In short
Rosenheim is a district-free city in Bavaria with 65,274 people (Destatis, 31 Dec 2024). It has one university: Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (Rosenheim). Summers average 18.2 °C and winters 0.5 °C, with about 1,115 mm of rain a year (DWD, 1991–2020).
Rosenheim in numbers
- Population
- Area
37.22 km²Destatis 2024 (opens in a new tab)
- People per km²
- Universities in the district
1Where Is My Uni? catalogue (opens in a new tab)
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences
- Typical student rent
€262–€328.50/monthSource (opens in a new tab)
Published monthly warm rent for a single room in a shared flat at Rosenheim I, Marienberger Straße; Studierendenwerk price list dated February 2026, checked November 2026. This is subsidised residence pricing, not a private-market average.
- Average temperature
9.2 °C a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Rain
1,115 mm a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine
1,718 hours a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
- Frost days
99 a yearDWD 1991–2020 (opens in a new tab)
About Rosenheim
Rosenheim is an independent city in Upper Bavaria, where the Mangfall meets the Inn. This guide covers the city itself, which is administratively separate from the surrounding Landkreis Rosenheim (city profile (opens in a new tab)).
The historic centre combines pedestrian streets, cafés and the distinctive façades of Inn-Salzach architecture around Max-Josefs-Platz. Riverside green space is close by, making the centre and parks easy to combine in an afternoon (Touristinfo walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Neighbourhoods
Innenstadt
The central neighbourhood includes the pedestrianised Max-Josefs-Platz, with shops, cafés and beer gardens (Touristinfo Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
Campus area around Marienberger Straße and Westerndorfer Straße
A practical search area for students: both Studierendenwerk residences sit beside the university campus (TH Rosenheim housing (opens in a new tab)).
Happing
A southern city neighbourhood; include the campus journey in your housing comparison (city neighbourhoods (opens in a new tab)).
Universities here
Universities in Rosenheim, biggest first.
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences gives the city its own student community. Check your programme’s campus before choosing housing: TH Rosenheim also teaches in Burghausen, Mühldorf am Inn and Traunstein (TH Rosenheim arrival guide (opens in a new tab)). Commuting to Munich is possible, but regional-train examples take around 45–52 minutes to München Hbf before any onward campus journey (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)). Rosenheim is worth considering if you prefer a smaller study base with access to outdoor recreation.
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences · Rosenheim · 73 courses
Housing
Start looking early and pursue several options together. TH Rosenheim reports strong demand for affordable accommodation, while the Studierendenwerk’s February 2026 list gives an indicative wait of two semesters for shared-flat rooms in both Rosenheim residences (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab), rent and waiting-time list (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
- Use TH Rosenheim’s housing page to reach the applications for Rosenheim I and II, and search for private accommodation alongside them (university housing guide (opens in a new tab)).
- Search WG-Gesucht for shared rooms and OVBimmo for local rentals; both are recommended in the university’s housing guide (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
- Try the Studierendenwerk’s private-room service, linked from the university’s housing page (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
- Check St. Sebastian separately: it has its own application periods and eligibility conditions, including an income limit (residence information (opens in a new tab)).
Student residences
Marienberger Straße — Rosenheim I (opens in a new tab)
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern
Beside the campus, with communal kitchens and a common room (operator (opens in a new tab)).
Westerndorfer Straße — Rosenheim II (opens in a new tab)
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern
Close to campus, with a shared community centre offering billiards and table football (operator (opens in a new tab)).
Studierendenwohnheim St. Sebastian (opens in a new tab)
Erzbistum München und Freising
Residence at Kapuzinerweg 4 offering single rooms with shared kitchens; bathrooms depend on room type (operator (opens in a new tab)).
Cost of living
Residence housing can keep costs down: the published Rosenheim I shared-room rents are below those at the same operator’s Agnes-/Adelheidstraße residence in Munich; this comparison does not establish a private-market saving (February 2026 price list (opens in a new tab)). TH Rosenheim currently lists a €97 semester contribution and, since summer semester 2026, €500 per semester in tuition for international students from third countries covered by its fee rules (university fees (opens in a new tab)). Exemptions apply, so check your circumstances (fee exemptions (opens in a new tab)). Eligible enrolled students can obtain the discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 per month, as listed in November 2026 (student ticket (opens in a new tab)).
Jobs & employers
Local options span manufacturing, commercial work and healthcare: Krones operates a production site, Gabor has its headquarters here, and RoMed operates the city hospital (Krones locations (opens in a new tab), Gabor locations (opens in a new tab), RoMed careers (opens in a new tab)). Krones and RoMed both describe routes for working students and internships; suitability depends on your subject and the individual vacancy (Krones student careers (opens in a new tab), RoMed (opens in a new tab)).
