# Study in Amberg, Bavaria

> Amberg is a district-free city in Bavaria with 42,553 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden (Amberg). Summers average 18.3 °C and winters 0.2 °C, with about 684 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Amberg is a small Bavarian university city, offering international students a compact place to study and live.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,553 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 50.14 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden, Weiden in der Oberpfalz (34 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €345–€373 per month — Published monthly rent for a single room in a shared apartment at Wohnanlage Eisberg I, including an advance payment for operating costs. Undated operator price listing, checked November 2026; not a citywide rental average. Studierendenwerk Oberfranken | [source](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/) |
| Mean temperature | 9 °C (summer 18.3 °C, winter 0.2 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 684 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,663 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## About Amberg

Amberg is an independent city in Bavaria’s Upper Palatinate. Its historic centre sits on the Vils, with surviving city walls and a long brewing tradition. This guide covers the city itself, rather than the surrounding district of Amberg-Sulzbach. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/das-ist-amberg/)

The medieval streets are only part of the picture: Amberg is also a manufacturing and development centre. Siemens produces industrial controls and switching, protection and monitoring equipment here. [Siemens](https://press.siemens.com/de/de/pressemitteilung/siemens-errichtet-digitale-zukunftsfabrik-amberg)

- **Altstadt**: The historic centre contains the city walls and riverside streets; OTH lists student accommodation on Steinhofgasse and at Eichenforst. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/das-ist-amberg/) [OTH housing directory](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/marktplatz/ueber-den-marktplatz/)
- **Eisberg**: Northwest of the centre, this residential quarter includes student apartments on Infanteriestraße. [Wohnungsunternehmen Amberg](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnungsbestand-und-lage/eisberg-viertel)
- **Ammersricht**: An Amberg neighbourhood served by express bus 490E between Amberg and Weiden. [ZNAS](https://www.znas.de/page_13_2.php?contrast=1)

## Universities

Amberg has a campus of Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden; check whether your programme is based in Amberg or Weiden before choosing accommodation. OTH’s student activities include cinema and university sports. [OTH international FAQ](https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/faq/) Living here is a practical choice for an Amberg-based programme and may suit students who prefer a smaller city. For classes in Weiden, allow around 56 minutes on express bus 490E between the railway stations, plus the onward journey to campus. [VGN timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:63490:E:H:j26:1-1792731936.pdf)

- **Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden** (Amberg) — 0 courses

## Housing

Student residences and private rentals both deserve a place in your search. OTH maintains a housing marketplace and a directory of Amberg accommodation providers. [OTH housing directory](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/marktplatz/ueber-den-marktplatz/) Published residence rents provide a useful budget benchmark, but do not establish that a room is available.

**How to find a place**

- Apply directly to Studierendenwerk Oberfranken for Eisberg I. Its application process requires an admission letter or enrolment certificate, and you must confirm the emailed application link. [Application guidance](https://swo.bayern/faq-wohnen/)
- Use OTH’s housing marketplace and select Amberg when checking offers; the university also lists local residence providers. [OTH housing directory](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/marktplatz/ueber-den-marktplatz/)
- Contact Wohnungsunternehmen Amberg about its furnished student apartments beside the university. [Student apartments](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnen-fuer-studenten)
- Check the route to your actual campus before accepting a room. An address in Weiden means an intercity journey for Amberg classes. [VGN route 490E](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?line=490E)

**Student residences**

- [Wohnanlage Eisberg I](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/) (Studierendenwerk Oberfranken): Beside the university at Heiner-Fleischmann-Straße 1, offering individual apartments and rooms in shared apartments. [Residence details](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/)
- [Studentenappartements, Infanteriestraße](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnen-fuer-studenten) (Wohnungsunternehmen Amberg): Furnished student apartments near OTH, with a kitchenette and private shower room. [Apartment details](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnen-fuer-studenten) [Location](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnungsbestand-und-lage/eisberg-viertel)

## Cost of living

Budget for accommodation, food, health insurance and transport separately. OTH lists an €87 semester contribution and an additional €500 service fee per semester for students from outside the EU/EEA who begin their studies from winter semester 2024/25; check the university’s rules for your circumstances. [OTH fees](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/wege-zu-uns/studienservicegebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende/) Its current transport page lists the reduced Deutschlandticket for students at €43 per month. [OTH student ticket](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/freizeitangebote-mobilitaet/ermaessigungsticket/) Allow for initial housing costs too: Eisberg I lists a €470 deposit. These are published prices checked in November 2026. [Residence costs](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/)

