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B.Eng. Technical Engineering

Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering/Environmental Technology) · Amberg, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply via uni-assist (VPD) + university online portal (Primuss), not the CAOOpen entryTuition-freeMaths requirementGerman A2 needed
Duration3.5 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Jul 2027
EU semester fee 2026/27€174 / yr

About the course

A seven-semester (210 ECTS) engineering degree taught in English, combining engineering sciences with business administration, intercultural skills and language training. From the third semester students may also choose German-taught lectures from the faculty, but the programme itself is offered in English.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Germany’s rules (KMK/anabin) say the Leaving Cert gives direct university entry only with the right subject mix: six subjects, at least two at Higher Level H5 or better, the rest at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. For engineering you also need Higher Level Maths at H5 and a Higher Level science at H5. OTH Amberg-Weiden checks this through uni-assist, so confirm with admissions.
  • No entrance test is listed; you qualify by meeting the entry requirements.
  • English at B2 (CEFR) is required; the programme page publishes no exemption for school-leaving qualifications taken in English, so ask admissions whether Leaving Cert English is accepted. You also need externally certified German at A2 before the course starts.

How to apply

  1. Check your subjectsMake sure your Leaving Cert includes Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science at H5 or better, plus the other German subject rules.
  2. Get a uni-assist VPDApply to uni-assist for a VPD for OTH Amberg-Weiden early in spring 2027, as processing can take a long time.
  3. Apply on PrimussApply online on the Primuss portal in the winter window (closes 15 July 2027, to be confirmed).
  4. Prove German A2 and enrolGet a certified German A2 certificate before the October start, accept your offer and pay the €87 semester contribution.
Leaving Cert students: results come out in August, after this deadline, and uni-assist doesn’t accept predicted Leaving Cert grades. If you’re applying with 2027 results, check with the university before relying on this date. This deadline still works if you already have your results.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Winter semester (October start): the programme page gives 15 April to 15 July; the university’s international students page gives 1 May to 15 July. Summer semester intake: the programme page gives 1 November to 15 January, the international page 15 November to 15 January. Apply on the Primuss portal and get your uni-assist VPD in time, as uni-assist can take several months. Dates are from the current cycle; confirm 2027 dates on the portal..

Costs

  • No tuition for EU students. You pay a semester contribution of €87 per semester (about €174 a year). The programme page lists a €500 per semester service fee and a €50 application fee for non-EU students only. uni-assist charges its own fee for checking your Leaving Cert.
Although the course is taught in English, you must show certified German at A2 before you start, and German entry rules require Higher Level Maths and a Higher Level science at H5.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityAmberg
LanguageEnglish
Apply viauni-assist (VPD) + university online portal (Primuss)
PlacesNot published
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official OTH Amberg-Weiden website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadlines are from the current cycle; confirm 2027 dates on the applicant portal. Always confirm details with the university before applying.