Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig

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Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany's oldest technical university, is renowned for its strong focus on engineering and natural sciences. It excels particularly in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, and computer science, offering a research-intensive environment. For international students, TU Braunschweig provides a welcoming atmosphere with numerous English-taught Master's programs and dedicated support through its International House and Welcome Centre, facilitating integration and academic success. The university is known for its interdisciplinary research and strong industry connections, offering practical experience. Its distinctive characteristic is being the oldest technical university in Germany, with a rich history of innovation.

Background

TU Braunschweig (German: Technische Universität Braunschweig) is the oldest technical university in Germany. It was founded in 1745 as Collegium Carolinum. It is a member of TU9, an incorporated society of the most renowned German institutes of technology. It is commonly ranked among the top engineering universities in Germany. TU Braunschweig's research profile is very interdisciplinary, but with a focus on aeronautics, vehicle engineering including autonomous driving and electric mobility, manufacturing, life sciences, and metrology. Research is conducted in close collaboration with external organizations such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, several Fraunhofer Institutes, and Germany's national metrology institute (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB), among many others. As one of very few research institutions of its type in the world, the university has its own research airport.

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