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Deggendorf Institute of Technology [DIT] Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Deggendorf, BavariaLocation

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Estd1994established year

6100enrollment

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With an acceptance rate of 55- 60% every year, Deggendorf Institute of Technology admissions are moderately selective. The total number of students enrolled at DIT is over 6000 with over 20% of international students.

It offers specialized education and has only a few undergraduate and graduate programs including Engineering, Business, and Economics, Informatics, Applied Natural Sciences, Healthcare Sciences, Design Communication and Media, etc.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology starts its admissions for its Summer/ Winter academic terms, way before the commencement of the terms.

Applicants must submit the German Language Proficiency scores programs that are taught in German.
Academic transcripts must be certified and accompanied by German or English translations if required.
Applicants may apply to its programs through the Entrance Examination.
It does not charge an application fee.

COVID 19 Updates

It is hosting virtual events for potential student inquiries. Details regarding registration are available on the official website.
DIT is planning to move all lectures for international freshmen studying at the European Campus to online teaching, starting in October.
Enrolment is completely online.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online Portal
Application Fee	N/A
Acceptance Rate	55 - 60%
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Application Deadline	August 20 And January 15
Intake Sessions	Summer And Winter
Financial Aid	Scholarships, Grants, Loans
Test Scores Accepted	German Proficiency, TOEFL, IELTS
International Admissions	DIT International

Deggendorf Institute of Technology Admission Deadlines

DIT offers academic terms for October and March. The application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate programs is tabulated below:

Regular Application Deadlines
Entry in October	April 15 – August 20
Entry in March	November 15 – January 15
Programs with different application deadlines
Bachelor in International Management	April 15 – July 15 (Entry in October)
Masters Medical Informatics	April 15 – July 15 (Entry in October)
Masters Strategic and International Management	November 15 – February 15 (Entry in March)
Masters of Applied Research in Engineering Science	April 15– May 31(Entry in October)
Masters in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology	April 15 – July 15 (Entry in October)
Masters Applied Computer Science	April 15 – July 15 (Entry in October)

Please note: Submission Deadline for University Entrance qualification – 31st July

Deggendorf Institute of Technology International Admissions

It accepts international applicants, given that they have completed Secondary Education with College Preparatory curriculum, fulfilled the minimum grade point equivalency, provided required official academic records, and met the appropriate deadlines to study in Germany.

Application Portal: Students may apply online at University’s Official Primus Application Portal

Application Fee: N/A

Admission Requirements: International applicants have to satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for DIT admissions-

Completed Application
Certified Copies of Transcripts
- Abitur/ Secondary Education or equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field (Graduate Admissions)
- Marksheets of all the examinations undertaken.
- Accompanied by a German/English translation if required.
English and German Language Proficiency. DIT has two campuses one at Deggendorf and the other at Pfarrkirchen, called the European Campus Rottal-Inn, both have separate language requirements.
Students should have sufficient knowledge about the courses undertaken.
Certain Master’s Degrees requires:
- Letter of Motivation
- Personal Statement
CV
Copy of Passport
Certificate of finances
Health Certificate

If academic qualifications do not meet the minimum eligibility qualifications then she/he may apply through the Entrance Examination.

Language Requirements for International Students

Deggendorf Institute of Technology has made it mandatory for all international applicants to submit a language certificate. This certificate is imperative for its both the campuses admissions i.e. Deggendorf campus and European campus Rottal-Inn. The Language Certificate must be produced before the deadlines given, otherwise it might result in revocation of the enrolment.

For the Deggendorf Campus, German Language Proficiency or GLP is mandatory along with the ELP Test Scores.
For European Campus Rottal-Inn, GLP up to B2 level is required for the preparation of German Internship.

Language Requirements for Deggendorf Campus

German Language Proficiency
Test Name	Minimum Required Score
Test DaF	12-15
DSH	DSH 2
Goethe Certificate	B2
English Language Proficiency
TOEFL	72-94
TOEIC	Listening 400-485, Reading 385-450
IELTS	6.5-8.0
PTE	75-84

Language requirements for European Campus Rottal-Inn

GLP up to B2 level is required for the preparation of German Internship, while for programs that are taught in English, international students need to submit scores of one of the tests mentioned below:

Test	Minimum Scores Required
TOEFL	72-94
TOEIC	Listening 400-485,Reading 385-450
IELTS	6.5-8.0
PTE	59 - 75

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants coming from Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, or the United States can enter Germany without a visa. And if they stay in the country for more than three months, they can apply in Germany for the residence permit. The same applies to students from Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Monaco, and San Marino. They may enter without a visa if they do not intend to subsequently work in Germany.

