During the first three semesters of IWT, you will acquire German language skills to a B2/C1 level in courses specially designed for the IWT programme. Wood-specific and engineering studies in the first semester will be taught in English. In the second semester, you will begin selected, wood-specific modules in German. From the third semester on, you will join the German Wood Technology students and attend German lectures.
Our summer semester starts on 15 March, and an introductory meeting might be held a few days ahead of this.
15 January for the following summer semester
Due to the visa processing time, it is strongly recommended that non-EU applicants submit their documents at the beginning of the application period (1 November).
Wood is a fascinating and unmistakably natural material; we can feel its warmth, its weight and texture, its edges and corners. The new International Bachelor of Wood Technology (IWT) degree programme at the Rosenheim campus is aimed specifically at young people from outside Germany who have a limited knowledge of German and who are interested in wood as a sustainable material. The IWT practice-oriented study programme at the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences is as unique and as full of potential as the material wood itself.
Take advantage of the almost 100 years of wood tradition and the expertise at the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences and become a "Rosenheimer Holztechniker".
The IWT Bachelor's degree offers a comprehensive and solid university engineering education in the field of wood technology, which includes wood material science, economics of the wood industry, wood production and technologies. Sustainability and the circular economy are also important aspects of your studies. Furthermore, you will acquire the general engineering, natural science, economics and organisational skills that are important for a successful engineering career.
With an IWT Bachelor's degree you gain a wide range of opportunities to establish yourself on the national and international job market. With fluent German and English as well as excellent wood-specific and engineering skills, IWT graduates have outstanding professional development and career opportunities, including higher management positions.
The first three semesters cover the fundamental engineering studies, as well as specific courses in wood and wood-based materials. Your courses in the first semester are held in English. From the second semester onwards, you will attend selected subject modules in German and, from the third semester onwards, German is the language of instruction. In parallel, you will learn the German language (level B2 / C1 CEFR) in language courses tailored to the programme.
Beginning in the fourth semester, you will join your peers from the German-language wood technology programme and attend the higher level engineering courses and electives in German. The sixth semester is reserved for a practical semester / internship in one of the many local companies in Germany or in a company abroad.
The degree programme contains eight semesters, split into three parts:
During the first three semesters, you will acquire German language skills as well, starting with level A2 of CEFR. This will successively enable you to join the German-taught courses during the second semester, where you will study alongside German students of the German Wood Technology programme.
Many of the wood-specific modules include sessions in the world-class laboratories of the TH Rosenheim. The sixth semester is reserved for a practical semester in one of the many regional companies in Germany or in a company abroad. In the eighth semester, you will work on your Bachelor's thesis.
The sixth semester is reserved for a practical semester / internship in one of the many local companies in Germany or in a company abroad.
After having gained experience in German and English, you will benefit from both language skills not only in an international internship setting but also in a local one. At the same time, you will start networking with possible employers and gain valuable knowledge to build your career. The internship and Bachelor’s thesis often lead to a job offer after graduation.
85 EUR student union fee 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 general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification is sufficient to qualify for the study programme. Check the DAAD database on admission requirements whether you are eligible to apply.
For the application, you must prove your higher education entrance qualification with a preliminary review documentation / "Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD)" from uni-assist. You can apply for a VPD at www.uni-assist.de/en/.
The VPD will be valid for one year. It takes approximately four to six weeks until you will receive your result. Please take this into account when planning your application.
More detailed information on the admission requirements is available at www.th-rosenheim.de/information-sheets.
In order to apply for the programme, you will need a language level of German A2 and English B2 according to the CEFR.
The following German language tests are recognised:
Applicants whose native language is German are exempt from providing proof of sufficient German language skills.
The following English language tests are recognised:
Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing proof of sufficient English language skills.
15 January for the following summer semester
Due to the visa processing time, it is strongly recommended that non-EU applicants submit their documents at the beginning of the application period (1 November).
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.
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 in Rosenheim, Burghausen and Traunstein is available at www.th-rosenheim.de/housing.
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.
Workshops for international students, e.g.:
International students who need assistance with writing applications have the chance to arrange individual appointments in English and German.
Services for international students: TH Rosenheim offers a variety of services, such as German language courses, language tandems and student tutors who assist with everyday university life, to ensure that international students feel at home in Rosenheim. To find out more, please have a look at www.th-rosenheim.de/welcome.
International Student Committee (StuPa): Meet with interesting people from different cultures, exchange intercultural experiences or simply meet new people and have fun. StuPa - International Student Committee
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:
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.
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