Materials Engineering Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences

Materials Engineering is the creative process of designing, developing and applying materials to transform industries and improve lives. From the ultra-strong, lightweight composites used in aerospace and sports equipment, to the advanced ceramics in medical implants and consumer electronics, and to the sustainable, recyclable materials transforming the automotive and construction industries, materials engineers play a vital role in creating innovative solutions to global challenges. By combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving skills, materials engineers develop solutions that are stronger, lighter, more efficient and more sustainable. With a BEng degree in Materials Engineering from TH Rosenheim, you'll have highly sought-after skills that will enable you to drive technological advancements, improve product performance and make a lasting impact on the world around you.

Want to study materials engineering in Germany, but don't speak much German yet? This is the programme for you! The introductory mathematics, science and engineering courses in the first three semesters are taught in English and scheduled with enough time for you to also take German language courses.

Starting in the fourth semester, you'll be ready to join German students in German language courses, deepening your knowledge of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and bio-based materials like wood. Other courses focus on production and processing, materials characterisation and testing, or recycling. Technical electives let you to tailor your programme to your particular interests – perhaps in biomedical materials, materials for automotive applications or sustainability. All studies include an industrial internship and conclude by writing a Bachelor’s thesis.

If you already speak German at a B2 level or higher, you can apply to start this programme in winter semester. In that case, classes are all taught in German and you can finish in seven semesters. More details are available on the programme's website.

One of the advantages of studying at TH Rosenheim is the direct link to industry with hands-on laboratory experience and mandatory internships. The Materials Engineering degree programme requires two internships. The first, known in German as "Vorpraxis", has a minimum length of eight weeks. Relevant work experience in your home country can be used to meet the requirement for this initial internship, or you can work for a German company during semester breaks. The eight weeks must be finished before the beginning of your fourth semester.

A second, more in-depth internship is required later in your study programme. This is normally done by working full time for a company during your sixth semester, either in the region or abroad. After gaining experience in German and English, you will benefit from both language skills not only in an international internship setting but in a local one as well. At the same time, you will start networking with possible employers and gain valuable knowledge to build your career on. Sometimes, an internship even leads to a job offer after graduation.

Advisers on campus are available to help you arrange internships.

With a university entrance qualification from abroad via uni-assist:

• 1 May – 30 November for a study start in March (summer semester – bilingual track)
• 15 February – 15 September for a study start in October (winter semester – German track)

With a German university entrance qualification via TH Rosenheim application portal:

• 1 – 30 November for a study start in March
• 15 April – 15 September for a study start in October

A general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification is required to qualify for the study programme. Check whether you are eligible to apply using the DAAD database on admission requirements. 

The programme also requires a so-called "Vorpraxis", a preliminary internship with a minimum length of eight weeks. This should ideally be completed before the degree programme begins, but it can also be completed in Germany or your home country during the first two or three semester breaks.

More information about admission requirements and applying can be found on the course website.

97 EUR student union contribution per semester

Each student needs about 992 EUR per month to cover living expenses, student accommodation, health insurance and other related costs in Rosenheim. We recommend calculating approx. 11,904 EUR per year in total.

For international students from non-EU countries

Proof of financial resources / blocked account: With a blocked account, you can provide evidence that you have adequate financial resources during the visa application process. The presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 EUR. Please see the information from the Federal Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/visabestimmungen-node/sperrkonto-seite.

A limited number of student jobs are available at TH Rosenheim (e.g. for lab work, research projects or other support functions). Students can find part-time jobs at regional companies or in Munich. 

Online job market at TH Rosenheim: You will find job postings on the internal online job market at TH Rosenheim.

Bavaria-wide job exchange: You will also find interesting job offers at: https://jobboerse.th-rosenheim.de/index.php/en.

More helpful tips: Our website also provides practical advice about working in Bavaria, Germany: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/working-in-bavaria.

Applying for jobs and starting your career

The Career Centre provides students and graduates with information and advice on applying for jobs, career planning and starting out in the world of work.

International students who need assistance with writing applications have the chance to arrange individual appointments in English and German.

Munich Student Union halls of residence: Fall out of bed and into your lecture hall – thanks to the Munich Student Union, this is possible for students in Rosenheim. The student service provider runs two halls of residence here with a total of 345 spaces. Student rooms for international students are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Room rates are around 300 EUR per month. However, room reservations can only be made after being admitted to your degree programme in Rosenheim. Information for students looking for accommodation can be found at: www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/accommodation.

Private rooms: Further information regarding accommodation is available at www.th-rosenheim.de/housing.

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim): To study at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) is to study in one of Germany’s most beautiful and economically attractive regions. With its high-quality and wide-ranging selection of degree programmes, excellent studying conditions, close links with industry and research, and a strong practical connection, our university offers a promising outlook – for studying, leisure time and careers. To help international students feel at home, the university offers a variety of services, such as German language courses and tutors assisting with everyday university life.

Five USPs for studying at TH Rosenheim:

• Low tuition fees for high-quality education
• Practice-oriented education with more than 100 laboratories
• A welcoming atmosphere with close contact between lecturers and students
• German language courses and career workshops for free
• Mountains on the horizon and leisure activities at every turn

Rosenheim is located in the south-eastern part of the German state of Bavaria. Situated in between the three larger cities of Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, it is the centre of a prospering economic region with a population of about 100,000 inhabitants. The Bavarian capital of Munich is only 30 minutes away by train and offers a lot of very attractive companies and job opportunities.

Studying at the Rosenheim campus means studying in beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany – particularly in terms of quality of life and recreational activities. The Rosenheim campus is located in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the main station, and even has its own train stop. Art, tradition and culture can be found everywhere in Rosenheim.

If you like nature and outdoor activities, you are just a stone's throw from the mountains and lakes where you can go hiking, swimming, sailing, skiing and much more. Chill out at the beach bar at Lake Chiemsee and enjoy beautiful sunsets on top of Germany's highest mountains.