Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg
About
OTH Regensburg is tuition-free, IELTS 6 — no semester fee, unlike Baden-Württemberg's €1,500/semester for non-EU students. Regensburg is a mid-sized Bavarian city with lower living costs than Munich, and OTH covers engineering, computer science, economics, architecture, and health with the EU degree plus 18-month job-seeker visa.
Regensburg straddles the Danube in the heart of Bavaria, with a medieval old town that attracts students and tourists alike. The city is quieter and more affordable than Munich or Nuremberg, but still vibrant—good beer gardens, affordable student housing, and a genuine mix of local and international students. Cost of living is moderate for Germany.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 15 – Mar 1
Programme-dependent; admission notifications sent end of January–February
- Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC), first semester15 July
Confirmed, matches stored row for the current cycle (WiSe 2026/27, window opens 1 May). Master's programmes and applications to a higher semester close earlier — 15 June in the 2026/27 cycle, and several Master's programmes set their own date (31 May or 31 July). Check the programme page. Source: https://www.oth-regensburg.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/studienbewerbung
- Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission (NC-free), first semester2026-09-15
Added — the page splits restricted vs. open-admission Bachelor deadlines, which the stored row had flattened. Exception: Architecture and Industrial Design close 2026-06-15. Source: https://www.oth-regensburg.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/studienbewerbung
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg is €0 per year. Living costs in Regensburg are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg?
English-taught programmes at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg located?
Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg is in Regensburg, Germany. Prüfeninger Str. 58, 93049 Regensburg, Germany
What can you study at Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Architecture, Health, International relations.
Accommodation
Operated by STWNO (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz). 12 facilities in Regensburg. Franz-Mayer-Str (newest): single apartments €353–389/mo, shared 2-person €357–517/mo. Utilities included. High demand — apply early.
- Studierendenwerk Regensburg · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes OTH Regensburg unusually affordable compared to many European alternatives.
- As a public university in Bavaria, it charges no semester tuition fee unlike Baden-Württemberg universities which charge €1,500 per semester for non-EU students.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for motivated CIS applicants without advanced English test scores.
- Fields span engineering, computer science, economics, architecture, and health — covering high-demand small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and tech sectors.
- Regensburg is a mid-sized Bavarian city with lower cost of living than Munich while remaining well-connected to the wider Bavarian economy.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into employment across the EU.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German, so C1-level German is typically required for daily study and life.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diplomas are not recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year, which must be arranged before the visa.
- Regensburg is a smaller city, so internship and part-time job options are more limited than in Munich or other major German hubs.
- International students may work only 120 full or 240 half days per year, which limits income during the degree.
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