Technische Hochschule Rosenheim
About
A university in Rosenheim offers engineering, computer science, and business; tuition is tuition-free for international students, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa. Rosenheim keeps living costs lower than Munich.
Rosenheim is in Bavaria near the Austrian border, a town of 60,000 sitting on the Inn River with the Alps visible on clear days. It's cheaper than Munich, more relaxed, and has the kind of outdoorsy culture — skiing, hiking, cycling — that keeps students engaged outside the classroom. Living costs are genuinely affordable for a Bavarian university town.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester 2027/28 — Bachelor, restricted programmes, applicant with a German school-leaving certificate (example: Applied Artificial Intelligence)2027-07-15
Application window: 15 April – 15 July 2027. Exact opening/closing dates vary slightly by programme (Architektur/Innenarchitektur close mid-June; Physiotherapie closes 1 July) — this row uses a representative example. Source: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung-fuer-das-studium
- Winter semester 2027/28 — Bachelor, restricted programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate (example: Applied Artificial Intelligence)2027-07-15
Same closing date as domestic applicants, but the window opens earlier (15 February vs. 15 April) to allow time for credential recognition. Source: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung-fuer-das-studium
- Summer semester 2027 — international Bachelor programmes (International Bachelor of Engineering, International Bachelor of Wood Technology, Materials Engineering), applicant with a German school-leaving certificate2027-01-15
Application window: 1 November 2026 – 15 January 2027, submitted via TH Rosenheim's own portal. Source: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung-fuer-das-studium
- Summer semester 2027 — international Bachelor programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate via the central application service (uni-assist)2026-11-30
Applicants with a foreign school certificate apply earlier, through the central application service (uni-assist), ahead of the general portal deadline; exact opening date varies by programme (1 May or 1 September 2026). Source: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung-fuer-das-studium
- Summer semester 2027 — Master programmes Informatik and Ingenieurwissenschaften, applicant with a foreign degree via the central application service (uni-assist)2027-01-15
Window for international applicants: 1 September 2026 – 15 January 2027, one month earlier-opening than the domestic window (1 November 2026). Source: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-zulassung-fuer-das-studium
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim is €0 per year. Living costs in Rosenheim are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Hochschule Rosenheim?
English-taught programmes at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim 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/).
Where is Technische Hochschule Rosenheim located?
Technische Hochschule Rosenheim is in Rosenheim, Germany. Hochschulstraße 1, 83024 Rosenheim, Germany
What can you study at Technische Hochschule Rosenheim?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Business.
Accommodation
TH Rosenheim students are eligible for Studierendenwerk München-Oberbayern's two Rosenheim halls (458 places total: Westerndorfer Straße/Rosenheim II and St. Sebastian). Single rooms run €296–324/month, full apartments up to €593/month. Caveat: applicants whose parents reside within the Munich transport area (MVV) are excluded. Private WG-Zimmer rooms in Rosenheim typically run €400–700/month.
Sourcewaiting list — no application deadline · typical wait 1–7 semesters
Source · 2026-09-01- Studierendenwerk Rosenheim · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- No tuition fees for international students — rare even by German public-university standards, saving thousands annually.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is moderate, accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English.
- Engineering, computer science, and business are all covered — fields with strong German small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) employer demand.
- EU diploma plus 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives a structured path to work and residence in Germany.
- Rosenheim is a mid-size Bavarian city with a lower cost of living than Munich, roughly 60 km away.
- Bavaria's industrial base means proximity to manufacturing and tech employers for internships and graduate roles.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; CIS applicants without C1 German will face a significant language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before direct bachelor admission in Germany.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 per year — a real upfront financial hurdle.
- International students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year — enough for support, not full income.
- Rosenheim is a smaller city; the student social scene and on-campus diversity are more limited than in Munich or Berlin.
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