Typical student jobs
- Working-student positions and internships with industrial employers such as Krones; filter opportunities by Rosenheim (Krones student careers (opens in a new tab)).
- Hospital-related working-student roles and practical placements, subject to qualifications and availability (RoMed careers (opens in a new tab)).
- Hospitality and leisure-service work, including customer assistance, bookings and snack sales; Black Fox World explicitly recruits student service staff in Rosenheim (employer careers page (opens in a new tab)).
Major employers
Krones AG (opens in a new tab)
Industrial machinery
Operates a production site and training centre on Äußere Münchener Straße in Rosenheim (company locations (opens in a new tab)).
Gabor Shoes (opens in a new tab)
Footwear
Its Rosenheim headquarters handles shoe design, technical testing, administration, marketing, sales and export coordination (company locations (opens in a new tab)).
RoMed Klinikum Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)
Healthcare
The city hospital offers clinical and supporting careers; the group also advertises student placements and working-student opportunities (RoMed careers (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around
Rosenheim’s local transport is part of the MVV network (city transport information (opens in a new tab)). Regional-train examples take approximately 45–52 minutes to München Hbf; check your actual date and allow additional time for a university elsewhere in Munich (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)). For the local campus, use Rosenheim Hochschule station, followed by a short walk (TH arrival guide (opens in a new tab)). The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains, but not ordinary ICE, IC or EC journeys (ticket conditions (opens in a new tab)).
- Main stations
- Rosenheim — regional and long-distance services, including direct trains to Munich (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)).
- Rosenheim Hochschule — regional stop serving the university campus (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
- Nearest airport
Munich Airport (MUC)
TH Rosenheim recommends Munich for international arrivals. Allow roughly 1.5 hours to Rosenheim, using the S8 to München Ost and a regional train onward (university arrival guide (opens in a new tab)).
Weather & seasons
Long-term averages from the German Weather Service station Rosenheim (4 km from the district centre), 1991–2020.
Winter
0.5 °C
61 mm rain a month
2.3 h sun a day
Spring
9.4 °C
87 mm rain a month
5.6 h sun a day
Summer
18.2 °C
143 mm rain a month
7.2 h sun a day
Autumn
9 °C
80 mm rain a month
3.7 h sun a day
Expect cold winters with regular frost, a gradual spring warm-up and pleasantly warm summers that can also be wet. Bring waterproof clothing as well as layers for cycling and walking. Summer offers lakeside swimming and outdoor concerts, while the Christmas market provides a winter meeting place (Happinger See (opens in a new tab), Sommerfestival (opens in a new tab), Christkindlmarkt (opens in a new tab)).
Culture, language & food
Traditional festivities are a visible part of local life, particularly the Herbstfest with its beer tents and public programme (festival programme (opens in a new tab)). Everyday social life also has a student-facing side: the Asta-Kneipe hosts quizzes, bingo, parties and live music (Asta-Kneipe (opens in a new tab)).
For evenings out, expect a smaller-city choice of venues. The Asta programme and the summer concerts in Mangfallpark are useful starting points; if frequent large-city nights matter to you, consider the return journey before choosing Rosenheim as your base (Asta-Kneipe (opens in a new tab), Sommerfestival (opens in a new tab)).
Do not assume English alone will cover daily life or employment. As a practical target, work towards German B1 and beyond: TH Rosenheim’s language framework links this level to everyday life and internships, and its Language and Writing Center offers German courses (language framework (opens in a new tab), language centre (opens in a new tab)). Local student service jobs can explicitly require good spoken and written German (Black Fox World (opens in a new tab)). Check the language requirements of your individual degree separately.
Local food
Weißwurst with Breze
White sausages with a pretzel are a local breakfast option: Rosenheim butcher Lohberger makes Weißwurst and serves it at its Würstelstand (Lohberger (opens in a new tab)).
Flötzinger beer
A familiar Rosenheim beer name, served with Bavarian food at the city’s Flötzinger Bräustüberl (Bräustüberl (opens in a new tab)).
Places & events
Places to see
Max-Josefs-Platz
Old town
The pedestrianised historic market square is a useful first stop for cafés, shops and a sense of the city centre (Touristinfo Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
Mangfallpark
Nature
Riverside parkland a short walk from the old town, occupying the former state garden-show grounds (Touristinfo Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
Mittertor
Historic landmark
The surviving historic town gate is a distinctive landmark between the central squares (Touristinfo walking guide (opens in a new tab)).
