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Deggendorf Institute of Technology: AI, Applied Computer Science & Engineering Guide

The Deggendorf Institute of Technology (Technische Hochschule Deggendorf / DIT) is one of Bavaria's highest-ranked and most international universities of applied sciences. Spanning its main campus in Deggendorf and the specialized English-speaking European Campus Rottal-Inn (ECRI) in Pfarrkirchen, DIT educates over 8,500 students. The university is renowned for its state-of-the-art Technology Campuses, pioneer research in Artificial Intelligence, autonomous driving, optical technologies, smart industrial sensors, and sustainable health informatics.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

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Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Recognized Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline with an above-average grade (German grade 2.5 or better); aptitude assessment test or interview may be required.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Doctoral degrees conferred through cooperative doctoral programs with Bavarian research universities (BayWISS joint doctoral network) and international partner institutions.
Language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 72+ or IELTS Academic 6.0 overall for English-taught bachelor's; IELTS 6.5 overall for specialized master's programs; German B2 for German-taught degrees.
Research statement / Proposal
Required for master's and doctoral applicants: statement of motivation detailing technical background and proposed research direction in AI or applied engineering.
Application fee
€0 application fee via direct university portal.
Required documentation
Bachelor's diploma, complete official transcripts, APS certificate (for applicants from China, India, and Vietnam), CV, letter of motivation, and English language certificate.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Tuition at DIT is generally €0 per semester for both EU and non-EU students (Bavaria public university system), requiring only a modest student union semester fee of approximately €72. Specialized executive continuing education master's programs charge between €2,500 and €4,000 per semester. Students can access DAAD scholarships and Bavarian state student support grants.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Deggendorf Institute of Technology (TH Deggendorf):

Prof. Dr. Peter Sperber

President and Professor of Physics and Sensor Technology · Applied Sensor Systems, Optical Metrology, Laser Technology, Higher Education Governance

Prof. Dr. Michael Heigl

Professor of Cybersecurity and Machine Learning · AI in Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection Systems, Deep Learning for Threat Intelligence, Industrial IoT Security

Prof. Dr. Horst Kunhardt

Vice President and Professor of Health Informatics · Health Informatics, Telemedicine Architectures, Digital Hospital Systems, Biomedical Data Security

Important verification note

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