Engineering Sciences (Mechanical & Plastics Engineering / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering & Information Technology) Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

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Finishing Touches for International Career Opportunities

Technology shapes our lives – it develops at a breathtaking pace, it poses increasingly complex challenges and offers almost unlimited career opportunities. In order to meet the great demand for skilled specialists, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences offers this Master's degree programme in Engineering Sciences with lectures conducted in English.

By advancing and specialising knowledge acquired at the Bachelor's level as well as offering a wide variety of interdisciplinary content, this course prepares students for challenging engineering activities while teaching them project and leadership responsibility.

Technical Know-How and Soft Skills

The programme is devised as an application-focused course. Its aim is to provide its students with advanced and specialist knowledge in engineering and related areas on a scientific foundation.

Students have the opportunity to specialise in a particular area by choosing one of the following specialist fields in accordance with their particular interests and career aspirations:

• Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

In addition to providing advanced training in engineering, the course is intended to promote general skills such as teamwork, intercultural communication, and English language skills.

This is supported by the Master's project, which is conducted as a group project in a situation that is as realistic as possible. Students learn methodological skills to organise and complete complex tasks as well as work effectively in a team.

Education Without Borders

Thanks to extensive foreign relations with European and worldwide universities and companies, students can complete a semester abroad at any time during their studies. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions regarding this.

In the winter semester, the course starts on 1 October. In the summer semester, the course starts on 15 March.

We recommend arriving in Rosenheim a couple of days before semester start to sort out administrative matters and get settled in Rosenheim.

1 March until 30 April for the winter semester
15 September until 15 November for the summer semester

Due to the visa processing time, it is strongly recommended that non-EU applicants submit their documents at the beginning of the application period on 1 March / 15 September!

Please check the application deadlines on TH Rosenheim’s official page, 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.

The course contents over the three semesters are independent of each other, so there is no fixed sequence order. However, the majority of courses are offered only once per year.

About 60 to 70% of all courses contain lectures combined with exercises or practical lab class exercises.

Part-time studies are possible on request for candidates who are working in parallel. For part-time studies, the programme duration is six semesters instead of three.

For international students without industrial experience, it is recommended to include an industrial internship semester after the two theoretical semesters in order to gain practical experience.

Though this is not an official requirement for completing the Master's programme, it usually provides a very good opportunity to develop a Master's thesis topic together with a company in the industry.

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.

Admission requirements for the Master's degree programme are a Bachelor's degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.

An overall grade of "good" or better is required (GPA of 2.5 or better in the German grading system).

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

In order to apply for the programme, you will need a language level of German A2 and English B2 according to the CEFR.

The following German language tests are recognised:

• Deutsches Sprachdiplom (DSD) level 1 (CEFR A2/B1) or higher
• Goethe Certificate A2 or higher
• TELC Certificate A2 or higher
• ÖSD Certificate A2 or higher
• DTZ (Deutsch Test für Zuwanderer) Level A2/B1
• Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang ausländischer Studienbewerber (German Language Proficiency Test for University Entrance for Foreign Applicants) DSH 1 or higher
• Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache TestDaF (German as a foreign language test for foreign applicants)
• German language courses completed at a university in Germany worth at least 4 credit points at level A2 or higher in accordance with CEFR
• Certificate of an assessment to determine the eligibility of foreign applicants to study at institutions of higher education in the Federal Republic of Germany
• Completed German-language Bachelor‘s or Master‘s degree
• Completed German studies at home and abroad
• German at level A in the final certificate of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Native German-speaking applicants are not required to submit proof of sufficient German language skills.

The following English language tests are recognised:

• Internet-based TOEFL with 72 or more points
• TOEIC with 785 or more points
• IELTS or IELTS Academic with a band score of 6.0 or higher
• Cambridge CEFR B2 First (FCE), Grade C (at least 160 points) or higher
• Cambridge CEFR C1 Advanced (CAE) with level B2 (at least 160 points) or higher 3
• TELC Certificate English B2 or higher, or TELC English University B2/C1
• Pearson PTE Academic, 60 or more points
• Trinity ISE II or higher or Trinity ISE Digital 80 points or more
• KMK-Fremdsprachenzertifikat III
• AKS UNIcert® II or higher
• At least six years of English tuition at school with a grade of at least “sufficient” in the final year proven by a German-language university entrance qualification or an equivalent, recognised university entrance qualification from a non-German school
• Completed English-language Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Completed English studies university degree in Germany or abroad
• Passing "Technical English", "Business English" or a comparable English module with a grade of 3.0 or better worth at least 4 ECTS from a German university degree

Native English-speaking applicants are not required to submit proof of sufficient English language skills.

1 March until 30 April for the winter semester
15 September until 15 November for the summer semester

Due to the visa processing time, it is strongly recommended that non-EU applicants submit their documents at the beginning of the application period on 1 March / 15 September!

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

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

Scholarships on demand (if available)

More information can be found here: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incoming-students/general-information/scholarships-and-financing/.

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, which is a 35-minute train ride from Rosenheim. Basic knowledge of the German language significantly improves your chances of getting a student job.

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 in Rosenheim 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. Close to the Alps, it is an area rich in scenic beauty and with an impressive cultural heritage. About half an hour's drive from Germany's "high-tech capital", Munich, it is also the centre of a prospering economic region with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants.

The city of Rosenheim is an attractive place to live and study, with its unique Mediterranean flair and beautiful location in a unique landscape of mountains, forests, and lakes. Why not take a short three-hour trip to Italy and enjoy the Lago di Garda or the stunning town of Merano? Additionally, the ski and snowboard resort of Sudelfeld is just 30 minutes away. The Alps and the idyllic Chiemsee – a lake near one of the most famous castles built by the "fairytale king" Ludwig II – await you with year-long recreational activities like winter sports, water sports, and spas. Rosenheim and its surroundings also feature a full calendar of entertaining cultural events. From classical to jazz, pop, and rock, the Culture and Congress Centre in Rosenheim regularly hosts music concerts, guest theatre performances, and social events – there's something entertaining for everyone.

Popular meeting points are small art events, of which there are plenty in Rosenheim. ASTA pub, Theater am Markt, or the Hofbräu are some of the most well-known locations to meet up with friends. Rosenheim's range of events is significantly broadened by the attractions at the Ballhaus, and the Citydome cinema complex shows a wide range of films. The newly built municipal library in Rosenheim serves not only as a meeting point for young people, but it also promotes learning with its large and sophisticated collection of books, CDs, and DVDs.