ITB-Technology

Test for STEM programmes

Select the right students for science, technology, engineering and mathematics

ITB-Technology is a psychometric subject-specific test for assessing aptitude to study in the field of science, engineering, technology, computer science and mathematics. ITB-Technology consists of six modules, each comprising 15 exercises, which have proven successful in predicting academic success.

Quantitative Problems
Figural Problems
Analysing Texts
Graphs and Tables
Formalizing Scientific Interrelationships
Mathematics Skills

Duration: 3 hours and 4 minutes, 90 exercises

Test languages: English and German

Implementation: Online on campus, online-proctored at home or paper-based on campus.

Participation fee: 90 Euro (including VAT), 140 Euro for late registrations.

ITB Technology also offers two short versions (120 minutes) focusing either on natural sciences (ITB Science) or technology.

Why do organisations use ITB-Technology?

It helps to identify the best applicants and compensates for differences in high school grades. It can increase diversity and gives a fair chance to every applicant.
It can be done online or offline, at campus or at home and is therefore a flexible tool for testing all applicants worldwide.
ITB-Technology was developed and evaluated according to the international scientific standards of psychological assessment. All modules have proven good reliability and validity in empirical studies.
The test is guided by the EU's data protection standards, which are among the strictest in the world.
ITB-Technology enables universities to make their admission process simple, straightforward and efficient.

Proven test modules for the prediction of study success

Mathematics skills

measures school knowledge in mathematics: zeros, sine and cosine, vectors, limits, rules of derivation, integral calculus and growth and decay.

Figural problems

consists of matrices that test reasoning in the figurative domain and general cognitive skills.

Formalizing scientific interrelationships

measures the competency to understand technical and scientific interrelationships with mathematical formulas.

Graphs and tables

measures competence in understanding illustrations and diagrams on various topics in the field of study, critical thinking, quantitative abilities and data literacy.

Analysing Texts

measures text comprehension and critical thinking using subject-related texts from the field of study.

Quantitative problems

measures quantitative skills and assumes a basic knowledge of mathematics.

For more information regarding test development, implementation and evaluation, download the procedural notes:

Test dates:

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Late Registration Period
24.09.2025	04.09.2025, 12:00 noon	18.09.2025
29.11.2025	30.10.2025, 12:00 noon	13.11.2025
21.01.2026	01.01.2026, 12:00 noon	16.01.2026
25.02.2026	05.02.2026, 12:00 noon	19.02.2026
25.04.2026	26.03.2026, 12:00 noon	09.04.2026
30.05.2026	30.04.2026, 12:00 noon	14.05.2026
27.06.2026	28.05.2026, 12:00 noon	11.06.2026
23.09.2026	03.09.2026, 12:00 noon	17.09.2026
28.11.2026	29.10.2026, 12:00 noon	12.11.2026

Only test appointments with free places are displayed in the registration portal. Your results will be available for download in your user account no later than ten days after the test!

Please also note the information on not permitted objects or behaviour during the test

Although the test can hardly be trained, some preparation is helpful. Please find further information on how to prepare for the test here.