Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin)
Berlin, Germany · Checked September 26, 2026
TU Berlin is a large public technical university in the German capital, covering engineering, natural sciences, planning, economics and humanities. Most of its master's programs are taught in German, with a selection of English-language master's programs.
Undergraduate tuition (international)No tuition fees (except continuing education master's programs); semester fee of EUR 379.06 per semester including the Semesterticket (EUR 149.56 without it)
Master's tuition (international)No tuition fees for consecutive master's programs (continuing education master's programs charge fees); semester fee of EUR 379.06 per semester including the Semesterticket
IntakesWinter semester (October) for most programs; summer semester (April) for some programs
English requirementFor master's programs requiring English (general overview): TOEFL iBT 87+ (B2+) or 95 (C1); IELTS Academic min. 6.5 (B2+) or min. 7 (C1); PTE Academic 65 (B2+) or 76 (C1); Cambridge B2 First (min. B) or C1 Advanced. The level needed depends on the program; certificates should not be older than 3 years.
Official fees page · Official English requirements
Application deadlines
| English-language master's with restricted admission (winter semester 2026/27) | 1 April - 15 May 2026 |
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| German-language master's with restricted admission (winter semester 2026/27) | 1 April - 15 June 2026 |
| Master's with open admission (winter semester 2026/27) | 1 June - 31 August 2026 |
| Bachelor's with restricted admission (NC) (winter semester 2026/27) | 1 June - 15 July 2026 |
| Bachelor's with open admission (winter semester 2026/27) | 1 June - 31 August 2026 |
| International applicants | Same deadlines; a uni-assist VPD (preliminary review documentation) must also be submitted - request it early |
Scholarships
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Check official siteDAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)
Check official siteDAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany
Check official siteFriedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarship for Foreign Students
Check official siteHeinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships for International Students
155 days leftKonrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Program
291 days leftTUM Deutschlandstipendium
Check official siteTUM Waiver Scholarship for High-Achieving Master's Students
246 days leftFees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.