## Jobs & employers

Industrial technology is a useful starting point for a student job search: Siemens has manufacturing and development operations in Amberg, while Baumann Automation explicitly offers working-student roles, internships and dual study opportunities. These are possible routes into local industry, not guaranteed vacancies or English-speaking positions. [Siemens](https://press.siemens.com/de/de/pressemitteilung/siemens-errichtet-digitale-zukunftsfabrik-amberg) [Baumann student careers](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/studenten.php)

- Design and development working-student roles, explicitly offered by DEPRAG in Amberg. [DEPRAG](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html)
- Software development working-student roles at DEPRAG. [DEPRAG](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html)
- Sales, marketing and other commercial working-student roles at DEPRAG. [DEPRAG](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html)
- Automation-related working-student placements and industrial internships at Baumann. [Baumann](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/studenten.php)

- **Siemens** (Industrial automation and electrical equipment): Amberg is a manufacturing and development location for industrial controls and switching, protection and monitoring equipment. [Siemens](https://press.siemens.com/de/de/pressemitteilung/siemens-errichtet-digitale-zukunftsfabrik-amberg)
- **DEPRAG SCHULZ** (Assembly automation, screwdriving technology and pneumatic equipment): Headquartered at Carl-Schulz-Platz in Amberg, with a dedicated student careers programme. [Amberg headquarters](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/kontakt/deprag-amberg.html) [Student careers](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html)
- **Baumann Automation** (Robotics and production automation): Develops automation systems from robot cells to production lines, with Amberg positions and student entry routes. [Amberg careers](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/stellenangebote.php) [Student opportunities](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/studenten.php)

## Getting around

Amberg has a city bus network, with connections at the railway station. Express bus 490E runs to Weiden hourly Monday–Saturday and every two hours on Sundays and public holidays; the published journey between stations is around 56 minutes. [ZNAS](https://www.znas.de/page_13_2.php?contrast=1) [VGN bus timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:63490:E:H:j26:1-1792731936.pdf) Direct RE40 trains take approximately 50–60 minutes to Nürnberg Hbf in the published timetable. [VGN rail timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02040:E:H:j26:1-1792731058.pdf) The Deutschlandticket covers local and regional public transport; check the journey planner for your date and any engineering changes. [VGN ticket information](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket)

- Station: Amberg station — regional rail access, including direct RE40 services to Nürnberg Hbf. [VGN RE40](https://www.vgn.de/a415bdae-3c9c-66b7-14c9-d381c49dc7db/?exactMatch=1&lineName=RE+40)
- Nearest airport: Nuremberg Airport — Albrecht Dürer Airport — The nearby international airport identified by Amberg tourism. Travel by train to Nürnberg Hbf, then take U2 directly to the terminal; the airport gives 12 minutes for the underground leg. Allow additional time for the interchange. [Amberg travel information](https://tourismus.amberg.de/ihr-weg-zu-uns/) [Airport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)

## Weather & seasons

- Winter: 0.2 °C, 56 mm rain a month, 1.8 h sun a day
- Spring: 9 °C, 48 mm rain a month, 5.6 h sun a day
- Summer: 18.3 °C, 70 mm rain a month, 7.3 h sun a day
- Autumn: 8.6 °C, 54 mm rain a month, 3.4 h sun a day

Expect cold winters with frequent frost, milder spring and autumn weather, and warm summers with occasional hot days. Rain is possible throughout the year, so waterproof layers are useful alongside winter clothing. The local calendar brings outdoor festivals in early summer and the Christmas market towards the end of the year. [City calendar](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/veranstaltungen/jahresuberblick)

## Culture & language

Brewing and shared meals are part of Amberg’s local identity: the tourist office highlights local breweries, beer gardens and Brotzeit. The pilgrimage church on the Mariahilfberg represents another longstanding strand of local tradition. [Food and brewing](https://tourismus.amberg.de/bierstadt/) [Mariahilfberg church](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/heimat-tradition/bauten-denkmaeler/kirchen/mariahilfbergkirche)

