
Deggendorf Institute of Technology fees for Indian students are among the lowest in Europe: bachelor’s and most master’s programmes carry €0 tuition, only a €500 (INR 47,500) non-EU service fee plus €82 (INR 7,790) student union contribution per semester. The MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology charges an additional €1,000 (INR 95,000) per year. Popular Indian-applied masters at DIT include AI and Data Science, Applied Computer Science, and High Performance Computing and Quantum Computing.
Summer Semester 2027 (March 2027 start) is your first realistic intake as a fresh Indian applicant, applications open October 1, 2026. Winter Semester 2027/28 (October 2027 start) is the fallback, applications open April 15, 2027. Winter Semester 2026/27 is closed for fresh applicants, the extended September 15, 2026 deadline for select programmes cannot clear the 8 to 12 week German student visa timeline
A three-semester (18-month) MSc at DIT costs approximately INR 18 to 19 Lakhs total including living, and the MSc EE&IT works out to roughly INR 20 Lakhs. A three-year Bachelor’s totals around INR 38 Lakhs. That is one-third the cost of a UK or US masters, with the same EU labour-market access after graduation.

Exchange rate used throughout: 1 EUR = INR 109.96 (as of August 6, 2026).
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Every DIT programme charges €0 tuition except MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, which levies €1,000 (INR 95,000) per year. The uniform overhead is €500 (INR 47,500) non-EU service fee plus €82 (INR 7,790) student union contribution per semester, a total of €1,164 (INR 1.11 Lakhs) per year on top of any tuition.
All English-taught bachelor’s programmes cost the same: €1,164 (INR 1.11 Lakhs) per year in service and semester fees, zero tuition. The one-time non-EU application fee is €60 (INR 5,700). Programmes open to Indian students include:
| Undergraduate Programme | Duration | Annual Fees (EUR) | Annual Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.A. International Management | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.Sc. Health Informatics | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.Eng. Electrical Engineering and IT (International) | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.Eng. Electromobility, Autonomous Driving and Mobile Robotics | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.Eng. Industrial Engineering (English) | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.Sc. Energy Systems Engineering | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
| B.A. International Tourism Management | 7 semesters | €1,164 | INR 1.11 Lakhs |
Master’s tuition is €0 except for MSc Electrical Engineering and IT, which charges €1,000 (INR 95,000) per year. Duration ranges from 18 months (3 semesters) to 24 months (4 semesters), so total fees differ meaningfully by programme:
| Postgraduate Programme | Duration | Tuition/Year | Total Fees (EUR) | Total Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 24 months | €0 | €2,328 | INR 2.21 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. Applied Computer Science | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. Electrical Engineering and IT | 18 months | €1,000 | €3,246 | INR 3.08 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. High Performance Computing and Quantum Computing | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. Life Science Informatics | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Eng. Mechatronic and Cyber-Physical Systems | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. Global Public Health | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. International Tourism Development | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.A. Strategic and International Management | 18 months | €0 | €1,746 | INR 1.66 Lakhs |
| M.Sc. Healthy and Sustainable Buildings | 24 months | €0 | €2,328 | INR 2.21 Lakhs |
Note: The €500 per semester non-EU service fee is a Bavaria-wide levy first imposed at DIT in Winter Semester 2025/26. It is separate from tuition, replaces no other cost, and applies to every non-EU student regardless of programme. EU/EEA students continue to pay only the €82 student union contribution.
Non-EU costs at DIT jumped roughly 6x in Winter Semester 2025/26 when Bavaria introduced the €500 per semester service fee. Before then, non-EU students at DIT paid only the €82 (INR 7,790) student union contribution, a legacy of Germany’s traditional free-tuition model.
| Academic Year | Non-EU Semester Fee (EUR) | Non-EU Semester Fee (INR) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022/23 | €82 | INR 7,790 | Baseline |
| 2023/24 | €82 | INR 7,790 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | €82 | INR 7,790 | 0% |
| 2025/26 | €582 | INR 55,290 | +609% |
| 2026/27 | €582 | INR 55,290 | 0% |
Key Insight: Applications for Summer Semester 2027 lock in the current 2025/26 fee schedule at €582 (INR 55,290) per semester. Bavaria has not announced a further hike for 2027/28, but the ministry reserves the right to adjust annually, budget the same €582 for Winter 2027/28 with a 5 to 10% contingency in case of a mid-cycle revision.
