Technical University of Berlin

Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) is a public research university located in Berlin, Germany.

The Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin) has a long and distinguished history, dating back to the late 18th century. The university's predecessor institutions include the Royal Mining Academy of Berlin, founded in 1770, the Royal Building Academy of Berlin, founded in 1799, and the Royal Trade Academy of Berlin, founded in 1821.

In 1879, the Royal Mining Academy, the Royal Building Academy, and the Royal Trade Academy were merged to form the Königlich Technische Hochschule zu Berlin (Royal Technical Academy of Berlin). The new university was one of the first technical universities in Germany, and it quickly became one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world.

In the early 20th century, TU Berlin was a major center of scientific and technological innovation. The university's faculty and students made groundbreaking contributions to fields such as physics, chemistry, engineering, and mathematics. TU Berlin was also home to a number of leading scientists and engineers, including Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Werner Heisenberg.

During World War II, TU Berlin was severely damaged by Allied bombing raids. However, the university quickly rebuilt after the war, and it continued to play a leading role in German science and technology.

In 1946, the university was renamed the Technical University of Berlin. In the postwar years, TU Berlin expanded its curriculum to include new fields such as computer science, electrical engineering, and environmental science. The university also established a number of new research institutes, such as the Einstein Center for Mathematics and the Center for Technology and Society.

Today, TU Berlin is one of the largest and most prestigious technical universities in Germany. TU Berlin is also known for its strong international focus, with students and faculty from all over the world.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2026, Technical University of Berlin is positioned as the #145 top university in the world, which makes it the #8 top university in Germany. The university's global rank is improved by 2 points from last year.

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Ranking	2026 #8
University Name	Technical University of Berlin
Name in Local Language	Technische Universität Berlin
Acronym	TUB
Year Established	1879
Motto	Wir haben die Ideen für die Zukunft
Motto in English	We have the ideas for the future
Governing Type	Public
Student Body	Co-education
Highest Degree	Doctorate
Campus Type	Urban

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Address	Strasse des 17. Juni 135, Berlin, Germany

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Phone	+49 (30) 3140
Fax	+49 (30) 314 23222
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Accepts International Students	Yes
Student Body	Men and Women

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