East Station), and Berlin Südkreuz (South Cross). From any of these stations, you can take the S-Bahn (suburban train) or regional trains to reach stations closer to HTW Berlin.

By S-Bahn (Suburban Train): HTW Berlin is served by several S-Bahn lines. The closest stations to the university are Karlshorst (S3, S5, S7) and Ostkreuz (S3, S5, S7, S9). From these stations, you can walk or take a bus to reach HTW Berlin.

By Tram (Straßenbahn): There are tram stops near HTW Berlin, including the S-Bahn station Karlshorst. You can check the local tram schedule and routes to find the most convenient option.

By Bus: There are also bus routes that serve the area around HTW Berlin. You can check the local bus schedules to find the most convenient option.

Public University

HTW Berlin is ranked 1,040th of all universities in the world in the UniRank 2023. Within Germany, HTW Berlin achieved 68th place.

Studying at HTW Berlin offers students a well-rounded educational experience, combining academic excellence with practical relevance, industry connections, and international exposure.

Some of the common career paths for HTW Berlin graduates includes engineering, business and management, IT, design and creative industries, international business and trade, and healthcare management to name a few.

-       Applied Computer Science
-       Applied Landscape and Field Archaeology
-       Labor and Personnel Management
-       Civil Engineering
-       Clothing Technology/Construction
-       Corporate Environmental Informatics
-       Business Administration and Engineering
-       Computer Engineering
-       Construction and Real Estate Management
-       Electrical Engineering
-       European Economic Policy
-       Facility Management
-       Vehicle Technology
-       Finance, Technology, Corporate Law and Taxation
-       Financial Mathematics, Actuarial Science and Risk Management
-       Building Energy and Information technology
-       General Management
-       Industrial Sales and Innovation
-       Computer Science in Engineering
-       Information and Communication Technology
-       International and Development Economics
-       International Business
-       International Degree Program in Media Informatics
-       Conservation and Restoration
-       Life Science Engineering
-       Life Science Management
-       Mechanical Engineering
-       Microsystems technology
-       Fashion Design
-       Museum Management and Communication
-       Nonprofit Management and Public Governance
-       Professional IT Business and Digitalization
-       Project Management and Data Science
-       Real Estate Management
-       Renewable Energies
-       System Design / Game Design
-       Corporate Tax Law
-       Business Informatics
-       Industrial Engineering
-       Business Communication
-       Business Law 

There are two semesters a year:
Winter Semester: October - March
Summer semester: April - September

The standard duration of most Master’s degrees is 4 semesters.

-       An officially certified copy and translation (English or German) of your diploma certificate such as Bachelor’s degree
-       Proof of German language skills

The majority of programs require a B2 level of German, not including the Communication Design program which requires a C1 level of German.

The following programs offer courses in English:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering for Sustainable and Renewable Energy
• Information Technology

Winter semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually April - September
Summer semester: exact dates depend on the year, but usually October - March

If you are not from the EU and have a higher education entrance qualification abroad:
Winter Semester: 1st April - 15th June
Summer Semester: 1st October - 15th December

The minimum time period is usually between 2-4 weeks.

There are no tuition fees at HTW Berlin, only semester contributions such as contributions to the student union and semester ticket.

Installment fees are not possible.

HTW Berlin offers a student library, cafeteria, lecture halls, green courtyards, and an auditorium.

There are student dormitory options, as well as privately run housing, either whole apartments or shared apartments.

Yes, it is recommended to apply for housing early, especially if you are looking to stay in a student dormitory.

The Berlin University of Technology and Economics has an international office with a team ready to answer any questions. They can be accessed through email or phone number found on the university’s website.

By Train: Berlin has several main train stations, including Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station), Berlin Ostbahnhof (East Station), and Berlin Südkreuz (South Cross). From any of these stations, you can take the S-Bahn (suburban train) or regional trains to reach stations closer to HTW Berlin.

By S-Bahn (Suburban Train): HTW Berlin is served by several S-Bahn lines. The closest stations to the university are Karlshorst (S3, S5, S7) and Ostkreuz (S3, S5, S7, S9). From these stations, you can walk or take a bus to reach HTW Berlin.

By Tram (Straßenbahn): There are tram stops near HTW Berlin, including the S-Bahn station Karlshorst. You can check the local tram schedule and routes to find the most convenient option.

By Bus: There are also bus routes that serve the area around HTW Berlin. You can check the local bus schedules to find the most convenient option.