Tuition fees for students from third countries (non-EU, non-EEA)

From summer term 2026, Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) charges tuition fees of 800 euros per semester for Bachelor and 1.200 euros per semester for Master students from third countries* in accordance with Art. 13 (3), sentence 1, no. 6 Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG). 

THI students already paying 500€ or continuing their studies in the same study programme in the summer term 2026 are not affected.

These fees will be used to expand the services for onboarding, integration and career entry for international students. The services are provided by the International Welcome Centre (IWC). All students are still required to pay the student union fee per semester. 
At THI, we are committed to offering our students the best possible conditions to develop their skills and personalities for the professional world of the future. In our International Welcome Center you will find excellent services and support. Our study programmes provide you with the best study conditions.

Link to fees and charges

Who pays service fees?

Persons who start their academic studies from summer term 2026 with a *citizenship outside the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). Tuition fees are charged for the duration of the entire degree programme and enrolment at THI.

What services does THI offer?

Onboarding

  • Digital information events and support after admission
  • Support with the application for a residence permit
  • Information on finding accommodation
  • Support with questions about studying and living in Germany

Integration and German courses

  • Intercultural seminars
  • General and specialized German courses
  • Regional events and excursions

Career entry

  • Workshops and events relating to job applications, internships, final theses and starting a career
  • Contact database with companies
  • Application support including application portfolio check

No tuition fees are charged for the following persons, subject to appropriate assessment

  • Germans or persons of equal status to German nationals.
  • Citizens of an EU member state and/or the EEA (EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).
  • Students who have obtained their university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur) or an undergraduate degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) in the German education system. This does not include students who have attended “Studienkolleg”.
  • BayBids scholarship holders and other graduates of recognised German Schools abroad.
  • Students who have already been enrolled at THI before winter semester 2024/25 and are continuing this degree programme.
  • Persons seeking protection from Ukraine according to § 24 AufenthG
  • Exchange students, visiting students, participants of summer school or of Campus for Lifelong Learning (tuition fees are charged for some of these at a different rate).
  • Students who are enrolled on a doctoral programme.
  • Other persons entitled to apply for a waiver of service or tuition fees in the application portal in accordance with the THI's Statutes of Fees and Charges and whose application is approved.
  • Other persons who have been nominated for a qualification-based tuition fee waiver in the application process for a degree-programme.

Link to Fees and Charges at THI(Please take special note of Annex 2)
 

FAQs remission scholarships

What is a tuition fee waiver?

If you have received a tuition fee waiver, you do not have to pay the study fees. 

How can I obtain a tuition fee waiver?

During the application process, tuition fee waivers are granted to selected high-achieving students. These are "qualification-related waiver scholarships". The decision is made in the selection process.

Can I apply for qualification-based tuition fee waivers myself?

You cannot apply for qualification-based tuition fee waivers yourself. You will be informed upon admission via the PRIMUSS-portal, whether or not you have been granted a tuition fee waiver.  

How long does the tuition fee waiver apply for?

The tuition fee waiver is valid for a period of 2 semesters.

Can the tuition fee waiver be extended?

You cannot apply yourself. Towards the end of your second study semester your academic achievements will be assessed. If your academic performance is at least 80%  of  the required ECTS per semester with a grade point average of  2,0 (Master programme) respectively 1,7 (Bachelor programme) or above in your transcript of records, your tuition fee waiver may be extended for another two semesters.

Can I change my study programme?

In the following cases your tuition fee waiver is no longer valid: if you change the study programme at THI (a change requires a successful application for said programme) or if you exceed the standard period of study in your programme. 

In this case you will have to pay the tuition fees. 

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