Entering Germany with a Visa:

If you need a visa, you must apply for it in your home country in good time. Applications for a student visa to study in Germany must be made to the German diplomatic missions abroad (embassies or consulates-general). Depending on the duration of and reason for your visit you may be issued with a Schengen Visa or a National Visa.

The Schengen Visa is valid for a short visit of up to three months for holidays, language courses, and business trips, and cannot be extended.
The National Visa or the Student Visa is intended for longer study visits.
Student Visa Application Fee:75 EURO
Student Applicant Visa Application Fee:60 EURO

Documents required for the Student Applicant Visa Application:

2 duly completed national visa application forms
2 recently taken biometric portrait photographs.
The acceptance letter from the university.
A recognized school leaving certificate or an equivalent certificate
Proof of adequate German language or English language proficiency (depending which is the language in which lessons are taught)
Proof of financial support for at least EURO 10,236 per year
- Fixed deposit statements or open a “blocked account”. The blocked account provided by Fintiba is accepted by German embassies/consulates all around the world.
A proof of health insurance– for the entire period of stay in Germany
A valid passport (with at least three additional months from the return date and not older than 10 years, with at least two empty visa pages)

Deggendorf Institute of Technology Undergraduate Admissions

DIT offers very selective undergraduate programs in Business, Management, Marketing, and Media, very selected few fields in Engineering, HealthCare, etc.

Where to Apply: Application Portal

Application Fee: None

Admission Requirements:

Completed Application

Secondary School leaving Certificate.
CV or Resume and Photographs.
Optional Documents
- Personal Essay to be written and submitted by the applicant.
- Letter of Recommendation has to be written and submitted by the Applicant’s School Counsellor or teachers and sent through the school.

Deggendorf Institute of Technology Graduate Admissions

DIT offers graduate degrees in Business Management, Engineering, Health Care, etc. to students from all over the world. Students applying must have the required ELP (English Language Proficiency Test) and GLP(German Language Proficiency Test) scores and might be instructed to clear an entrance test for the same.

Where to Apply: Application Portal

Application Fee: None

Admissions Requirements:

Completed Application

Official Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field with required credits for a program.
CV/Resume
Letter of Recommendation - Optional

Here are some specific academic requirements for some popular graduate programs offered by DIT -

Requirement	MSc in Applied Computer Science	MA in International Tourism and Development	MEng in Mechatronic and Cyber-Physical System	MSc in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology	MSc in Medical Informatics
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Language Requirements	English / German German A2 Certification	English	English	English	English
Intake Semester	Summer	Summer	Summer/ Winter	Winter	Winter
Assessment Test	Required	Not Required	Not Required	Required	Not Required

All the required documents must be uploaded before the given deadlines. It is not necessary to send in documents by post mail during the official application period. Please follow all steps, which are explained in detail on the application portal and read all the explanations carefully. The Centre for Studies is the center for student and exam administration. It advises you on all matters relating to the application process and admissions as well as give you academic advice during your studies about aspects concerning examination regulations and the completion of internships. The personal information is kept on the register so please inform the center of all changes (especially name and address changes) insufficient time.

Postal address:

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
Studienzentrum
Dieter-Görlitz-Platz 1
D-94469 Deggendorf
Germany

FAQs

Ques. How long does it have to take to get the visa?

Ans. Wait times for visa approval vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early. It takes at least 90 days for the German Embassy to issue the Student Visa.

Ques. How will I know that the receipt of my application has been received?

Ans. As soon as you have sent your online application with a mouse click, you will receive a confirmation email about the receipt of your application with additional information and the current status of the processing of your application.

Ques. Is insurance mandatory for my application?

Ans. All students who are enrolled at a state or state-recognized university in the Federal Republic of Germany are subjected to compulsory insurance.

Ques. I am an international student. Can I apply for scholarships?

Ans. The Bavarian State Ministry supports academic education and therefore charges no tuition fees for all full-time international and German students. DIT only charges a small student services fee of 52 Euros per semester. There are scholarships available for living and other expenses as well.