# Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg

> public · Regensburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Jan 15 – Mar 1 | Programme-dependent; admission notifications sent end of January–February |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC), first semester | 15 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 semester | 2026-09-15 | 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 |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Regensburg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, architecture, health, international-relations
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.oth-regensburg.de
- **Address:** Prüfeninger Str. 58, 93049 Regensburg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

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.

## Strengths

- 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.

## Watch out for

- 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.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €160–320
- **Private housing:** €380–620
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Regensburg
- **Notes:** 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.

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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