Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) at TU Berlin

TU Berlin

Germany, Berlin

University Rank:#145

TU Berlin offers the Master of Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Berlin, Germany. Taught in English Course and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for theory and history of science and technology (m.a.) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on October 1, 2026.

About Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.)

This research-oriented masters degree program examines the Theory and History of Science and Technology, bringing together the different perspectives and methods of the participating academic chairs within the Institute of Philosophy and the History of Literature, Science, and Technology. Students acquire specialist knowledge from different disciplines

of the conceptional principles of science and technology, their historical relevance and development, the influence of nature and society, and their ethical implications. Students are also able to specialize in the individual disciplines. The aim of the program is to sharpen awareness and understanding of the extent to which science and technology, with their formal and material constraints, shape our thinking and coexistence in the present and will continue to do so in the future. Students will be given the opportunity to develop and explore their own research interests.

The master's program provides you with a reflective approach to writing and argumentation as well as a differentiated view of historical contexts and social changes. You gain broad access to the structural and conceptual conditions of science and technology in the past, present, and future. Graduates are characterized by their particular focus on the global dimension of new findings and technologies.

In the Philosophy of Knowledge and Science area of focus, you gain a thorough understanding of the philosophy of science, epistemology, and the philosophies of mind, language, technology, and ethics. Particular value is placed on graduates ability to independently reflect and argue as well as develop and present scientific contributions.

The historical development of science and technology within the context of society, culture, politics, and the environment is at the center of the History of Science and Technology area of focus. Here, graduates gain an understanding of how the human world, scientific and technical knowledge, and technical artifacts are mutually dependent and influence one another.

In the Literature and Science area of focus, you use the history of literature and poetics to examine the transformation of man's natural and cultural environment through science and technology. A central theme is the relationship between everyday and machine languages. Additionally, you receive an introduction into the field of digital humanities, thus gaining an insight into the current change in methods in the humanities.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) at TU Berlin

Entry Requirements

The formal admission requirement for the masters program is a first university degree in humanities, cultural studies, natural science, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a social science.

The Theory and History of Science and Technology masters 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 of the technical literature as well as some courses are offered in English. However, this is not a condition for admission to studies.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 87

Tuition and Fee Information for Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) at TU Berlin

How to Apply for Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) at TU Berlin

Application process

Step 1

First of all, register at uni-assist or login if you already have a personal My assist account. Please fill in your personal information and educational history or update it.

my.uni-assist.de

Step 2

Please select your desired Master’s degree program from the list of study programs offered in the respective semester. You can use the search window or restrict the search criteria so as the study programs currently offered at TU Berlin will be presented to you (semester, university, type of degree via Advanced search).

Please select the semester you want to apply for which is usually the 1^st(starting semester of your studies). You can only apply for a higher semester if you have been enrolled and obtained credits from a previous Master’s degree program (for more information see below).

As you can apply for only one Master’s degree program per semester, please inform in advance which program is suitable for you and if you will meet the content-related/specific entry requirements of your desired study program. Please see our study options for detailed information on each study program.

Step 3

Fill in the application form. Make sure that your answers to the application-related questions are correct and truthful.

You can see your application form via “My Applications” > “My Application Overview” in your personal My assist account.

Step 4

Upload your documents (see the checklist below). Please give your documents an unambiguous namein German or English.

Via “My Applications” > “My Documents” you can upload and see the uploaded documents (see checklist below).

Please upload PDF files exclusively (max. 10 MB in size for each document)
Sort and scan your documents in the right order according to page numbers (e.g. transcript)
Upload different documents in separate files (e.g. High School Diploma and copy of passport/ID)
Please upload each document only once and choose a suitable file name (e.g. Bachelor’s degree certificate)

Attention: Uploaded documents cannot be deleted afterwards.

In case you have to scan your documents while not having a scanner at your disposal, you can also use a free scanning app on your smartphone.

TU Berlin reserves the right to request officially certified copies on a random basis or in reasoned suspected cases for enrolment.

Please do not send your documents as hard copies to uni-assist or TU Berlin in addition to the uploading.

Please mind the application deadlines (cut-off periods). Documents that are submitted after the application deadline will not be considered.

Please send your application only if your documents are complete. We kindly ask you to refrain from submitting further/additional documents at a later point in time, if possible.

If a subsequent submission of documents is absolutely necessary to meet the formal or content-related/specific entry requirements, you have the following option:

Uni-assist has not processed your application yet and the application period is still running: Upload the missing or updated documents onto your My assist account.
Uni-assist has already processed and forwarded your application to TU Berlin. The application period is still running: In this case, upload the documents to be submitted later via the upload form, stating your uni-assist application number as well as the requested personal information. You will receive a confirmation email when we have received your documents.

As an uni-assist applicant, you do not need to register via the online portal of the TU Berlin. Therefore, you do NOT have to register via the online registration, but enter the application number of uni-assist.

3. The application deadline has expired: Subsequent submission is not possible.

Further procedure:

Uni-assist will pre-review your application according to the criteria set by TU Berlin.

If your application fulfils the criteria, it will be forwarded to TU Berlin as soon as possible for further processing.

If your application is incomplete, you will be informed by uni-assist. Provided the application period is still running, you can complete your application until the application deadline.

TU Berlin will then carry out a final review of your application with regard to the formal criteria. You will not receive any notification from the TU Berlin that your application has been received or processed. We ask you here to refrain from enquiries and to check the status of your application in the portal.

The examinations board of the faculty will then verify your application to see if you meet the content-related/specific entry requirements.

For the Master’s degree programs with restrictions on admission, a selection procedure will normally take place.

At the end of the procedure, you will receive a letter of admission or rejection from us. You will find the letter of admission in tuPORT after successful admission, the letter of rejection will be sent by mail.

Via this portal you can see the current status of your application provided it has already been forwarded to TU Berlin by uni-assist.

Portal: Status of your Application

Theory and History of Science and Technology (M.A.) at TU Berlin

TU Berlin

Germany, Berlin