Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
About
A university in Nuremberg offers engineering, computer science, economics, design, natural sciences, and social sciences; tuition starts from €1,000/year, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa. Nuremberg sits at the heart of the Bavarian Mittelstand economy, good for internships.
Nuremberg is a city with real medieval character — half-timbered old town, serious history, working-class character despite tourist sites — where student housing runs €380–550. The city sits at the heart of Bavarian Mittelstand; you'll find Siemens facilities, engineering firms, and tech companies embedded throughout the region. It's a real working city, not a student playground.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
Direct application via StudyOhm portal (NOT uni-assist). Window: May 2 – Jul 15. NC and open-admission programmes.
- SoSeJan 15
Window Nov 15 – Jan 15. Limited bachelor programmes available in SoSe.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg: 22 residences, 3,700+ places in the region. Single rooms with shared facilities €200–300/mo. High demand before semester start — 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
- At €1,000 per year, tuition is among the lowest available to non-EU students at any German public university of applied sciences.
- Fields span engineering, computer science, economics, design, natural sciences, and social sciences, offering broad programme choice from one institution.
- Nuremberg sits at the heart of the Bavarian Mittelstand economy, providing strong internship and industry placement opportunities in engineering and tech.
- A German EU diploma is recognised across all 27 EU and EEA states, adding long-term mobility value beyond Germany itself.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to convert studies into a local work contract.
- Non-EU students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income alongside studies.
What to check
- Proof of funds requires a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) loaded with roughly €11,904 for one year — a significant upfront capital commitment.
- Daily life and many bachelor-level programmes at German Fachhochschulen are conducted in German; English-medium options may be limited at bachelor level.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent often must complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before admission, adding up to one year.
- Although Bavaria does not charge the extra non-EU semester fee imposed by Baden-Württemberg, administrative and student-union fees still apply each semester.
- Nuremberg's student housing market is tight; private rental costs in Bavaria have risen sharply, and university dorm availability is not guaranteed.
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