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Deggendorf is a Lower Bavarian district combining a university town, Danube countryside and the wooded hills of the Bavarian Forest.

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Deggendorf’s main town square
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In short

Deggendorf is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria with 121,844 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Deggendorf). Summers average 17.9 °C and winters -0.2 °C, with about 860 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).

Deggendorf district in numbers

Population

121,844Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Area

861.17 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

People per km²

141Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Universities in the district

1Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)

Deggendorf Institute of Technology

Typical student rent

€372–443 per monthSource (opens in a new tab)

Listed rent for a self-contained single apartment at Untere Himmelreichstraße, checked November 2026; this is one residence’s range, not a district average. The operator’s February 2025 brochure identifies these rents as warm rents including utilities and internet.

Average temperature

8.9 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Rain

860 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Sunshine

1,677 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

Frost days

98 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)

About Deggendorf district

Deggendorf district stretches across the Danube in Lower Bavaria. The Bavarian Forest rises to the north, while flatter countryside lies to the south; the Isar joins the Danube near Deggendorf town. This gives the district quite different settings for everyday life, from town streets to riverside villages and wooded hills (district geography (opens in a new tab)).

Deggendorf is the university base, while Plattling is an important railway interchange (DIT directions (opens in a new tab)). Beyond these towns, distinctive local sights include Metten’s baroque monastery library and the Asambasilika in Osterhofen-Altenmarkt (Metten Abbey (opens in a new tab), Osterhofen (opens in a new tab)). The Lallinger Winkel adds a landscape of traditional fruit orchards (Bavarian Forest tourism (opens in a new tab)).

Main towns

Universities here

Universities in Deggendorf district, biggest first.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology is the district’s university, making Deggendorf town the practical starting point for a housing search. Check your programme’s teaching location before signing: DIT also has campuses in Pfarrkirchen and Cham, outside this district (DIT locations (opens in a new tab)). Other nearby university towns include Passau, Landshut and Regensburg, but compare actual door-to-door journeys before choosing to commute. For accommodation in smaller settlements, check the local bus and Rufbus timetable first (VDW district routes (opens in a new tab)). This setting is worth considering if you want university activities alongside access to countryside.

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Housing

There are Studierendenwerk residences, private student apartment buildings and shared flats, but the available evidence does not establish whether the wider market is tight or relaxed. DIT recommends starting early because listings often appear around three months before move-in (DIT accommodation (opens in a new tab)).

The typical student rent we found, and what that figure covers, is in the key facts.

How to find a place

Student residences

Cost of living

Useful budget anchors are the €372–443 monthly apartment rents at Untere Himmelreichstraße and DIT’s €82 student-services contribution per semester (STWNO (opens in a new tab), DIT practical information (opens in a new tab)). Many non-EU/EEA students additionally owe a €500 service fee per semester, with a €60 application fee and specified exemptions; check your own category before budgeting (DIT fee rules (opens in a new tab)). DIT currently lists its discounted Deutschlandticket at €43 per month, checked November 2026 (DIT transport guide (opens in a new tab)). These are individual costs, not a complete monthly budget; no reliable like-for-like comparison with a large German city was established.

Jobs & employers

Technology, manufacturing and healthcare offer different routes into local employment: congatec develops embedded computing products in Deggendorf, Kermi recruits in Plattling, and DONAUISAR Klinikum operates a hospital in Deggendorf (congatec (opens in a new tab), Kermi careers (opens in a new tab), DONAUISAR locations (opens in a new tab)). For students, the clearest verified opportunities are technical and commercial working-student roles. DIT’s Career Service provides a job board and application support (DIT careers (opens in a new tab)).

Typical student jobs

Major employers

Getting around

VDW publishes the district’s regional bus and Rufbus routes; Rufbus journeys require booking at least 60 minutes before the line’s first stop (VDW routes (opens in a new tab), district booking instructions (opens in a new tab)). The Waldbahn route links Deggendorf with Plattling and the Bavarian Forest (DB route information (opens in a new tab)). For November 2026, DB’s examples show roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to Passau and around 2 hours to Munich, involving buses as well as trains depending on the route (DB to Passau (opens in a new tab), DB to Munich (opens in a new tab)). These are temporary planning examples: the Obertraubling–Passau railway closure is scheduled to last until 12 December 2026 (Passau transport notice (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers participating local buses and regional trains, but generally excludes ICE, IC and EC services (DB ticket conditions (opens in a new tab)).

