Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)

Study International Electrical Engineering

Electrical and information technology engineers design innovative, future-oriented and sustainable technical solutions for all areas of life, e.g. for the control of energy networks, for digitalisation, for industrial and automotive electronics and many other specialist areas.

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📅 Dates:

26.05.2025 at 10:00 am (a.m.) 13.06.2025 at 5:00 pm (p.m.)

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Learning content

What is the International Electrical Engineering degree programme about?

Imagine sitting in a classroom full of dedicated people from different countries who all share the same passion for their subject! International exchange not only enhances your academic skills, but also your intercultural competence, which is invaluable in today's globalized world. Learn a new language, prepare for the German or international job market and take advantage of opportunities to expand your network across national borders and make friendships that will last a lifetime.

These include, among others:

  • Software development
  • automation technology
  • automotive electronics
  • Semiconductor technology
  • Microelectronics and device automation
  • Energy industry and electricity service providers
  • Communication and transmission technology

You will acquire the necessary skills to contribute to innovative developments in electrical and electronic devices and systems - whether in engineering and hardware or in software and communication technology, which are indispensable for modern applications. This degree program offers you the unique opportunity to exchange ideas with students from all over the world and to learn from a variety of cultures and perspectives. The international degree course in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology opens up a broad spectrum of exciting tasks and areas of application.

Strengths of the degree program

Practical lecturing

Regular practical courses, laboratory experiments and practical exercises in our well-equipped laboratories complement the lectures.

Variety of laboratories

33 state-of-the-art laboratories covering a wide range of subjects enable teaching and learning in a motivating environment.

Individual specialisation

Choose from a wide range of elective modules according to your personal interests. This allows you to design your degree programme with an individual focus.

International aspects

Learn German to be optimally prepared for the German job market or, if you already have a solid knowledge of German, learn another language and prepare yourself for an international working environment.

Career opportunities

Top career prospects

Electrical engineers are in high demand on the job market! This degree course gives you access to a wide range of professional fields. The international aspect in particular is a great added value.

Structure and modules

How is the degree programme structured?

The International Bachelor's degree programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology is designed as a full-time course and has a standard duration of eight semesters. It consists of technical and linguistic specializations and includes a practical semester.

  • Modules:

    • Mathematics 1 & Mathematics 2 & Mathematics 3
    • Computer Science 1 & Computer Science 2
    • Electrical Engineering 1.1 & Electrical Engineering 1.2 & Electrical Engineering 2
    • Physics
    • Digital Electronics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Components
    • Electrical Measurements 1
    • Material Science
    • Language Track A 1 LT1A & Language Track A 2 LT2A & Language Track A 3 LT3A
    • Language Track B 1 LT1B & Language Track B 2 LT2B & Language Track B 3 LT3B

  • Modules:

    • Electrical Measurements 2
    • Computer Architecture
    • Signals and Systems
    • Analog Circuit Design
    • Language Track A 4 LT4A & Language Track A 5 LT5A
    • Language Track B 4 LT4B & Language Track B 5 LT5B
    • Language Track 6 AB LT6A&B

  • You usually complete the practical semester, also known as the practical semester or industrial internship, in the 6th semester. The practical semester offers you the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice in a company. Gain your first professional experience and make valuable contacts for your future career.


  • In addition to the Bachelor's thesis, the 7th and 8th semesters consist exclusively of compulsory elective modules. Depending on your personal interests, you can choose from a variety of exciting modules and thus give your degree course a specific direction.

    The following specializations are available:

    • Embedded Systems
    • Communication Technology
    • Electronics
    • Energy and automation technology

    Further information on the compulsory elective modules and their allocation to the respective specializations can be found in the catalog of compulsory elective modules for Bachelor's degree courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology.

    Bachelor's thesis

    You complete your studies with the Bachelor's thesis, in which you work on a specific scientific question.


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Studies and organisational matters

So that everything runs smoothly

Where do the lectures and practical courses take place? What else do I need to know? You can find answers to these and other questions here.

