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Research Stays at TU Berlin

International students can undertake research stays, final thesis projects, or Erasmus+ traineeships at TU Berlin under the supervision of university professors.

Research Stay

The Research Stays at TU Berlin program provides international bachelor's and master's students with the opportunity to conduct research, complete final theses, or participate in Erasmus+ traineeships across the university's diverse faculties. These stays are highly individualized and allow students to integrate into existing research groups or work on independent projects under the academic supervision of TU Berlin professors. Interested students can find specific research topics through the (International) Student Thesis and Research Opportunities Database (ISTROD) and the Stellenticket portal, or they may pursue unsolicited applications by contacting academic chairs directly. Successful candidates who receive a letter of invitation from a host professor are eligible for temporary enrollment at the university, which grants them access to campus infrastructure, library services, and IT facilities. While the Department of International Affairs provides general information, the primary academic and administrative support—including assistance with enrollment procedures and local orientation—is handled directly by the hosting faculty. Participants are responsible for their own funding, health insurance, and visa arrangements, although they may utilize international mobility grants such as Erasmus+ funding where applicable. This program serves as a flexible platform for international scholars to gain hands-on research experience and foster academic collaboration in a professional German university setting.

Program

Organizer: Technische Universität Berlin
Host: Technische Universität Berlin
Locations:

Application

Deadlines:
  • August 31, 2025
  • February 28, 2026
Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at a university outside of Germany. They must find a supervising professor or instructor at TU Berlin who agrees to host and supervise their research, typically by applying to specific calls in the (I)STROD database or through unsolicited applications. A formal letter of invitation from the host supervisor is required. Applicants must apply for temporary enrollment (Immatrikulation) at TU Berlin, provide proof of health insurance (statutory German insurance or an official exemption), and pay the required semester contribution fees (unless specifically exempted). For Erasmus+ Traineeships, a Learning Agreement for Traineeships signed by the TU Berlin supervisor is mandatory. Specific research skills and language proficiency (usually English or German) are determined by the individual supervisor according to project needs.
Target Degrees: Bachelor, Master, PhD
Required Documents:
  1. CV
  2. Research Proposal/Explanation of research goals
  3. Letter of Invitation (from the supervising TU Berlin professor)
  4. Online Application Form (via tuPORT)
  5. Proof of Health Insurance
  6. Proof of payment of the semester fee

Costs & Contact

Contact: Office of Student Affairs: https://www.tu.berlin/en/studierendensekretariat/contact-office-hours
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