Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) — Technische Hochschule Deggendorf — is a public Bavarian university of applied sciences founded in 1994, with ~9,000 students and 41%+ international students from 100+ countries, making it Bavaria's most international university.
Location
Deggendorf, Germany
Programme focus
B.Sc. Nursing
Annual tuition
$1,342
Next intake
March
$1,342
4 years
English then German
March
Deggendorf, Germany
Public
Deggendorf Institute of Technology (DIT) — Technische Hochschule Deggendorf — is a public Bavarian university of applied sciences founded in 1994, with ~9,000 students and 41%+ international students from 100+ countries, making it Bavaria's most international university. The BSc Nursing (International) programme — B.Sc. Pflege (International) — is delivered by the Faculty of Applied Healthcare Sciences and is one of the very few nursing degrees in Germany that admits students with English B2 and only A1 German: Semesters 1–3 are taught in English with 8 hours/week of German class built into the curriculum (A2 in Semester 1, B1 in Semester 2, B2 in Semester 3), and Semesters 4–8 transition fully to German. This makes DIT the most accessible German nursing route for Indian students who have not yet invested in 18–24 months of German preparation. The programme is 8 semesters (4 years, 240 ECTS), starts in March (Summer Semester only), and applies via DIT's own Primuss portal — NOT uni-assist. Tuition is EUR 0 (zero); non-EU students pay EUR 582/semester in service and union fees (EUR 4,656 total for 4 years). A training contract (Ausbildungsvertrag) with a DIT partner hospital or care facility is mandatory before starting. Under the Pflegestudiumstärkungsgesetz (Nursing Degree Strengthening Act 2023), students with training contracts receive a legally mandated monthly training stipend (EUR 400–800) from partner institutions — earn while you study. Graduates receive both a BSc degree AND a state nursing licence (Berufserlaubnis als Pflegefachkraft) authorising immediate nursing practice across Germany and all 27 EU member states. Total 4-year cost including all fees and living costs: approximately INR 40–51 lakh — 3–4 times cheaper than Canada nursing. APS Certificate is required for the student visa (not for the Primuss application). CRITICAL NOTE for Indian students: Indian Class 12 (12 years) is generally NOT directly equivalent to German Abitur (13 years); most Indian students must complete at least 1 year of a Bachelor's degree in India first, then apply to DIT.
DIT's main campus is at Dieter-Görlitz-Platz 1, 94469 Deggendorf — a modern, centrally-located campus with a courtyard design and water features, described by students as relaxed and community-oriented. The campus is within walking distance of most student accommodation. DIT has three campuses (main campus Deggendorf, European Campus Rottal-Inn/ECRI in Pfarrkirchen, and Campus Cham). With 41%+ international students from 100+ countries, DIT is Bavaria's most international university — the campus reflects this with students from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Nigeria, Turkey, and across Europe. DIT facilities include a library, IT services, language centre (Sprachenzentrum — which offers additional German language support beyond the curriculum), student cafeteria (Mensa), and sports facilities. The Welcome Team run by DIT's International Office provides dedicated onboarding, orientation, accommodation assistance, and ongoing support. The weBuddy programme connects incoming international students with student buddies. Student clubs and cultural associations hold international events throughout the year. Nursing students use the non-EU service fee (EUR 500/semester) to access this full support infrastructure: onboarding, integration, career entry preparation, language support, and international student services. The DIT nursing programme applies through DIT's own Primuss portal (th-deg.de/en/apply) — not uni-assist. Contact for nursing enquiries: nursing-in@th-deg.de.
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DIT's main campus is at Dieter-Görlitz-Platz 1, 94469 Deggendorf — a modern, centrally-located campus with a courtyard design and water features, described by students as relaxed and community-oriented. The campus is within walking distance of most student accommodation. DIT has three campuses (main campus Deggendorf, European Campus Rottal-Inn/ECRI in Pfarrkirchen, and Campus Cham). With 41%+ international students from 100+ countries, DIT is Bavaria's most international university — the campus reflects this with students from India, Nepal, Vietnam, Nigeria, Turkey, and across Europe. DIT facilities include a library, IT services, language centre (Sprachenzentrum — which offers additional German language support beyond the curriculum), student cafeteria (Mensa), and sports facilities. The Welcome Team run by DIT's International Office provides dedicated onboarding, orientation, accommodation assistance, and ongoing support. The weBuddy programme connects incoming international students with student buddies. Student clubs and cultural associations hold international events throughout the year. Nursing students use the non-EU service fee (EUR 500/semester) to access this full support infrastructure: onboarding, integration, career entry preparation, language support, and international student services. The DIT nursing programme applies through DIT's own Primuss portal (th-deg.de/en/apply) — not uni-assist. Contact for nursing enquiries: nursing-in@th-deg.de.
