Materials Engineering Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

The Materials Engineering degree programme can be completed entirely in German (starting in the winter semester) or begun in English and completed in German (starting in the summer semester). For the English+German option, all courses during the first three semesters can be taken in English. During the remaining semesters, you will study together with German-speaking students in courses mainly taught in German.

Materials Engineering is the creative process of designing, developing and applying materials to transform industries and improve lives. From the ultra-strong, lightweight composites used in aerospace and sports equipment, to the advanced ceramics in medical implants and consumer electronics, and to the sustainable, recyclable materials transforming the automotive and construction industries, materials engineers play a vital role in creating innovative solutions to global challenges. By combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills, materials engineers develop solutions that are stronger, lighter, more efficient and more sustainable. With a BEng degree in Materials Engineering from TH Rosenheim, you'll have highly sought-after skills that will enable you to drive technological advancements, improve product performance and make a lasting impact on the world around you.

30 November for the following summer semester (English & German language track)

15 September for the following winter semester (German language track)

Please check the application deadlines on TH Rosenheim’s official website, as dates may be subject to change.

Here you can find a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

For international students from non-EU countries, tuition fees of 500 EUR per enrolled semester will apply from summer semester 2026. More information can be found here.

We know you’re excited to dive into your chosen field of study – that’s why you’ll be taking materials engineering courses starting in the very first semester. The remaining courses in the first semesters form a broad, interdisciplinary engineering base and are similar to those taken by other engineering majors.

In the following semesters, you’ll deepen your knowledge through courses focusing on different classes of materials: metals and alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and composites (including bio-based materials like wood). Other courses focus on production and processing techniques, materials characterisation and testing and sustainability and recycling. A wide variety of technical electives allow you to tailor your programme of study to your particular interests – perhaps in biomedical materials, materials for automotive applications or sustainability. All studies include design projects and an industrial internship and conclude with a Bachelor’s thesis.

Do you not speak much German yet? No problem! This programme offers the option to take all introductory technical courses in English. These courses are spaced out over three semesters instead of two, giving you time to also take German language courses. This gives you the opportunity to build your German language skills while learning the fundamentals of materials engineering. By the time you reach the higher semesters, you'll be well prepared to succeed in a predominantly German-speaking environment.

One of the advantages of studying at TH Rosenheim is the direct link to industry with hands-on laboratory experience and mandatory internships. The Materials Engineering degree programme requires two internships. The first, known in German as "Vorpraxis", has a minimum length of eight weeks. This initial internship should generally be completed before the degree programme begins and must be finished no later than the start of the fourth semester. Relevant work experience in your home country can be used to meet this requirement, or you can work for a German company during semester breaks.

A second, more in-depth internship is required later in your study programme. This is normally done by working full time for a company during your sixth semester, either in the region or abroad. After gaining experience in German and English, you will benefit from both language skills not only in an international internship setting but in a local one as well. At the same time, you will start networking with possible employers and gain valuable knowledge to build your career on. Sometimes, an internship even leads to a job offer after graduation.

Advisers on campus are available to help you arrange internships.

500 EUR

For international students from non-EU countries, tuition fees of 500 EUR per enrolled semester will apply from summer semester 2026. More information can be found here.

97 EUR student union contribution per semester

Each student needs about 992 EUR per month to cover living expenses, student accommodation, health insurance and other related costs in Rosenheim. We recommend calculating approx. 11,904 EUR per year in total.

For international students from non-EU countries

Proof of financial resources / blocked account: With a blocked account, you can provide evidence that you have adequate financial resources during the visa application process. The presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR. Please see the information from the Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visabestimmungen-node/sperrkonto-seite.

A general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification is required to qualify for the study programme. Check whether you are eligible to apply using the DAAD database on admission requirements. 

The programme also requires a so-called "Vorpraxis", a pre-study internship with a minimum length of eight weeks. This should generally be completed before the degree programme begins, but can also be completed during the first few semester breaks.

More detailed information on the admission requirements is available on the course website.

In order to be accepted into the English version of the programme, you will need a language level of German A2 and English B2. Once you are in the programme, you will need to show proof of B2 German by the beginning of your fourth semester. Most students do this by taking a series of six German language classes at the university.

30 November for the following summer semester (English & German language track)

15 September for the following winter semester (German language track)

Please check the application deadlines on TH Rosenheim’s official website, as dates may be subject to change.

Here you can find a step-by-step guide on how to apply.

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A limited number of student jobs are available at TH Rosenheim (e.g. for lab work, research projects or other support functions). Students can find part-time jobs at regional companies or in Munich. 

Online job market at TH Rosenheim: You will find job postings on the internal online job market at TH Rosenheim.

Bavaria-wide job exchange: You will also find interesting job offers at: https://jobboerse.th-rosenheim.de/index.php/en.

More helpful tips: Our website also provides practical advice about working in Bavaria, Germany: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/working-in-bavaria.

Munich Student Union halls of residence: Fall out of bed and into your lecture hall – thanks to the Munich Student Union, this is possible for students in Rosenheim. The student service provider runs two halls of residence here with a total of 345 spaces. Student rooms for international students are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Room rates are around 300 EUR per month. However, room reservations can only be made after being admitted to your degree programme in Rosenheim. Information for students looking for accommodation can be found at: www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation.

Private rooms: Further information regarding accommodation is available at www.th-rosenheim.de/housing.

Applying for jobs and starting your career

The Career Centre provides students and graduates with information and advice on applying for jobs, career planning and starting out in the world of work.

International students who need assistance with writing applications have the chance to arrange individual appointments in English and German.

TH Rosenheim offers a variety of services, such as German language courses, language tandems and student tutors who assist with everyday university life, to ensure that international students feel at home in Rosenheim. To find out more, please have a look at www.th-rosenheim.de/welcome. You are also welcome to join our online information sessions for international prospective students, and you can find us on Instagram and Facebook!

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim): To study at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) is to study in one of Germany’s most beautiful and economically attractive regions. With its high-quality and wide-ranging selection of degree programmes, excellent studying conditions, close links with industry and research, and a strong practical connection, our university offers a promising outlook – for studying, leisure time and careers. To help international students feel at home, the university offers a variety of services, such as German language courses and tutors assisting with everyday university life.

Five USPs for studying at TH Rosenheim:

• Low tuition fees for high-quality education
• Practice-oriented education with more than 100 laboratories
• A welcoming atmosphere with close contact between lecturers and students
• German language courses and career workshops for free
• Mountains on the horizon and leisure activities at every turn

Rosenheim is located in the south-eastern part of the German state of Bavaria. Situated in between the three larger cities of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, it is the centre of a prospering economic region with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants. The Bavarian capital of Munich is only 30 minutes away by train and offers a lot of very attractive companies and job opportunities.

Studying at the Rosenheim campus means studying in beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany – particularly in terms of quality of life and recreational activities. The Rosenheim campus is located in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the main station, and even has its own train stop. Art, tradition and culture can be found everywhere in Rosenheim.

If you like nature and outdoor activities, you are just a stone's throw from the mountains and lakes where you can go hiking, swimming, sailing, skiing and much more. Chill out at the beach bar at Lake Chiemsee and enjoy beautiful sunsets on top of Germany's highest mountains.