Living in Deggendorf costs roughly €900 to €1,000 (INR 85,500 to 95,000) per month for a single international student, meaningfully cheaper than Munich, Berlin, or Frankfurt. The town has about 33,000 residents, so rent and daily expenses are Bavaria-low rather than Bavaria-average. Know more about the cost of living in Germany.
| Expense | Monthly (EUR) | Monthly (INR) | Annual (INR) | Notes for Indian Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (student residence or shared flat) | €350 to €450 | INR 33,250 to 42,750 | INR 3.99 to 5.13 Lakhs | Apply for Studentenwerk housing via the DIT International Office 6 months ahead |
| Public health insurance (TK, AOK) | €125 | INR 11,875 | INR 1.43 Lakhs | Mandatory for enrolment, private plans cost more after age 30 |
| Groceries and eating out | €220 | INR 20,900 | INR 2.51 Lakhs | Aldi, Lidl, Kaufland are cheapest; Indian groceries via Munich or Amazon.de |
| Transport (semester ticket) | €10 to €15 effective | INR 950 to 1,425 | INR 11,400 to 17,100 | Semester ticket bundled inside the €82 student union fee, covers local buses |
| Utilities, internet, mobile | €60 | INR 5,700 | INR 68,400 | Rent often includes utilities in student residences, verify per contract |
| Books, personal, leisure | €150 | INR 14,250 | INR 1.71 Lakhs | Library resources are free; budget for gym or club memberships |
| Total (all-inclusive) | €915 to €1,020 | INR 86,925 to 96,900 | INR 10.43 to 11.63 Lakhs | Deggendorf is 30 to 40% cheaper than Munich |
Note: The Sperrkonto (blocked account) requires you to deposit €11,904 (INR 11.31 Lakhs) before the visa interview, calculated at €992 per month for 12 months. This money is yours, released back monthly after you arrive, but must sit in a German blocked-account provider such as Expatrio, Fintiba, or Deutsche Bank.
Deggendorf’s compact size means most students walk or cycle to campus, and the semester ticket covers the RBO buses to nearby Passau and Straubing on weekends. Munich and Prague are both a 2-hour bus ride, so travel budgets tend to stay modest compared with peers in Berlin or Cologne.
A standard 18-month MSc at DIT costs approximately INR 18.5 Lakhs total, and the MSc EE&IT reaches about INR 20.5 Lakhs. A 3.5-year Bachelor’s runs around INR 38 Lakhs including living, still cheaper than a single year at most UK universities.
| Programme Scenario | Total Tuition + Fees | Living (all-inclusive) | Visa + Application | Total Programme Cost (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-month MSc (Applied CS, HPC, Robotics, Public Health etc.) | €1,746 (INR 1.66 L) | €17,550 (INR 16.67 L) | €135 (INR 12,825) | INR 18.46 Lakhs |
| 18-month MSc Electrical Engineering & IT | €3,246 (INR 3.08 L) | €17,550 (INR 16.67 L) | €135 (INR 12,825) | INR 19.88 Lakhs |
| 24-month MSc (AI & Data Science, Healthy Buildings) | €2,328 (INR 2.21 L) | €23,400 (INR 22.23 L) | €135 (INR 12,825) | INR 24.57 Lakhs |
| 3.5-year B.Sc./B.Eng. (7 semesters) | €4,074 (INR 3.87 L) | €40,950 (INR 38.90 L) | €135 (INR 12,825) | INR 42.90 Lakhs |
Financed at 10.5% over 10 years, a INR 20 Lakh loan carries a monthly EMI of roughly INR 27,000, and a INR 25 Lakh loan is about INR 33,700 per month. That is well below the €2,500 to €3,000 post-tax starting monthly salary for tech masters graduates in Bavaria.
Key Insight: Winning a Deutschlandstipendium worth €3,600 (INR 3.42 Lakhs) per year over the full duration of a 2-year MSc cuts your net programme cost by INR 6.84 Lakhs, or roughly one-third of tuition-plus-living for the standard 18-month MSc. Submit your DIT application before the semester start to enter the selection pool for the academic year.
DIT offers three internal awards, and Indian students remain eligible for major India-based scholarships. There are no automatic merit waivers; every scholarship requires a separate application after you are admitted or enrolled.
| Scholarship | Award Value | Award Value (INR) | Eligibility & Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutschlandstipendium | €300/month for 12 months | INR 3.42 Lakhs/year | Merit + need. Application typically opens each winter semester at DIT, for the following academic year |
| STIBET (DAAD-funded) | Up to €400 one-time | INR 38,000 | Emergency hardship grant for enrolled international students facing unforeseen financial difficulty |
| Fonds International | €100 to €400/month | INR 9,500 to 38,000/month | DIT-internal fund for enrolled international students, applied via the International Office after arrival |
These India-side awards remain the largest single lever for Indian students headed to Germany, apply before you leave.