Accommodation in Deggendorf is significantly more affordable than Hamburg, Munich, or Berlin. Options: (1) Student dormitories: DIT International Office assists with dormitory applications — rooms near campus from EUR 200–320/month, including communal utilities. Apply early via DIT International Office as places are limited. (2) Private studio apartments: confirmed local provider Wagner Wohnbau student apartments at EUR 310 + EUR 120 bills = EUR 430/month total. Other private studios EUR 300–450/month. (3) Shared apartments (WG): EUR 250–380/month per room — find via WG-Gesucht.de or DIT's accommodation board (WB-Wohnungssuche). DIT campus is in central Deggendorf — walkable from most accommodation options, so transport costs are minimal (most students walk or cycle). Note: unlike HAW Hamburg, DIT's semester contribution does NOT include a public transport pass. A local bus monthly pass costs EUR 30–60, or separately purchase the Deutschlandticket (EUR 58/month) for unlimited regional train travel. Accommodation is considerably easier and cheaper to find in Deggendorf than in any major German city — typically from EUR 310/month + bills at confirmed local providers.
Deggendorf has a small but functional Indian food ecosystem for a city of its size. Indian restaurants are present in Deggendorf (limited compared to Hamburg or Munich, but available). Asian grocery stores in Deggendorf, Straubing (~20 km), and Regensburg (~60 km) stock basmati rice, lentils, Indian spices, and cooking essentials. Munich (2 hours by train) has extensive Indian grocery shopping and dozens of Indian restaurants serving all regional cuisines. Self-cooking is strongly recommended by Indian students at DIT — the most affordable approach at EUR 100–150/month for groceries. The nearest Hindu temple is in Munich (Chinmaya Mission Munich, Shiv Mandir Munich). Indian cultural events including Diwali are organised by DIT student groups. The large international student community (41%+ from 100+ countries) means Indian students integrate well and find peer community from Day 1. Students Traffic connects all enrolled DIT students with the existing Indian student network before arrival.
Deggendorf is a safe Bavarian town with very low crime rates — consistent with Germany's status as one of the safest countries in the world. Lower Bavaria is a quiet, rural-urban region with minimal safety concerns. The 41% international student population at DIT means the campus is cosmopolitan and Indian students are not isolated or conspicuous. Professors are accessible and the small-city environment means DIT staff know their students personally. German constitutional protections for freedom of religion apply fully — all religions are freely practised. DIT's International Office provides student welfare support, mental health resources, and administrative guidance. Students at DIT consistently report high satisfaction with the safety and community feel of Deggendorf. DIT's International Office operates a dedicated Welcome Team for incoming international students — covering onboarding, orientation, accommodation assistance, and ongoing support throughout the programme. The weBuddy programme pairs new international students with German student buddies. DIT's Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) provides supplementary German language support beyond the 8 hours/week built into the curriculum. The Primuss portal manages all academic administration. Career services support: DIT reports 87% graduate employment within 2 months of graduation university-wide. Nursing programme contact: nursing-in@th-deg.de (nursing-specific); welcome@th-deg.de (general international queries). Students Traffic provides end-to-end support: eligibility assessment (Class 12 bridge route, IB/A-Level, 1-year Indian university route), German A1 language preparation guidance, IELTS guidance, training contract identification and German-language application document preparation, DIT Primuss portal application submission, APS Certificate process (after DIT admission), German national visa document preparation and VFS Global appointment coordination, blocked account setup (Expatrio/Fintiba guidance), pre-departure orientation (Deggendorf life, Bavarian climate, Indian community contacts, arrival checklist), and post-arrival support (Ausländerbehörde registration, GKV health insurance, banking).
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