Berliner Hochschule für Technik
About
Public university of applied sciences in Berlin, teaching engineering, IT and economics — no tuition (≈€648/year semester contribution only) and an IELTS minimum of 6. An EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Berlin-Wedding is a mixed district, formerly working-class, now gentrifying slowly. Student life is real here — bars, kebab shops, cheap secondhand furniture markets. The city centre is a 20-minute U-Bahn ride away. Housing and food are significantly cheaper than in the western districts, which matters over four years.
Application deadlines
- Winter Semester 2026/27 (October start) — Master restricted programmes2026-06-15
International applicants via uni-assist. Restricted (NC) master programmes deadline. Submission to uni-assist recommended ~6 weeks before deadline.
- Winter Semester 2026/27 (October start) — Master unrestricted programmes2026-08-31
Unrestricted master programmes and higher semesters. Application opens May 4, 2026.
- Winter Semester 2026/27 (October start) — Bachelor restricted (NC) programmes2026-07-15
Uni-assist submission deadline is June 26, 2026 — earlier than general deadline. Bachelor applications via uni-assist + hochschulstart.de for NC programmes. Limited to 1 bachelor application per international applicant.
- Winter Semester 2026/27 (October start) — Bachelor unrestricted programmes2026-08-31
Unrestricted bachelor programmes and higher semesters. Application opens May 4, 2026.
Accommodation
Extremely high demand — waiting lists of thousands of students; typical wait 12–24+ months. Room types: single rooms with shared facilities, single with private bathroom, studio apartments, shared apartments. BHT students apply to Studierendenwerk Berlin (city-wide student housing provider), not a university-specific dorm.
SourceScholarships
- 🏛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).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€648 per year for administration and student services.
- As a public university of applied sciences, it focuses on practical engineering, IT, and economics skills that employers directly value.
- Berlin is Germany's largest tech and startup hub, offering abundant internships and part-time roles in your field.
- An EU-accredited German degree is recognised across Schengen countries and strengthens visa pathways throughout Europe.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to secure work without leaving the country.
- International students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs in Berlin.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; a C1 level is typically required, which demands significant preparation time.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised will likely need to pass a Studienkolleg entrance year before admission.
- You must show approximately €11,904 in a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) before the visa is issued — a substantial upfront cash requirement.
- Berlin has a severe student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months and requires early planning.
- IELTS 6.0 is the stated minimum, but competitive applicants often present stronger profiles; meeting the floor does not guarantee admission.
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