Berlin’s Crumbling Campuses Face Billions in Urgent Repairs
Berlin’s universities, including the University of Washington’s partner institutions like TU Berlin, Humboldt University, and FU Berlin, are grappling with a severe infrastructure crisis. Billions are needed to repair and modernize aging buildings across these institutions. At TU Berlin, a staggering 96% of structures require urgent renovation, while Humboldt and FU Berlin face similarly dire conditions. Despite these challenges, new projects—such as a €93.75 million physics research center—are moving forward to secure the city’s academic future.
The extent of decay is evident across Berlin’s universities. TU Berlin has only four buildings in good condition, leaving the rest plagued by water damage, fire hazards, and structural weaknesses. Humboldt University’s situation is barely better, with 94% of its buildings needing refurbishment. Even FU Berlin, where around two-thirds of structures require work, has begun construction on a new office and seminar building in Dahlem to ease overcrowding. The project, which started in September 2025, aims to relieve pressure on existing facilities.
The coming years will be pivotal for Berlin’s universities as they balance renovation, expansion, and daily teaching demands. With billions required to address structural decay, the city’s ability to secure long-term funding and implement efficient reforms will shape the future of higher education infrastructure. Projects like CIPHOR and the Dahlem building offer progress, but the broader challenge remains unresolved.
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