General Engineering OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Engineering matters

Our exceptional eight-semester Bachelor's programme offers a holistic approach to engineering, and it is conducted bilingually. You will gain both technical skills and practical experience, working together in projects and teams. With a strong foundation in essential engineering and a specialisation in one of our engineering programmes, we prepare you to face the challenges of 21st century.

Semester One

• STEM Basics I (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering)
• Introduction to General Engineering
• Programming 
• German (for international students)
• Intercultural Competences

Semester Two

• STEM Basics II (Mathematics, Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics)
• Laboratory project
• Digital Networks
• German (for international students)
• English (for German-speaking students)

Semester Three

• Relevant subjects according to the chosen specialisation

Semester Four

• Work placement in a company
• Portfolio and reflection

Semester Five

• Subjects according to the chosen specialisation (German)

Semester Six

• Subjects according to the chosen specialisation (German)

Semester Seven

• Subjects according to the chosen specialisation (German)

Semester Eight

• Subjects according to the chosen specialisation (German)

Specialisations:

• Computer Engineering / Data Science
• Digital Production Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Food Technology
• Health: Industrial Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and Cosmetic Technology
• Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Virtual Product Development
• Wood Technology

Students discover the professional fields of engineering and a project-oriented way of working in teams. In a required work placement in the fourth semester, students join one of OWL's leading companies to gain professional experience and improve their German.

Please click here for current admission requirements.

The semester contribution comprises the following components: contribution to the student body and the Association for Student Affairs as well as the Germany-wide "Deutschland Ticket".

For information on the TH OWL semester contribution fee, please click here.

Cost of living can vary from city to city. However, a recent governmental study showed that students pay approx. 929 EUR per month, including mandatory health insurance.

The semester ticket (included in the semester fee) includes free use of public transport in all of Germany.

Since January 2025, the annual amount that must be paid into a blocked account when applying for a visa has been set at 11,904 EUR.

For information on living in OWL and requirements for your visa and blocked account for living in Germany, please click here.

As registered students at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, non-EU students are permitted to work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year without an additional work permit.

You may work when the university is in session as well as during semester breaks. Only those days on which work is carried out are considered to be work days. Traditional jobs of an academic character such as student tutoring can be carried out in addition to the above-mentioned 140 full days or 280 half days. Such jobs are not subject to time restrictions.

First-year students are strongly advised to focus primarily on their studies and to begin learning German as the vast majority of off-campus jobs will require at least basic proficiency in German. This will open up many more opportunities in later semesters.

The Deutschlandstipendium programme was created in 2011. As part of this programme, the federal government subsidises private donation funds raised by colleges to finance scholarships for talented and academically strong students. More information and details are available at the following link: https://www.studienfonds-owl.de/en/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium/.

Additional offers: www.th-owl.de/en/international-office-th-owl/international-campus-th-owl/scholarships/

Career Centre OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts: https://www.th-owl.de/career-service/

TH OWL has a broad range of accommodation options that can be found at affordable prices. In some cases there are waiting lists for accommodations, and students will probably need to find private accommodation first.

There are a number of options for finding private accommodation in and around Lemgo, and the International Office can provide students with information beforehand or upon arrival.

The average rent per month for a flat can range from 200 EUR to 600 EUR.

For short-term accommodation, there are several hotels and youth hostels.

Please visit our living at OWL page for more information.

At OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL), we take great pride in offering first-class teaching and personal support to our students. Our highly motivated and reputable professors are dedicated to ensuring that you receive the best education possible through small working groups that encourage interaction and collaboration. This is also reflected in the nationwide CHE university rankings, in which TH OWL achieved top scores. Particularly with regard to research strength and practical relevance in the fields of computer science and electrical engineering, we belong among the best universities of applied sciences in Germany.

We are also proud to provide state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the SmartFactoryOWL and Lemgo Digital from the Fraunhofer Institute, where you can interact with the latest technologies and develop and apply your own ideas about technology and society.

At our Innovation Campus Lemgo, you will be part of a vibrant international community, surrounded by approachable professors who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and collaborating on real-world projects. You will have access to the latest technologies in our SmartFactoryOWL and work with prestigious partners from science and business on campus in our Centrum Industrial IT (CIIT).