Study in Bingen

We are delighted that you are interested in studying or spending an exchange semester at Bingen University of Applied Sciences. A strong practical focus, high-quality teaching and a personal atmosphere are the hallmarks of studying at Bingen University. The International Office supports you with a wide range of services.

Bingen University of Applied Sciences is a dynamic university that combines progress, tradition and practical relevance. Around 2,600 students are taught intensively in a personal atmosphere on the campus in Bingen-Büdesheim, which was inaugurated in 1987, and in the historic town building.

The university was founded in 1897 as the Rheinisches Technikum. The good infrastructure and the scenic location at the confluence of the Rhine and Nahe rivers were decisive factors in the choice of location. Since then, students have been offered practical and future-oriented technology training, which continues to make Bingen an attractive university location today.

Please note that our degree programmes are taught in German. Very good German language skills must therefore be demonstrated for admission to a degree programme.

At a glance

You will find the most important information, such as contact details and deadlines, about the programmes offered by our institution in our fact sheet.

Living in Bingen

Bingen is both the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site ‘Upper Middle Rhine Valley’ and to the tourist regions of Rheinhessen, Nahe and Rheingau. At the same time, the city is particularly convenient for transport: the Rhine-Main region with Mainz, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt can be reached quickly by train and car. Frankfurt Airport is also nearby.

The high quality of life in this town of around 25,000 inhabitants attracts many day trippers and holidaymakers every year. Cultural hotspots, such as sites associated with the life of Hildegard von Bingen, are within walking distance. The Rhine and the medieval Klopp Castle characterise the picturesque townscape.

 

Information for international students and exchange students

This page provides international students with useful information about life in Bingen and Germany, as well as studying at Bingen University of Applied Sciences. 

Head of International Office: Corina Materne,  Room 5-305
Exchange Manager: Isabel Orben-Eidt,  Room 5-319
Integration Assistance: Ilayda Dogruer, Mondays in Room 5-319
EWP-Project: Janek Vollmerding, Mondays and Thursdays Room 5-319
Student Assistance: Katharina Rosenthal und Mara Bergmans, Raum 5-319

TH Bingen was founded in 1897. Since then, the range of courses on offer has expanded enormously. Many years, names and several relocations later, this is what you see today. Find out more about the history of Bingen University of Applied Sciences here.

TH Bingen has two locations:

  • TH Campus
    Berlinstraße 109
    55411 Bingen am Rhein (Büdesheim)
  • Hermann-Hoepke-Technikum (HHT)
    Rochusallee 4
    55411 Bingen am Rhein (city)
     

Internationalisation at TH Bingen is important to us. We firmly believe that intercultural exchange represents an unparalleled opportunity for development – which is why we are committed to promoting it in as many ways as possible. For this reason, we offer various types of mobility programmes. Whether you are a student or a lecturer, please feel free to contact us. 

We are proud of several agreements within the framework of various programmes, including the renowned Erasmus programme and the German University Consortium for International Cooperation. Thanks to our cooperation with the DHIK, we offer a double degree with China and a double degree with Mexico. In addition, we work with the Indo-German Centre for Higher Education, with which we have established a joint degree programme.
We have partnerships all over the world. 

We also aim to enrich the educational experience of our valued students as much as possible by inviting and supporting the mobility of visiting lecturers and researchers from around the world.

Bingen am Rhein is a district town in the Mainz-Bingen district, in the beautiful federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
At the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, Bingen lies at the intersection of four regions and their wine-growing areas: Rheinhessen, Nahe, Middle Rhine and Rheingau.

Quote from UNESCO:

‘The 65 km long Middle Rhine Valley with its castles, historic towns and vineyards is an expression of a long history of human intervention in a dramatic and diverse natural landscape. The valley is rich in history and legends and has exerted a strong influence on writers, artists and composers for centuries.’

If you come from a country outside Europe or from a country with which Germany has not concluded any special agreements, you must apply for a visa. Further information and advice on this can be obtained from our integration assistant. 