  • Most of the lectures in the Electrical Engineering and Information Technology degree program take place at the main campus of OTH Regensburg in the area of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology:

    Seybothstraße 2
    93059 Regensburg


  • The degree programme will be accredited after its introduction.


  • Please take note of the following documents, which regulate the details of your studies:

    • Study and examination regulations
    • Study plan for the current semester
    • Module handbook for the current semester
    • Compulsory elective module catalog for the current semester

    These can be found in the download area or in the link overview.


  • The Student Lifecycle Center (SLC) offers information and personal, confidential advice on all questions relating to studying and coping with everyday life during your studies, including dual studies, studying with mental or physical disabilities, studying with family responsibilities (care, children), scholarships and career issues (application, mentoring, job exchange, alumni network).


Application info

Please also note the special information about the admission requirements.

1. Please register in the  OTH Regensburg application portal. It is not necessary to register with “Hochschulstart” for this degree programme.

2. The application process is entirely online. Complete the online application and upload all required application materials. This includes as a minimum your university entrance qualification. If further documents are necessary, they will be requested in the application portal.

3. Make sure you regularly check your status in the application portal. Here you can also see whether any documents are still missing. You can upload missing documents by the end of the deadline. If you upload the required documents, your status will change.

4. You will automatically receive email notifications via the application portal when your application status changes.

 

5. If all application documents have been received within the application deadline and are valid, you will then receive an offer of a place of study online via the portal as well as an additional e-mail notification from the Admissions and Organisation Office of the OTH Regensburg. Please note that it is no longer possible to apply after the application deadline. 

6. So what comes next? You can find all the information you need in the section under "Admissions and enrolment".

 

For winter semesters:

Application period for first semesters: 1 May – 15 June. Deadline for late submission of certificates: 15 September.

Application period for higher semesters: 1 May - 15 June (no late submissions)

For summer semesters:

(no start of studies, therefore an application is only possible for a higher semester. This requires creditable achievements from a relevant programme of study).

Application period for higher semesters: 15 November - 15 January

For their application at the OTH Regensburg, international applicants need

  • a university entrance qualification
  • an adequate knowledge of German

 

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION

For an application for a Bachelor’s degree programme at the OTH Regensburg (university of applied sciences) international certificates, transcripts of your educational records and diplomas must first be recognized by uni-assist. Please request a so-called “preliminary review documentation” (in German abbr. VPD). (Exceptions are applications from the PR China and Vietnam. The recognition lies in the responsibility of the particular Academic Evaluation Center. However, if the APS certificate does not show a grade, a VPD is also required. Applicants from India need a certificate of the Academic Evaluation Center of India in order to request the VPD from uni-assist.)

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must provide proof of English language skills at level B1. Knowledge of English at level B2 is preferred. Please upload one of the following language certificates in the online portal:

  • International Baccalaureate English A HL
  • IELTS certificate 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)
  • TOEFL certificate 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 certificate, level B1
  • PTE Pearson Academic Test certificate, level 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)

GERMAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

German language skills on level A2 are required. You have to upload your German language certificate when applying via the online portal.

These certificates are accepted:

  • Goethe: A2
  • Telc: A2
  • ÖSD: A2
  • DSD: Level I

Please read all texts and linked documents directly under Application Info!

If you need a visa to study in Germany, you should look into the visa procedure and (if necessary) register on the waitlist as soon as possible. Depending on your country, receiving a visa appointment can take a long time. On the other hand, our admission letters are only valid for one semester and admission cannot be deferred.

You can find more information for prospective international students (about visa or other issues) on the web pages of the International Office.

service fee for non-EU students

Since the winter semester 2024/2025, OTH Regensburg will charge service fees for students from non-EU countries who enrol in English-language degree programmes. The fees will be used to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students. Please take note of the following important information and instructions.

For prospective students with a master craftsman's certificate

With a master craftsman's certificate or an equivalent equivalent qualification, you can apply without restriction and have no subject restrictions, as you have a general university entrance qualification. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Meister" (vocationally qualified master craftsman).

