In short
Regensburg has 3 universities and colleges offering 272 degree courses (97 Bachelor's, 110 Master's), and 43% of them are taught in English or bilingually. A student flat costs about €584 a month (30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €512), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026). Tuition for non-EU students: €0 at the university — The University of Regensburg charges no tuition for Bachelor's, Master's or State Examination programmes, including for international students. OTH Regensburg charges non-EU students a €500 per semester service fee in five English-taught programmes (since winter 2024/25).
Regensburg is a medieval city on the Danube whose whole old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, yet it is one of Bavaria's youngest cities thanks to its students. The University of Regensburg has one compact campus south of the centre, and OTH Regensburg (Technical University of Applied Sciences) focuses on engineering and IT. Industry is strong, so internships with BMW, Infineon or Krones are close at hand.
Universities in Regensburg
Every university and college in Regensburg in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of University of Regensburg (opens in a new tab)
University of Regensburg
University 189 courses
- Website of OTH Regensburg (opens in a new tab)
OTH Regensburg
University of applied sciences 69 courses
- Website of Hochschule für Katholische Kirchenmusik und Musikpädagogik (opens in a new tab)
Hochschule für Katholische Kirchenmusik und Musikpädagogik
Art & music college 14 courses
Cost of living
What studying in Regensburg costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- ≈ €584 / month30 m² flat incl. utilities (WG room ≈ €512), MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €0 at the universityPlus 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
- The semester contribution includes a local transport ticket — check which zones it covers before buying anything extra.
- Live near the Danube or in the southern districts if you want a short bike ride to both the university and OTH.
- Rents are moderate but rooms go fast; the Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz halls are the cheapest option, so apply early.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Regensburg.
BMW Group Plant Regensburg
Automotive
A large BMW vehicle plant on the east of the city.
Infineon
Semiconductors
Major chip development and production site in Regensburg.
Krones
Machinery
World market leader for bottling lines, headquartered in neighbouring Neutraubling.
ams OSRAM
Optoelectronics
Large LED and sensor production site in Regensburg.
Culture & people
Regensburg feels like an Italian town transplanted to Bavaria: narrow lanes, medieval tower houses and dozens of cafés and bars packed into the old town. On warm evenings students sit on the Danube banks and the islands of Oberer and Unterer Wöhrd.
The old town is known for its many bars and beer gardens, and its sausage kitchen by the Stone Bridge has served grilled sausages for centuries.
Events & festivals
Dult
May & late Aug – Sept
Regensburg's twice-yearly folk festival with beer tents and rides.
Thurn und Taxis Palace Festival
July
Open-air concerts in the courtyard of the princely palace.
Christmas markets
Late Nov – Dec
Including a romantic market in the grounds of Thurn und Taxis Palace.
Places to see
Stone Bridge
UNESCO
The 12th-century bridge over the Danube, a masterpiece of medieval engineering.
Regensburg Cathedral
Church
Bavaria's finest Gothic cathedral, St. Peter's, in the heart of the old town.
Walhalla
Monument
A Greek-style hall of fame above the Danube, a short bike ride east.
Historische Wurstkuchl
Food
One of the world's oldest public restaurants, grilling sausages by the bridge.
Getting around
Buses connect the old town with the campus, and cycling is the fastest way around. Regional trains reach Munich in about 1.5 hours and Nuremberg in about an hour; ICE trains run towards Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Passau and Vienna. Munich Airport is about 1.5 hours away. Bavaria's discounted student Deutschlandticket costs €43 a month in 2026.
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Regensburg, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Regensburg: FAQ
Which universities are in Regensburg?
The University of Regensburg, OTH Regensburg (Technical University of Applied Sciences) and a college for church music — 3 institutions with 272 courses in our catalogue.
Is Regensburg expensive for students?
Moderate — well below Munich. A 30 m² student flat costs about €584 a month and a shared-flat room about €512 (MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026).
Does the University of Regensburg charge tuition fees?
No. The University of Regensburg charges no tuition for international students in Bachelor's, Master's or State Examination programmes; only the semester contribution applies.
Can I study in English in Regensburg?
Yes. 43% of the courses in our Regensburg catalogue are taught in English or bilingually, mainly Master's programmes such as data science, economics and the natural sciences.
Is Regensburg a good place to study?
Yes — it combines a beautiful, lively old town with one compact campus and strong local employers like BMW, Infineon and Krones, at rents well below Munich's.
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Sources
- MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 (IW / MLP) (opens in a new tab)
- University of Regensburg — study and living costs (opens in a new tab)
- OTH Regensburg — service fees for non-EU students (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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