GIU Berlin

We are proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates 👏

Karim Shousha, a graduate of the Master’s program in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at German International University, has had his thesis featured by Fraunhofer IZM.

His research explores the use of artificial intelligence in electronics manufacturing, particularly for defect detection in Surface-Mount Device (SMD) inspection—contributing to smarter and more efficient quality assurance processes.

We congratulate Karim on this outstanding achievement and wish him continued success in his professional journey.

Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dWK8jFxr

AI Meets Design at GIU Berlin

Last week, students from Design, Product & Graphic, and Architecture came together for an AI workshop with Tim Gelzleichter from WIN Creating Images.

The session provided students with hands-on experience using AI tools to explore new approaches to project visualization and creative workflows. A key moment was generating AI-based concepts for the future of GIU Berlin, offering new perspectives on the potential development of our campus and community.

A big thank you to Felix Kosok and Assoc. Prof. Meike Langer for guiding this inspiring interdisciplinary session!

As part of the ongoing collaboration between The German University in Cairo (GUC) and the German International University (GIU) Berlin, a two-day practical workshop titled:

“Unlock Your Data Using Python & R: From Data Preparation to Statistical Analysis”

was organized at GUC by Prof. Heba Ali, Associate Professor at GUC, and delivered by Prof. Martin Walther, Associate Professor of Financial Markets, Investment and Banking at GIU Berlin.

The workshop introduced participants to modern analytical tools widely used in both academia and industry. With a strong hands-on approach, students explored how open-source environments such as Python and R support data management, statistical analysis, and reproducible research workflows using real-world datasets.

The initiative successfully bridged the gap between empirical concepts taught in management and their practical application through contemporary data analytics tools.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Prof. Heba Ali for organizing this valuable initiative and to Prof. Martin Walther for delivering such an insightful and engaging workshop.

Final Design Studio Presentation at GIU Berlin 🎓🏗️

Under the guidance of Prof. Christian Gänshirt, Architecture and Urban Design Professor at the German International University in Berlin (GIU Berlin), students presented the final outcomes of this semester’s Design Studio.

The studio focused on a real-world project: the Füchse Berlin Reinickendorf e. V. Sports Park, located just 20 minutes from the GIU Berlin campus. Students explored innovative and sustainable architectural strategies to expand and enhance the club’s facilities, linking academic research with professional practice.

The final presentation was enriched by the participation of distinguished guest critics:

☀️ Mrs. Katrin Schultze-Berndt, Head of Infrastructure and Project Development at Füchse Berlin Reinickendorf e. V., who introduced the site at the beginning of the semester and continuously supported the students with practical insights.

☀️ Mr. Cederic Haß, CEO of Füchse Berlin Reinickendorf e. V., who welcomed students to experience the club’s spirit firsthand and provided early feedback on their proposals.

☀️ Prof. Joerg Joppien, co-architect of the Max-Schmeling-Halle and an internationally renowned expert in sports architecture and sustainability, whose lecture and critiques made a valuable contribution to the studio.

☀️ Prof. Dr. Zhao Deli, from the Architecture School at the China Academy of Arts in Hangzhou, who offered thoughtful feedback during the midterm review.

☀️ Dr. Carsten Krohn, who delivered an inspiring guest lecture titled “Kahn Revisited” on the contemporary relevance of Louis Kahn’s architecture.

GIU Berlin sincerely thanks all guest critics for their engagement and for strengthening the connection between architectural education and professional practice.

GIU Berlin Research Achievement | IEEE IV 2026 🚗🤖

GIU Berlin proudly celebrates a remarkable research achievement by our students 🎓✨

The paper titled “AROLA: A Modular Open-Layered Architecture for Scaled Autonomous Racing” has been accepted at the IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium (IV 2026) — one of the leading international conferences in autonomous driving and intelligent vehicles.

This work introduces an open, scalable architecture for autonomous racing and was successfully tested on a real-life scaled vehicle, with support from IEEE The paper has also been published on arXiv, expanding its international research impact.

👏 Congratulations to our GIU Berlin students:

Fam A. Louiz Shihata
Mohammed S. A.

With sincere thanks to:

Dr. Ahmed Hussein for his guidance and supervision
Dr. Catherine M. Elias for endorsing the work on arXiv

Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/d7Q7Ez4x

GIU Berlin is proud to have supported this research by providing the facilities, resources, and academic environment that enable innovation and excellence. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering student-led research and advancing cutting-edge technologies in autonomous systems.

Onward and upward! 🚀

Shout out to all Architecture students and teaching assistants and academics ✨🇩🇪

Last semester in a few pictures.
Studio days, proud moments, laughs and memories we'll always keep!

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Welcoming Opened Majors for Spring 2026 🇩🇪✨
GIU Berlin is excited to welcome our students joining the Spring 2026 Semester Abroad!

We look forward to hosting the following opened majors next semester:
• Business Informatics – 6th Semester (Spring 2026)
• Informatics and Computer Science – Data Science – 6th Semester (Spring 2026)
• Informatics and Computer Science – IT Security – 6th Semester (Spring 2026)
• Informatics and Computer Science – Software Engineering – 6th Semester (Spring 2026)

We can’t wait to welcome you to Berlin and kick off an exciting semester together!🎓✈️

Welcoming Opened Majors for Spring 2026 🇩🇪✨

GIU Berlin is excited to welcome our students joining the Spring 2026 Semester Abroad!
We look forward to hosting the following opened majors next semester:

* Applied Science and Arts (Graphic Design) – 6th Semester
* Applied Science and Arts (Product Design) – 6th Semester
* Architecture – 6th Semester
* Business Informatics – 6th Semester
* Management – 4th & 6th Semesters
* Mechatronics – 4th, 6th & 10th Semesters
* IET – 4th Semester
* MET – 4th Semester
* MET Computer Science – 6th & 10th Semesters

We can’t wait to welcome you to Berlin and kick off an exciting semester together! 🎓✈️

🌟 Celebrating Innovation at GIU-Berlin! 🌟

We were thrilled to co-organize a special event with the Reinickendorf Public Library to showcase the wide-ranging applications of AI in architecture, sports, medicine, virtual reality, and autonomous robotic vehicles. 🚀🤖

The exhibition was officially opened by Mr. Harald Muschner, District Councilor for Reinickendorf (CDU) and Head of the Department of Education, Sports, Culture, and FM. His insightful remarks on the future of AI and the importance of collaboration set the tone for a fantastic event. Mr. Muschner also toured the exhibition, engaged with our talented GIU students, and even experienced their interactive demos firsthand. 👏

We couldn’t be more proud of our GIU bachelor’s and master’s students. Their professionalism, energy, and enthusiasm were truly inspiring. They explained complex ideas with clarity and represented GIU with excellence. 🌟

We are incredibly fortunate to lead such a group of young, innovative minds. Their creativity and dedication serve as a reminder of why investing in education and research is so important. 🙌💡