Technische Universität Berlin for Kenyan Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. 70+ English-taught programmes across Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, and Economics.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €600–€800. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD scholarships and DFG-funded positions available for Kenyan PhD students.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Development-Related Programs)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →TU Berlin Excellence Scholarship
by TU Berlin · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kenyan students study Engineering at TU Berlin with KCSE?
KCSE qualifies as your secondary school certificate. Kenyan students with strong KCSE results may qualify for direct undergraduate entry at some German universities; otherwise a Studienkolleg (foundation year) is required. TU Berlin's 70+ English-taught Masters programmes are open to Kenyan graduates with a bachelor's degree.
Is TU Berlin free for Kenyan students?
Yes — TU Berlin charges no tuition fees for non-EU international students from Kenya. You only pay the semester administrative fee of ~€329/semester (~€658/year). This includes access to student services and discounted transport, making TU Berlin extraordinary value.
What work options are available after graduating from TU Berlin as a Kenyan?
Kenyan graduates of TU Berlin can apply for Germany's 18-month Job-Seeker Visa, which gives you 18 months to find employment in Germany. Berlin's growing tech economy is particularly welcoming to internationally trained engineers and computer scientists from Kenya.
Tips for Applying to TU Berlin
TU Berlin (QS #147) is one of Germany's leading technical universities, offering over 70 English-taught programmes across Engineering, Computer Science, Urban Planning, and Economics. For Kenyan students, the combination of zero tuition fees, strong industry connections, and Berlin's thriving tech ecosystem makes TU Berlin a top destination. The 18-month job-seeker visa and DAAD scholarships provide clear pathways from study to a career in Germany.
Official source: Technische Universität Berlin ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Kenyan passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Berlin
Student halls available but demand is high. Apply early through Studentenwerk Berlin.
Semester ticket covers Berlin public transport zones A and B.