Berlin’s universities crumble under decades of neglected infrastructure

Berlin’s universities crumble under decades of neglected infrastructure

Berlin’s universities are facing a deepening infrastructure crisis, with decades of underinvestment leaving many buildings in dire need of repair. While recent funding has reached over half a billion euros, officials warn that far more is required to address widespread decay and modernise ageing facilities.

The scale of disrepair across Berlin’s universities is stark. At Humboldt University, 94% of buildings require refurbishment. The situation is even worse at TU Berlin, where 96% of structures are in poor condition—only four remain in good shape. FU Berlin fares slightly better, but around two-thirds of its buildings still need urgent work.

The renovation of Humboldt’s Philological Institute and TU Berlin’s new physics centre mark steps toward modernising the city’s academic infrastructure. But with the majority of buildings still in critical condition, officials acknowledge that far more resources and long-term planning will be needed. Without sustained action, the structural decay threatening Berlin’s universities is unlikely to be resolved.

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