# Study in Rosenheim, Bavaria

> 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 is a university city in Bavaria’s Alpine foothills.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,274 | Destatis, 31 Dec 2024 |
| Area | 37.22 km² | Destatis |
| Universities in the district | 1 | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Nearest university | Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences, Rosenheim (3 km) | Where Is My Uni? catalogue |
| Typical student rent | €262–€328.50/month — 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. | [source](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/fileadmin/studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern/bereiche/wohnen/wohnheime/00_dateien/Wartezeiten_Mietpreisliste_deutsch.pdf) |
| Mean temperature | 9.2 °C (summer 18.2 °C, winter 0.5 °C) | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Rain | 1,115 mm a year | DWD 1991–2020 |
| Sunshine | 1,718 hours a year | DWD 1991–2020 |

## 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](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenheim)).

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](https://rosenheim.jetzt/_Resources/Persistent/2/7/7/e/277e4005b396e0d9613c9ac77d549cd778d7db1c/Altstadtrundgang.pdf)).

- **Innenstadt**: The central neighbourhood includes the pedestrianised Max-Josefs-Platz, with shops, cafés and beer gardens ([Touristinfo Rosenheim](https://rosenheim.jetzt/kampagnen/sommer-in-rosenheim/touren-tipps)).
- **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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- **Happing**: A southern city neighbourhood; include the campus journey in your housing comparison ([city neighbourhoods](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenheim)).

## Universities

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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)). Commuting to Munich is possible, but regional-train examples take around 45–52 minutes to München Hbf before any onward campus journey ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/rosenheim/muenchen.shtml)). Rosenheim is worth considering if you prefer a smaller study base with access to outdoor recreation.

- **Rosenheim Technical 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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche), [rent and waiting-time list](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/fileadmin/studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern/bereiche/wohnen/wohnheime/00_dateien/Wartezeiten_Mietpreisliste_deutsch.pdf)).

**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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- Search WG-Gesucht for shared rooms and OVBimmo for local rentals; both are recommended in the university’s housing guide ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- Try the Studierendenwerk’s private-room service, linked from the university’s housing page ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)).
- Check St. Sebastian separately: it has its own application periods and eligibility conditions, including an income limit ([residence information](https://www2.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ordinariat/ressort-4-seelsorge-und-kirchliches-leben/hochschulpastoral/sebastian-rosenheim)).

**Student residences**

- [Marienberger Straße — Rosenheim I](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/marienberger-strasse-rosenheim-i/) (Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern): Beside the campus, with communal kitchens and a common room ([operator](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/marienberger-strasse-rosenheim-i/)).
- [Westerndorfer Straße — Rosenheim II](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/westerndorfer-strasse-rosenheim-ii/) (Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern): Close to campus, with a shared community centre offering billiards and table football ([operator](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/westerndorfer-strasse-rosenheim-ii/)).
- [Studierendenwohnheim St. Sebastian](https://www2.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ordinariat/ressort-4-seelsorge-und-kirchliches-leben/hochschulpastoral/sebastian-rosenheim) (Erzbistum München und Freising): Residence at Kapuzinerweg 4 offering single rooms with shared kitchens; bathrooms depend on room type ([operator](https://www2.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ordinariat/ressort-4-seelsorge-und-kirchliches-leben/hochschulpastoral/sebastian-rosenheim)).

## 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](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/fileadmin/studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern/bereiche/wohnen/wohnheime/00_dateien/Wartezeiten_Mietpreisliste_deutsch.pdf)). 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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/was-kostet-das-studium-studierendenwerksbeitrag-und-studiengebuehren)). Exemptions apply, so check your circumstances ([fee exemptions](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/im-studium/studienorganisation/befreiung-der-studiengebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende-aus-drittstaaten)). Eligible enrolled students can obtain the discounted Deutschlandticket for €43 per month, as listed in November 2026 ([student ticket](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/rund-ums-studium/bahnticket-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)).

## 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](https://www.krones.com/de/standorte-weltweit/europa/deutschland/), [Gabor locations](https://www.gabor.com/de_be/ueber-gabor/unternehmen/unsere-betriebe-in-der-eu), [RoMed careers](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/)). Krones and RoMed both describe routes for working students and internships; suitability depends on your subject and the individual vacancy ([Krones student careers](https://www.krones.com/de/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende-und-absolventen/), [RoMed](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/)).

- Working-student positions and internships with industrial employers such as Krones; filter opportunities by Rosenheim ([Krones student careers](https://www.krones.com/de/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende-und-absolventen/)).
- Hospital-related working-student roles and practical placements, subject to qualifications and availability ([RoMed careers](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/)).
- 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](https://blackfoxworld.de/jobs)).

