Global Production Engineering (GPE)
Technische Universität Berlin · Berlin, Germany
- Level
- Master's
- Award
- Master of Science
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Campus
- Berlin
- Apply by
- <p>GPE admission is always open. We prefer applications before 1 April.</p>
- Starts
- Winter semester
- Tuition
- €7,750
Entry requirements and how to apply
- Entry requirements
- Requirements for successful application to the GPE study programme include the following: Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent Excellent grades English proficiency At least one year of professional experience German knowledge is advantageous
- English language requirement
- B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: PTE Academic: 65 UNIcert® English: UNIcert® II IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4.5 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 87 Reading: 22 Listening: 22 Speaking: 21 Writing: 22
- German language requirement
- No minimum language level required
- Application period
- GPE admission is always open. We prefer applications before 1 April.
- Apply through
- Please check this website .
About this programme
Global Production Engineering (GPE) is a full-time, four-semester Master's programme at Technische Universität Berlin, Germany. Designed for exceptional international graduate students, GPE equips future leaders with expertise in production engineering, management, and intercultural communication. The programme is taught entirely in English and draws a highly international cohort — over 90% of our students come from outside Europe. Established in 1998, GPE is tailored for candidates with a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional experience. Its flexible, practice-oriented curriculum prepares manufacturing engineers for the challenges of global industry. A central focus is the planning and design of flexible, adaptable factories, with emphasis on advanced production technologies and modern management methods. Key topics include production planning and control, factory layout design through simulation and virtual tools, global supply chain management, and factory operations. Students develop technical expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, logistics, and global value creation, alongside methodical skills in data science and AI in manufacturing. The curriculum also addresses global sustainability challenges. Students gain insight into corporate social responsibility, sustainable manufacturing, and the circular economy, learning to develop effective sustainability strategies and measure their impact. Reflecting global sustainability trends, GPE features a
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