General information about studying at the OTH Regensburg

  • The OTH Regensburg offers

    • more than 30 Bachelor degree programmes: 7 semesters (6 theoretical semesters + 1 practical semester)
    • over 20 Master degree programmes: 3 semesters

    You can choose between these fields of study:

    • Architecture and Design
    • Computer Science and Mathematics
    • Engineering Sciences
    • Social and Health Sciences
    • Economics

    You can search for your desired degree programme in our study programme overview. Each degree programme has its own website with extensive information.

     

    Most degree programmes are taught in German .

    These degree programmes are taught in English:

    Please inform yourself about the required German language skills.


  • OTH stands for Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule. OTH Regensburg is a university of applied sciences. This means that practical relevance plays a central role in both teaching and research.


    • Winter semester (WiSe): 1 October to 14 March
    • Summer semester (SoSe): 15 March to 30 September

  • There are no tuition fees at Bavarian universities.

    However, all students must pay a semester fee of currently EUR 199 (as of summer semester 2026) for each semester. The semester fee includes the RVV semester ticket and the contribution to the student union. For the first semester, the fee is due upon enrolment. For the following semesters, payment is due before the respective re-registration deadlines, which are published on our website.

    For students from non-EU countries, OTH Regensburg charges a service fee  of EUR 500 for most English-language degree programmes. This fee is charged each semester in addition to the regular semester fee and must be paid upon enrolment or re-registration. It serves to expand the services necessary for the support and integration of international students in English-language degree programs at OTH Regensburg.

    No service fee is charged for German-language degree programmes.

     


  • International prospective students need the following to apply to OTH Regensburg

    Depending on the degree programme, further documents may be required. Please read the information on the respective degree programme page. In our study programme overview you can search specifically for your desired course and find the exact admission requirements.


  • If your German language skills are not yet sufficient, you may be interested in a preparatory German course.


  • Please follow the link for information on how to apply.


  • On our website you can find out more about living costs and study financing. There you will also find information on scholarships.


  • OTH Regensburg is actively committed to ensuring that people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental impairments can successfully organize and complete their studies. Advice is useful even before you start studying. Please talk to us, we will be happy to support you! You can find information on the General Student Advisory Service website.


  • There is a family office at OTH Regensburg. It is part of the General Student Advisory Service.

    The target group is

    • Prospective students with a child or with relatives to care for
    • Students with a child or with relatives to care for
    • Pregnant students

    The Family Office is happy to support you before and during your studies.


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