| Scholarship | Award Value | Award Value (INR) | Eligibility & Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation | Up to USD 100,000 | Up to INR 84 Lakhs | PG only, under 30, admit letter required. Applications typically close mid-March each year |
| JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship | INR 10 Lakhs loan + gift | INR 10 Lakhs | PG, Indian citizens, under 45. Applications typically close mid-March |
| KC Mahindra Scholarship for PG Studies Abroad | Up to INR 10 Lakhs interest-free loan | INR 10 Lakhs | PG only, admit letter mandatory. Applications typically close end-March |
| Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Loan Scholarship | Up to INR 20 Lakhs interest-free loan | INR 20 Lakhs | PG, under 30, Indian nationals. Applications typically close mid-April |
| DAAD WISE / DAAD Study Scholarships | €934/month + travel + insurance | INR 88,730/month | Merit-based, DAAD.de portal opens August, closes November for the following winter |
Tip for Indian Students: If you are targeting Winter Semester 2027/28, the DAAD Study Scholarships portal opening in August 2026 is your first live pre-departure funding window, followed by Inlaks and KC Mahindra in early 2027. Do not wait for DIT admission before applying, most India-side scholarships require the admit letter but let you submit conditionally.
DIT charges no admission deposit. There is no pre-departure tuition payment, no seat-holding fee, and no CAS-equivalent letter to pay for. The €60 (INR 5,700) application fee is the only charge before enrolment.
Tip for Indian Students: For the Summer Semester 2027 intake, book your visa appointment the moment your DIT admission letter arrives, German consulate slots in Bengaluru and Mumbai fill 6 to 8 weeks in advance. Bank transfers to Sperrkonto providers take 3 to 7 working days, so initiate the €11,904 (INR 11.31 Lakhs) transfer at least 10 days before your visa interview.
Beyond tuition and rent, Indian students routinely underbudget these Germany-specific line items. Build a Year 1 hidden-cost reserve of INR 14 to 15 Lakhs, most of which is the blocked account (returned to you monthly).
Note: The single most-forgotten cost is the APS certificate, which is mandatory for every Indian applicant to any German university and takes 4 to 6 weeks. Miss it and your DIT application cannot be processed regardless of academic merit. Apply for APS the moment you decide on Germany, ideally 6 months before your target intake deadline.
For the Summer Semester 2027 window, the two highest-value moves are landing the Deutschlandstipendium and starting a Werkstudent job in your second semester. Together they can reduce net cost by INR 8 to 10 Lakhs across an 18-month masters.
Tip for Indian Students: Start a Werkstudent role by the second semester of your Summer Semester 2027 MSc. At €800 (INR 76,000) per month across 12 working months over 18 months, that is INR 9.12 Lakhs earned during study, enough to cover your living costs for the entire second half of the programme.
Budget approximately INR 18 to 20 Lakhs total for an 18-month DIT masters including Deggendorf living costs, or INR 24 to 25 Lakhs for a 24-month programme like AI & Data Science. A Deutschlandstipendium worth INR 3.42 Lakhs per year and a Werkstudent role at INR 76,000 per month can offset most of it during study. Financed at INR 20 Lakhs, monthly EMI works out to roughly INR 27,000. The single most important action for the Summer Semester 2027 intake is to lodge your APS certificate application immediately, without it your DIT application cannot proceed.
Ques. What is the total cost of an MSc at Deggendorf Institute of Technology for Indian students?
Ans. An 18-month MSc at DIT costs approximately INR 18.5 Lakhs total, including €1,746 (INR 1.66 Lakhs) in service and semester fees plus €17,550 (INR 16.67 Lakhs) in Deggendorf living costs and roughly INR 12,825 in visa and application charges. The MSc Electrical Engineering & IT reaches INR 19.9 Lakhs due to its €1,000 (INR 95,000) per year tuition. A 24-month MSc such as AI & Data Science totals around INR 24.6 Lakhs.
Ques. Does Deggendorf Institute of Technology charge tuition fees?
Ans. Tuition is €0 for every programme except MSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, which levies €1,000 (INR 95,000) per year. All non-EU students, however, pay a €500 (INR 47,500) service fee plus €82 (INR 7,790) student union contribution per semester, totalling €1,164 (INR 1.11 Lakhs) per year in mandatory fees. The service fee was introduced Bavaria-wide effective Winter Semester 2025/26.
Ques. What is the application fee at Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. The one-time non-EU application fee is €60 (INR 5,700), paid via credit or debit card on the Primuss application portal. It is non-refundable regardless of admission outcome and covers all programme choices within a single application cycle at DIT.
