What do SWS and ECTS mean at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology?
- SWS (Semester hours per week) is the time spent on a course during the semester. '1 SWS' means that a lecture is scheduled to last 45 mins/week for the duration of the semester
- ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) refers to the credits earned. They ensure all your study achievements at European uni
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Deggendorf Instotue of Technology (Technische Hochschule Deggendorf) is a public university of applied sciences based in Lower Bavaria, Germany. It offers hands-on programs with internships and real-world project exposure at top companies in Germany at the PG and UG degree levels.
It started as Fachh
Deggendorf Institute of Technology ranks among the top 400 most innovative universities in the world, as part of the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI-Ranking 2025).
It is also recognised for the following:
- Technology Development and Application
- Cost-Benefit Management
- Empowering Pro
The Deggendorf Instotute of Technology QS Ranking is #701 among colleges and universities in Europe in 2026. At the more regional level, DIT Germany ranks #180 in Western Europe.
QS has also ranked the institute as follows for some other parameters:
Parameter | DIT Germany QS World Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Faculty Student Ratio | 73.5 |
| Employment Outcomes | 9.1 |
| Sustainability | 6.7 |
Scholarship deadlines at TH Deggendorf vary depending on the specific scholarship program. Applications are open for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship until Dec 15, 2026.
For the STIBET Scholarship fund, applications are reviewed during 3 selection periods each year -
- Mar 31
- Jun 30
- Oct 31
The lates
For the winter semester, courses officially start on Oct 1 of the respective year. On the other hand, for the summer semester, the courses start on Mar 15 of the year.
Students can find the start date for their favourite course, via the official DIT Germany website.
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