BHT Berlin Admissions 2026: Deadlines & Acceptance Rate

BHT Berlin Application Deadlines & Intakes

BHT Berlin runs two annual intakes: Winter Semester (October start) and Summer Semester (April start). Most programs admit primarily for the Winter Semester. The M.Sc. Data Science program closes June 15 for Winter Semester, one month before the standard university-wide July 15 deadline. Indian students targeting the M.Sc. Data Science must submit their uni-assist application by June 15.

• M.Sc. Data Science, Winter 2026/27: June 15, 2026 (local NC; 22 places).
• All other programs, Winter 2026/27: July 15, 2026.
• Summer Semester 2027: January 15, 2027.

The June 15 deadline for M.Sc. Data Science is 32 days from today. Indian students who have not yet started the APS process (3 to 4 weeks) should initiate it immediately to meet this timeline. For students who cannot meet on June 15, the next intake option for M.Sc. Data Science is Winter 2027/28 with a June 2027 deadline.

Read more: Intakes in Germany

Note: BHT Berlin is publicly known by both names: BHT Berlin and Beuth University. The official name changed in 2021 from Beuth Hochschule to Berliner Hochschule für Technik. The CD page still uses the Beuth University name. Both names refer to the same institution. The current official website is bht-berlin.de.

BHT Berlin Eligibility Requirements for Indian Students

BHT Berlin eligibility requirements follow the standard Berlin public university framework. All applications are submitted via uni-assist. APS certificate is mandatory for all Indian applicants. Most programs are German-taught; the M.Sc. Data Science is the primary English-taught access point for Indian students without C1 German.

What Are the BHT Berlin Requirements for Indian Bachelor's Applicants?

• Class 12 equivalent to the German Abitur from a recognised Indian board.
• APS certificate mandatory.
• German proficiency: DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4 for German-taught programs.
• Apply via uni-assist and hochschulstart.de (for bachelor's programs).

What Are the BHT Berlin Eligibility Requirements for master's Programs?

• Relevant bachelor's degree in a related field.
• APS certificate mandatory.
• M.Sc. Data Science: B2 English; 20+ ECTS Maths; 25+ ECTS Computer Science.
• NC (local admission restriction) applies to M.Sc. Data Science: 22 places total.
• German-taught master's programs: DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4 required.

Key insights: Rejections for M.Sc. Data Science at BHT Berlin cluster around three causes: ECTS in Maths below 20, ECTS in CS below 25, and application after June 15. The ECTS requirements are strict and checked against official transcripts. Indian students with a bachelor's in Mathematics or Computer Science typically meet both thresholds. Students with a bachelor's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering should verify their ECTS distribution at bht-berlin.de before applying.

What Documents Are Required for BHT Berlin Admission?

• APS certificate.
• Bachelor's transcripts with certified translations (German or English).
• B2 English certificate: IELTS 5.5 equivalent or a degree completed in English.
• Passport copy.
• Signed online application PDF from the BHT portal (sv.bht-berlin.de).

For visa documents, see the Germany study visa guide. For English test preparation, see the IELTS Academic guide.

BHT Berlin Master's Programs, Fees & Entry

BHT Berlin charges no tuition fee. Students pay only enrollment and semester registration fees per Berlin state policy. For the full program list, see the BHT Berlin programs page.

The M.Sc. Data Science is the only fully English-taught master's program at BHT Berlin. It runs 4 semesters (2 years), starting in the Winter Semester only. The grade requirement for higher semester entry is typically above 1.4 on the German 6-point scale. See the MS in Germany cost guide for the Berlin living cost context.

Key insights: The M.Sc. Data Science at BHT Berlin has a local NC (Numerus Clausus), not a national NC. This means BHT Berlin itself decides admissions based on its own ranking. The 22 available places fill quickly after the June 15 deadline. Applying close to the deadline reduces the chance of a place. Indian students should apply as early as May to maximise their position in the ranking.

BHT Berlin Bachelor's Programs, Fees & Entry

BHT Berlin's bachelor's programs are German-taught (100%). C1 German (DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4) is required for all bachelor's programs. The university's strengths are in engineering, computer science, business administration, life sciences, and energy systems. See the B.Tech in Germany guide for broader entry context.

Indian students without C1 German should not apply to bachelor's programs at BHT Berlin. There are no English-taught bachelor's programs. For English-medium undergraduate options in Germany, see the English-taught programs in Germany guide.

