Technische Hochschule Bingen
About Technische Hochschule Bingen
Technische Hochschule Bingen (TH Bingen) is a public university of applied sciences located in Bingen am Rhein, Rhineland-Palatinate. Founded in 1897 as Rheinisches Technikum Bingen, it received its current name in 2016 and has grown into a practically-oriented institution with around 2,300 enrolled students. The university emphasises close industry ties, with professors typically holding substantial professional experience before joining academia.
TH Bingen is organised into two faculties: Fachbereich 1 (Life Sciences and Engineering) and Fachbereich 2 (Technology, Informatics, and Business). It offers approximately 26 degree programmes across bachelor's, master's, and dual-study formats in engineering, computer science, natural sciences, biotechnology, viticulture, environmental sustainability, and business.
The university maintains partnerships with over 50 institutions worldwide, including double-degree agreements with Tongji University (China) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), and more than 40 Erasmus+ partner universities across Europe.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1897
- Students
- 2,300
- International
- students from approximately 50 countries
- Faculties
- 2
Founded 1897 as Rheinisches Technikum — over 125 years of technical education
Two-faculty structure with a clear focus on STEM, life sciences, and applied business
Select English-taught degree programmes available at both bachelor and master level
Double-degree partnerships with Tongji University (China) and Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)
Located in the UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley, with Frankfurt accessible in about one hour by train
Rhineland-Palatinate does not impose additional tuition fees on non-EU students
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
TH Bingen is a public university in Rhineland-Palatinate. Rhineland-Palatinate does not charge tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students (unlike Baden-Württemberg, which charges €1,500 per semester for non-EU students). All enrolled students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) that typically covers administrative costs and student services; the exact current amount was not published on the official pages checked. Distance-learning modules carry a separate per-module fee of €145.
Admission requirements
International applicants apply via the inCampo online portal; all documents are uploaded as PDFs (no physical submission required). For German-taught bachelor programmes, a minimum German language level of B2 is required; accepted proofs include DSH-1 and TestDaF (minimum level 3 per component). For master's programmes, a relevant bachelor's degree with a minimum German grade of 2.5 is required; applicants with grades up to 3.0 may be considered if they can demonstrate professional experience or international study periods. Applicants from India, China (PRC including Hong Kong and Macau), and Vietnam must obtain an APS certificate before applying; without it the German consulate will not issue a student visa. Foreign qualifications are assessed for equivalence; applicants should verify their school's anabin status at kmk.org/anabin before applying.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): application window opens from early May; most programmes have a deadline of 15 September, with some engineering programmes (e.g. Maschinenbau, Klimaschutz) closing 30 September. Summer semester (April start): application window opens from mid-November each year. Specific closing dates per programme should be confirmed on the university's inCampo portal.
Languages of instruction
The majority of programmes are taught in German; prospective students for German-taught programmes must demonstrate at least B2-level German (accepted certificates include DSH Stufe 1 and TestDaF at minimum level 3 in all four components). A selection of programmes is offered in English, including Applied Communication Systems (B.Eng.), Automation and Control Engineering (B.Eng.), Sustainable Power Engineering (B.Eng.), Environmental Sustainability (M.Sc.), Computer Science / Informatik (M.Sc.), Synthetic Biotechnology (M.Sc.), Viticulture and Enology (M.Sc.), and Wine, Sustainability & Sales (MBA).
Campuses & locations
Berlinstraße 109, 55411 Bingen am Rhein — single compact campus on the Rhine-Nahe confluence
Living in the city
Bingen am Rhein is a small city of approximately 26,000 inhabitants situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Nahe rivers in Rhineland-Palatinate, in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley. The region is known for its wine culture, medieval castles, and scenic river landscape. Frankfurt am Main is around 60–70 km to the north-east, accessible by regional rail in roughly an hour, providing easy access to an international airport and major urban amenities.
Student life & support
The International Office (located in Building 5, offices 319 and 305) provides personal support to incoming students and runs a buddy programme pairing new international students with local peers. The university works with regional housing providers; students are advised to contact the International Office or the Studierendenwerk Mainz for accommodation options, as on-campus student halls are limited in a city of this size. German-language support is available for international students wishing to improve their proficiency alongside their studies. The student parliament (StuPa) and general student committee (AStA) organise campus activities and represent student interests.
30
Accredited Programmes
12
Master
18
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
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