Winter SchoolIndustry 5.0

Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	On Campus, full-time
Nominal duration	2 weeks
Study language	English
Awards	Winter School
Accreditation	3 ECTS

Tuition fee	€1,050 per programme The program price consists of the course/tuition fee (student or working professional, see details below) plus the registration fee (€60). Student course/tuition fee: €990 Working professional course/tuition fee: €1190 This course/tuition fee covers the course, course materials and a cultural program.
Registration fee	€60 one-time The registration fee is in addition to the course/tuition fee and covers the processing of your application. It is payable upon registration. Please note that the registration fee is non-refundable.

Entry qualification	At least one year of university experience or equivalent work experience

Language requirements

English All applicants are required to upload a document or certificate to demonstrate their proficiency in English language. If you are a non-native English speaker, you must prove you have a score equivalent to the level B2 or above in the European system (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, or CEFR), or provide evidence that you’ve undertaken an equivalent degree/studies in English. A list of scores from the main providers is included for reference. Certificates from other providers are also accepted. CEFR: B2 IELTS: 5-6 Cambridge exam: First certificate in English FCE (A-C) TOEFL iBT: 87 TOEFL Paper based: 600 Chinese CET – 4: 493 Chinese CET – 6: 450 TOEIC: 685 More details: www.tu.berlin/en/international/summer-school/requirements If you are a native English speaker, please select this during registration. You will then be exempt from having to upload proof of English level.

Other requirements	● Basic digital literacy (no coding experience necessary) ● Curiosity about industrial innovation, ethical AI, and sustainability ● Openness to intercultural collaboration Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please upload your insurance waiver in English (all pages).

More information	tu.berlin/..r-school-on-campus/industry-50

Overview

Industry 5.0 represents the next evolution of industrial transformation — one that puts humans back at the center, supported by cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cobotics, and sustainable design. This 2-week intensive course (44 hours) is designed for international students from diverse academic backgrounds to develop a holistic understanding of Industry 5.0, focusing on its values, technologies, and real-world applications.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, collaborative workshops, and a field visit to a local innovation site, students will explore how AI can be ethically and effectively integrated into human-centered industries. This course is globally oriented, with a focus on how Industry 5.0 is being developed and applied across different cultural, policy, and business contexts.

Programme structure

Learning Goals

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Explain the evolution of industrial revolutions and define the core principles of Industry 5.0.
2. Compare Industry 4.0 and 5.0 with a focus on human-centered design, ethics, and sustainability.
3. Understand and evaluate the role of AI in augmenting human work rather than replacing it.
4. Analyze global case studies and apply interdisciplinary thinking to industrial innovation.
5. Design and prototype simple AI-supported concepts aligned with Industry 5.0 values.
6. Collaborate in multicultural teams and develop solutions across diverse industry sectors.

Teaching Methods

• Interactive lectures with visual storytelling
• Peer-to-peer learning and multicultural teamwork
• Guided workshops using low to no-code AI and design tools (e.g. Teachable Machine, Figma, Canva, ChatGPT)
• Group presentations and discussions
• Field visit and guest speaker session from an AI/human-centered enterprise