Technische Hochschule Lübeck

Key Highlights

• Public university of applied sciences governed within Schleswig-Holstein’s state higher-education system
• Founded as a higher-education institution in 1969 and renamed Technische Hochschule Lübeck in 2018
• Organized into four departments spanning applied sciences, construction, computing and engineering, and business
• The state’s 2026–2029 agreement records 4,967 enrolled students

Student Life & Environment

Student life is based on TH Lübeck’s campus in the St. Jürgen area, alongside other major education and health institutions. Academic participation is supported by the university library, digital services, student advising, departmental student councils, and the elected AStA student body. The AStA includes portfolios addressing areas such as sport, social matters, international students, and sustainability, giving students formal routes to organize activities and raise concerns. The semester contribution supports services beyond classroom teaching. For winter semester 2026/27 it includes the Deutschland semester ticket, AStA contribution, culture ticket, university sport, Studentenwerk services, and administrative components. This gives enrolled students access to public transport and helps fund shared student infrastructure. The university also points new students toward university sport and a central Moodle learning environment. Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein operates accommodation and student services in Lübeck. Its housing inventory includes multiple residences with different room types and prices; availability should not be assumed, so early application and a private-market backup are sensible. International students can also use arrival guidance, Welcome Weeks, an Intercultural Hub, and housing-based tutoring. The mix of campus services, city access, organized sport, and student representation offers several ways to participate, although the official sources do not support a claim that housing is guaranteed.

Location & Surroundings

TH Lübeck’s main address is Mönkhofer Weg 239 in the St. Jürgen district, south of Lübeck’s historic center. The campus sits within a broader education, research, and health cluster that includes the University of Lübeck and University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein. For students in applied science, engineering, health technology, or construction, this setting can make nearby institutional cooperation and interdisciplinary activity particularly relevant. Lübeck is a compact Hanseatic city in Schleswig-Holstein, with a historic old town and access to the Baltic coast through the wider city area. Daily travel is aided by the Deutschland semester ticket included in the winter 2026/27 semester contribution, which covers eligible public transport beyond Lübeck as well as local journeys under the ticket’s rules. Students should still compare commute times before choosing housing, since residences and private rentals are distributed across the city. The location offers a different environment from a large metropolitan campus: a medium-sized city, a concentrated higher-education district, and regional connections toward Hamburg and the Baltic coast. Accommodation is not automatically provided by the university, and applicants should assess both Studentenwerk residences and the private market before arrival.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Schleswig-Holstein does not charge general tuition fees for standard study at TH Lübeck, but all students pay a semester contribution. For winter semester 2026/27, the official amount is €394.30. It covers the Deutschland semester ticket, AStA, culture ticket, university sport, Studentenwerk contribution, cost allowance, and administrative charge. Students enrolling at TH Lübeck for the first time also pay a one-time €50 enrollment fee. These figures should not be applied to every special format: online modules may carry media fees, and certain continuing-education or online master’s programs charge separate tuition. Housing and everyday expenses are additional. Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein lists residence options in Lübeck with differing rents and room formats, but places are limited and not guaranteed. Students should budget separately for rent, food, health insurance, study materials, deposits, and personal expenses. International applicants should also consult the university’s current cost guidance and any applicable visa financial-proof rules. Career preparation is integrated through applied projects, placements, employer-linked theses, and cooperative study formats. TH Lübeck’s Career Development service provides individual advice, application-document reviews, skills and application workshops, occupational information, and a company database. Services are available to students across all departments and to graduates for up to two years after completion. Employers can advertise internships, working-student positions, assistant roles, and entry-level jobs through the Lübeck universities’ official Stellenwerk portal. These resources support job searching, but the university does not publish verified placement rates or salary outcomes on the cited pages.