# Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

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## 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor and Master, standard window (domestic applicants and international applicants via the central application service — uni-assist — for a preliminary document check, VPD) | 15 July | Described as the usual (not guaranteed-fixed) window; it customarily runs 1 April–15 July, sometimes from 2 May, and some programmes accept until 31 August. Source: https://www.thi.de/studium/studienbewerbung/bachelorbewerbung/ |
| Summer semester — Bachelor and Master, standard window (domestic applicants and international applicants via the central application service — uni-assist — for a preliminary document check, VPD) | 15 January | Described as the usual window; it customarily runs 15 October–15 January, sometimes from 3 November, and some programmes accept until 28 February. Source: https://www.thi.de/studium/studienbewerbung/masterbewerbung/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Ingolstadt
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.thi.de
- **Address:** Esplanade 10, 85049 Ingolstadt, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Ingolstadt is a Bavarian industrial city with a workable student atmosphere — rents run €350–550 for shared housing, and the city has genuine local culture without being a tourist destination. The proximity to Munich (45 minutes) means access to a major city without paying Munich rent. It's pragmatic and affordable.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes THI exceptional compared to private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 per year.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants without advanced English preparation.
- Engineering, computer science, and business programmes align directly with Germany's strongest small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and automotive employer base.
- Ingolstadt hosts Audi headquarters and a dense automotive supply chain, providing strong internship and working-student opportunities nearby.
- A German university degree is EU-recognised, supporting career mobility across all 27 member states.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert their degree into a full work permit.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU students must prove approximately €11,904 in a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) before a German student visa is issued — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Daily life, housing search, and administrative processes in Ingolstadt operate predominantly in German, creating friction for students with no prior language skills.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before enrolling, adding 1–2 semesters.
- Ingolstadt is a mid-sized industrial city with a limited student social scene compared to Munich or Berlin, which may affect lifestyle expectations.
- German student work rights cap at 120 full days or 240 half days per year, restricting income during studies despite the zero-tuition advantage.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €260–370
- **Private housing:** €430–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Ingolstadt
- **How to apply:** Apply online via werkswelt.de (Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg WohnService); apply as early as possible, especially for winter-semester start, since public spots are scarce relative to demand.
- **Notes:** IMPORTANT: THI students are served by Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg, not the Munich Studierendenwerk. Existing Ingolstadt halls (Beckerstraße, Münzbergstraße, Hildegard-Knef-Straße) rent from €191/month up to a system-wide average of ~€373/month; a new 231-place hall ('Lutz21', Lutzstraße) is due to open in summer semester 2026, roughly doubling local supply. Private WG-Zimmer rooms in Ingolstadt typically run €400–650/month, varying widely by district.
- **Source:** https://www.thi.de/studium/studentisches-leben/wohnen-im-wohnheim-oder-privat/

## 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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