BHT Berlin Acceptance Rate

BHT Berlin acceptance rate is estimated at 40 to 60% for the M.Sc. Data Science program. No official figure is published. The estimate is based on the local NC restriction and the 22-seat cohort. For German-taught programs with open admission (NC-free), eligible applicants who meet the academic and language thresholds are admitted. For NC-restricted programs, applicants are ranked by GPA.

For Indian applicants to M.Sc. Data Science, rejections cluster around three causes: Maths ECTS below 20, CS ECTS below 25, and late application.

How Competitive is BHT Berlin for Indian Students?

BHT Berlin is moderately selective for the M.Sc. Data Science program due to the 22-seat limit. Indian students with a bachelor's in Computer Science or Mathematics and strong academic records are the target profile. BHT Berlin is large: 13,000 students and a high engineering research output for a university of applied sciences. The location in Berlin's Wedding district gives access to Berlin's tech industry for internships.

Key insights: BHT Berlin's M.Sc. Data Science program does not require GRE or GMAT. The ECTS requirements in Mathematics and Computer Science are the functional admission test. An Indian student with a bachelor's in IT or Computer Science from an AICTE-recognised institution will typically have 25 ECTS in CS. The maths ECTS requirement (20) is where borderline cases arise: verify your transcript against the BHT standard at studiengang.bht-berlin.de/en/ds-master/admission-application before applying.

BHT Berlin Application Process for Indian Students

BHT Berlin uses a two-step application process: first through uni-assist (all programs), then through the BHT portal. The M.Sc. Data Science uses uni-assist only.

For M.Sc. Data Science (English)

1. Apply for APS at aps-india.de. Allow 3 to 4 weeks.
2. Apply at uni-assist.de. Select BHT Berlin, M.Sc. Data Science. Fee: €75 first, €30 per additional.
3. Upload: APS certificate, bachelor's transcripts (certified, German or English), B2 English proof, and passport copy.
4. Submit by June 15, 2026.
5. Uni-assist processes and forwards to BHT. BHT selects from the ranked pool.
6. Receive admission decision. 
7. Set up blocked account: €11,904 (₹13.35 Lakhs) via Fintiba or Expatrio. Allow 10 business days.
8. Apply for a German Student Visa (Type D) via VFS Global. Visa fee: €75 (₹8,409).

For German-Taught Bachelor's and Master's Programs

1. Complete APS at aps-india.de.
2. Apply at uni-assist.de AND sv.bht-berlin.de/Portal. Bachelor's programs also require hochschulstart.de.
3. Submit by July 15, 2026 for Winter Semester 2026/27.

Note: The BHT Data Science page at studiengang.bht-berlin.de/en/ds-master still references "Beuth Hochschule" in some older URLs and documents. This is the same program, now at BHT Berlin. The portal name and contact email address have been updated to bht-berlin.de. Do not let the old Beuth name in URLs confuse the process.

Must read: How to apply via uni-assist?

BHT Berlin Admission Tips for Indian Students

The following tips are drawn from BHT Berlin's official admission requirements and the M.Sc. Data Science application specifics.

• M.Sc. Data Science closes June 15, not July 15. Apply to uni-assist early.
• Start APS at aps-india.de immediately. June 15 is close. APS takes 3 to 4 weeks.
• Verify ECTS before applying: 20+ in Maths, 25+ in CS. Check at studiengang.bht-berlin.de.
• Apply early for Data Science. Applications after June 15 are excluded from the 22 places.
• An English-medium bachelor's may waive B2 IELTS. Get an MOI letter from your university.
• BHT Berlin charges no tuition. See the MS in Germany cost guide for cost context.
• See the Germany scholarships guide for DAAD options available to BHT Berlin students.

BHT Berlin Application Checklist for Indian Students

Steps Indian applicants complete in the 2 to 3 months before the BHT Berlin deadline. These steps are evergreen and apply to any intake cycle.

1. Go to aps-india.de. Book the New Delhi appointment. Allow 3 to 4 weeks for APS.
2. Verify ECTS: 20+ in Mathematics, 25+ in Computer Science. Check at studiengang.bht-berlin.de.
3. Confirm B2 English: IELTS Academic min 5.5 or degree in English medium.
4. Apply at uni-assist.de: June 15 (Data Science) or July 15 (all other programs).
5. Set up blocked account (€11,904) via Fintiba or Expatrio. Allow 10 business days.
6. Apply for German Student Visa (Type D) via VFS Global with the BHT admission letter.

For scholarships and cost planning, see the Germany scholarships guide and the DAAD scholarships guide.