- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 11,064
- Programmes
- 75
- Taught in English
- 23
About Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg) is a university of applied sciences in eastern Bavaria, Germany. As of winter semester 2024/25 it enrolls approximately 11,064 students across 8 faculties, offering 35 Bachelor's, 20 Master's, 6 part-time Bachelor's, and 4 continuing-education Master's degree programmes in engineering, computer science, business, architecture, social sciences, and health care.
OTH Regensburg has been designated a technical university since 2013 and is recognised as one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Bavaria, operating four Research Centers including a dedicated Research Center for Artificial Intelligence. The university maintains partnerships with over 200 universities worldwide and hosts approximately 1,000 international degree-seeking students alongside around 250 inbound exchange students per year.
11,064 students enrolled (WS 2024/25) across 8 faculties and 65 degree programmes
Designated a technical university since 2013; one of Bavaria's most research-intensive universities of applied sciences
Ranked 1st among German universities in the 5,000-15,000 student category in the StudyCheck Award 2026
Over 200 international partner universities; ~1,000 international degree-seeking students and ~250 exchange students per year
Six English-taught degree programmes available (3 Bachelor's, 3 Master's)
No tuition fees; semester contribution of €199 (includes public-transport semester ticket)
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 11,064
- International
- ~1,000 international degree-seeking students
- Faculties
- 8
- Programmes
- 75
Study programmes
75 accredited degrees at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, 23 of them taught in English.
Showing 49–72 of 75 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
There are no tuition fees at OTH Regensburg for any student regardless of nationality (consistent with Bavarian public university policy as of the information available on the official site). A semester contribution of €199 per semester applies to all students; this covers the student union (Studentenwerk) services and a public-transport semester ticket. Non-EU students enrolled in English-language degree programmes pay an additional service fee of €500 per semester.
Admission requirements
International applicants must hold a recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB). For most German-taught programmes, sufficient German language proficiency is required; English-taught Master's programmes accept English-language qualifications instead. Applicants from India, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), and Vietnam are required to obtain an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate before applying - this is a mandatory document-verification step processed at the respective German embassy. Programme-specific requirements (Numerus Clausus, subject prerequisites) should be checked on individual programme pages. The university uses an online application portal.
Application deadlines
Specific application deadline dates are not published centrally on the official website; applicants are directed to check individual programme pages or contact the Admissions and Organisation Office. The summer semester 2026 begins 15 March 2026 (lectures from 16 March); the winter semester 2026/27 admission and matriculation period opens from 1 August 2026.
How international applicants apply
VPD via uni-assist: the application itself runs exclusively through the OTH Regensburg online application portal, but non-German certificates require a Vorpruefungsdokumentation (VPD) issued by uni-assist, described by the university as the simplest way to get Zeugnisanerkennung. Exceptions (no VPD): Feststellungspruefung/Studienkolleg graduates, IB Diploma and AbiBac holders, German schools abroad. APS certificate (incl. grade) mandatory for China and Vietnam; India needs APS before the VPD can be issued. uni-assist processing takes about 4-6 weeks; submitting only the uni-assist application instead of the finished VPD is not sufficient.
Languages of instruction
Most degree programmes are taught in German. Six programmes are delivered primarily in English: B.Sc. International Computer Science, B.Eng. International Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng. International Electrical Engineering, M.A. International Management, M.Eng. Electrical and Microsystems Engineering, and M.Sc. Mathematics for Business and Industry. Preparatory German language courses are available for admitted applicants who hold at least B1 level.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
14 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Alice Eckl Nursing Prize
Prize awarded by the Eckl Foundation for outstanding nursing-related academic work at OTH Regensburg.
Amount: Prize amount not specified
Bachelor, Master
Beihilfe (Financial Aid) for International Degree-Seeking Students
International degree-seeking students can apply for financial aid from the 3rd curriculum term (Bachelor) or 2nd curriculum term (...
Amount: Up to EUR 500 per month (typically well below maximum)
Deadline: Per semester via Mobility-Online (deadline announced per call)
Bachelor, Master
Christa Lindner Foundation Prizes
The Christa Lindner Foundation promotes science and research by supporting students of economics, business informatics and interna...
