Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Key Highlights

• Public Bavarian university of applied sciences founded in 1994
• Operates campuses in Ingolstadt and Neuburg an der Donau
• Offers German-taught, English-taught, and bilingual study options
• Has direct doctoral-awarding authority through its doctoral centers

Student Life & Environment

Student experience is divided between two locations. Ingolstadt is the larger, established campus, while Neuburg supports a smaller sustainability-focused academic community. Students should consider where their chosen program is based because commuting, housing supply, and everyday campus routines differ between the two cities. THI directs students to accommodation supplied by the regional student-services organization and by private landlords. Its housing guidance warns that inexpensive residence places are limited and recommends beginning the search early, particularly before the winter semester. The university also operates a marketplace where students and private providers can post rooms and apartments. Neuburg has residence places at or near the campus as well as private options, but availability is not guaranteed. Beyond classes, students can engage through student representation, organizations, projects, and university events. Some academic projects include social or environmental engagement with community organizations. International students can draw on the International Office and language-center offerings; German courses are available even for students enrolled in English-taught degrees. These services are useful for local integration, but students should not assume that an English-language program removes the practical value of German. Housing is not automatically included with admission. Applicants should budget time for a separate search, verify contract terms independently, and be alert to fraudulent private listings.

Location & Surroundings

THI’s principal address is at Esplanade 10 in Ingolstadt, a city in central Bavaria. The location places students in a region strongly associated with automotive manufacturing, engineering, technology, and related supplier industries. That context can be useful for applied projects, internships, working-student roles, and graduate job searches, although no placement or employment outcome is guaranteed. The second campus is in Neuburg an der Donau, northwest of Ingolstadt. It is associated particularly with sustainable infrastructure, construction, energy, and environmental programs. Students considering these courses should evaluate Neuburg’s housing and transport arrangements independently rather than plan around the main Ingolstadt campus. Housing is available through a mixture of student residences and private providers. THI’s official guidance emphasizes that lower-cost residence places are scarce and lists separate providers for the two campus locations. Prospective students should therefore compare rent, deposits, commuting costs, and proximity to their actual teaching site before accepting accommodation. Daily life will also be easier with some German, even where the degree itself is delivered in English.

Costs & Career Outcomes

THI’s fee statutes, amended on 13 October 2025, set tuition for covered international students at €800 per semester in bachelor’s programs and €1,200 per semester in master’s programs. The regulations also contain exemptions and special cases, so nationality alone should not be used to infer liability. Applicants should obtain an individual fee determination from THI and check whether later statutes apply to their entry semester. Separate continuing-education or special-format programs may have their own prices; their fees should not be generalized to regular degrees. Students must also plan for semester charges and living expenses. The sources reviewed do not provide a single authoritative 2026/27 living-cost budget or one rent figure applicable to both campuses. Accommodation costs vary by provider and location, while residence places are limited. A realistic personal budget should include rent and deposit, food, health insurance, local transport, study materials, residence-permit expenses where applicable, and the current semester contribution shown during enrollment. THI’s career platform lists internships, working-student positions, thesis projects, vacation work, and entry-level jobs. Career services also connect students with recruiting events and provide guidance. The university’s applied orientation and its location in an engineering-intensive region may support professional networking, but students remain responsible for applications and should not interpret access to the platform as a placement guarantee. International students should also check current German immigration rules governing work during and after study.