The Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HTW Berlin) is Berlin's largest public university of applied sciences, offering practical courses in the fields of technology, computer science, economics, culture, design, law, and healthcare. It was formed in 1994 from the merger of two former universities and now offers around 80 bachelor's and master's degree programs. HTW Berlin is known for its research focus on renewable energies and digital technologies and is considered by students to be one of the most popular universities in Berlin. 

The programmes are extremely practice-oriented, and the university maintains strong ties with the local industry. 

The HTW is a public university and offers fee-based postgraduate international programmess such as the MBA&E. 

Please review the admission requirements in the “Required Qualifications” section. In addition, you must meet the requirements regarding professional work experience and English language proficiency. You may also send your degree certificate and transcript of records to the MBA&E Office at mbae@htw-berlin.de for a preliminary eligibility assessment.

If you are applying from China, India, or Vietnam, you are required to provide an APS certificate as part of your application. This certificate verifies the authenticity of your academic documents. To avoid delays in the admission process, please ensure that your APS certificate (or the confirmation of APS registration, if you are still waiting for the final certificate) is included with your application.

No, a GMAT or GRE test is not required. The specific eligibility criteria for the MBA&E program can be found in the Eligibility and Admission Regulations and in the section Applying for the degree programme.

If you’re unsure whether your first degree will be recognized, you can send a copy of your degree certificate and transcript to mbae@htw-berlin.de. Please include a German or English translation if necessary.

The MBAE program has one intake per year, in the winter semester, which begins on 1 October. The application period for Intake 2026 opens on 1 November 2025 and closes on 28 February 2026. There is no intake for the summer.

Late applications may be considered if seats remain available.

No. You can apply directly and easily to MBA&E via our official online application link.

No. The application is completely free.

No. Please choose your specialisation option carefully and send one application only. Redundant applications will not be considered.

In certain cases, online interviews are conducted. You will be given plenty of notice in advance.

Yes. Please submit an updated application for this year. If you received an admission (study contract) in the previous year, please include it as part of your new application.

Your application will be reviewed as soon as we receive it. Once the admission board has made a decision, our program office will contact you with the result. On average, the process takes about one month for a complete application.

The tuition fee for the MBA&E program is €13,000 (for the winter semester 2025/26). This covers tuition and the extracurricular activities organized by the program office. Please note that some extracurricular activities may incur additional costs.

The tuition fee is typically paid in three equal installments, one per semester. If you extend your studies to four semesters, there will be no additional installment required.

In addition to the tuition fee, there is a semester fee, which covers your enrollment at all universities in Berlin. This fee also includes the cost of a semester ticket for public transportation in Berlin. You can find more details about the semester fee here.The "pro-forma financial plan" section of the website also provides a plan for your studies. 

Yes, you can undertake an optional internship during your third semester, with your Master’s thesis to be completed in the fourth semester.

There is no increase in the tuition fee for this, but you will need to pay the semester (enrollment) fee for the additional semester.

We especially recommend an internship at a German company for international students who are interested in working in Germany after graduation.

• In the 2026 intake (new students), it is possible to apply for the MBA&E Diversity Enhancement Grant. The purpose of this grant is to encourage applications from underrepresented nationalities and female applicants in order to improve diversity among the MBA&E student body. The grant prefers applicants with outstanding extracurricular achievements, voluntary activities and prior interest and connections with Germany. The grant entails a reduction of the tuition fee of up to 50%. The applications will be evaluated after the 28th of February.

• Scholarship - Hilde Domin Programme The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) administers the scholarship programme “Hilde Domin Programme” with funds from the Federal Foreign Office (AA). The programme serves to support students and doctoral candidates from across the globe, who are at risk of being formally or de facto denied educational or other rights in their country of origin, and to provide these students and doctoral candidates with an opportunity to begin or complete a study or research degree at a higher education institution in Germany.

If you find yourself in the situation described above, please contact our Programme Office. 

For further information about scholarships, please visit the DAAD Scholarship Databaseand HTW Scholarships Info Website.

As an international student, you will need both a visa and proof of sufficient funds. The visa process can take several months, so we strongly recommend applying well in advance. You can usually schedule a visa appointment before receiving your admission letter, but you will definitely need the letter at the appointment.

Make sure to check the specific documents required for your visa application, the level of financial proof needed, and available funding options for your studies in Germany.

For more details, please visit the information on the Student Visa Germanyand Blocked Account.

The following websites are excellent sources for information. Especially if you have plans to stay and work after graduation, we recommend you to gain as much information about life and employment in Germany as early as possible.

• http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en
• https://www.daad.de/en/

You may also be interested in the Employability Skills MOOC: https://iversity.org/en/courses/employability-skills

The MBA&E degree typically opens doors to positions in the manufacturing and technology sectors.

However, since the MBA&E is a postgraduate program that attracts students with diverse backgrounds and goals, career opportunities largely depend on the individual. We recommend taking time early on to reflect on your career plans and how the MBA&E degree fits into your professional goals. Throughout your studies, you will have access to various extracurricular courses and career advice through the iCareer Academy.

Additionally, we encourage you to explore our Alumni Success Stories for more insights.

To every admitted students, we will send an information package that contains information on the following points, and more:

• Finding accommodation
• Getting enrolled
• Gaining your student ID and public transportation ticket
• Gaining a health insurance
• Registering at the officials in Berlin
• Applying for the residence permit (if needed)