# Technische Universität Berlin > public · Berlin · germany ## Facts - **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02 - **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — verified 2026-06-02 - **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €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/) **Intakes and deadlines** | Intake | Deadline | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 admission | 31 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 programmes | 15 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 programmes | 15 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 admission | 31 August | Confirmed, matches stored row. Source: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/dates-deadlines-for-application-and-enrollment-at-tu-berlin | Deadlines verified 2026-06-02. ## Profile - **Country:** germany (DE) - **City:** Berlin - **Region:** Berlin - **Type:** public - **Fields:** engineering, it, stem, economics, business, social-sciences, humanities, education, architecture, cognitive-science, design - **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep - **Website:** https://www.tu.berlin - **Address:** Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin, Germany - **Data verified:** 2026-06-02 ## About 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. ## Strengths - 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. ## Watch out for - 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. ## Scholarships - **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium - **Note:** 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). - **Researched:** 2026-05 ## Accommodation - **University dormitory:** yes - **Dormitory cost:** €280–350 - **Private housing:** €600–680 - **Rent figures describe:** the city of Berlin - **Notes:** 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. ## National and EU scholarships for this destination - [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme) - [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups - [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme) - [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026 --- Canonical page: https://studyroute.app/institutions/technische-universitaet-berlin Source of this file: https://studyroute.app/institutions/technische-universitaet-berlin.md Each figure above carries the date its record was last checked against its sources. Where no date is shown, none is claimed — the figure is real, its check date is not on record.