About Berliner Hochschule für Technik
Berliner Hochschule für Technik (BHT) is one of Germany's largest state universities of applied sciences, located in the capital city of Berlin. It was founded in 1971 as the Technische Fachhochschule Berlin (TFH) through the merger of several engineering academies. The institution was known as Beuth Hochschule für Technik (Beuth University of Applied Sciences) from 2009 until 1 October 2021, when it adopted its current name.
The university focuses on engineering, natural sciences, applied sciences and related fields, offering more than 70 consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, including online and distance-learning options. As a university of applied sciences (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften), BHT emphasises practice-oriented teaching with strong links to industry.
BHT is organised into departments rather than faculties and, as of June 2025, enrolled 11,640 students, of whom 2,231 (about 19%) were international.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 11,640
- International
- 2,231 international students (~19%)
- Faculties
- 8
One of Germany's largest universities of applied sciences, located in central Berlin
More than 70 consecutive Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes in engineering, natural and applied sciences
Fully English-taught Master's options including Data Science, Media Informatics, and Information and Communication Engineering
No tuition fees for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes (only a €358.30/semester contribution)
Free German language courses and a weekly cultural programme for international students
Practice-oriented teaching with strong industry links as a university of applied sciences
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fees are charged for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes. All students pay a semester contribution of €358.30 per semester (enrolment/re-registration €50.00, student welfare contribution €85.00, student body contribution €11.50, semester transport ticket €208.80, social fund €3.00). The semester ticket is not available to online/distance-learning (FSI) students. No separate fee for non-EU international students was published.
Admission requirements
International degree applicants apply through uni-assist (the University Application Service for International Students) and, depending on the programme, also via hochschulstart.de or the BHT applicant portal. Applicants need a recognised higher-education entrance qualification. German-taught programmes typically require proof of German proficiency (e.g. DSH/TestDaF), while English-taught programmes require evidence of English proficiency. Applicants whose prior qualification is from India, China or Vietnam must additionally obtain an APS certificate, which is also required for the German student visa. (Specific language-test levels and APS handling were not stated on the pages reviewed; confirm with the BHT International Office.)
Application deadlines
For winter semester 2026/27: Bachelor's programmes with NC restriction 04.05.2026–15.07.2026 (uni-assist submissions until 26.06.2026); unrestricted Bachelor's programmes and higher semesters 04.05.2026–31.08.2026; restricted Master's programmes 04.05.2026–15.06.2026; unrestricted Master's programmes and higher semesters 04.05.2026–31.08.2026. The winter semester runs 1 October–31 March and the summer semester 1 April–30 September; separate summer-intake dates were not published on the pages reviewed.
Languages of instruction
Primarily German-taught. A number of fully English-taught Master's programmes are available, including M.Sc. Data Science, M.Sc. Media Informatics and M.Eng. Information and Communication Engineering, alongside individual courses offered in English.
Campuses & locations
Central campus on Luxemburger Strasse in the Wedding district of Berlin, including Haus Gauss and Haus Grashof.
Living in Berlin
Berlin is Germany's capital and largest city, with roughly 3.5 million inhabitants, and is one of the country's largest student hubs and a major cultural centre. According to BHT, student dormitory rooms range from about €250–350 per month and private-market rooms average around €500, with total monthly living costs (excluding transport) estimated at roughly €570–1,130.
Student life & support
BHT's Student Counselling and Support Center and Office of Global Engagement assist international students. Free intensive German preparatory courses (up to 3 ECTS) are offered before the semester, plus up to two free German classes per week during the semester (up to 5 ECTS) and a weekly cultural programme of excursions and workshops. Dormitory rooms are available but placement cannot be guaranteed; the semester transport ticket is included in the semester contribution.
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Accredited Programmes
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Master
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Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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