Electrical and Microsystems Engineering OTH Regensburg

The programme can be studied either in English or in German.

Electrical engineering and microsystems engineering are the core constituents of this Master of Engineering course. In the foundation course catalogue, you will start by building a basis for an interdisciplinary understanding of the parallel field of knowledge. The foundation course catalogue is divided into three subject groups: semiconductor technology, optoelectronics, and microelectronics.

From the consolidation and interdisciplinary course catalogues, you can make a largely personal choice of subjects, which will enable you to deepen and broaden your knowledge while promoting personality development and the acquisition of management knowledge and skills. The consolidation course catalogue offers a variety of choices like LED technology, advanced packaging, cybernetics, or electron product engineering. Within the interdisciplinary courses, you can choose between international empowerment, business studies for engineers, quality and reliability, among others. Key areas in the choices of subjects are that of "sensors" and "semiconductor technology" as these areas play such a prominent role in our region. Regensburg has become a leading centre for sensor technology and optoelectronics in Bavaria, with a wide variety of jobs available for highly qualified specialists. The MEng study programme also includes a special project and a Master's thesis, which will be done in cooperation with companies in the area like Osram, Infineon, or Continental. The close cooperation of OTH Regensburg with these world-leading companies allows students to gain insight into their work and gain practical experience.

The course is configured to allow students to mix and match their own study profile in line with the needs of the employment market. The course content is taught so that students learn to work scientifically with the focus on problem solving and to act responsibly and effectively. Besides imparting knowledge on the subject matter, the course encourages personality development and the acquisition of leadership knowledge and expertise. Course graduates will be able to assume management responsibilities as well as perform purely technical tasks.

The semester start dates are the following: 

summer semester: 15 March
winter semester: 1 October

Please note that we do not allow late arrival of students in the beginning of the semester.

Application periods:
For the winter semester: 1 May to 31 May
For the summer semester: 15 November to 15 December
Applications submitted outside of these periods cannot be considered.

The OTH Regensburg charges a service fee of 500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries in English-taught degree programmes (exception: MA International Management). It serves to expand the services required for the support and integration of international students on English-language degree programmes at OTH Regensburg.

This MEng course is offered as a full-time study programme with a standard length of three semesters. The course provides two theoretical semesters and one semester for the Master's thesis. The theory semesters include a project carried out in one of the research facilities of OTH Regensburg, plus one semester for the Master's thesis, which is usually prepared with the support of a local enterprise active in the chosen field. Opportunities to write the Master's thesis or spend parts of the course abroad are offered and assisted.

It is possible to study the course completely in English. This allows international students to obtain a Master's degree at OTH Regensburg. Our international students will be supported academically as well as with administrative matters.

In cooperation with our partner university Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman in Malaysia, we also offer a double degree programme in which you will obtain a degree from OTH Regensburg and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.

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Students are required to do a project (180 hours) in our laboratory.

500 EUR

The OTH Regensburg charges a service fee of 500 EUR per semester for students from non-EU countries in English-taught degree programmes (exception: MA International Management). It serves to expand the services required for the support and integration of international students on English-language degree programmes at OTH Regensburg.

The semester fee of 198 EUR (as of summer semester 2025) must be paid by all students each semester. The semester fee includes the RVV semester ticket and the contribution to the student union. For the first semester, the fee is due upon enrolment.

You will need to budget at least 800 to 900 EUR per month for daily living expenses during your stay in Regensburg.

If you come from a non-EU country, you will need to provide proof of a certain amount per month. However, you may need more to pay for your room, food and everyday necessities. As the number of subsidised rooms in student residences is very limited, you may have to pay up to 700 EUR for rent alone.

On the DAAD website, you will find detailed information about education and living costs in Germany.

All information can be found here: https://www.oth-regensburg.de/en/studieren/im-studium/abteilung-studium/infoblaetter-studiengaenge/mem

Applicants whose native language is not German or English must provide evidence of sufficient German or English proficiency in spoken and written language using the certificates recognised by the OTH Regensburg. For the English study programme, only proficiency of English language is required. We only accept the certificates listed below (no medium of instruction letters).

We accept the following English language certificates:

• IELTS Academic Test level B2, with an overall score of 6.0
• TOEFL iBT with a minimum of 85 points
• Cambridge English Qualification with a minimum of 170 points
• TELC level B2
• PTE Academic Test B2 (59 to 75 points)

We accept the following German language certificates:

• DSH 1 or TestDaF (with at least TND 3 in all elements)
• Goethe certificate, telc certificate (at least C 1)
• DSD Deutsches Sprachdiplom (level II with at least B2 in all elements)
• DSP II certificate (level C1)

Application periods:
For the winter semester: 1 May to 31 May
For the summer semester: 15 November to 15 December
Applications submitted outside of these periods cannot be considered.

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Students from EU countries are generally allowed to work in a part-time job like German students:

• during the semester: 20 hours per week
• during the semester break: full-time

Students from non-EU countries normally do not receive a work permit and are only allowed to work a maximum of 140 full days or 280 half days per year without a work permit (see stamp in passport).

Regensburg is a lively university city with over 30,000 students. As a result, the housing market is very tight. The search for a room is the students' own responsibility! It is recommended to start the search as early as possible, as many rooms are already assigned early!

On the OTH website you will find useful information about accommodation.

Career service for international students

• Job application check 
• Workshops on career topics
• Mentoring Professional Steps

Before studies: 

• Application assistance
• Pre-arrival online seminar

During studies:

• Welcome events
• Weekly coffee hour
• Mentoring
• International Campus Friends

OTH Regensburg

• Fully accredited state university of applied sciences
• One of the largest universities of applied sciences in Bavaria 
• Special features:
  • strong application-oriented approach
  • international focus
• Top-ranking in Germany’s CHE ranking
• Industry collaborations: strong ties with companies such as BMW, Siemens, Infineon
• Strategic Research Centers (e.g. Regensburg Center for Artificial Intelligence, Regensburg Center of Energy and Resources) ​

Regensburg

• UNESCO World Heritage City – one of Germany’s most beautiful historic cities
• Economic hub and powerhouse – home to major companies (BMW, Siemens, Infineon, Continental)
• Excellent quality of life, safe & international – 31,000 students, vibrant student life ​