Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin

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Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (HTW Berlin) is one of Germany’s largest universities of applied sciences, renowned for its strong integration of practical industry experience into its curriculum, particularly in engineering, business administration, computer science, and design. The university stands out for its impressive commitment to sustainability and green technologies, embedded across multiple disciplines and campus initiatives. International students are well-supported by the International Office, which offers orientation weeks, German language courses, and dedicated advisory services to help newcomers adjust to academic and daily life in the capital. While many undergraduate programs are taught in German, HTW Berlin increasingly offers master's degrees taught entirely in English, particularly within international business and engineering fields. A distinctive characteristic of HTW Berlin is its compulsory internship semester, which allows international students to gain hands-on professional experience in Berlin's vibrant startup and corporate ecosystem before graduation.

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Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin (or HTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences in Berlin, Germany) is the largest public University of Applied Sciences in Berlin and Eastern Germany. It has over 15,000 students and 80 programs in areas of engineering, computer science, business, culture and design. At 25.8%, HTW Berlin has one of the highest proportions of international students in Germany. In some research-intensive and innovative departments, the HTW Berlin exercises the rights to award doctorates.

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