Amount: Prize amount not specified (for outstanding final theses)
Bachelor, Master
DAAD Emergency Fund (DAAD-Stiftung)
The DAAD-Stiftung's Emergency Fund supports students in the event of a sudden loss or unexpected stroke of fate that jeopardizes t...
Amount: Case-by-case emergency support
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
DAAD Prize for Outstanding Achievements of International Students
Since 1995 OTH Regensburg has awarded the prize of the German Academic Exchange Service for outstanding achievements of internatio...
Amount: EUR 1,000 (one-off prize)
Bachelor, Master
Deutschlandstipendium at OTH Regensburg
The Deutschlandstipendium is a national scholarship programme that supports talented and high-achieving students at OTH Regensburg...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Bachelor, Master
HAW.International Scholarships (Semester Stays, Final Theses, Internships)
DAAD HAW.International programme funds semester stays (3-6 months), final theses (1-6 months), and internships (2-6 months) worldw...
Amount: Monthly full scholarship + travel allowance + insurance subsidy + lang...
Deadline: Varies by call
Bachelor, Master
Josef Stanglmeier Travel Grants and Stanglmeier Prize
Thanks to a generous donation from the Josef Stanglmeier Foundation provided every year since 1989, students who wish to spend a p...
Amount: Travel grant (practical semester abroad); Stanglmeier Prize EUR 2,500...
Bachelor, Master
Oskar Karl Forster Book Grant
Students can apply for a book grant under the Oskar Karl Forster Scholarship from the 2nd semester at the earliest. It is a one-of...
Amount: One-off grant (book purchase)
Bachelor, Master
Otto Helmut and Alice Eckl Foundation Scholarships
The Otto Helmut and Alice Eckl Foundation, established in 2003, promotes education, science and research at OTH Regensburg by awar...
Amount: up to EUR 4,000 (stays abroad); additional prizes and scholarships
Deadline: Annual application period March to May
Bachelor, Master
PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad
PROMOS provides funding for study and practical stays abroad as well as for final theses for students of OTH Regensburg. For theor...
Amount: Varies (partial scholarship and/or travel allowance, country-dependent...
Bachelor, Master
Startklar OTH Scholarship (First-Generation Students)
Through the 'Startklar OTH' Scholarship, the Association of Friends of OTH Regensburg supports first-year students who are the fir...
Amount: Not specified (support for first-year transition)
Bachelor
STIBET Scholarships (Equal Opportunities, Special Commitment, Graduation)
International degree-seeking students can apply for a STIBET scholarship from the 3rd semester onwards. Three types are offered: a...
Amount: EUR 250 - 992 per month (decided case by case)
Deadline: Current call: 15 May 2026, 23:59
Bachelor, Master
Travel Allowances for Study-Related Stays Abroad (Verein der Freunde + Josef Stanglmeier Foundation)
Thanks to a generous donation from the Josef Stanglmeier Foundation, the Association of Friends of OTH Regensburg e.V. can award t...
Amount: Up to EUR 500 per stay abroad
Bachelor, Master
Student accommodation
What Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studentenwerk Niederbayern
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
From the university
On-campus accommodation is managed by Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz (STWNO), which operates student residences in and around Regensburg; applications go directly to STWNO.
Campuses & locations
Main academic campus; buildings A-L at Galgenbergstraße 30 and 32, 93053 Regensburg
Central administration, library, canteen, and student services; Seybothstraße 2, 93053 Regensburg
Living in Regensburg
Regensburg is a UNESCO World Heritage city of approximately 160,000 inhabitants on the Danube river in eastern Bavaria, around 100 km north-east of Munich. It has one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in Germany, a lively student population (two universities), and good rail connections to Munich (90 minutes) and Nuremberg (60 minutes). The cost of living is lower than Munich while retaining strong employment links to the regional automotive, technology, and life-science sectors.
Student life & support
On-campus accommodation is managed by Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz (STWNO), which operates student residences in and around Regensburg; applications go directly to STWNO. The International Office (located at Galgenbergstraße 30, rooms D113-119, D215, D217) is the central point of contact for incoming international and exchange students, offering guidance on living in Regensburg, study-abroad opportunities, and visa-related questions. Preparatory German language courses are available for prospective students at B1 level or above. The student council (StuV) and psychosocial counselling services support student welfare.
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