Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
About
A university in Nuremberg offers engineering, computer science, economics, design, natural sciences, and social sciences; tuition starts from €1,000/year, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa. Nuremberg sits at the heart of the Bavarian small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy, good for internships.
Nuremberg is a city with real medieval character — half-timbered old town, serious history, working-class character despite tourist sites — where student housing runs €380–550. The city sits at the heart of Bavaria's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand); you'll find Siemens facilities, engineering firms, and tech companies embedded throughout the region. It's a real working city, not a student playground.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 15
Window Nov 15 – Jan 15. Limited bachelor programmes available in SoSe.
- Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC) via the national admissions portal (Hochschulstart), direct application through the StudyOhm portal (not the central application service uni-assist)15 July
Confirmed for NC (restricted) programmes, matches the stored row. Window: 2 May – 15 July. Source: https://www.th-nuernberg.de/studium-karriere/zulassung-und-bewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume/
- Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei) via StudyOhm2026-09-15
Correction: open-admission bachelor programmes have a later deadline than the NC row above, not the same 15 July the stored data implied. The page frames this as an extension for the current cycle rather than a year-less standing rule, so it is reported as a dated cycle deadline. Source: https://www.th-nuernberg.de/studium-karriere/zulassung-und-bewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm is €1000 per year. Living costs in Nuremberg are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm?
English-taught programmes at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm 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 Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm 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 Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm located?
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm is in Nuremberg, Germany. Keßlerplatz 12, 90489 Nürnberg, Germany
What can you study at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Design, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Business.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg: 22 residences, 3,700+ places in the region. Single rooms with shared facilities €200–300/mo. High demand before semester start — apply early.
- Studierendenwerk Nürnberg · 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
- At €1,000 per year, tuition is among the lowest available to non-EU students at any German public university of applied sciences.
- Fields span engineering, computer science, economics, design, natural sciences, and social sciences, offering broad programme choice from one institution.
- Nuremberg sits at the heart of the Bavarian small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy, providing strong internship and industry placement opportunities in engineering and tech.
- A German EU diploma is recognised across all 27 EU and EEA states, adding long-term mobility value beyond Germany itself.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to convert studies into a local work contract.
- Non-EU students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income alongside studies.
What to check
- Proof of funds requires a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) loaded with roughly €11,904 for one year — a significant upfront capital commitment.
- Daily life and many bachelor-level programmes at German Fachhochschulen are conducted in German; English-medium options may be limited at bachelor level.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent often must complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding up to one year.
- Although Bavaria does not charge the extra non-EU semester fee imposed by Baden-Württemberg, administrative and student-union fees still apply each semester.
- Nuremberg's student housing market is tight; private rental costs in Bavaria have risen sharply, and university dorm availability is not guaranteed.
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