- **Krones AG** (Industrial machinery): Operates a production site and training centre on Äußere Münchener Straße in Rosenheim ([company locations](https://www.krones.com/de/standorte-weltweit/europa/deutschland/)).
- **Gabor Shoes** (Footwear): Its Rosenheim headquarters handles shoe design, technical testing, administration, marketing, sales and export coordination ([company locations](https://www.gabor.com/de_be/ueber-gabor/unternehmen/unsere-betriebe-in-der-eu)).
- **RoMed Klinikum Rosenheim** (Healthcare): The city hospital offers clinical and supporting careers; the group also advertises student placements and working-student opportunities ([RoMed careers](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/)).

## Getting around

Rosenheim’s local transport is part of the MVV network ([city transport information](https://www.rosenheim.de/buergerservice/mobilitaet/mvv/)). 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](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/rosenheim/muenchen.shtml)). For the local campus, use Rosenheim Hochschule station, followed by a short walk ([TH arrival guide](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)). The Deutschlandticket covers local buses and regional trains, but not ordinary ICE, IC or EC journeys ([ticket conditions](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/rund-ums-studium/bahnticket-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)).

- Station: Rosenheim — regional and long-distance services, including direct trains to Munich ([Deutsche Bahn](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/rosenheim/muenchen.shtml)).
- Station: Rosenheim Hochschule — regional stop serving the university campus ([TH Rosenheim](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)).
- 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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)).

## Weather & seasons

- 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](https://rosenheim.jetzt/freizeit/baden/happinger-see), [Sommerfestival](https://sommerfestival-rosenheim.de/), [Christkindlmarkt](https://www.wirtschaftlicher-verband.de/christkindlmarkt/%C3%B6ffnungszeiten.html)).

## Culture & language

Traditional festivities are a visible part of local life, particularly the Herbstfest with its beer tents and public programme ([festival programme](https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de/service/festprogramm/)). Everyday social life also has a student-facing side: the Asta-Kneipe hosts quizzes, bingo, parties and live music ([Asta-Kneipe](https://astakneipe.de/)).

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](https://astakneipe.de/), [Sommerfestival](https://sommerfestival-rosenheim.de/)).

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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/fileadmin/formalia/Sonstige_Satzungen/Fremdsprachensatzung_20241_EN.pdf), [language centre](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/studies-and-further-education/during-studies/courses-programmes-and-additional-offers/language-and-writing-center)). Local student service jobs can explicitly require good spoken and written German ([Black Fox World](https://blackfoxworld.de/jobs)). 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](https://metzgerei-lohberger.de/Wuerstelstand/)).
- **Flötzinger beer**: A familiar Rosenheim beer name, served with Bavarian food at the city’s Flötzinger Bräustüberl ([Bräustüberl](https://floetzinger-braeustueberl.de/)).

## Events

- **Rosenheimer Herbstfest** (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](https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de/), [programme](https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de/service/festprogramm/)).
- **Sommerfestival Rosenheim** (July; the next advertised edition is 8–18 July 2027): An outdoor concert series in Mangfallpark; check the individual dates and ticket availability ([organiser](https://sommerfestival-rosenheim.de/)).
- **Rosenheimer Christkindlmarkt** (Late November–December; 27 November–24 December in 2026): The Christmas market takes place on Max-Josefs-Platz and Ludwigsplatz ([organiser](https://www.wirtschaftlicher-verband.de/christkindlmarkt/%C3%B6ffnungszeiten.html)).

## 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](https://rosenheim.jetzt/kampagnen/sommer-in-rosenheim/touren-tipps)).
- **Mangfallpark** (Nature): Riverside parkland a short walk from the old town, occupying the former state garden-show grounds ([Touristinfo Rosenheim](https://rosenheim.jetzt/touristinfo/sehenswuerdigkeiten/parks/mangfallpark)).
- **Mittertor** (Historic landmark): The surviving historic town gate is a distinctive landmark between the central squares ([Touristinfo walking guide](https://rosenheim.jetzt/_Resources/Persistent/2/7/7/e/277e4005b396e0d9613c9ac77d549cd778d7db1c/Altstadtrundgang.pdf)).
- **Happinger See** (Lake): A city bathing lake with a swimming area, public toilets and a small kiosk ([Touristinfo Rosenheim](https://rosenheim.jetzt/freizeit/baden/happinger-see)).

## 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](https://rosenheim.jetzt/touristinfo/sehenswuerdigkeiten/parks/mangfallpark), [Asta-Kneipe](https://astakneipe.de/)).

### 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](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)).

### 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](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/rosenheim/muenchen.shtml)).

### 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](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/fileadmin/studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern/bereiche/wohnen/wohnheime/00_dateien/Wartezeiten_Mietpreisliste_deutsch.pdf)).

