Information Technology OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Future World Empowerment Programme: Our unique Future World Empowerment Programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to be a leader in today’s society. Our holistic approach covers technical, economic, social and ethical aspects of IT, equipping you with the skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving field. Our programme includes training in the scientific worldview, responsible leadership, entrepreneurship, and European and global business, preparing you for the global market.

Curriculum details

Students can enrol as either full-time or part-time students. Part-time students will attend the same scheduled courses as full-time students, but they may complete the programme at their own pace in eight semesters instead of four semesters. For engineers who wish to start a dual part-time programme, the Master's programme in Information Technology offers a fabulous opportunity to combine science with on-the-job experience.

Integrated internships are not necessary; the programme includes a compulsory research project.

The application periods are published on this website.

Admission requirements

Please visit the following link for current information on the TH OWL semester contribution and the components it comprises: TH OWL semester contribution.

A blocked account is a special type of bank account for international students in Germany which proves that they have enough funds to live in Germany for a year. It is a requirement when applying for a German student visa or a student residence permit.

Since 1 January 2025, the annual requirement that must be paid into a blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR (992 EUR per month).

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

The primary purpose of your stay is to study. In Germany, your residence permit is not a work permit. Nonetheless, limited kinds of employment are possible. As a registered student at OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts in Lemgo, the work permit regulation (in German – "Arbeitserlaubnisverordnung", in short, "AEVO") § 9 No. 7 allows you to work for up to 120 full or 240 half days a 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.
Traditional jobs of an academic character such as student tutoring can be carried out in addition to the above-mentioned 120 full days or 240 half days. Such jobs are not subject to time restrictions.

We offer several scholarships to support young and talented students who share our common vision. Our OWL Fellow Programme provides a fellowship / employment package of up to 50,000 EUR to outstanding and highly motivated students, giving them the opportunity to work closely with a company in Germany's Mittelstand sector. More information

Further scholarship programmes

Career Service of TH OWL

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At OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, abbreviated 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 IOSB-INA, where you can interact with the latest technologies and develop and apply your own technical and societal ideas.

Engineers like to make things that matter. We offer the needed environment.

At our Lemgo Innovation Campus, 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).