Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig

TU Braunschweig is a public university in the state of Niedersachsen. There are no tuition fees for either EU or non-EU students for standard consecutive bachelor's and master's programmes. Students pay a semester contribution of €440.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 figure), which covers student services (€138), the student body contribution including the Deutschland-Semester-Ticket for public transport (€227), and an administrative costs contribution (€75). A long-term study surcharge of €500 per semester applies after the standard study period plus six additional semesters.

International applicants apply through the university's online portal at connect.tu-braunschweig.de. Admission requirements vary by programme level and the applicant's country of prior qualification. For bachelor's programmes, a recognised school-leaving certificate (equivalent to the German Abitur) is required; applicants whose qualification is not directly recognised may need to attend a Studienkolleg. For master's programmes, a recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants must hold a valid APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) before applying — this is a consulate-issued academic credential verification and is mandatory for the student visa in addition to admission. German-taught programmes require proof of German language proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4); English-taught programmes require proof of English proficiency (typically IELTS or TOEFL). Specific language thresholds are set at the programme level — applicants should verify requirements with the Incoming Office or on the individual programme page.

Winter Semester (starts October): standard programmes 1 June – 15 July; dialogue-oriented programmes (e.g. Biology, Biotechnology, Psychology) 1 June – 15 October; international master's programmes 1 February – 15 March. Summer Semester (starts April): standard programmes 1 December – 15 January; dialogue-oriented programmes 1 December – 1 April; international master's programmes 1 August – 15 September. Pharmacy and certain programmes require prior registration at hochschulstart.de. Doctoral applications are accepted year-round.

The majority of degree programmes are taught in German (103 of 109 programmes). Eleven programmes are taught fully in English, primarily at master's level in STEM and engineering fields. German language courses are offered on-campus through the International House, including a 'Studying without Language Barriers' initiative and a tandem language exchange programme.