About the university
HTW Berlin (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin) is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1994. With about 16,000 students it is the largest university of applied sciences in Berlin. It offers around 80 programmes in engineering, computing, business, design, culture, health, energy and environment, law and construction.
As a university of applied sciences, HTW focuses on practical, career-oriented teaching. Classes are kept to at most 40 students, every bachelor's includes an internship semester, and the two campuses have more than 100 laboratories and studios.
Most HTW programmes are taught in German. For Indian students the main English-taught options are the bachelor's in International Business and in Cyber Security and Business, the tuition-free Master in International Business, and four fee-paying professional master's and MBAs aimed at graduates with work experience.
Both campuses are in south-east Berlin, along the River Spree. Berlin is Germany's capital and its biggest start-up hub, but housing is tight, so start looking as soon as you are admitted.
- Founded
- 1994
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences, the largest in Berlin
- Students
- About 16,000 (HTW Berlin); 14,523 in winter 2023/24 (Hochschulkompass)
- Campuses
- Two: Treskowallee (Karlshorst) and Wilhelminenhof (Oberschöneweide)
- Programmes
- About 80 bachelor's, master's and MBA programmes
- Class size
- Groups of at most 40 students; no large lectures
- Intakes
- October (winter) and April (summer), depending on the programme
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Project Management and Data Science
- Fee / year
- €8,800
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)
- Intakes
- October and April; winter 2027/28 applications close 28 February 2027
- English
- C1: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE Academic 76, or a full English-taught degree. Needs a 180 ECTS bachelor's and one year of work experience; APS required for India.
- Postgraduate
MSc Professional IT Business and Digitalization
- Fee / year
- €10,500
- Duration
- 1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only; 2027 applications open 1 November 2026
- English
- Proof of English needed; the programme does not publish a score. Usually a 210 ECTS bachelor's (180 ECTS considered) and one year of work experience.
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €8,667
- Duration
- 1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only; apply 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027
- English
- Proof of English needed; no score published. Needs a 180 ECTS bachelor's and one year of work experience.
- Postgraduate
MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management
- Fee / year
- €12,333
- Duration
- 1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only; apply by 28 February 2027
- English
- Proof of English needed; no score published. Needs a 180 ECTS bachelor's and one year of work experience.
- Postgraduate
MA International Business (MIB)
- Fee / year
- €740
- Duration
- 1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Intakes
- April (summer) only; non-EU applicants with a foreign degree apply 1 May to 15 June
- English
- C1: IELTS Academic 7.0 or PTE Academic 76. Needs a 210 ECTS degree with content similar to HTW's International Business bachelor's.
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €740
- Duration
- 3.5 years (7 semesters, 210 ECTS), including an internship abroad
- Intakes
- October and April
- English
- C1: IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE Academic 76 (scores from HTW's 2022 information sheet). No German needed.
- Undergraduate
BSc Cyber Security and Business
- Fee / year
- €740
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters), including a 12-week internship
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- C1: IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE Academic 76, not older than two years. No German needed.
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Project Management and Data Science | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits) | €8,800 | ≈ ₹9.3 lakh |
| MSc Professional IT Business and Digitalization | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | €10,500 | ≈ ₹11.1 lakh |
| MBA & Engineering | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | €8,667 | ≈ ₹9.2 lakh |
| MBA & Engineering in Life Science Management | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | €12,333 | ≈ ₹13.1 lakh |
| MA International Business (MIB) | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | €740 | ≈ ₹78,440 |
| BA International Business | 3.5 years (7 semesters, 210 ECTS), including an internship abroad | €740 | ≈ ₹78,440 |
| BSc Cyber Security and Business | 3 years (6 semesters), including a 12-week internship | €740 | ≈ ₹78,440 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at HTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Master's and doctoral students
DAAD scholarships
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Eligibility: HTW's fee-paying master's do not offer their own scholarships and point applicants to DAAD. Search the database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need a school qualification equivalent to the German Abitur. An Indian Class 12 certificate on its own usually does not count; you typically need one or two years of a related bachelor's in India or a Studienkolleg year.
