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How much does Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg cost for international students?
THA charges no tuition fees for its regular Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike, because it is a public university funded by the state of Bavaria. Only part-time programmes for working students charge fees, and these are not suitable for a student visa.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and Master's | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution | 181.95 EUR per semester (85 EUR Studierendenwerk + 96.95 EUR local semester ticket) |
The semester ticket covers local public transport in the Augsburg area; it is not a Deutschlandticket, but students can upgrade to the Deutschlandticket for an extra monthly charge.
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
THA publishes one date per programme, and it applies to all applicants. Deadlines are final. Applicants with a foreign certificate need a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist or the Bavarian recognition office; for some programmes it can be submitted after the deadline, for example by 15 August for International Information Systems.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's, restricted admission | Winter (October) | 15 July |
| Bachelor's with aptitude test or selection | Winter (October) | 31 May or 15 June, by programme |
| Bachelor's, admission-free | Winter (October) | Between 31 July and 30 September, by programme |
| Bachelor's, restricted admission | Summer (March) | 15 January |
| Master's | Winter (October) | 15 April or 15 June, by programme (International Business and Finance: 15 June) |
The application page lists the dates without naming every programme, so check your programme page for its exact deadline and whether it also admits in the summer semester.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Four degree programmes at THA are taught fully in English:
| Level | Programme |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | International Information Systems (B.Sc.); taught in English, with German electives possible in higher semesters |
| Master's | International Business and Finance (M.A.) |
| Master's | International Master of Research and Innovation (M.Sc.) |
| Master's | Industrial Security and Safety – International Version (M.Sc.) |
Several other programmes, such as International Management (B.A.), Digital.Design and Production (B.Eng.), Interactive Media Systems (M.A.) and Mechatronic Engineering (M.Eng.), are taught in English and German and are not counted here. All other programmes are taught in German.
About Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
The Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (Technische Hochschule Augsburg, THA) is a public university of applied sciences in Augsburg, Bavaria. Its roots go back to an art academy founded in 1710; the present university of applied sciences was established in 1971 and has carried the title of Technical University since 2023. It has around 7,500 students.
THA teaches on two main campuses about 500 metres apart and offers programmes in engineering, computer science, business, architecture and civil engineering, and design.