For evenings out, the documented options include pubs, beer gardens, student cinema and university activities. Think about whether these smaller-scale settings suit your social life when choosing Amberg. [Local venues](https://tourismus.amberg.de/schmankerl-wirtshaeuser-und-biergaerten/) [OTH student life](https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/faq/)

OTH offers English-taught programmes and international support, but check the teaching language of your particular course. [OTH international information](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/) For daily life, treat German as a practical priority: aiming for B1 is sensible preparation for housing conversations and workplace communication, rather than a statement of admission requirements. OTH’s language centre offers free language courses for students, including German. [OTH language centre](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/internationales-profil/sprachenzentrum/ueber-uns/)

## Local food

- **Amberger beer**: Locally brewed beer is a defining part of the city’s food-and-drink culture, with several breweries represented. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/bierstadt/)
- **Braten mit Knödel**: Roast meat with dumplings is among the traditional dishes served by Amberg’s Metzgerei Lotter. [Local bistro](https://metzgerei-lotter-amberg.de/bistro/)
- **Saure Bratwürste**: Sour-style sausages served with a bread roll appear on the same local bistro’s regular offering. [Local bistro](https://metzgerei-lotter-amberg.de/bistro/)
- **Brotzeit**: A bread-based snack or cold meal, highlighted by the tourist office as part of Amberg’s beer-garden culture. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/bierstadt/)

## Events

- **Amberger Altstadtfest** (June): The old-town festival appears in the official 2026 calendar on 12–14 June. Check the next edition’s dates before planning a visit. [City calendar](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/veranstaltungen/jahresuberblick)
- **Amberger Bergfest** (Late June–early July): The city lists the 2026 Bergfest for 27 June–5 July. [City calendar](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/veranstaltungen/jahresuberblick)
- **Amberger Weihnachtsmarkt** (Late November–December): The city’s Christmas market is scheduled for 26 November–23 December in 2026; the calendar notes that dates can change. [City calendar](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/veranstaltungen/jahresuberblick)

## Places to see

- **Altstadt and city walls** (Old town): Walk through the historic centre and along its surviving fortifications to understand Amberg’s medieval character. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/das-ist-amberg/)
- **Stadtbrille** (Landmark): The riverside structure connects the former electoral castle and armoury, making it a distinctive landmark to seek out on a walk. [Documented view](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amberg_Stadtbrille.JPG)
- **Luftmuseum** (Museum): A museum devoted to air as a subject for art and design, housed in the historic Klösterl building. [Amberg tourism](https://tourismus.amberg.de/luftmuseum/)
- **Mariahilfbergkirche** (Pilgrimage church): The hilltop pilgrimage church contains ceiling frescoes by Cosmas Damian Asam and stands beside a Franciscan monastery. [City of Amberg](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/heimat-tradition/bauten-denkmaeler/kirchen/mariahilfbergkirche)

## FAQ

### Is Amberg a good place to live as a student?

Amberg is worth considering if your programme is based at the local OTH campus and you prefer a smaller city. Student activities include cinema and university sports, while the city offers pubs and beer gardens. [OTH student life](https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/faq/) [Local venues](https://tourismus.amberg.de/schmankerl-wirtshaeuser-und-biergaerten/)

### Is there a university in Amberg?

Yes. Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden has a campus in Amberg and another in Weiden. Confirm your programme’s location before renting accommodation. [OTH international FAQ](https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/faq/)

### How do I get from Amberg to Weiden?

Express bus 490E connects the cities, with a published journey of around 56 minutes between their railway stations. Add time for travel from Weiden station to your destination. [VGN route and timetable](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?line=490E) [Published journey times](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:63490:E:H:j26:1-1792731936.pdf)

### How much does student accommodation cost in Amberg?

Eisberg I lists single rooms in shared apartments at €345–€373 per month, including an operating-cost advance, checked November 2026. This is a residence price range, not an average for Amberg’s private rental market. [Studierendenwerk Oberfranken](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/)

### What jobs can students find in Amberg?

DEPRAG explicitly offers working-student opportunities in design, development, software, sales and marketing. Baumann also has student routes into automation; check current vacancies and language requirements directly. [DEPRAG](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html) [Baumann](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/studenten.php)