Health insurance is compulsory in Germany. The statutory health insurance system, which consists of health insurance funds, is mainly financed by income-based contributions. If you do not have health insurance, you cannot enrol or apply for a visa. TH Bingen is in contact with advisors from the Techniker Krankenkasse health insurance fund. Please feel free to contact them. Frau Baltes.

If you require medical assistance in the evening/at night or on weekends/public holidays, you can find out what to do here. Important: In life-threatening emergencies, call 112. Otherwise, outside of your GP's opening hours, you can contact the medical emergency services (English page) on 116117. Hospital emergency rooms are often overloaded, so please bear this in mind.

Pharmacies
In Germany, there are strict regulations governing the sale of medicines. Some are only sold on prescription, i.e. if you have a written prescription from your doctor. In addition, there are over-the-counter medicines available in pharmacies that can be purchased without a prescription.

Estimated living costs
On average, the estimated living costs in Bingen are around €600–€800 per month. This varies from case to case. However, we recommend budgeting around €300 to €400 for room rent and around €300 to €400 for additional costs (food, mobile phone, electricity, etc.).

Accommodation
Unfortunately, there is a shortage of housing in Bingen. It is therefore recommended that you start looking for accommodation in good time.
Nevertheless, here are a few tips for you:

In addition, you can search for accommodation on the following portals:

Arrival:
There are two airports near Bingen: Frankfurt Hahn (in Lautzenhausen) and Frankfurt International.
Flibco shuttle buses provide transport between Bingen and Frankfurt Hahn. There are several trains running between Bingen and Frankfurt International.
In and around Bingen
The RNN makes it easy to get around Bingen. Visit the website to find out where you can travel, when, how and where.

The international coordinators are available to students for academic questions regarding their stay abroad. A designated international coordinator is responsible for each degree programme.

Studiengang Ansprechpartner Kontakt
Agrarwirtschaft Prof. Dr. Elmar SCHULTE-GELDERMANN ausland-b-aw(at)th-bingen.de
Angewandte Bioinformatik Prof. Dr. Oliver TÜRK ausland-b-bi(at)th-bingen.de
Biotechnologie Prof. Dr. Oliver TÜRK ausland-b-bt(at)th-bingen.de
Elektrotechnik Prof. Dr. Thomas BLESGEN ausland-b-et(at)th-bingen.de
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Energie- und Gebäude- und Umweltmanagement Prof. Dr. Urban WEBER ausland-m-eg(at)th-bingen.de
Energie- und Verfahrenstechnik Prof. Dr. Oliver TÜRK ausland-b-ep(at)th-bingen.de
Environmental Sustainability Prof. Dr. Michael RADEMACHER leitung-mi-es(at)th-bingen.de
Informatik Prof. Dr. Volker LUCKAS ausland-b-in(at)th-bingen.de
Informationssysteme Prof. Dr. Volker LUCKAS ausland-m-is(at)th-bingen.de
Klimaschutz und -anpassung Birgit HOESS    
Beratung: Prof. Dr. Panferov		 ausland-b-ks(at)th-bingen.de
Landwirtschaft und Umwelt Prof. Dr. Elmar SCHULTE-GELDERMANN ausland-m-lu(at)th-bingen.de
Maschinenbau Prof. Dr. Michael MANGOLD ausland-b-mb(at)th-bingen.de
Mechatronik- und Automobilsysteme Prof. Dr. Michael MANGOLD ausland-m-ma(at)th-bingen.de
Medizinische Biotechnologie Prof. Dr. Kerstin TROIDL leitung-bb-mt(at)th-bingen.de
Regenerative Energiewirtschaft und Versorgungstechnik Prof. Dr. Martin PUDLIK ausland-b-re(at)th-bingen.de
Smart Systems Engineering Prof. Dr. Thomas BLESGEN ausland-b-sy(at)th-bingen.de
Umweltschutz Birgit HOESS / Beratung: Prof. Dr. Kunz ausland-b-uw(at)th-bingen.de
Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen Prof. Dr. Stefan GABRIEL

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