FAQs before starting your studies

You can find the basic regulations for university admission in Bavaria here.

Would you like to study at the University of Bayreuth without an Abitur? You can find more information here.

You can find a list of degree programmes for each subject area at a technical college (FOS) and vocational college (BOS) here.

• Bachelor of Healthcare Economics: You must complete a 6-week nursing internship before starting the programme; proof of internship placement must be submitted with your application. Further information can be found here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & Information System Technology: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 13-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Engineering Science: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Materials Science & Engineering: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Environmental & Resource Technology: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 13-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Business Administration & Engineering: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Teacher Education degree programmes: It is recommended that you complete an orientation internship before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  

Language skills are required for the following degree programmes:

• Bachelor of History: Although knowledge of Latin is not required for admission, it is strongly recommended. See Section 7 of the Examination Regulations for further details.
  
  
• Teacher Education – German in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  
  
• Teacher Education – English in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and “Knowledge of another modern foreign language on the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. That means, in addition to English, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of another modern foreign language! For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Latin: Basic Course 3 – Modern Foreign Language: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – History in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  
  
• Teacher Education – German in Realschule: “Knowledge of a foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and
  “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – English Realschule: “Knowledge of Latin or a Romance foreign language at A2 level of the
  Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – History in Realschule: “Knowledge of two foreign languages at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).

Whether you are better suited to study or work, and which degree programme you should choose, depends on your personal strengths and interests. There are no one-size-fits-all answers. You can find some help, for example, through various online tests that can help you explore options for your future. We have compiled some interesting tips and tricks for choosing a degree programme here (in German).

You can find recommended online tests from the Bavarian Ministry of Education and Culture here. A self-assessment tool for prospective students interested in becoming a teacher can be found on this page. Predictions on the future demand for teachers in Bavaria can be found here.

You can find an overview of our degree programmes here.

Current activities for grammar school students can be found here.

You can find more information on the website pages of each degree programme. It’s best to consult the module handbooks for details on structures and contents.

The subject-specific study counselling is your point of contact for all academic and content-related questions about your studies, such as academic requirements, course planning, emphasis/specialization, and questions about the Academic and Examination Regulations. In addition, the Subject-specific study counselling is responsible for providing guidance on access to master’s degree programmes. The programme coordinators responsible for the student advising service can be found here. 

 You will find information about application and admission procedures on the overview pages of the degree programmes.

You can find all the information about the application process here.

Yes, you can. You can apply for different degree programmes simultaneously at the University of Bayreuth. Information on application and enrolment can be found here.

You can find the numerus clausus (NC) for our degree programmes with restricted admission in recent years here. The NC is calculated each semester based on the number of applications received and the applicants’ grammar school grades. The NC from previous semesters has limited predictive value for the future.

You can find all the degree programmes for which study places are allocated on the basis of an aptitude assessment process here.

The basis for an aptitude assessment process are the aptitude test regulations of the respective degree programme, in which you can find the requirements and modalities of the procedure.

 Information on registration and requirements can be found here.

Please note that the registration deadline is 1 June each year (strict deadline!).

You will be guided through the online enrolment process. Here you can find out more about online enrolment for the winter semester or summer semester.

You can find all the information about the enrolment as an auditor here.

There are many reasons to study in Bayreuth, including an excellent study environment, a compact campus, short distances and a high quality of life.

As decided by the Bavarian Parliament, there have been no tuition fees since the winter semester 2013/14. As at any other university, you have to pay a semester fee. You can find more information here.

You can find tips on the search for an apartment here.

Before lectures and seminars start, there are a few events you shouldn’t miss. For some degree programmes, there are preparatory mathematics courses. For all degree programmes, there are orientation events. You can find all the dates for the year of study, including lecture periods, here. 

There is a special orientation week for international students. Detailed information regarding the date and form of the orientation week will be communicated to all admitted students by the Welcome Services via email.

This ‘Good to know’ guide helps first-semester students.

The start of the lecture period and all relevant dates for the semester can be found here.

Please check here regularly before the start of the semester for the latest information on preparatory courses and orientation events.

The winter semester begins on 1 October and ends on 31 March of the following year. The summer semester runs from 1 April to 30 September each year. You can find the dates of the lecture periods and holidays here.

Information on guided and introductory tours of the library can be found here.

• Bachelor of Healthcare Economics: You must complete a 6-week nursing internship before starting the programme; proof of internship placement must be submitted with your application. Further information can be found here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Electrical Engineering & Information System Technology: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 13-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Engineering Science: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Materials Science & Engineering: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Environmental & Resource Technology: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 13-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Bachelor of Business Administration & Engineering: It is recommended that you complete 6 weeks of the 12-week internship required by the Examination Regulations before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  
  
• Teacher Education degree programmes: It is recommended that you complete an orientation internship before starting your studies. You can find more information here.
  

Language skills are required for the following degree programmes:

• Bachelor of History: Although knowledge of Latin is not required for admission, it is strongly recommended. See Section 7 of the Examination Regulations for further details.
  
  
• Teacher Education – German in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  

  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  

• Teacher Education – English in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and “Knowledge of another modern foreign language on the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. That means, in addition to English, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of another modern foreign language! For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  

  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Latin: Basic Course 3 – Modern Foreign Language: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  

• Teacher Education – History in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  

  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  

• Teacher Education – German in Realschule: “Knowledge of a foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and 
  

  “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  

• Teacher Education – English in Realschule: “Knowledge of Latin or a Romance foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  

  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  

• Teacher Education – History in Realschule: “Knowledge of two foreign languages at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”. 
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  

We have compiled some useful tips on how to create a schedule here.