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
- WiSe (NC-restricted)Jul 15
Via uni-assist VPD — request 4–6 weeks before deadline. Architecture/Industrial Design: Jun 15.
- WiSe (NC-free)Sep 15
NC-free programmes; deadline extended. Specific programme deadlines vary — check individual programme pages.
- SoSeJan 15 – Mar 1
Programme-dependent; admission notifications sent end of January–February
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.
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 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 Studienkolleg preparatory year 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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