Happinger See
Lake
A city bathing lake with a swimming area, public toilets and a small kiosk (Touristinfo Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
Events
Rosenheimer Herbstfest (opens in a new tab)
Late August–September; 29 August–13 September in 2026
The city’s major traditional fair combines beer tents and festivities with a wider public programme (festival portal (opens in a new tab), programme (opens in a new tab)).
Sommerfestival Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)
July; the next advertised edition is 8–18 July 2027
An outdoor concert series in Mangfallpark; check the individual dates and ticket availability (organiser (opens in a new tab)).
Rosenheimer Christkindlmarkt (opens in a new tab)
Late November–December; 27 November–24 December in 2026
The Christmas market takes place on Max-Josefs-Platz and Ludwigsplatz (organiser (opens in a new tab)).
Mangfallpark Süd in Rosenheim
The historic Mittertor in Rosenheim
Student experiences
First-hand posts from students in Rosenheim, read by our team before they appear.
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Studying in Rosenheim: FAQ
Is Rosenheim a good place to live as a student?
Rosenheim is worth considering if you want a smaller study base with riverside parks and student events. Mangfallpark and the Asta-Kneipe offer concrete starting points for leisure and meeting people (Touristinfo (opens in a new tab), Asta-Kneipe (opens in a new tab)).
Is there a university in Rosenheim?
Yes. Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences has a campus in the city, but some programmes are based at its other campuses, so confirm your teaching location before renting (TH Rosenheim (opens in a new tab)).
Can I commute from Rosenheim to Munich?
Yes. Deutsche Bahn lists direct regional journeys taking around 45–52 minutes to München Hbf; reaching a particular university adds an onward journey (Deutsche Bahn (opens in a new tab)).
How much does student accommodation cost in Rosenheim?
The Studierendenwerk’s February 2026 list gives monthly warm rents of €262–€328.50 for shared-flat rooms at Rosenheim I. These subsidised rooms have an indicative two-semester waiting time and are not representative of private-market rents (official price list (opens in a new tab)).
What jobs can students find in Rosenheim?
Options include industrial working-student roles and internships, healthcare placements, and hospitality or leisure-service work. Check Krones, RoMed and local employers such as Black Fox World for suitable openings (Krones (opens in a new tab), RoMed (opens in a new tab), Black Fox World (opens in a new tab)).
Is public transport included in TH Rosenheim’s semester contribution?
No: TH Rosenheim does not offer an included semester ticket (university arrival information (opens in a new tab)). Its separately purchased discounted Deutschlandticket costs €43 per month as listed in November 2026 and covers local and regional transport (student ticket information (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.
Sources
- Rosenheim: geography and neighbourhoods (opens in a new tab)
- Touristinfo: old-town walking guide (opens in a new tab)
- Touristinfo: city-centre and riverside places (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: housing search (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk: February 2026 rents and waiting times (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk: Rosenheim I (opens in a new tab)
- Studierendenwerk: Rosenheim II (opens in a new tab)
- Archdiocese: St. Sebastian student residence (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: semester contribution and tuition (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: tuition exemptions (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: discounted Deutschlandticket (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: campuses and arrival (opens in a new tab)
- City of Rosenheim: MVV transport (opens in a new tab)
- Deutsche Bahn: Rosenheim–Munich (opens in a new tab)
- Krones: German locations (opens in a new tab)
- Krones: student careers (opens in a new tab)
- Gabor: company locations (opens in a new tab)
- RoMed: careers and student opportunities (opens in a new tab)
- Black Fox World: careers (opens in a new tab)
- Asta-Kneipe: events and venue (opens in a new tab)
- Lohberger: Weißwurst and Würstelstand (opens in a new tab)
- Flötzinger Bräustüberl (opens in a new tab)
- Herbstfest: dates (opens in a new tab)
- Herbstfest: programme (opens in a new tab)
- Sommerfestival: official programme (opens in a new tab)
- Christkindlmarkt: organiser’s dates and location (opens in a new tab)
- Touristinfo: Mangfallpark (opens in a new tab)
- Touristinfo: Happinger See (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: language framework (opens in a new tab)
- TH Rosenheim: Language and Writing Center (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Max-Josefs-Platz photograph (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Mangfallpark photograph (opens in a new tab)
- Commons: Mittertor photograph (opens in a new tab)
Photo credits
- Historic buildings around Max-Josefs-Platz in Rosenheim — Rufus46 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mangfallpark Süd in Rosenheim — Rufus46 (opens in a new tab), CC BY-SA 3.0
- The historic Mittertor in Rosenheim — -wuppertaler (opens in a new tab), CC BY 4.0
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