- English-taught bachelor's (International Business, Cyber Security and Business) need C1 English; German is not required.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate.
Postgraduate
- The tuition-free Master in International Business needs a 210 ECTS degree. A three-year Indian bachelor's usually has 180 ECTS, so check before applying.
- The fee-paying master's and MBAs accept a 180 ECTS bachelor's but need at least one year of work experience after graduation.
- Fee-paying programmes use their own online application form; check each programme site for the route.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate; the MPMD programme states this.
Documents
- Valid passport
- APS certificate
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, with translations if not in English or German
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test score or proof of an English-taught degree
- CV
- Proof of work experience (employer letters), for the professional master's and MBAs
- Reference letter and motivation letter or video, where asked
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 (C1) for the programmes that publish a score |
| TOEFL iBT | 95 (C1) |
| PTE Academic | 76 (C1) |
| English-taught degree | Accepted as C1 proof by MPMD (one year of English-taught university study or a full English-taught degree) |
Accommodation and living costs
HTW Berlin does not run its own housing. The Studierendenwerk Berlin runs student residences and takes applications only through its website; its search lists waiting times from about 6 months to more than 24 months. Most students rent rooms in shared flats. HTW does not publish rent figures, so the room rows below are German ranges from our Germany guide; Berlin is usually at the top of them.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| HTW semester feeAbout €370 according to HTW programme pages; includes the transport ticket | €370per semester | ≈ ₹39,220 |
| Room in a student hall (Studierendenwerk)German range from our Germany guide; long waiting lists in Berlin | €250–450per month | ≈ ₹26,500 – ₹47,700 |
| Room in a shared flat (WG)German range from our Germany guide | €350–750per month | ≈ ₹37,100 – ₹79,500 |
| Statutory student health insurance2026 figure from our Germany guide | €135–150per month | ≈ ₹14,310 – ₹15,900 |
Campus and location
HTW has two campuses in south-east Berlin: Treskowallee in Karlshorst and Wilhelminenhof in Oberschöneweide, on the River Spree.
- More than 100 laboratories and studios across the two campuses.
- Classes of at most 40 students, with no large lectures.
- Every bachelor's includes an internship semester.
- Around 150–160 partner universities for semesters abroad, and language courses in eight foreign languages.
Careers and graduate outcomes
HTW's practical focus and compulsory internships help students build contacts with Berlin employers. Berlin's tech and start-up scene offers many working-student jobs, but German widens your options a lot. HTW does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Germany
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FAQs
Is HTW Berlin free for Indian students?
The regular programmes, such as the Master in International Business, charge no tuition, only a semester fee of about €370. The professional master's and MBAs (MPMD, ProITD, MBA & Engineering) charge €13,000–€18,500 for the whole degree.
Can I join the MA International Business with a three-year Indian degree?
It asks for 210 ECTS, and a three-year Indian bachelor's usually has 180 ECTS. The fee-paying master's accept 180 ECTS but need a year of work experience.
What IELTS score do I need?
The English-taught programmes that publish a score ask for C1: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95 or PTE Academic 76.
When are the intakes?
It depends on the programme. MPMD starts every semester, ProITD and the MBAs start in October, and the MA International Business starts in April.
Can I work while studying in Berlin?
Yes, within the German student work limits. See our Germany guide for the current rules.
Sources
- HTW Berlin: the university (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: prospective students (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: advanced master's programmes (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: MSc Project Management and Data Science (applying) (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: ProITD facts (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: MBA & Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: MBA&E Life Science Management (tuition and semester fee) (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: International Business (bachelor and master) (opens in a new tab)
- HTW Berlin: Cyber Security and Business information sheet (10/2026, PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD international programmes: HTW Master in International Business (opens in a new tab)
- Hochschulkompass: HTW Berlin (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk Berlin: housing (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.htw-berlin.de/en (opens in a new tab)
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