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Technische Universität Berlin

Technische Universität Berlin

Germany

tu.berlin

About

Technische Universität Berlin is one of Germany's largest and most prestigious technical universities, renowned globally for its excellence in engineering, natural sciences, and planning disciplines. It boasts particularly strong programs in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, and Urban Planning, underpinned by a strong research focus. For international students, TU Berlin offers a highly welcoming environment with a significant international student body and numerous English-taught Master's programs. The dedicated International Office provides comprehensive support, from admissions to integration, and the university actively participates in international networks like EIT. A distinctive characteristic is its central urban campus, seamlessly blending academic pursuits with the dynamic cultural and professional opportunities of Berlin.

Background

Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin; also known as Berlin Institute of Technology and Technical University of Berlin, although officially the name should not be translated) is a public research university located in Berlin, Germany. It was the first German university to adopt the name Technische Universität (meaning 'university of technology'). The university alumni and staff includes several US National Academies members, two National Medal of Science laureates, the creator of the first fully functional programmable (electromechanical) computer, Konrad Zuse, and ten Nobel Prize laureates. TU Berlin is a member of TU9, an incorporated society of the largest and most notable German institutes of technology and of the Top International Managers in Engineering network, which allows for student exchanges between leading engineering schools. It belongs to the Conference of European Schools for Advanced Engineering Education and Research. The TU Berlin is home of two innovation centers...

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Location

Quick facts

Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Founded
1946
Source: Wikidata
Type
Public
Bachelor's & master's students
32,735 (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
From abroad
23.3% (2021/22)
Source: ETER (CC BY 4.0)
Website
tu.berlin
Source: Wikidata

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