Established in 2003, TU9 is an association of the nine most oldest and largest universities focusing on engineering and technology in Germany: The Braunschweig University is one of therm.

The Braunschweig University of Technology (Technische Universität Braunschweig), is the oldest institute of technology among the TU9. It was founded in 1745. Situated in the German state of Lower Saxony, Braunschweig has over 20,000 students, of which approximately 7,500 are female. 14% of the student body is international. The university of TU Braunschweig is a research-oriented university with highly ranked programs in aeronautics, engineering, and life-sciences.

The TU Braunschweig with its 120 institutes offers excellent conditions for future orientated research and teachings: engineering and natural sciences are the academic core subjects and are closely linked with economics, humanities and social and educational sciences. Students have the choice between approximately 60 different degree courses and numerous extension courses and options.

The TU Braunschweig is amongst the top-ranking German universities for third-party funding - proof of the university's pronounced strength in research.The TU Braunschweig is a member of the association of leading technical universities in Germany 'TU9 - German Institutes of Technology' and with the Universities of Hanover and Clausthal forms the organisation of technical universities in Lower Saxony (NTH)