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College Info
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At a glance
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Official website
www.htw-berlin.deGermanyQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
HTW Berlin
HTW Berlin, short for Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, is a public university of applied sciences in Germany. It is located in the heart of Berlin and offers a wide range of programs in engineering, economics, and social sciences. The university is known for its practical approach to education and its strong focus on research and innovation.
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank
Last full enrichment: 8 Jun 2026
Live portal snapshot
Outlook #151 · 2024QS World #301 · 2024US News #321 · 2024Times Higher Education #351 · 2024Shanghai #201 · 2023
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
HTW Berlin offers a vibrant urban campus life with a strong emphasis on diversity and academic rigor. The campus is spread over 200 acres, providing ample space for various activities and infrastructure.
SportyAcademicResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
4/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
9/10
Social scene
Weather: Cold winters
Living costs: Moderate EU capital
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Career Outcomes
89% placement rate
HTW Berlin has an impressive placement rate of 89%, with graduates excelling in fields like International Business, Business Administration, and Project Management & Data Science.
Popular fields
International BusinessMasters in Business Administration and EngineeringConstruction and Real Estate ManagementMasters in Global ManagementMasters in Business AdministrationMasters in Analytics and Artificial IntelligenceMasters in Innovation and EntrepreneurshipProject Management & Data Science
Top Recruiters
SAPSiemensBoschBMWDeutsche Bank
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Berlin, Germany
Climate: Cold winters
Moderate EU capital
With over 25,000 students, HTW Berlin provides a diverse and dynamic student life in the heart of Berlin. The city offers a rich cultural scene, excellent nightlife, and a moderate cost of living.
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer
HTW Berlin has an acceptance rate of 45.5%, making it a competitive university. The best time to apply is between May and July for the Winter semester, and November to January for the Summer semester.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 7.0
💡Typical apply window for Germany: May–Jul for Winter semester; Nov–Jan for Summer