About the university
TU Braunschweig began in 1745 as the Collegium Carolinum, which makes it one of the oldest technical universities in Germany. It is a member of TU9, the alliance of leading German technical universities, and has six faculties covering engineering, natural sciences, computer science, architecture, life sciences and humanities.
Its programme list runs from aerospace and mechanical engineering to electrical engineering, computer science and the life sciences. Most programmes are taught in German, but a small set of master's are fully in English: Data Science, Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences, Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Solar System Physics.
For Indian students, the appeal is a TU9 degree with no tuition fee and a separate, earlier application window for non-EU applicants to English-taught master's. If you speak German, the range of engineering programmes is much wider.
Braunschweig is a city in Lower Saxony. The campus is in the inner city, with about 200 buildings across four sites. The university suggests budgeting at least about €1,100 a month.
- Founded
- 1745 as the Collegium Carolinum; current name since 1968
- Type
- Public technical university, a member of TU9, with two Clusters of Excellence
- Students
- 15,051 (winter semester 2025/26)
- International students
- 16% (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Faculties
- 6, with over 120 institutes
- Student–staff ratio
- 14.1 to 1 (THE World University Rankings 2027 data)
- Tuition
- No tuition fee for a first degree; semester contribution €472.50 (winter 2026/27)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
781–790 in the world
THE World University Rankings 2027
651–700 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €945
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (non-EU: apply 1 February–15 March); April (non-EU: apply 1 August–15 September)
- English
- Taught in English; proof of English required (see the admission regulations)
- Postgraduate
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences (AIMS)
- Fee / year
- €945
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (non-EU: apply 1 February–15 March)
- English
- Taught in English; proof of English required (see the admission regulations)
- Postgraduate
MSc Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Fee / year
- €945
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (non-EU: apply 1 February–15 March); April (non-EU: apply 1 August–15 September)
- English
- C1 level
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- €945
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (non-EU: apply 1 February–15 March); April (non-EU: apply 1 August–15 September)
- English
- C1 level; no German needed
- Postgraduate
MSc Computational Sciences in Engineering (CSE), bilingual
- Fee / year
- €945
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Intakes
- October (non-EU: apply 1 February–15 March); April (non-EU: apply 1 August–15 September)
- English
- Proof of English and German required
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Data Science | 2 years (4 semesters) | €945 | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences (AIMS) | 2 years (4 semesters) | €945 | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| MSc Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 years (4 semesters) | €945 | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| MSc Solar System Physics | 2 years (4 semesters) | €945 | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
| MSc Computational Sciences in Engineering (CSE), bilingual | 2 years (4 semesters) | €945 | ≈ ₹1 lakh |
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 Technische Universität Braunschweig with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Enrolled students
Niedersachsen scholarship (Landesstipendium Niedersachsen)
Value: €500 one-off payment (174 awards for winter 2026/27)
Eligibility: Students from non-academic families, with refugee status, or with social reasons such as voluntary work or student self-governance. The winter 2026/27 deadline is 9 November 2026.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - All levels
Scholarships through TU Braunschweig's financing advice
Value: Depends on the provider
Eligibility: Usually above-average results; voluntary work can also make you eligible.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's programmes are taught in German, so you need German proof.
- Apply online: 1 June–15 July for October and 1 December–15 January for April. Bachelor's applicants upload school-leaving certificates with translations and any university entrance exam results their country requires.
Postgraduate
- A bachelor's degree in a related subject; most English-taught master's have restricted admission with special requirements set in the admission regulations.
- Non-EU applicants to English-taught and bilingual master's have their own window: 1 February–15 March for October and 1 August–15 September for April.
- Apply online, upload all documents as one PDF and pay a one-off €75 assessment fee for foreign qualifications.
- Indian students also need an APS certificate for the German student visa.
Documents
- CV
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts, with translations
- School-leaving certificates with translations
- Proof of English (and German for bilingual programmes)
- Receipt for the €75 assessment fee
- APS certificate
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 |
|---|---|
| Quantum Technologies and Solar System Physics | C1 level |
| Data Science and AIMS | Proof of English required; level set in the admission regulations |
| Bilingual CSE | Proof of English and of German |
| Questions | TU Braunschweig asks applicants to contact the programme coordinator about accepted proofs |
Accommodation and living costs
TU Braunschweig's campus is in the city centre. The university says you need at least about €1,100 a month to study successfully; rent is the biggest part. Pay the semester contribution by 1 August (winter) or 1 February (summer), or a €15 late fee applies.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs (university minimum) | €1,100per month | ≈ ₹1.2 lakh |
| Semester contributionWinter 2026/27 | €473per semester | ≈ ₹50,085 |
| Assessment fee for foreign qualifications | €75one-off | ≈ ₹7,950 |
Campus and location
The inner-city campus has about 200 buildings across four sites, and Braunschweig's research landscape includes many institutes working with the university.
- Six faculties and over 120 institutes.
- Member of TU9, the alliance of leading German technical universities.
- About 3,799 university staff.
- The semester contribution includes the Deutschland Semester Ticket.
Careers and graduate outcomes
TU Braunschweig engineering and data graduates find work in industry and research across Lower Saxony and Germany. German language skills widen your options a lot. See our Germany guide for work rules while studying and after graduation.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Job-search permit after graduating | Up to 18 months | Make it in Germany |
| Work allowed while studying | 140 full days or 280 half days a year | Make it in Germany |
| International students at TU Braunschweig | 16% | Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 |
Studying in Germany
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Germany. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
Does TU Braunschweig charge tuition?
Not for a first degree. You pay the semester contribution, €472.50 for winter 2026/27. Long-term students pay €500 a semester extra after the standard period plus six semesters.
Which master's are taught in English?
Data Science, Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Sciences, Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Solar System Physics. CSE is bilingual.
When must non-EU students apply?
For English-taught master's: 1 February–15 March for October and 1 August–15 September for April.
Is there an application fee?
Yes, a one-off €75 fee for assessing foreign qualifications, valid for several applications.
Sources
- TU Braunschweig: facts and figures (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: application for international students (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: MSc Data Science (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: MSc Quantum Technologies in Electrical and Computer Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: MSc Solar System Physics (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: financing and costs (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: stay (living in Braunschweig) (opens in a new tab)
- TU Braunschweig: Niedersachsen scholarships news (opens in a new tab)
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027: TU Braunschweig (opens in a new tab)
- QS World University Rankings 2027: TU Braunschweig (opens in a new tab)
- Make it in Germany (Federal Government): studying in Germany (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.tu-braunschweig.de (opens in a new tab)
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