Universities of applied sciences in Berlin


About a quarter of Berlin students are enrolled at one of the state universities of applied sciences in Berlin. The Berlin universities of applied sciences stand for application orientation, transfer of knowledge into the economy, and practical training. In addition to five state universities of applied sciences, two denominational institutions of higher education, and four art colleges round off the diverse range of offers.

In addition, 26 state-recognized private universities offer bachelor's and master's degrees, in the fields of economics, health, communication, liberal arts, education, design, music, and others. There are also numerous Berlin branches of universities from other Federal States, such as the FOM School of Economics and Management or the PFH Göttingen.

State universities of applied sciences

Denominational universities

Art colleges