Transport Systems (B.Sc.)

In the bachelors program in Transport Systems you will be designing means of transport, testing motors, researching accidents, and focusing on simulations of ocean-going vessels. Unique in Germany, the program teaches fundamental principles together with specialized, application-oriented and method-based knowledge. The content of the program provides you with a thorough fundamental understanding of aspects of natural science, mathematics, and engineering, as well as specialized knowledge of the development and operation of transport, the construction and operation of transport routes, and the complex relationship between various transportation systems. You can choose between naval architecture and ocean engineering, transportation planning and operations, aeronautics and astronautics, vehicle engineering, or general transport systems when selecting your area of specialization.

The Transport Systems programs combination of fundamental knowledge and a focus on professional relevance provides you with an understanding of the field beyond a purely technical specialization. You learn to view transport as an integral system combining technical, ecological, economic, and planning components within their respective social contexts. You will acquire a thorough knowledge enabling you to recognize technical and planning-related contexts and how to apply and utilize these to address, understand, and evaluate transportation-related issues. The curriculum enables you to work using the latest technological developments, adapting these to the changing structures of transport requirements and transportation systems, thus allowing you to contribute an integrated engineering perspective to find solutions to current problems of transportation. Additionally you will acquire interdisciplinary skills, such as the ability to act independently and with responsibility as well as to bring creativity to your work within interdisciplinary groups.

As for every other bachelors degree program at TU Berlin, applicants must possess a university entrance qualification certificate to apply. Generally, the Abitur serves as the university entrance qualification certificate. If you do not have a formal university entrance qualification, you may still be able to study at TU Berlin if you can provide proof of certain professional qualifications.

The Transport Systems bachelors program is taught in German. If you are applying with a foreign school-leaving certificate, you must provide proof of German skills at a specific level. This is a prerequisite for admission. Knowledge of English is useful as some course/modules are offered in English. However, it is not a condition for admission to studies.

As much of the content of the bachelors program focuses on aspects of natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering, an aptitude for these areas is desirable. It is particularly helpful if you took advanced courses in these subjects in school, as this will help your transition to the program.