Information on the Application for Admission to the Bachelor´s degree programme International Computer Science

A sufficient number of participants is a prerequisite for the start of this study programme. The standard period of study for full-time students is 7 semesters.

1. Qualification Requirements


1. You must be qualified to study at state universities of applied sciences in the Free State of Bavaria in accordance with the Qualification Ordinance (QualV) in its current version.

2. You must provide proof of English language skills of at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Knowledge of English at level B2 is preferred. The following language certificates are recognised:

  • Final certificate of a public or state-recognised German gymnasium with at least the grade "sufficient", or more than 5 points in the “gymnasiale Oberstufe” in the subject English based on the proficiency level at the end of grade 11 in the basic course (in G8: proficiency level at the end of grade 10)
  • A certificate of completion from a public or state-recognised technical college or vocational college with a grade of at least "sufficient" in English
  • Certificate from a public or state-recognised technical academy, (vocational) technical school or vocational college in which the CEFR level B1 (or better) for English is shown, or a successfully passed supplementary examination with at least the grade "sufficient" in English, the certificate of a public or state-recognised vocational school for foreign language professions with at least the grade "sufficient" in English as the first foreign language (main language).
  • International Baccalaureate English A HL
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with an overall score of at least 5.0 points with a minimum grade of 4.0 in all sections ("IELTS General Training" is not recognised)
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with at least 460 points in the "Paper-based Test" (TOEFL PBT) or 50 points in the "Internet-based Test" (TOEFL iBT)
  • Cambridge English qualification with level B1 or higher
  • TELC, level B1
  • PTE Pearson Academic Test B1 (43-58 points)
  • Secondary or academic education completed in English (proof by means of a transcript of records or, if the language of instruction is not stated in the certificate, a ‘Medium of Instruction’ certificate)

3. Students may individually opt for the alternative form of dual study. For this purpose, the student must provide evidence of a contractual relationship with a company or corresponding institution contractually approved by the university.

2. Application for Admission

The application for admission is entirely in electronic form. The documents must be uploaded in due time and form in the application portal of the OTH Regensburg. Before applying at OTH Regensburg, candidates must also create an account on hochschulstart.de and apply for the program. The allocation of the places of study will take place through hochschulstart.de, so you will not be able to participate in the application procedure without signing up first. You can find more information about this in our checklist.      

Application Period: For the winter semester 1 May - 15 July

Please note that this is a cut-off period. Late applications will not be considered.

3. The following documents must be uploaded

A detailed list of all the documents required for application is available in the application portal. Here is a general list:

- University entrance qualification (HZB)
- If you obtained your university entrance qualification outside of Germany: VPD from Uni-Assist **
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of sufficient English language skills English level B1 (see above) *
- If applicable, German Language Certificate B1 or comparable, please refer to information about applications --> International or following list:

DSH 1 or TestDaF (with at least TND 3 in all examination sections)
Goethe Certificate, telc Certificate (at least B1)
DSD certificate (Level I with level B1 in all examination sections)

* Proof of qualification in English as a foreign language or a statement on English as a native language must be submitted by the application deadline at the latest.

** The VPD evaluation report is an essential part of your application. If you have not obtained your VPD yet, you must apply for it directly at Uni-Assist. Processing your VPD application can take up to 6 weeks, so make sure to apply early. If you have any questions about the status of your application for VPD, please contact Uni-Assist directly. The VPD process is separate from the application process at OTH Regensburg. Even if you have not received your VPD yet, please make sure to submit your application before 15 July 2024. Late applications will not be considered. For the VPD, there is an additional late submission deadline until 27 July 2024 (upload under "Document Upload"). Any VPDs uploaded in the application portal after this deadline will not be accepted.  

If you are applying from India, you will be asked by Uni-Assist to submit your APS certificate with your application for VPD. In order to successfully enroll at OTH Regensburg, you also will be required by OTH Regensburg to upload the APS certificate with your enrolment documents before the enrolment deadline on 28 August 2024. If you are already studying and living in Germany, your residence permit can replace the APS certificate.

4. Choice of language

When applying, please state whether you can already demonstrate German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Students who demonstrate German language proficiency at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the time of application are assigned to Language Block B. Students must then choose language modules from the corresponding language module catalogue.

Students who cannot provide proof of these German language skills need to take the corresponding compulsory modules "German as a foreign language" during the first four semesters.

5. Important information

Please note that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find affordable student accommodation in Regensburg. Before deciding to apply at OTH, we would recommend doing some research about living in Regensburg. You can start your researchhere.

Last update: 09.11.2023