### 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](https://www.krones.com/de/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende-und-absolventen/), [RoMed](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/), [Black Fox World](https://blackfoxworld.de/jobs)).

### Is public transport included in TH Rosenheim’s semester contribution?

No: TH Rosenheim does not offer an included semester ticket ([university arrival information](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)). Its separately purchased discounted Deutschlandticket costs €43 per month as listed in November 2026 and covers local and regional transport ([student ticket information](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/rund-ums-studium/bahnticket-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)).

## Sources

- [Rosenheim: geography and neighbourhoods](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosenheim)
- [Touristinfo: old-town walking guide](https://rosenheim.jetzt/_Resources/Persistent/2/7/7/e/277e4005b396e0d9613c9ac77d549cd778d7db1c/Altstadtrundgang.pdf)
- [Touristinfo: city-centre and riverside places](https://rosenheim.jetzt/kampagnen/sommer-in-rosenheim/touren-tipps)
- [TH Rosenheim: housing search](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/wohnen/wohnungssuche)
- [Studierendenwerk: February 2026 rents and waiting times](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/fileadmin/studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern/bereiche/wohnen/wohnheime/00_dateien/Wartezeiten_Mietpreisliste_deutsch.pdf)
- [Studierendenwerk: Rosenheim I](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/marienberger-strasse-rosenheim-i/)
- [Studierendenwerk: Rosenheim II](https://www.studierendenwerk-muenchen-oberbayern.de/wohnheime/wohnanlagen/rosenheim/westerndorfer-strasse-rosenheim-ii/)
- [Archdiocese: St. Sebastian student residence](https://www2.erzbistum-muenchen.de/ordinariat/ressort-4-seelsorge-und-kirchliches-leben/hochschulpastoral/sebastian-rosenheim)
- [TH Rosenheim: semester contribution and tuition](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/vor-dem-studium/was-kostet-das-studium-studierendenwerksbeitrag-und-studiengebuehren)
- [TH Rosenheim: tuition exemptions](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/im-studium/studienorganisation/befreiung-der-studiengebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende-aus-drittstaaten)
- [TH Rosenheim: discounted Deutschlandticket](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/studium-und-weiterbildung/rund-ums-studium/bahnticket-deutschlandticket-fuer-studierende)
- [TH Rosenheim: campuses and arrival](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incomings/general-information/arrival)
- [City of Rosenheim: MVV transport](https://www.rosenheim.de/buergerservice/mobilitaet/mvv/)
- [Deutsche Bahn: Rosenheim–Munich](https://www.bahn.de/reisen/view/verbindung/rosenheim/muenchen.shtml)
- [Krones: German locations](https://www.krones.com/de/standorte-weltweit/europa/deutschland/)
- [Krones: student careers](https://www.krones.com/de/karriere/einstiegsmoeglichkeiten/studierende-und-absolventen/)
- [Gabor: company locations](https://www.gabor.com/de_be/ueber-gabor/unternehmen/unsere-betriebe-in-der-eu)
- [RoMed: careers and student opportunities](https://www.romed-arbeitgeber.de/)
- [Black Fox World: careers](https://blackfoxworld.de/jobs)
- [Asta-Kneipe: events and venue](https://astakneipe.de/)
- [Lohberger: Weißwurst and Würstelstand](https://metzgerei-lohberger.de/Wuerstelstand/)
- [Flötzinger Bräustüberl](https://floetzinger-braeustueberl.de/)
- [Herbstfest: dates](https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de/)
- [Herbstfest: programme](https://www.herbstfest-rosenheim.de/service/festprogramm/)
- [Sommerfestival: official programme](https://sommerfestival-rosenheim.de/)
- [Christkindlmarkt: organiser’s dates and location](https://www.wirtschaftlicher-verband.de/christkindlmarkt/%C3%B6ffnungszeiten.html)
- [Touristinfo: Mangfallpark](https://rosenheim.jetzt/touristinfo/sehenswuerdigkeiten/parks/mangfallpark)
- [Touristinfo: Happinger See](https://rosenheim.jetzt/freizeit/baden/happinger-see)
- [TH Rosenheim: language framework](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/fileadmin/formalia/Sonstige_Satzungen/Fremdsprachensatzung_20241_EN.pdf)
- [TH Rosenheim: Language and Writing Center](https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/studies-and-further-education/during-studies/courses-programmes-and-additional-offers/language-and-writing-center)
- [Commons: Max-Josefs-Platz photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Max-Josefs-Platz_Rosenheim-1.jpg)
- [Commons: Mangfallpark photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangfallpark_Sued_Rosenheim-1.jpg)
- [Commons: Mittertor photograph](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GER_Rosenheim,_Mittertor_0001.jpg)

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