Introduction

Braunschweig University of Technology is one of the oldest universities of science and engineering in Germany. It is located in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is a member of the German University of Technology Alliance TU9 and one of the ten German universities in the cesaer European Conference of Higher Engineering Education and Research Universities. Its teaching and research covers engineering science, natural science, architecture, information technology and other fields.

Overview

Student size: 16,077 students, including about 3,200 international students from 120 different countries.

Number of faculty and staff: There are more than 240 professors and more than 2,100 academic staff distributed in 6 departments and 120 institutes.

History

The school was founded in 1745 by Braunschweig - Duke Karl of Lüneburg founded the Karolinska Institute, laying the foundation for Germany's first technical university. Its early students included the famous mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss.

School Strength

Faculty: Professors and academic staff are experienced and fruitful in their respective fields. For example, in professional fields such as aerospace and mechanical engineering, teachers not only have profound theoretical knowledge, but also actively participate in actual scientific research projects and industrial cooperation, and can provide students with cutting-edge professional knowledge and practical guidance.

Scientific Research Results: The school has achieved remarkable scientific research results in many disciplines, especially in aerospace, mechanical engineering, urban planning, energy system engineering, etc. It has strong scientific research strength and influence. For example, in the field of aerospace, its research results have made important contributions to the development of aerospace in Germany and even Europe; in energy system engineering, it has carried out a series of research projects on the utilization of renewable energy and energy efficiency improvement.

Nature of the institution

Public university

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the close integration of research and teaching, promoting the improvement of teaching quality with scientific research results, cultivating students' scientific research thinking and practical ability, enabling students to be exposed to the latest scientific research dynamics and technological development trends in the learning process, and laying a solid foundation for future career development and academic research.

Focus on interdisciplinary education, encourage exchanges and cooperation between different disciplines, cultivate students' comprehensive literacy and innovation ability, so as to better cope with the complex and changing social reality and scientific and technological development needs. For example, in interdisciplinary majors such as environmental science and biochemical engineering, students can learn multidisciplinary knowledge and methods and cultivate interdisciplinary problem-solving capabilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school cooperates with many well-known research institutions and has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, such as the Master of Metrology and Analysis program in cooperation with the German Metrology Institute PTB. The laboratory based on this project is one of the world's leading metrology research institutions. In addition, there are some laboratories related to aerospace, energy, materials and other fields, which provide strong support for scientific research projects.

Key disciplines: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, architecture, information science, aerospace engineering and other disciplines are strong and have made remarkable achievements in teaching and scientific research. Among them, the Department of Architecture is an academic institution with a deep tradition and modern innovation in German architectural education. The teaching focus includes sustainable design, historical building protection, urban planning and digital design.

Department

The school has a total of 6 Departments, namely:

Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences: covers basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, and provides theoretical support for other engineering disciplines and applied disciplines.

Department of Mechanical Engineering: focuses on teaching and research in the fields of mechanical design, manufacturing, automation, etc., and cultivates professional talents in the field of mechanical engineering.

Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: involves disciplines such as electrical engineering, electronic technology, computer science, and communication engineering, and is an important support for the school in the fields of information technology and electronics.

Department of Chemical Engineering: conducts research and teaching in chemical engineering, process engineering, materials science and engineering, and cultivates talents for industries such as chemical engineering and materials.

Department of Civil Engineering: includes professional directions such as civil engineering, construction engineering, and transportation engineering, and is committed to cultivating professional talents required for infrastructure construction and urban development.

Department of Economics and Social Sciences: provides education in disciplines such as economics, management, and sociology, cultivates talents with social science literacy and economic management capabilities, and provides students with a wider range of subject choices and comprehensive literacy training.

Ranking

Ranked 750 in the QS 2025 World University Rankings =1000.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but they need to pay a certain registration fee and other administrative fees every semester, which is about several hundred euros per semester.

Living expenses: The monthly living expenses of students vary from person to person, generally including rent, food, transportation, school supplies, etc., which are about 800-1000 euros.

Campus

Location: Located in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany, the city is one of the important scientific research and industrial centers in Germany, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Campus facilities: The campus is moderate in size and has first-class teaching and scientific research facilities, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, computer centers, etc. It also has student dormitories, canteens, sports facilities and other living facilities, providing students with a good learning and living environment.