Technische Universität Nürnberg (UTN)

Bayern, Germany

About Technische Universität Nürnberg (UTN)

The University of Technology Nuremberg (Technische Universität Nürnberg, UTN) is a newly established public research university officially founded on 1 January 2021 — the first state-run university founded in Germany in nearly 30 years. Located in Nuremberg, Bavaria, UTN is dedicated to artificial intelligence and its societal dimensions, combining computer science, engineering, natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences in a deliberately interdisciplinary structure.

UTN currently offers two English-taught Master's programmes: AI and Robotics (M.Sc.) and Human and Artificial Intelligence (M.Sc./M.A.), with further programmes planned as the university scales toward a target of 6,000 students. All teaching is in English, follows a project- and competency-based model with small learning groups, and leads to internationally recognised German state degrees.

The university is developing a permanent campus on the former Südbahnhof grounds in southern Nuremberg (37.5 hectares). The inaugural building, Cube One, opened in autumn 2024; the Learning Hub is under construction for winter semester 2027/28. The campus borders the Dutzendteich recreational area and the emerging Lichtenreuth residential district, with two new tram stops planned.

Key facts

Founded: 2021
Faculties: 2

Germany's first university fully focused on artificial intelligence, founded in 2021

All programmes taught in English — no German required at admission

Small-group, project-based teaching with individual instructor feedback instead of traditional exams

Two-department interdisciplinary structure: Computer Science & AI, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

New campus under construction at the former Südbahnhof site in Nuremberg — Cube One opened autumn 2024

APS certificate required for applicants with degrees from India, China, or Vietnam

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

No tuition fees are charged. Students pay a semester contribution of €82 per semester, which covers basic student services and a semester ticket for public transport. Bavaria introduced non-EU tuition fees for some institutions from WS 2025/26 onwards; UTN's published enrollment page lists only the €82 semester contribution with no separate non-EU surcharge — verify at utn.de before citing.

Admission requirements

UTN currently admits students to Master's programmes only. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in a relevant field (Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Philosophy, or related disciplines depending on programme). English proficiency is mandatory: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90 minimum (Cambridge C1 Advanced or a prior fully English-taught bachelor's also accepted). German A2 is required before the thesis semester. All non-EU/EEA applicants must additionally register with uni-assist e.V. for credential verification. APS certificate is explicitly required for applicants whose qualifying degree was obtained in India, China, or Vietnam. Admission includes an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren) with a 10–15-minute online interview in English. Applications are submitted via UTNexus and the application window runs 1 March – 31 May for the October intake.

Application deadlines

Winter Semester (October start): application window 1 March – 31 May. Enrollment deadline: 30 September. In-person arrival required by 31 October at the latest for visa/residence permit processing. Summer Semester intake is not currently offered.

Languages of instruction

All current programmes are taught entirely in English. German language proficiency at A2 level is required by the start of the fourth (thesis) semester, not at application.

Campuses & locations

Nuremberg Campus (Südbahnhof Site)

37.5-hectare campus under phased development. Cube One building opened autumn 2024; Learning Hub targeting winter semester 2027/28; departmental founding buildings targeting 2030.

Living in Bayern

Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is Bavaria's second-largest city, with approximately 530,000 residents and a metropolitan region of around 3.6 million. It is a major centre for engineering, logistics, and technology companies — home to headquarters of Siemens Energy, MAN, and numerous Mittelstand firms — making it a strong location for industry-linked master's study. The city is well-connected by direct flights via Albrecht Dürer Airport (subway-linked to the city centre) and by ICE rail to Frankfurt in under 2.5 hours. A dense tram and U-Bahn network serves the university site.

Student life & support

UTN is in its founding phase and student life is still forming. The university runs a Welcome Week one week before courses start. Housing is coordinated via the Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg, which manages student dormitories; demand is high at semester start and applicants are advised to begin the search immediately upon receiving an admission offer. All instruction is full-time and in-person; the university explicitly does not recommend part-time study given the active-learning format. Students must register with the Residents' Registration Office (Einwohnermeldeamt) within 14 days of arrival.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Master