Technical University Berlin [TU Berlin] 2022-2023 Admissions: Deadlines, Application Process, Entry Requirements

Technical University Berlin Admission Timeline

Admissions at TU Berlin take place for both Summer and Winter sessions separately; international students are eligible for both intakes. The Technical University of Berlin deadlines are quite specific for 2021/22 and are mentioned below:

Summer Session 2021

Winter Session 2021

Technical University Berlin Undergraduate Admissions

TU of Berlin offers admission to over 49 bachelors programs; of those 29 of these have restricted admission whereas 20 have open admission policy. Some of the popular programs with a limited number of spaces are BSc in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, etc.

Application Portal: University Portal
Admission Requirements: 

• Secondary school leaving certificate which includes an overview of grades and subjects
• Proof of completion of degree with average grade
• Semi-annual or annual report of last 2 to 4 school years
• English or German translation of all above documents with they are in any other language
• Proof of German language proficiency
• Passport or identity card

Based on the grades obtained by international students during their school years, uni-assist evaluates whether they are eligible for admission or not. In some cases, uni-assist may also recommend to take an assessment test or preparatory course in Germany.

German Language Proficiency for International Students

Language of instruction for all undergraduate programs at TU Berlin is German. Hence, international students are required to demonstrate proficiency in the same by submitting one of the following test scores or certificates:

• DSH-2 or DSH-3 officially recognized by the German Hochschulrektorenkonferenz
• Final TestDaF certificate: TDN 4 or higher in all modules
• German language section of an assessment test at a preparatory school in Germany: at least grade 4.0
• DSD or DS: Level II
• Goethe-Zertifikat C2: großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
• telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule

Visa Process for International Students

You must apply for a "German Student visa" or student applicant visa (Studienbewerbervisum) immediately after applying to UdK. Simply show the confirmation email you received after completing your online application form, along with a printout of the study information, to explain your purpose. The applicants will be required to submit the following required documents while applying for the Visa.

• Proof of the financial means
• Valid Passport
• A biometric passport-size photo
• Confirmation of admission or enrolment
• A proof of sufficient health insurance
• A proof of sufficient financial means
• Confirmation of registration from Bürgeramt -Residents’ Registration Office

Applicants, who have not received the Letter of Admission, can apply for an applicant’s visa by presenting the document authenticating that their application form has been received.

Technical University of Berlin Postgraduate Admission

Over 95 master's programs are offered by TU Berlin out of which 28 are in German, 19 in English, and 6 are offered in both languages. MS in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Energy Engineering and MBA in Building Sustainability, Energy Management are some of the programs available in English.

Application Portal: University Portal
Admission Requirement: 

• Official Transcripts
• Work experience
• Statement of Purpose
• Proof of English or German proficiency

Admission Decision for International Students

Masters programs with no limit on the number of seats issue admission decisions on a rolling basis. For restricted seats, university takes up to 4 weeks after the application deadline for reviewing applications.

In the restricted admission case, two lists are created by the university based on the qualifications of the students. First list has the name of all the qualified applicants and the second list has the name of applicants with a gap in their studies listed in increasing order. Maximum permitted gap by TU Berlin for masters program is 12 semesters or 6 years.

80% of the available seats are given to students of the first list and 20% to the second list. An applicant name is included in only one of these lists. Also, 5% of the seats are reserved for qualified students with financial needs. All the remaining seats are allocated after deduction of this special quota.

Students with gaps in their studies can move up in the list by submitting a letter indicating the reasons for the gap. However, the decision lies within the hands of the admission committee.