FAQ

No, with the exception of the USA, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. However, in most cases they offer more favourable special conditions.
You can apply for ERASMUS+ if you have been accepted by your partner university and ideally have a signed Learning Agreement. All documents must be submitted to the International Office no later than before your departure. The sooner you submit your documents to us, the sooner you will receive your first funding instalment.
ERASMUS+ is not dependent on grades or income. You only need to submit your documents on time and in full.
Often, depending on the partner. For more information, see the interactive world map on our website.
For English-language programmes always English at B2 level; in Spain and South America also Spanish at A2/B1-B2 level.

There are two ways to obtain a language certificate:
1. You attend a regular language course at the OTH Regensburg or you have successfully completed a course in English (e.g. Technical English 1, Business English 1, specialised English (IT)).
  You can obtain certificates of all kinds for these courses via the following link (only available in German): https://www.oth-regensburg.de/studieren/im-studium/aw-programm/formular-zusatzausbildung
  For a DAAD language certificate, please contact the responsible colleague Ms Lührmann directly: beatrice.luehrmann(at)oth-regensburg.de
2. You take the Versant Placement Test at the University of Regensburg (website only available in German): https://www.uni-regensburg.de/zentrum-sprache-kommunikation/studienbegleitende-fremdsprachenausbildung/versant/index.html
  You can also contact Ms Lührmann directly to obtain a DAAD language certificate based on this test: beatrice.luehrmann(at)oth-regensburg.de
Further information:
- Other certificates such as TOEFL or IELTS are usually recognised abroad.
- If you have taken a language course at VHB, Ms Lührmann will also issue a certificate.
- It is not possible to be tested on your language skills at the OTH Regensburg.
- You can also obtain a certificate for a Spanish course via this link (only available in German): https://www.oth-regensburg.de/studieren/im-studium/aw-programm/formular-zusatzausbildung
If you have any questions, please contact either the International Office: outgoing-studyabroad(at)oth-regensburg.de or Ms Lührmann, who is responsible for the coordination of the AW programme: beatrice.luehrmann(at)oth-regensburg.de
No! It is possible to study in English almost everywhere, with the exception of Spain and South America, where you need and have to prove your knowledge of Spanish.

Partner universities

Use the interactive world map to find your dream destination among the more than 200 international partner universities of OTH Regensburg that matches your degree programme.

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ELO course

In our ELO course Das theoretische Auslandssemester+ (only available in German), we always keep you up to date. Register now.

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Testimonials on ELO

In our ELO course Erfahrungsberichte - Studium im Ausland (only available in German), you can find helpful tips in the testimonials of students who have already spent a semester abroad at the respective partner university. This will give you an impression of the partner university and the life there.

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Any questions?

At the International Office of the OTH Regensburg, we gladly assist you with any questions you may have.

Contacts for the study semester abroad:

Janina Scheidl: outgoing-studyabroad(at)oth-regensburg.de
Daniela Paulat (for Erasmus+): daniela.paulat(at)oth-regensburg.de

Do I need to pay tuition fees at partner universities?

Is there a deadline for ERASMUS+?

Which requirements do I need to fulfil for ERASMUS+?

Will I receive help in finding accommodation locally?

Which language certificates do I need to provide?

Is it only possible to study in an English-speaking country if I only speak English?

Partner universities

ELO course

Testimonials on ELO