Berlin

No tuition fee is there at TU Berlin University. There is an exception to this and that is Continuing Education Master's programs. But, note that each semester, students are required to pay a semester fee, which can change from semester to semester. In the case of living costs, students should have at least Euro 1,200 per month (Around INR 1.2 lakh). 

The recommended score for level B2+ for admission to TU Berlin Master's courses is given below:

Note that German is the main language of teaching, research, and administration at the Technical University of Berlin. In the case of Bachelor's courses, the compulsory teaching elements are conducted mainly in German. Most Master's level courses are taught in German, but there are few courses that are taught in English. All international students should achieve a level of written and spoken German in order to communicate effectively within the context of their studies. English is the second language of teaching at this university.

Yes, studying at TU Berlin can be worthwhile, especially for international students looking for affordable options. The university provides free education for most programs. In addition, the university is perfect for those interested in technical fields and is popular for Engineering, Technology, and research. International students are usually compelled to programs including Natural Science and Technology, Planning Science, Economics and Management, Social Science, and Humanities that can lead to big opportunities.

Some of the unique programs enrolled by students include Natural Science and Technology, Planning Science, Economics and Management, Social Science, and Humanities. Students can check the popular programs of TU Berlin along with the US News rankings 2025 below:

Humboldt University offers an MS in Computer Science Program, which is one of the best programs present in Germany, for students who want to develop skills in the field of technology. There are no tuition fees for Indian students. The duration of the program is 2 years.

The programme provides subjects like -

• Data and Knowledge Management
• Distributed Systems
• ML
• Data Mining
• Cryptography
• Computation Theory

Berlin has a moderate crime index of approximately 44.66, meaning it is a relatively safe city to reside in. Neighborhoods like Mitte, Charlottenhurg, and Prenzlaur Berg are considered especially safe since they are usually either heavily policed or have a generally low crime rate.

A resident of Berlin is more likely to experience petty theft or vandalism rather than violent crimes. It is advised to avoid neighborhoods like Leopoldplatz, Görlitzer Park, or Alexanderplatz, especially at night, as these areas have a higher crime rate.

Absolutely. The semester fee charged by German universities comes with a bunch of advantages, one of which includes student transportation passes for unlimited use within certain zones (AB/ABC) and at times, outside. Students are advised to reach out to their university's student services or the AStA (Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss) to gain more insights on the semester ticket included in their semester fees. 

Other options to commute include public transport like S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, and buses.

Students can check the approximate cost of accommodation in Berlin in case on-campus housing options aren't available:

• 1BHK City Centre: EUR 1,234/month (INR 1,22,600)
• 1BHK Outside City Centre: EUR 913/month (INR 90,700)
• 3BHK in City Centre: EUR 2,328/month (INR 2,31,300)
• 3BHK outside City Centre: EUR 1,634/month (INR 1,62,300) 

Moreover, the cost of buying a solo apartment by sq. meter is as follows:

• Solo apartment price per sq. meter in City Centre- EUR 7,571 (INR 7,52,400)
• Solo apartment price per sq. meter outside the City Centre- EUR 5,578 (INR 5,54,300)

 1 EUR = INR 99.38 (Rounded off INR values used)