Ques. Is there an admission deposit to secure a seat at Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. No, DIT charges no admission deposit and no seat-holding fee. The €60 (INR 5,700) application fee is your only pre-enrolment expense. Semester fees of €582 (INR 55,290) fall due only after you physically arrive in Deggendorf and complete on-campus matriculation, paid via SEPA bank transfer from a German student bank account.
Ques. How much money do I need in a blocked account for the German student visa?
Ans. The Sperrkonto (blocked account) requirement is €11,904 (INR 11.31 Lakhs), calculated at €992 per month for 12 months. This is deposited once with Expatrio, Fintiba, or Deutsche Bank before your visa interview, then released back to you at €992 (INR 94,240) per month after you arrive in Germany. It is not an expense, it is your own money held as proof of self-funding.
Ques. What scholarships can Indian students get at Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. Indian students can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium worth €3,600 (INR 3.42 Lakhs) per year, STIBET emergency grants of up to €400 (INR 38,000), and Fonds International at €100 to €400 (INR 9,500 to 38,000) per month. India-side scholarships including Inlaks, JN Tata Endowment, KC Mahindra, Narotam Sekhsaria, and DAAD Study Scholarships remain available, together they can cover 30 to 100% of programme costs.
Ques. How much does it cost to live in Deggendorf as an Indian student?
Ans. Living in Deggendorf costs approximately €900 to €1,000 (INR 85,500 to 95,000) per month, which is 30 to 40% cheaper than Munich or Berlin. Student housing in Studentenwerk residences runs €300 to €380 per month, public health insurance is €125 (INR 11,875) per month, and the semester transport ticket is bundled inside the €82 student union fee.
Ques. Can I work part-time to cover fees at Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. Yes, non-EU students in Germany can work 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Werkstudent roles in the Deggendorf area and nearby Munich pay €13 to €17 per hour, earning €600 to €1,000 (INR 57,000 to 95,000) per month. Across an 18-month MSc, this typically funds INR 8 to 10 Lakhs of living expenses, reducing net loan need substantially.
Ques. Is the APS certificate mandatory for Indian applicants to Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. Yes, the APS (Akademische Pruefstelle) certificate is mandatory for every Indian student applying to any German university, including DIT. It costs €75 (INR 7,125) plus courier, is issued by the German Embassy in New Delhi, and takes 4 to 6 weeks. Apply for APS immediately once you decide on Germany, ideally 6 months before your target intake deadline.
Ques. How does Deggendorf Institute of Technology compare on cost with UK or US universities?
Ans. DIT’s total 18-month MSc cost of INR 18 to 20 Lakhs is roughly one-third the cost of a comparable UK masters (INR 45 to 60 Lakhs) and one-quarter of a US masters (INR 60 to 80+ Lakhs). Post-study work rights are also better in Germany, an 18-month job-search visa followed by the EU Blue Card at €45,300 (INR 43.04 Lakhs) annual salary, compared with the UK Graduate Route’s 2-year unrestricted stay or the US H-1B lottery.
Ques. When do I need to pay semester fees at Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
Ans. Semester fees of €582 (INR 55,290), or €1,082 (INR 1.03 Lakhs) for MSc EE&IT students, are paid after you arrive in Deggendorf and enrol on campus, not before you leave India. Payment is via SEPA bank transfer from your German student bank account within the deadline stated in your matriculation letter, typically 4 to 6 weeks after arrival.
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The curriculum is updated and relevant to the present technological advancements. Industrial visits are also provided and language courses are free.
60 Euro per Semester
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The course curriculum is great. It's an industry ready course and learn what we need in the employment. So I'm highly satisfied with the course curriculum.
There was no fee. I only had to pay a semester fee of around 55 Euros per semester.
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Completely modern and latest with current technology. Exposure to industry is voluntary, and you have to put some effort to get this opportunity.
No hefty tuition fee, only a semester fee of 72 euros per semester.
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The university lies in Cham, which is nearby Deggendorf. They have got a lot of colleges in the area. Mostly into science, they have got enormous courses for students to study and research on. This is a practical orientated University (Hochschule) which makes it easy for students to learn with practical knowledge. They gives a lot of case studies and assignments for us to prepare and get to know into subjects. The classes are wonderful and most of thr professors are really nice. It was online until corona time and now its face to face. But sometimes it can be hybrid. The curriculum is wonderful and the subjects can be understood with a bit of effort.
The university is free of charge for all students as it is a public university. The semester fee contribution is 72€ ( approximately Rs. 6500). This fee goes to the student union inorder to benefit students and their life.
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