TU Berlin
Check your technical subject choice against VPD, language and course requirements.
TU Berlin first checks whether a foreign qualification allows direct entry. A complete application also needs the VPD, language evidence and the programme's academic requirements; the university name alone is not a starting point.
Last check: 29 September 2026Information checked against the university's official pages.
The essentials in one minute
- City
- Berlin
- Application
- TU portal + VPD where required
- General tuition fee
- Generally no; exceptions may apply
- Payment
- Semester contribution
What should I consider specifically about TU Berlin?
TU Berlin's use of uni-assist depends on the applicant. Some applicants with foreign school or university qualifications need a VPD before completing the application on the TU Berlin portal. Check the VPD's validity and the rules for your study level and chosen courses.
Compare the course content, entry requirements, teaching language and campus before looking at the university's overall ranking.
Undergraduate applications to TU Berlin
For undergraduate entry, check whether your foreign school qualification allows direct university entry in Germany. If it only gives access to Studienkolleg, you cannot apply directly to a degree. Most undergraduate courses require German. Follow your chosen programme's page for the accepted certificate, level and application procedure.
Postgraduate applications to TU Berlin
Applicants with a bachelor's degree earned abroad may need a uni-assist VPD before applying to TU Berlin. The department separately assesses your subject, module content, credits and language evidence. A VPD is not an admission decision.
How should I assess tuition and scholarship options?
TU Berlin generally charges no tuition fees, although fee-paying continuing education programmes may be exceptions. All students pay a semester contribution at enrolment and re-enrolment; the amount can change. Transport and student services may be included.
In Berlin, budget separately for rent, health insurance, the semester contribution and the funds required for a visa. University welfare and student support services are not the same as an emergency scholarship.
Do not count a scholarship as confirmed income before the decision arrives. Budget separately for tuition, accommodation, insurance, visas and initial settling-in costs.
Is this university right for you?
A good match
- Applicants seeking strong provision in engineering, computing and technical fields
- Applicants who meet the requirements for German-taught programmes
- Applicants who understand that a VPD is separate from a university application
- Applicants with a realistic budget for living in Berlin
Points to consider
- Applicants who mistake a VPD for an admission letter
- Applicants who focus on free tuition and overlook living costs
- Applicants who mistake eligibility for Studienkolleg for direct undergraduate admission
Being eligible to apply does not automatically make a course the right choice.
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Where do I apply to TU Berlin?
For undergraduate entry, check whether your foreign school qualification allows direct university entry in Germany. If it only gives access to Studienkolleg, you cannot apply directly to a degree. Most undergraduate courses require German. Follow your chosen programme's page for the accepted certificate, level and application procedure.
How much is tuition at TU Berlin?
TU Berlin generally charges no tuition fees, although fee-paying continuing education programmes may be exceptions. All students pay a semester contribution at enrolment and re-enrolment; the amount can change. Transport and student services may be included.
Are scholarships available at TU Berlin?
In Berlin, budget separately for rent, health insurance, the semester contribution and the funds required for a visa. University welfare and student support services are not the same as an emergency scholarship.
What language evidence does TU Berlin require?
Teaching language and minimum scores vary by programme. Even if a course is advertised as English-taught, check the accepted tests and component scores on its official page.
How does InterAX support a TU Berlin application?
We match your academic background to programme requirements, build a realistic shortlist and plan documents, deadlines, enrolment and visa steps after admission. The university decides admission and scholarships.
Official sources
- TU Berlin — applications and enrolment — undergraduate and master's application routes
- TU Berlin — checklist — VPD and document requirements for foreign qualifications
- TU Berlin — funding — tuition fees versus semester contributions
Last checked: 29 September 2026. Requirements can change during the year; use the target programme's current admission notice when applying.