When applying, in addition to your complete certificate including grade point average, you must also submit documentary proof of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with documentary proof that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

 

For prospective students with a vocational qualification certificate

If you have completed vocational training, it is possible to apply for a place at university with a specific subject in mind. Your vocational training and the degree programme you wish to pursue must have a subject-related connection. In the application portal, you will be asked for your higher education entrance qualification. Please enter "Beruflich Qualifizierte Gesellen" (vocationally qualified journeymen).

Please upload the following documents with your application:

1. Certificate of completion of vocational training including grade point average

2. Certificate of completion from a vocational school

3. Proof of subsequent full-time employment of at least three years relevant to the vocational training.

4. Other documents specific to your chosen study programme can be found in the application portal.

5. Documentary record of an interview with the departmental advisor for course guidance. Please make an appointment as early as possible. The name and contact details can be found in the "contact" section of each degree programme. Your course guidance advisor will also provide you with confirmation that the interview took place. Documentary records of academic counselling from other universities in Bavaria are recognised for the same or similar degree programmes and must also be uploaded in the application portal.

For full admission, applicants are still required to complete a two-semester probationary period, i.e. admission is tentative and subject to certain conditions.

Attending a preparatory course (including mathematics) is particularly useful for taking up a technical or engineering degree programme. The OTH Regensburg offers suitable preparatory courses for those with vocational qualifications.

If you would like to study part-time - i.e. parallel to your job - rather than full-time, we recommend that you visit the pages of the Centre for Continuing Education and Knowledge Management (ZWW).

Admission and enrolment

If your application has the status “Gültig” ("valid"), you can already be assured that you will be offered a place in a study programme at the OTH Regensburg. (This does not apply to Bachelor degrees in Architecture, Industrial Design and Midwifery). You can download the corresponding “Zulassungsbescheid” (admission letter) in the application portal. You can accept your offer of admission immediately in the application portal and enrol online.

Enrolment generally takes place in August for the winter semester and in February for the summer semester.
If you have also applied for a degree programme with restricted admission, please wait with your current enrolment until the allocation of places in study programmes has been decided. However, to be on the safe side, you should enrol by the end of the deadline at the latest.
If you cannot be admitted due to missing documents, you will receive a letter of rejection.

Documents

The following documents must normally be uploaded for online enrolment at the university:

  • “Antrag auf Immatrikulation” (Application for enrolment) along with other documents required, depending on the individual case. You will be able to download the application for enrolment after accepting the place of study online in the OTH Regensburg application portal.
  •     Signed “Einwilligungserklärung zum Datenschutz” (declaration of consent regarding data protection). You will receive this together with the application for enrolment.
  •     Copy of valid identity card/passport
  •     Digital notification of health insurance, see the following notes "I would like to enrol. What do I have to do?"

Semester fee

You will receive the transfer details for the semester fee with your application for enrolment.

I want to enrol as a student and have to provide proof of health insurance. What do I need to do?

  • If you have chosen public / statutory insurance, please contact your health insurance company and inform them that you are planning to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. Your health insurance company will then send us a digital notification known as M10. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in PDF or paper form. Our institution number is H0000048 (please provide this to your insurance company if necessary).

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If the insurance from your home country is not accepted in Germany and you are over 30 years old, you may have chosen a private health insurance for Germany. In this case, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany with your insurance documents. Please inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg and remain privately insured. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of your exemption from public insurance. Please note that we cannot accept an insurance membership certificate from your private health insurance instead of the exemption. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you have questions about public vs. private insurance, please check the website of the DAAD.


  • If you are already insured in another EU country, your insurance may be accepted in Germany. If that is the case, you need to apply from exemption from compulsory public insurance. To do that, please contact any public health insurance company in Germany, send them your insurance documents and inform them that you would like to enrol at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Regensburg. The health insurance company will then send us a digital notification of exemption. Please note that we cannot accept any insurance membership certificates in paper form. Our institution number is H0000048.

    If you are coming from a non-EU country and/or are over 30 years old, you need to take on public or private health insurance which is valid in Germany. The website of the DAAD should help you better understand your options and choose the type of insurance which is best for you. After you have chosen your insurance, please ask your insurance company to send us a digital confirmation message of your insurance, or (if you have chosen private insurance) apply for exemption as instructed above.