Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (''University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics'') or HTW Berlin in

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. It has over 13,000 students and 75 programs in areas of

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. At 26.4%, HTW Berlin has one of the highest proportions of international students in Germany. In some research-intensive and innovative departments, the HTW Berlin exercises the rights to award doctorates.

History

HTW Berlin is the result of the merger of various institutions. 1874 – The founding of the Fachschule für Dekomponieren, Komponieren und Musterzeichnen (School of Engineering and Technical Drawing), which later became the Berlin School of Textiles and Fashion. It then became the Engineering School of Clothing Technology, and was incorporated into the Engineering College of Berlin (Ingenieurhochschule Berlin) in 1990. 1948 – the Engineering School for Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Civil Engineering was founded. This was renamed the Engineering College of Berlin in 1988. 1991 – Technische Fachhochschule Berlin (TFH, now

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) was charged with founding the FHTW, unifying the Engineering College and other colleges as well as the HfÖ College of Economics, located at five different places around the former East Berlin. The TFH was given responsibility for setting up the administration and hiring new teachers, although much of the staff remained with their respective schools. 1994 – FHTW was formally declared independent. 1996 – integration of the University of Applied Sciences German Telecom into the school. 2009 – name changed from FHTW to HTW Berlin and official opening of the completed Wilhelminenhof Campus. 2019 – HTW celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Study Programs

The Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW) Berlin offers a diverse array of study programs across various disciplines, including business, engineering, computer science, design, culture, health, energy and environment, law, and construction and real estate. Bachelor's Programs: Master's Programs: The university offers around 40 master's programs, including consecutive master's programs that build directly on a related bachelor's degree, as well as advanced master's programs that cater to professionals seeking to enhance their qualifications. English-Language Programs: HTW Berlin offers several programs conducted entirely in English. Examples include International Business (Bachelor and Master), Construction and Real Estate Management (Master), and International and Development Economics (Master).

Locations

HTW Berlin currently has two campuses located in the eastern part of Berlin: * Campus Treskowallee, Treskowallee 8, 10318

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* Campus Wilhelminenhof, Wilhelminenhofstraße 75A, 12459 Berlin-Oberschöneweide

Notable Professors

* Ha Duong Ngo - Electrical engineering professor * Volker Quaschning - Renewable energy systems professor

References

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