# Study in Augsburg, Bavaria

> Augsburg has 2 universities and colleges offering 168 degree courses (62 Bachelor's, 76 Master's), and 17% of them are taught in English or bilingually. Tuition for non-EU students: €0 at the university — The University of Augsburg currently charges no tuition, including for non-EU students; the semester contribution (about €182 in winter 2026/27) covers the student union and a semester ticket. Check THA programme pages for any non-EU fees.

Augsburg is one of Germany's oldest cities, founded by the Romans and later home to the Fugger merchant dynasty. Students choose between the University of Augsburg — strong in business, law, materials science and computer science — and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA). It is calmer and cheaper than Munich, which is only half an hour or so away by train.

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## Cost of living

- Rent: no figure in the 2026 rent study
- Tuition for non-EU students: €0 at the university — The University of Augsburg currently charges no tuition, including for non-EU students; the semester contribution (about €182 in winter 2026/27) covers the student union and a semester ticket. Check THA programme pages for any non-EU fees.
- Many students live in Augsburg and do internships in Munich — the train is quick and rents here are far lower.
- Inside the city-centre zone around Königsplatz and Moritzplatz, buses and trams are free.
- Augsburg has its own public holiday on 8 August, the Peace Festival — plan your summer around it.

## Industries & employers

- **KUKA** (Robotics): Industrial robot maker headquartered in Augsburg.
- **Everllence** (Engines & energy): Formerly MAN Energy Solutions — large-engine and energy-systems maker headquartered in Augsburg.
- **Premium Aerotec** (Aerospace): Airbus subsidiary with a major aircraft-structures plant in Augsburg.
- **RENK** (Drive technology): Gearbox and drive-systems maker headquartered in Augsburg.

## Culture & people

Augsburg is proud of its long history: Roman roots, the Renaissance wealth of the Fuggers, and canals and water towers that earned UNESCO status in 2019. It is also the birthplace of Bertolt Brecht and the famous Augsburger Puppenkiste puppet theatre.

The pace is relaxed and the city is compact. Students meet along the Lech river, in the canal-side old town quarters and at the twice-yearly Plärrer fair.

## Events & festivals

- **Plärrer** (Easter & late Aug): Swabia's largest folk festival, held twice a year.
- **Hohes Friedensfest** (8 August): Augsburg's Peace Festival — a public holiday only in this city.
- **Christkindlesmarkt** (Late Nov – Dec): Christmas market on the Rathausplatz in front of the Renaissance town hall.

## Places to see

- **Fuggerei** (History): The world's oldest social housing estate still in use, founded in 1521.
- **Augsburg Water Management System** (UNESCO): Canals, water towers and fountains listed as World Heritage in 2019.
- **Town Hall & Golden Hall** (Landmark): Renaissance town hall with a gilded ceremonial hall.
- **Augsburger Puppenkiste** (Culture): The famous marionette theatre, beloved across Germany.

## Getting around

Trams and buses cover the city, with a free city-centre zone. ICE and regional trains reach Munich in about 30–40 minutes, and Munich Airport is roughly an hour away. Bavaria's discounted student Deutschlandticket costs €43 a month in 2026.

## FAQ

### Which universities are in Augsburg?

The University of Augsburg and the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA) — together 168 degree courses in our catalogue.

### Does the University of Augsburg charge tuition fees?

No. The University of Augsburg currently charges no tuition, including for non-EU students; you pay only the semester contribution, which includes a semester ticket.

### Is Augsburg cheaper than Munich for students?

Yes, noticeably. Augsburg isn't covered by the 2026 student rent study, but rents are well below Munich's — and Munich is only 30–40 minutes away by train.

### Can I study in English in Augsburg?

Some courses, mostly at Master's level. 17% of the courses in our Augsburg catalogue are taught in English or bilingually.

## Sources

- [University of Augsburg — financing your studies](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/studium/studieren-augsburg/finanzierung/)
- [University of Augsburg — orientation studies (semester contribution)](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/studium/orientierung/orientierungsstudium/)
- [University of Augsburg — getting to and around Augsburg](https://www.uni-augsburg.de/en/forschung/forschende-aus-dem-ausland/organizational/mobility/)

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