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Alps, beer gardens and BMW, Siemens and Allianz — with pricey Munich and far cheaper university towns like Würzburg and Deggendorf.

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In short

Bavaria has 50 universities and colleges offering 3,641 degree courses (1,359 Bachelor's, 1,598 Master's), and 29% of them are taught in English or bilingually. A student flat costs about €880 a month (30 m² flat in Munich incl. utilities, MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Tuition for non-EU students: TUM €2–6k — TUM charges new non-EU students €2,000–6,000 per semester; LMU charges none. Bavarian universities may set their own non-EU fees (TH Deggendorf asks a €500 service fee), so check yours.

Germany's largest state by area: the Alps, lakes and castles, and some of the country's strongest engineering and tech universities. Munich is big, international and expensive; Würzburg, Erlangen, Regensburg or Deggendorf are smaller and much easier on rent.

University cities

Every city in Bavaria with a university. Cities with a guide link to it.

  • Munich

    13 universities 958 courses 34% in English

  • Würzburg

    3 universities 409 courses 24% in English

  • Erlangen

    2 universities 297 courses 24% in English

  • Regensburg

    3 universities 272 courses 43% in English

  • Nuremberg

    5 universities 194 courses 12% in English

  • Bayreuth

    2 universities 168 courses 36% in English

  • Augsburg

    2 universities 168 courses 17% in English

  • Bamberg

    1 university 164 courses 12% in English

  • Eichstätt

    1 university 129 courses 19% in English

  • Deggendorf

    1 university 105 courses 30% in English

  • Ingolstadt

    1 university 91 courses 42% in English

  • Rosenheim

    1 university 73 courses 40% in English

  • Ismaning

    1 university 64 courses 11% in English

  • Schweinfurt

    1 university 64 courses 52% in English

  • Weiden in der Oberpfalz

    1 university 62 courses 23% in English

  • Coburg

    1 university 61 courses 30% in English

  • Hof

    1 university 53 courses 45% in English

  • Landshut

    1 university 50 courses 12% in English

  • Passau

    1 university 46 courses 37% in English

  • Freising

    1 university 45 courses 38% in English

  • Neubiberg

    1 university 43 courses 5% in English

  • Kempten (Allgäu)

    1 university 42 courses 26% in English

  • Neu-Ulm

    1 university 39 courses 59% in English

  • Aschaffenburg

    1 university 35 courses 17% in English

  • Ansbach

    1 university 7 courses 100% in English

  • Neuendettelsau

    1 university 2 courses 0% in English

Cost of living

What studying in Bavaria costs, from the latest figures we could source.

Rent for a student flat
≈ €880 / month30 m² flat in Munich incl. utilities, MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026
Tuition for non-EU students
TUM €2–6kPlus the semester contribution every student pays. The rules are summed up in In short.
Proof of funds for a visa
€992 / monthThe proof of funds German missions currently ask of student-visa applicants (€11,904 a year) — confirm with the German embassy or consulate handling your application.

Good to know

  • Munich is Germany's most expensive student city (about €880 for a 30 m² flat, MLP 2026) — Nuremberg (≈ €556) and Regensburg (≈ €584) cost far less.
  • Students in Bavaria can buy the Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 a month instead of the regular €63.
  • Apply for a Studierendenwerk dorm room as soon as you have your admission letter — waiting lists in Munich are long.

Industries & employers

Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Bavaria.

  • BMW

    Automotive

    Headquartered in Munich; plants in Munich, Dingolfing and Regensburg.

  • Audi

    Automotive

    Headquartered in Ingolstadt.

  • Siemens

    Engineering & tech

    Global headquarters in Munich; big sites in Erlangen and Nuremberg.

  • Allianz · Munich Re

    Insurance & finance

    Two of the world's largest insurers, both headquartered in Munich.

  • Adidas · Puma · Schaeffler

    Sportswear & industry

    All three are headquartered in Herzogenaurach near Nuremberg.

  • Infineon

    Semiconductors

    Headquartered in Neubiberg near Munich.

Culture & people

Bavarians are proud of their traditions — beer gardens, brass bands, Dirndl and Lederhosen at festivals — and just as proud of their engineering. Life is outdoorsy: lakes in summer, skiing in winter, and the Alps within reach of most cities.

The state is really three regions: Old Bavaria around Munich, Franconia in the north with its wine and Nuremberg bratwurst, and Swabia around Augsburg. Catholic holidays mean a few extra days off each year, and shops stay closed on Sundays.

Events & festivals

  • Oktoberfest, Munich

    Late Sept – early Oct

    The world's biggest folk festival, on the Theresienwiese. Entry is free; a seat in a tent on weekends needs an early start.

  • Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg

    Advent

    One of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, on the main market square.

  • Bayreuth Festival

    July – August

    The Richard Wagner opera festival in the Festspielhaus he built for his own works.

  • Volksfeste

    All summer

    Almost every Bavarian town has its own beer festival with rides, music and long tables.

Places to see

  • Neuschwanstein Castle

    Neuschwanstein

    Castle

    The fairy-tale castle of King Ludwig II in the Alpine foothills near Füssen.

  • Zugspitze

    Zugspitze

    Mountain

    Germany's highest peak at 2,962 m, reached by cog railway and cable car from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

  • Stone Bridge (Regensburg)

    Regensburg old town

    UNESCO

    Medieval old town and stone bridge on the Danube.

  • Bavarian Forest National Park

    Bavarian Forest National Park

    Nature

    Germany's first national park, founded in 1970 on the Czech border.

  • Passau

    Passau

    City

    The city of three rivers — Danube, Inn and Ilz — on the Austrian border.

  • Würzburg Residence

    Würzburg Residence

    UNESCO

    A baroque palace in the heart of Franconia's wine region.

Getting around

Munich's old semester ticket is suspended; instead, anyone studying in Bavaria can buy the Bavarian discounted Deutschlandticket (€43 a month in 2026), which covers buses, trams and regional trains across Germany. Some universities outside Munich bundle a semester ticket share into the fee, which lowers the price further.

Fast ICE trains link Munich, Nuremberg and Würzburg with the rest of Germany, and Munich and Nuremberg have international airports. Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic are all a short trip away.

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Studying in Bavaria: FAQ

Is Bavaria a good place to study?

Bavaria lists 50 universities and 3,641 degree courses on Where Is My Uni?, including LMU and TUM in Munich, and has one of Germany's strongest job markets for engineering, IT and business graduates.

Can I study in English in Bavaria?

Yes — 29% of Bavaria's courses on Where Is My Uni? are taught in English or bilingually. Munich, Deggendorf, Ingolstadt and Rosenheim have especially high shares.

Is Bavaria expensive for students?

It depends on the city. Munich is Germany's most expensive student city (about €880 a month for a 30 m² flat, MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026), while Nuremberg (about €556) and Regensburg (about €584) cost about a third less.

Do international students pay tuition in Bavaria?

EU students pay only the semester contribution. Bavarian universities may set fees for non-EU students: TUM charges €2,000–6,000 per semester for new students, LMU charges none, and some others charge smaller service fees.

How do I get around Bavaria as a student?

Students at Bavarian universities can buy a discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 a month (2026) that covers all local and regional transport in Germany. ICE trains connect Munich, Nuremberg and Würzburg, and Munich has Germany's second-busiest airport.

Every district in Bavaria

A guide to each district and district-free city in Bavaria: universities, housing, jobs, transport and weather.

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