### How long is the train journey from Amberg to Nuremberg?

Direct RE40 services take approximately 50–60 minutes between Amberg and Nürnberg Hbf in the published 2026 timetable. Check your particular departure for timetable changes. [VGN timetable](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02040:E:H:j26:1-1792731058.pdf)

## Sources

- [Amberg tourism — city background](https://tourismus.amberg.de/das-ist-amberg/)
- [OTH — international student FAQ](https://www.oth-aw.de/en/international/international-profile/faq/)
- [OTH — housing marketplace and residences](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/marktplatz/ueber-den-marktplatz/)
- [Studierendenwerk Oberfranken — Eisberg I](https://swo.bayern/Wohnheime-Wohnanlagen/wohnanlage-eisberg-i/)
- [Studierendenwerk Oberfranken — housing applications](https://swo.bayern/faq-wohnen/)
- [Wohnungsunternehmen Amberg — student apartments](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnen-fuer-studenten)
- [Wohnungsunternehmen Amberg — Eisberg neighbourhood](https://www.wu-amberg.de/genossenschaft/wohnungsbestand-und-lage/eisberg-viertel)
- [OTH — international student service fees](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/wege-zu-uns/studienservicegebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende/)
- [OTH — reduced Deutschlandticket](https://www.oth-aw.de/studium/campus-und-leben/freizeitangebote-mobilitaet/ermaessigungsticket/)
- [Siemens — Amberg operations and investment announcement](https://press.siemens.com/de/de/pressemitteilung/siemens-errichtet-digitale-zukunftsfabrik-amberg)
- [DEPRAG — Amberg headquarters](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/kontakt/deprag-amberg.html)
- [DEPRAG — student careers](https://www.deprag.com/de/unternehmen/jobs-karriere/studenten.html)
- [Baumann Automation — careers by location](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/stellenangebote.php)
- [Baumann Automation — student opportunities](https://www.baumann-automation.com/de/jobs_karriere/studenten.php)
- [ZNAS — city buses and Amberg–Weiden express service](https://www.znas.de/page_13_2.php?contrast=1)
- [VGN — route 490E](https://www.vgn.de/komfortauskunft/ttb/?line=490E)
- [VGN — 490E timetable valid from September 2026](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:63490:E:H:j26:1-1792731936.pdf)
- [VGN — RE40 route](https://www.vgn.de/a415bdae-3c9c-66b7-14c9-d381c49dc7db/?exactMatch=1&lineName=RE+40)
- [VGN — RE40 timetable valid from June 2026](https://www.vgn.de/ib/site/publication/ttb/vgn:02040:E:H:j26:1-1792731058.pdf)
- [VGN — Deutschlandticket](https://www.vgn.de/tickets/deutschlandticket)
- [Amberg tourism — travel connections](https://tourismus.amberg.de/ihr-weg-zu-uns/)
- [Nuremberg Airport — public transport access](https://www.airport-nuernberg.de/en/getting-here)
- [Amberg tourism — food and brewing](https://tourismus.amberg.de/bierstadt/)
- [Amberg tourism — pubs, restaurants and beer gardens](https://tourismus.amberg.de/schmankerl-wirtshaeuser-und-biergaerten/)
- [Metzgerei Lotter — local dishes](https://metzgerei-lotter-amberg.de/bistro/)
- [City of Amberg — annual event calendar](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/veranstaltungen/jahresuberblick)
- [Amberg tourism — Luftmuseum](https://tourismus.amberg.de/luftmuseum/)
- [City of Amberg — Mariahilfberg church](https://amberg.de/kultourismus/heimat-tradition/bauten-denkmaeler/kirchen/mariahilfbergkirche)
- [OTH — international programmes and support](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/)
- [OTH — language centre](https://www.oth-aw.de/international/internationales-profil/sprachenzentrum/ueber-uns/)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Stadtbrille photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amberg_Stadtbrille.JPG)
- [Wikimedia Commons — market square photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amberg_Marktplatz-Rathaus.jpg)
- [Wikimedia Commons — Maria Hilf church photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amberg_Wallfahrtskirche_Maria_Hilf_008.JPG)

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