Technische Universität Berlin

The Technische Universität Berlin, with some 31,500 students, is one of the largest German Institutes of Technology. In contrast to most other such institutions it offers a wide range of subjects. In addition to the core subjects in natural sciences and engineering, the TU Berlin also has faculties and institutes specialising in planning, humanities, social sciences and economics. In the Berlin region it offers the widest range of engineering options.

The university will continue to attach the same high level of importance to international contacts as well as close contacts with industry and commerce. Currently, the TU Berlin cooperates with some 200 higher education institutions all over the world. In order to increase the international acceptability and comparability of the degree qualifications it awards, the university is increasingly offering bachelor and master degrees. Roughly 6,300 of the students at the TU Berlin, or 20%, are from foreign countries. For many years the university has worked together in close cooperation with major companies such as Siemens, DaimlerChrysler and institutions such as the Heinrich-Hertz Institute. Scientists from the TU Berlin regularly attract considerable external funding, amounting for example to Euro 75 million in 2003. Businesses also support the university by sponsoring six professorial chairs. Students can also benefit directly from such cooperation, both in their projects and research, and in joint practical work.

The dialogue with the public is not restricted to science and research. The TU Berlin has also opened up to various social groups, for example with services relating to continuous education and technology transfer, or special events on current topics, and the annual Queen's Lecture. A chance to find out about new developments at first hand is offered by public presentations such as Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften, Showcase Berlin and the exhibits presented by the Research Market Berlin.

The national and international Alumni Programmes offer opportunities to keep in contact with the university and to set up networks with friends and former colleagues. They are open to all members of the university. Increasing efforts are being made to promote identification with the university. New students have an opportunity meet and make first contacts at the First Semester Day.

TU Berlin is not only a place for university teaching and research. It also provides training for 155 apprentices in technical occupations, the largest number provided by any one institution in all Berlin. On the campus the students have a wide range of opportunities for leisure and recreation, with numerous societies and initiatives. The programme for university sport ranges from Aikido to Yoga. And numerous cafes are spread around the campus for the less physically active

The main campus is located very centrally in the western part of the city, between the Tiergarten park and Ernst-Reuter Platz. This means it is well-placed for anyone interested in Berlin's theatres, concerts, exhibitions, sport events, and not least the Kneipen.

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