Information on the application to the programme Bachelor of Science in International Electrical Engineering (IEE)

A sufficient number of participants is a prerequisite for the start of this study programme. The standard period of study for full-time students is 8 semesters.

 

1. Qualification requirements

a) You must be qualified to study at state universities of applied sciences in the Free State of Bavaria in accordance with the Qualification Ordinance (QualV) in its current version.


b) You must provide proof of English language skills of at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Knowledge of English at level B2 is preferred. The following language certificates are recognised:

  • Final certificate of a public or state-recognised German gymnasium with at least the grade "sufficient", or more than 5 points in the “gymnasiale Oberstufe” in the subject English based on the proficiency level at the end of grade 11 in the basic course (in G8: proficiency level at the end of grade 10)
  • A certificate of completion from a public or state-recognised technical college or vocational college with a grade of at least "sufficient" in English
  • Certificate from a public or state-recognised technical academy, (vocational) technical school or vocational college in which the CEFR level B1 (or better) for English is shown, or a successfully passed supplementary examination with at least the grade "sufficient" in English, the certificate of a public or state-recognised vocational school for foreign language professions with at least the grade "sufficient" in English as the first foreign language (main language).
  • International Baccalaureate English A HL
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with an overall score of at least 5.0 points with a minimum grade of 4.0 in all sections ("IELTS General Training" is not recognised)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 460 points in the "Paper-based Test" (TOEFL PBT) or 50 points in the "Internet-based Test" (TOEFL iBT)
  • Cambridge English qualification with level B1 or higher
  • TELC, level B1
  • PTE Pearson Academic Test B1 (43-58 points)
  • Secondary or academic education completed in English (proof by means of a transcript of records or, if the language of instruction is not stated in the certificate, a ‘Medium of Instruction’ certificate)

c) If you have not obtained your university entrance qualification in the German system, you are required to submit proof of sufficient German language proficiency (CEFR level A2). We accept the following certificates:

  • Goethe certificate A2
  • telc certificate A2
  • ÖSD A2
  • DSD certificate level I with at least B1 in all exam parts
  • Studienkolleg certificate (Feststellungsprüfung "Deutsch")

The qualification requirements are listed in the Study and Examination Regulations (SPO) of the programme.

 

2. Application process

The application for admission is entirely in electronic form. The documents must be uploaded in due time and form in the application portal of the OTH Regensburg.     

Application period: For the winter semester 1 May - 15 June.

Please note that this is a cut-off period.  Late applications will not be considered.

 

3. Required documents

- Curriculum vitae 
- University entrance qualification. If the university entrance qualification was achieved outside of the German education system: VPD from Uni-Assist / certificate from Studienkolleg/IB Diploma
- English language certificate level B1 as listed under 1b (see above)
- If the university entrance qualification was achieved outside of Germany: German language certificate level A2 as listed under 1c (see above)
- If you have already studied in Germany before: de-registration / exmatriculation certificate from previous German university

Certificates which are not issued in German or English must be submitted in the foreign language original and a notarised translation into English or German.

All the application documents (including language certificates and university entrance qualification) must be submitted until the end of the application period on 15 June at the latest. 

Please apply for the VPD from Uni-Assist at least 6-8 weeks in advance. If you have any questions about your VPD, please contact Uni-Assist directly. To find out if your qualifications fulfil the requirements, you can try the Uni-Assist pre-checktool. Please note that VPD reports issued specifically for admission to Studienkolleg will not be considered for admission to OTH Regensburg.

If you are already enrolled at another German university, you can submit the exmatriculation certificate until the start of the semester.

If you have questions about application documents, you can contact zulassung(at)oth-regensburg.de.
 

4. Choice of language

The main language of instruction in this programme is English. The programme includes two language blocks. Students are assigned to the language block based on their level of German language proficiency (as proven by one of the recognized language certificates, see 1c above).

Language Block A:
This block is designed for students who have reached A2 or B1 German language proficiency before the start of the programme. It includes compulsory German language modules in the first four semesters.

Language Block B:
This block is designed for students who have reached B2 (or higher) German language proficiency before the start of the programme. It includes compulsory language modules from the course catalogue of the Faculty for Applied Natural Sciences and Cultural Studies.

 

5. Service fee for non-EU students

Since the winter semester 2024/25, the OTH Regensburg is charging service fees of 500 € per semester for students from non-EU countries in accordance with section 13 (3) sentence 1, no. 6 of the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG). These fees only apply to non-EU students enrolled in English-language degree programmes.

The 500 € service fee is charged each semester in addition to the regular semester fee and is payable upon enrolment or re-registration. The fee will be used to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students enrolled in English-language degree programmes at the OTH Regensburg.  

 

6. Important information

Please note that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable student accommodation in Regensburg. Before deciding to apply at OTH, we would recommend doing some research about living in Regensburg. You can start your research on our website.