# Technische Hochschule Augsburg

> public · 86150 Augsburg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jun 15 | Direct application via Primuss portal (NOT uni-assist). Window: Apr 30 – Jun 15. NC and free-admission programmes: same deadline. |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Window Nov 15 – Jan 15. Limited programme selection for SoSe entry. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 86150 Augsburg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, it, computer-science, media, finance
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.tha.de/en/study/
- **Address:** Rote-Torwall-Straße, 86150 Augsburg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Augsburg is a Bavarian city with real history — medieval churches, Renaissance palaces, and the Alps an hour away — but without Munich's cost barrier or tourist overload. Student housing runs €350–500, and the city has a deliberate, craftsperson quality that mirrors the local economy of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand). The student quarter is walkable, integrated, and affordable.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- An applied-sciences focus in engineering and IT aligns directly with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy and its high demand for technical graduates.
- Augsburg is a mid-sized Bavarian city with a lower cost of living than Munich, reducing overall study expenses significantly.
- A German public university degree is recognised across the EU and carries strong weight with European and international employers.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to secure employment after finishing their degree.
- Students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income to offset living costs.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without at least C1 level, access to the full programme catalogue is severely limited.
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised school-leaving certificate must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding 1–2 years.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Augsburg's tech-sector internship market is smaller than Munich's; students targeting top-tier firms may need to commute or relocate for placements.
- Although tuition is low, total monthly living costs in Bavaria (rent, health insurance, food) typically reach €900–1,100, requiring careful financial planning.

## 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:** €290–470
- **Private housing:** €470–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Augsburg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Augsburg. Göggingen ~€292/mo, Univiertel €331–472/mo, Lechbrücke ~€306/mo (post-renovation). Range €292–500 covers all room types. Internet included. High competition for places.

## 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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