Which degree course is right for me? How much mathematics is involved in the different programmes? And how do I find my way around the university?

Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering? Business Administration or Applied Business Psychology? Discover the differences and find out which suits you best.

You can freely choose modules from all non-restricted degree programmes that interest you. In addition, you will gain practical insights: you have the opportunity to take part in laboratory classes or language courses, thereby developing academic and study skills.

At the end of the semester, you may take examinations in the modules you have attended. If you pass, these credits can be transferred to your subsequent degree programme.

With the prepareING modular study option, you gain your first insights into various degree programmes at OTH Amberg-Weiden, without committing to a specific course from the very beginning. This opportunity enables you, within one or two semesters, to find a degree programme that matches your requirements, interests and future plans. In short: a degree programme that truly suits YOU!

Planned start date: Winter and summer semester
Planned duration of study: 1 or 2 semesters
pre-study internship: no

The orientation programme prepareING offers you many advantages:

• Find a degree programme that truly suits YOU
• Strengthen your decision regarding your studies
• You are already enrolled as a student
• Get to know various bachelor’s degree programmes at OTH Amberg-Weiden in greater depth
• Make your first connections with fellow students, professors and other lecturers
• Avoid dropping out of university through targeted orientation and preparation
• Complete initial assessments and have them credited towards your chosen degree programme at OTH Amberg-Weiden
• The duration of prepareING will not count towards the standard period of study of your subsequent bachelor’s degree

Start of studies

In the orientation programme prepareING, it is possible to begin studies in the winter and summer semester.

Application periods

Application period for the winter semester:
01 May to 20 August

Regular application period for the summer semester:
15 November to 15 January each year

Requirement for admission

To be admitted to the OTH Amberg-Weiden, you need the general qualification for university entrance, the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or the Fachhochschulreife. Admission is also possible via the vocational higher education entrance qualification.

Other admission restrictions (e.g. limited room capacity or lack of technical equipment) may also apply depending on the demand situation: In this respect, please note the current announcements made during the application process.

More detailed information on application and registration.