Main stations
Nearest airport

Munich Airport (MUC)

The main international airport option. DIT places it approximately 110 km away and gives a general bus/train journey estimate of around two hours to its Deggendorf campus; check the timetable for your arrival date (DIT directions (opens in a new tab)).

Weather & seasons

Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Metten (10 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.

Winter

-0.2 °C

68 mm rain a month

1.8 h sun a day

Spring

9.3 °C

63 mm rain a month

5.7 h sun a day

Summer

17.9 °C

92 mm rain a month

7.5 h sun a day

Autumn

8.8 °C

64 mm rain a month

3.4 h sun a day

Pack for cold, frosty winters and warmer summers with rain rather than uninterrupted sunshine. Spring is a good time to explore the blossoming orchards of the Lallinger Winkel (regional tourism board (opens in a new tab)). Keep waterproof layers useful throughout the year, especially if cycling to class. Advent brings the Christmas market back to Deggendorf’s town centre (city market page (opens in a new tab)).

Culture, language & food

Bavarian dialect and local traditions have a visible place in cultural life: Deggendorf’s Bairischer Mundarttag brings together dialect writers, music and public events (city cultural programme (opens in a new tab)). Monastery visits offer another perspective on the area, including Metten’s baroque library (Metten Abbey (opens in a new tab)).

For meeting people, start with campus organisations. Erasmus Student Network Deggendorf organises excursions and parties, while DIT’s international tutors arrange intercultural activities (DIT campus life (opens in a new tab), international student support (opens in a new tab)). Think of this as a town-based student social scene; a metropolitan range of nightlife should not be the main reason to choose the district.

DIT offers English-language practical guidance and international tutors who help with study questions and everyday life (international student support (opens in a new tab)). Outside that support network, plan to use German for housing, appointments and work. As a practical learning target, aim for B1 everyday German and continue towards B2 for a wider job search; these are recommendations, not universal admission requirements. Bairisch is part of local cultural life, so spoken dialect may sound different from classroom German (Deggendorf’s dialect programme (opens in a new tab)).

Local food

Places & events

Places to see

Events

  • Castle ruins on Natternberg in Deggendorf

    Castle ruins on Natternberg in Deggendorf

  • View from Ulrichsberg over parts of Deggendorf towards the Danube

    View from Ulrichsberg over parts of Deggendorf towards the Danube

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Studying in Deggendorf district: FAQ

Is Deggendorf district a good place to live as an international student?

It is worth considering if you want a university-town base with organised international student activities. DIT’s Erasmus Student Network offers excursions and parties, giving newcomers a practical way to meet people (DIT campus life (opens in a new tab)).

Is there a university in Deggendorf district?

Yes. Deggendorf Institute of Technology has its main campus in Deggendorf. Check the location of your particular programme because DIT also teaches at campuses outside the district (DIT locations (opens in a new tab)).

How much does student accommodation in Deggendorf cost?

STWNO lists single apartments at Untere Himmelreichstraße for €372–443 per month, checked November 2026. This is a specific residence’s price range, not an average for private accommodation (official residence page (opens in a new tab)).

Can I commute from Deggendorf to the University of Passau?

Check the complete journey to your teaching building before choosing this arrangement. DB’s November 2026 examples take around 1 hour 20 minutes to Passau’s main-station stop and involve buses; these should not be treated as normal rail timings (DB connections (opens in a new tab)).

Can students live in Deggendorf without a car?

Consider a town address first: DIT places its main campus about a 20-minute walk from Deggendorf station (DIT directions (opens in a new tab)). For smaller settlements, check bus coverage and remember that district Rufbus journeys require advance booking (district Rufbus (opens in a new tab)).

What jobs can students find in Deggendorf district?

Verified examples include software, controlling and sales student roles at congatec in Deggendorf, plus engineering, data and product-management placements at Kermi in Plattling. Availability and requirements change, so use their current careers portals (congatec students (opens in a new tab), Kermi careers (opens in a new tab)).

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Sources & photo credits

Last updated November 2026. Population and area: Destatis. Weather: Deutscher Wetterdienst. Universities and courses: our catalogue. Everything else was researched from the sources below and checked — how we research these guides.

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