In the initial study phase, students may switch between degree courses within the department without losing any credits: Mutual transfer of the basic subjects for recognition is guaranteed across all degree courses. There is a high proportion of practical laboratory exercises in all degree courses, the laboratories are well equipped and technically up-to-date. The university's digital infrastructure is excellent and is actively used by teaching staff in teaching.

The Master's degree courses are characterised by a high proportion of project work in which students develop and realise independent projects in teams. This allows students to build on their work of previous semesters, ensuring that a knowledge transfer occurs within the various Master's semesters and that the projects lead to practical results. In addition to the technical content, teams also work on project planning, project management and practical teamwork.

"Mobility semester" in every degree course in which a high proportion or all of the courses offered are compulsory elective subjects that can be replaced by credits from abroad. Vibrant students exchange especially with Spain and the Scandinavian countries. English language courses in the category of optional required subjects. DREAM Master's degree programme taught in English in cooperation with other European universities. Participation in DAAD Travel Scholarships. Preparatory summer schools and the "HTW Foundation" programme for international students.

Excellent laboratory equipment; Very well-developed digital infrastructure. 20 degree-specific laboratories, a clean room and 5 interdisciplinary laboratories (Physics, Materials, Metrology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science); A wide range of research laboratories, which are also used by students for graduation theses and project work. Very well-equipped makerspace open to the university public with a range of large-scale equipment as well as a large number of 3D printers. Access to all databases and scientific publications, also digitally and remotely.

Department 1 of Berlin University of Applied Sciences (HWR) has a broad research portfolio with a focus on application-oriented projects and partnerships with external institutions and companies. Current projects focus on energy (provision, transmission, system storage and integration); Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning; Robotics, automation and autonomous systems; Networks and Internet of Things; Sensor technology with industrial application; Digital Signal Processing; Optics and laser technology as well as other topics.

Dedicated "Sustainability" Unit, option to acquire a Sustainability certificate through a combination of curricular and extracurricular modules. Successful completion of a diversity audit in 2022/2023, supporting programmes for the various dimensions of diversity at the university (including gender identity, religion, cultural background, social background, physical and psychological conditions). Great commitment to the topic of "knowledge transfer" at the societal, state and district level.