Medical Engineering (BEng) Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (OTH)

The global healthcare industry is the industry of the future par excellence, internationally positioned and always on the lookout for qualified engineers to work in companies, medical institutions or public authorities. With us, you will learn everything you need to work interfacing between people and technology, medicine and technology. The international degree programme includes technical modules as well as interdisciplinary components. Our global healthcare degree programme will qualify you as a highly sought-after engineering talent in the life sciences industry.

The lectures have a strong practical focus and utilise interactive formats. The theory is supplemented by practical exercises in our laboratories and project work. You will have access to a teaching and research operating theatre, learn about large medical devices for imaging and radiotherapy in the x-ray & molecular imaging laboratory and can expand your anatomical knowledge in the medical training centre using ultrasound equipment. In the technical area, you will programme computers, learn how to work with robots and use various 3D printers. You will also have contact with industry and medical facilities through excursions, listen to guest lectures from experts in medicine and industry and do industry-related project work from the start of your studies with us.

The English-language Bachelor's degree programme in medical engineering is aimed at those interested in improving or maintaining people's health with the help of technical solutions and who enjoy working in interdisciplinary teams. The degree programme provides basic technical and medical knowledge and offers the opportunity to specialise in various fields.

Semesters one through four:

• Engineering / Technology: Mathematics I, Mathematics II, Technical Mechanics, Mechanical Development, Production Technology, Physics, Industrial Engineering, Electrical  Engineering, Materials Engineering
• Medicine: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology and Biophysics, Medical Device Technology, Medical Physics, Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs
• Interdisciplinary Modules: Informatics, Object Oriented Coding, Databases, Statistics and Quantitative Methods, Project Management and Agile Methods,
• Intercultural Skills: Intercultural Communication
• Basic Elective Courses 1-4, such as German (mandatory up to B2), international summer/winter schools, additional courses on digital and medical technology, personal skills

Semesters five through seven:

• Internship
• Science/Technology Elective 1 - 4
• Medical Elective 1 -3
• Interdisciplinary Elective 1 - 3
• Bachelor's Thesis

An internship with a duration of at least 20 weeks (full-time employment) in a company/institution preferably in Germany or abroad is integrated in the study programme (in the fifth semester).

Students with German as a foreign language are expected to complete this in a German company. They will also have the opportunity to acquire sufficient command of the German language beforehand.

The department staff supports the students in finding internships. The university also has a large network of partner companies and offers additional support through its career service office.

Winter semester application period:
15 April to 15 September

Summer semester application period:
1 November to 1 March

Please check our application portal for all our current application deadlines.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 50 EUR application fee for each study programme application.

Applicants from outside the European Union need to have their school leaving certificate, diploma or degree verified by an independent organisation (e.g. uni-assist) before applying to the university.

Only for Indian students: The APS certificate is mandatory before uni-assist will provide you with your "Vorprüfungsdokumentation/VPD".

More information on the general applications process can also be found here.

Basic admission requirements for the programme:

• University entrance qualification (evaluated and confirmed by uni-assist "VPD")
• English language skills at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 
• German level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

All students need to pay a semester contribution of 87 EUR (student union fee).

The cost of living varies from approx. 750 EUR to 900 EUR per month.

Several internationally operating companies are located in Weiden, which regularly offer internships and working student activities.

The curriculum also gives students the opportunity to work part-time.

OTH PartnerCircle supports a good partnership between university and industry. You may find suitable part-time employment here.

In general, part-time jobs can be found at "Hochschuljobboerse" – also for remote work.

For the career advisory service, please contact the Study and Career Service.

In Germany, enrolment does not automatically mean a place in student dormitories. Therefore start your search for accommodation as early as possible.

The public dorms administration (Studierendenwerk) is a completely separate organisational unit and not part of the university. Therefore, we have no influence on the allocation of rooms.

"Fischerberg” student dorm in Weiden (60 places)
Rent: 347 EUR to 370 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 380 EUR

“Am Postkeller” student dorm in Weiden (105 places)
Rent: 379 to 399 EUR (including advance payment of running costs), deposit: 470 EUR

If you do not directly get a room in the student dormitory, please check for other possible accommodations in and around Weiden. For more information, see the following link.

To get a first impression of what our university has to offer, please take a look at our short OTH Amberg-Weiden Image Film!

Portfolio and departments

OTH Amberg-Weiden is a university with a very unique and international profile. About 50% of all students studying at our university are international students. The university offers around 50 study programmes in four departments (Industrial Engineering and Healthcare, Weiden Business School, Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering / Media / Computer Sciences), which all reflect current developments in engineering and the economy.

The university cultivates a unique model of co-operations and partnerships with companies, guaranteeing a direct transfer of knowledge and experience between teaching and practice, science and the economy.

Study Programmes

The university offers programmes taught in German and English. To learn more about our programmes, take a look at the following website on our study programmes.

Services

OTH Amberg-Weiden places strong emphasis on service. A staff-to-student ratio of 1:40 ensures excellent conditions for students. Discussions during lectures, small groups and close contact between students and staff are simply taken for granted. The Student Office (Admission Office), Study and Career Service and International Office of the university are in close contact with applicants and students. The Student Office is responsible for the application and admission procedures.

Research

The OTH Amberg-Weiden is firmly rooted in the region of the Upper Palatinate, working in close collaboration with renowned regional, national and international businesses, which in turn benefit from the OTH’s expertise and innovative strength. The university has very close relationships with more than 30 member companies of the PartnerCircle, a close network of the most renowned companies in the region.

Key benefits

• Small student groups
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• 24/7/365 library
• Fast and easy contact with lecturers
• Close linking of theory and practice
• Top business contacts for optimal career opportunities during and after your studies (PartnerCircle)
• Contact with many partner universities worldwide
• Favourable rental prices and living costs in comparison to other German cities

Weiden and Amberg with their centuries-old history offer plenty of culture, sports and culinary events. Highlights like old city celebrations, Christmas markets, sporting events, traditional Bavarian festivities, art or music festivals will make you feel at home soon.

Just see for yourself!

Weiden image film
Amberg image film