Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden

Bayern, Germany

About OTH Amberg-Weiden

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH Amberg-Weiden) is a public university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Bavaria, founded in 1994. It operates across two campuses located approximately 40 km apart — Amberg and Weiden — and organises its teaching and research across four faculties covering engineering, computer science, media, business, and health sciences. The university enrolls approximately 4,000 students across more than 50 bachelor's and master's programmes.

OTH Amberg-Weiden emphasises applied, practice-oriented education with small group sizes and close mentoring. Research priorities include energy, mobility, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, IT security, and life sciences. English-taught programmes are available, including degrees in Artificial Intelligence (International) and Industrial Engineering (International), making the university accessible to non-German-speaking international students.

Key facts

Founded: 1994
Students: 4,000
Faculties: 4

Founded 1994; one of Bavaria's newer applied sciences universities with ~4,000 students across two campuses

Four faculties: Electrical Engineering/Media/IT, Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Technology, Weiden Business School, Industrial Engineering and Health

Over 50 bachelor's and master's programmes, including several fully English-taught degrees (e.g. Artificial Intelligence – International, Industrial Engineering International)

APS certificate mandatory for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam — required before uni-assist VPD can be issued

Non-EU/EEA students pay a study service fee of €500/semester (from WS 2024/25) plus a semester contribution of €87; no general tuition fees

Compact twin-city location in Upper Palatinate (Bavaria) with lower cost of living than major German university cities

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Tuition is not charged. All students pay a semester contribution of €87 per semester. Non-EU/EEA students who begin their studies from Winter Semester 2024/25 onwards are additionally charged a study service fee of €500 per semester. This fee applies for the entire duration of the degree programme.

Admission requirements

International applicants must hold a recognised university entrance qualification. Certificates from non-German institutions must be evaluated through uni-assist, which issues a Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD). Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must obtain an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate before a VPD can be issued; without an APS document, enrolment at OTH Amberg-Weiden is not possible. Language requirements for English-taught programmes: English B2 and German A2. Non-EU/EEA applicants must also demonstrate proof of financing (blocked account of approximately €11,904 per year). Applications are processed through the Primuss Portal.

Application deadlines

Winter Semester (starts October): application window 1 May – 15 July. Summer Semester (starts April): application window 15 November – 15 January. Extensions may apply if places remain unfilled.

Languages of instruction

The majority of programmes are taught in German. Several programmes are offered fully in English, including Artificial Intelligence – International (B.Sc.), Industrial Engineering International (B.Eng.), and Medical Engineering International (B.Eng.). The Language Centre provides German courses (including UNIcert® levels) and DAAD language test appointments. International students on English-taught programmes are required to have at least German A2 in addition to English B2.

Campuses & locations

Amberg Campus

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 23, 92224 Amberg — main campus, location of the International Office

Weiden Campus

Hetzenrichter Weg 15, 92637 Weiden — approximately 40 km from Amberg campus

Living in Bayern

OTH Amberg-Weiden spans two Upper Palatinate (Oberpfalz) cities in Bavaria. Amberg (population ~42,000) is a well-preserved medieval town with a compact historic centre, affordable living costs compared to Munich, and good rail connections. Weiden in der Oberpfalz (population ~42,000) is a regional commercial and educational hub close to the Czech border. Both cities offer a quieter, community-oriented student environment with significantly lower rents than major German cities.

Student life & support

The university operates Welcome Centres at both the Amberg and Weiden campuses to support incoming international students across three phases: arrival and study start, ongoing academic progress, and labour market integration. An International Buddy Programme pairs new international students with experienced peers. A Language Centre at both sites offers German courses at multiple levels (UNIcert®) and arranges DAAD language test appointments. Campus amenities include a Mensa (canteen), library, sports and fitness facilities, a university choir, and a student cinema. Student accommodation is available through a Roomfinder/Marketplace tool on the university portal; the International Office can advise on housing options.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus

Master