Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
About
A university in Deggendorf offers computer science, engineering, and IT; tuition starts from €6,000/year, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Deggendorf is a Bavarian town in the Danube valley — smaller and quieter than Augsburg or Nuremberg, with cost of living around €450–600 per month for shared housing. It's a working town, not a tourism hub, with a real local community and direct access to tech and engineering employers across Bavaria's industrial belt.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — general institutional deadline, direct application via the university's own Primuss portal (not the central application service uni-assist)15 July
Confirmed as THD's general published winter-semester window and application fee structure. Caution: THD's own per-programme table shows most full-time Bachelor's programmes actually run to 15 September (see added row below); a few Bachelor's and Master's programmes list 15 June, 31 August, or other dates instead. Always check the specific programme page. €60 application fee covers multiple programme choices; enrolled students additionally pay a €500 per-semester service fee. Source: https://www.th-deg.de/en/apply
- Winter semester — most full-time Bachelor's degree programmes (per the university's own programme-by-programme table), direct application via Primuss15 September
New: added because THD's own programme table shows this later date for the majority of full-time Bachelor's programmes (e.g. Business Administration, Business Informatics, Circular Engineering, Mechanical Engineering), differing from the general 15 July summary above. Source: https://www.th-deg.de/en/apply
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf is €6000 per year. Living costs in Deggendorf are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Hochschule Deggendorf?
English-taught programmes at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf 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 Technische Hochschule Deggendorf 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 Technische Hochschule Deggendorf located?
Technische Hochschule Deggendorf is in Deggendorf, Germany. Dieter-Görlitz-Platz 1, 94469 Deggendorf
What can you study at Technische Hochschule Deggendorf?
Fields offered include: Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Tourism, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
STWNO (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz). 4 residences in Deggendorf. Untere Himmelreichstraße studios: €372–443/mo. Lower-end estimate ~€301/mo (basic shared rooms). Exact pricing on stwno.de.
- Studierendenwerk Deggendorf · 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
- International tuition of €6,000 per year is modest compared to most European private universities and far below UK or US fees.
- As a public university of applied sciences in Bavaria, it focuses on hands-on engineering and IT education with strong industry ties.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and search for work across the EU after completing their degree.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting themselves during studies.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 makes admission accessible for CIS applicants who studied English but did not reach higher band targets.
- Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) manufacturing economy offers engineering and IT students solid internship and graduate employment prospects in the region.
What to check
- Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year as financial proof of funds for a student visa — capital must be available upfront.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before enrolling in a degree programme.
- Deggendorf is a small city with a limited international social scene; students seeking a large urban environment or diverse nightlife will find it modest.
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor-level courses in Germany are conducted in German, creating a significant language barrier beyond English-taught modules.
- €6,000 per year is low by European standards but still a real cost — unlike Germany's fully tuition-free public universities, this university charges non-EU fees.
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