Oldest TU (1745)Zero TuitionVW PartnerDLR Collaboration

Technical University of Braunschweig

Braunschweig, Lower Saxony

Founded in 1745, TU Braunschweig is Germany's oldest technical university. Its close partnership with Volkswagen and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) gives students unmatched access to industry R&D. The Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF) is a joint TU-VW facility.

1745

Founded

17,000+

Students

VW, DLR, Siemens

Industry Partners

16%

International Students

TU Braunschweig at a Glance

€0 (semester fee ~€400)

Tuition

€650–850

Living Costs (monthly)

NFF Center

Automotive Focus

10+

Programs in English

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's in engineering or related field
English proficiency
APS certificate

Costs & ROI

Lower Saxony is tuition-free. Braunschweig is very affordable.

LevelTuitionLivingTotal
Master's (per year)€800 (semester fees only)€7,800–10,200€8,600–11,000

Career & Industry

Automotive (Volkswagen)
Aerospace (DLR)
Pharma
Research
Manufacturing

FAQs: TU Braunschweig for Indian Students

What is the VW-TU Braunschweig connection?

TU Braunschweig operates the Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF) jointly with Volkswagen. VW's headquarters in nearby Wolfsburg means students get direct access to internships, HiWi positions, and thesis projects at one of the world's largest automakers.

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