# Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €1000 — 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 | Window Nov 15 – Jan 15. Limited bachelor programmes available in SoSe. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC) via the national admissions portal (Hochschulstart), direct application through the StudyOhm portal (not the central application service uni-assist) | 15 July | Confirmed for NC (restricted) programmes, matches the stored row. Window: 2 May – 15 July. Source: https://www.th-nuernberg.de/studium-karriere/zulassung-und-bewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume/ |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei) via StudyOhm | 2026-09-15 | Correction: open-admission bachelor programmes have a later deadline than the NC row above, not the same 15 July the stored data implied. The page frames this as an extension for the current cycle rather than a year-less standing rule, so it is reported as a dated cycle deadline. Source: https://www.th-nuernberg.de/studium-karriere/zulassung-und-bewerbung/bewerbungszeitraeume/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Nuremberg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, design, natural-sciences, social-sciences, business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.th-nuernberg.de
- **Address:** Keßlerplatz 12, 90489 Nürnberg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

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 Bavaria's small and mid-sized companies (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.

## Strengths

- 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 small and mid-sized companies (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.

## Watch out for

- 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 preparatory course (Studienkolleg) 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.

## 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:** €280–420
- **Private housing:** €420–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Nürnberg
- **Notes:** 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.

## 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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