Universität Regensburg

International Office
International.office@uni-regensburg.de
www.uni-regensburg.de/international/index.html

Undergraduate Courses
Bachelor:
The Bachelor is the first academic degree, which generally can be finished after six semesters of academic studies.
Moreover, it is a first professional-qualifying degree. There is a difference between the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc). The six semester (= 3 years) course of study is composed of three to four semesters of basic
studies (stage I studies) and two to three semesters of in-depth studies (stage II studies). For the B.A., either one major
and two minors or two majors are studied. For the B.Sc., the emphasis is on the study of one subject only.
Staatsexamen:
For the Staatsexamen, the state officially acts as the examiner. Upon its completion, one finishes the degree programme
in medicine, law, pharmacy, and teaching. Depending on the subject, the standard period of study averages between
eight and twelve semesters. The training and examinations are standardized statewide and nationwide. Training is
concluded at the university with the first Staatsexamen. For lawyers and teachers, the traineeship that takes place outside
of the university is completed with a second Staatsexamen.
Information online:
An overview of the subjects offered at the University of Regensburg as well as detailed information for each subject can
be found on the following homepage (only in German):
http://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/studentenkanzlei/studienangebot/index.html

Information about German language certificates and DSH

For most fields of study, a German language test, the DSH, needs to be taken before you can begin. Usually a result of
DSH2 is necessary to matriculate. For several specific fields of study, a DSH test result of DSH1 suffices. Please look at the
tips under "Special Features” for more information.

Restriction of
Subject Degree offered Special features
permission *1)

Faculty of Catholic Theology

Roman Catholic Theology Magister regular duration 10 semesters

Faculty of Law
Law State Examination
(Staatsexamen)

Faculty of Business, Economics and Information Management

Business Administration B.Sc. x Begins only in WS, B.A. only as 2nd major or minor
Economics B.Sc. x Begins only in WS, B.A. only as 2nd major or minor
International Economics with Focus B.Sc. x Begins only in WS
on Central and Eastern Europe
Management Information Systems B.Sc. x Begins only in WS, B.A. only as 2nd major

Faculty of Medicine
Medicine State Examination x
(Staatsexamen)
Begins only in WS
Dentistry State Examination x
(Staatsexamen)

Faculty of Philosophy, History, Social Sciences and Fine Arts

History of Science --- B.A. only as minor
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Education B.A. Aptitude test *2): registration at institute,
deadline: 30.06. (WS) / 31.01. (SS)
Protestant Theology B.A.
Classical Studies B.A. (one subject)
Abkürzungen: ZB = Zulassungsbeschränkung; WS = Wintersemester; SS = Sommersemester; HF = Hauptfach; NF = Nebenfach
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 Classical Archaeology B.A.
Art History B.A.
Musicology B.A.
Philosophy B.A.
History B.A.
Political Science B.A.
Early and Ancient History B.A.

Faculty of Psychology, Education and Physical Education

Educational Science B.A. (one subject) x Begins only in WS
Psychology B.Sc. x Begins only in WS
Applied Human Movement Science B.A. x Begins only in WS

Faculty of Languages, Literature, Linguistics and Culture

General and Comparative Linguistics B.A.
American Studies 1 B.A. Aptitude test *2): registration at institute,
deadline: 06.07. (WS) / 15.01. (SS)
British Studies1 B.A. Aptitude test *2): registration at institute,
deadline: 06.07. (WS) / 15.01. (SS)
German Language and Literature B.A.
German-French Studies 2 B.A. Begins only in WS; Aptitude test *2):
(Dual-Degree) application at institute, deadline: 30.06.
Information under: www.ike-eie.org
German-Italian Studies2 B.A. Begins only in WS; Aptitude test *2):
(Dual-Degree) application at institute, deadline: 30.06.
Information under: www.ike-eie.org
German-Polish Studies B.A. Begins only in WS / DSH1
(Dual-Degree)
German-Spanish Studies2 B.A. Begins only in WS; Aptitude test *2):
(Dual-Degree) application at institute, deadline: 30.06.
Information under: www.ike-eie.org
German-Czech Studies2 B.A. Begins only in WS
(Dual-Degree)
English Linguistics1 B.A. Aptitude test: registration at institute, deadline:
06.07. (WS) / 15.01. (SS)
French Language and Literature 3 B.A. Placement test
Elective Minor Studies *3) --- B.A. only as minor
Greek Language and Literature B.A.
Information Science 4 B.A.
Italian Language and Literature3 B.A. Placement test or preparatory course
Latin Language and Literature B.A.
Media Informatics 5 B.A.
Media Studies B.A x Begins only in WS
Polish Language and Literature B.A.
Russian (Eastern Slavic) Language B.A.
and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature3 B.A. Placement test or preparatory course
South East European Studies B.A. B.A. only as 2nd major or minor
Czech Language and Literature B.A.
Comparative European Ethnology B.A. x Begins only in WS

Faculty of Mathematics
Mathematics B.Sc.

1
American Studies, British Studies and English Linguistics cannot be combined with each other.
2
A combination with other subjects is not possible.
3
French, Italian and Spanish Language and Literature: A maximum of two can be combined as major and minor or as two minors.
4
Not in Combination with Media Informatics as a minor
5
Not in combination with Information Science as a minor
Abkürzungen: ZB = Zulassungsbeschränkung; WS = Wintersemester; SS = Sommersemester; HF = Hauptfach; NF = Nebenfach
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Faculty of Physics
Computational Science B.Sc. Begins only in WS / DSH1
Nanoscience B.Sc.
Physics B.Sc.

Faculty of Biology and Pre-Clinical Medicine

Biology B.Sc. x Begins only in WS
Biochemistry B.Sc. x Begins only in WS
Molecular Medicine B.Sc. x Begins only in WS

Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy

Chemistry B.Sc. Begins only in WS / DSH1
Pharmacy State Examination x Begins only in WS
(Staatsexamen)

Teacher Training Programmes

This list does not contain any Teacher Training Programmes as their requirements are geared at German applicants. If
you are interested in these programmes, please seek advice from the International Office.

*1) Restriction of Permission

Degree courses with restriction of permission have only a limited number of places. Therefore, the university selects those
candidates from all applicants that are especially qualified. The decision is based on the grades of the school or
college/university leaving certificate.

*2) Aptitude Test

Some degree courses require an aptitude test that needs to be passed successfully before the semester starts. This is a
pre-requisite for enrolment. For some aptitude tests you need to register beforehand. Please contact the respective faculty
or the International Office early enough.

*3) Elective Minor Studies (=Frei Kombinierbares Nebenfach, FKN)

In addition to the B.A. tracks already mentioned, an „elective minor studies" track can be taken, which is designed to
support non-traditional, interdisciplinary and project-oriented courses of study. Here students design their own minor by
combining any two „study units" (Studieneinheiten). More in-depth information about course work and assessment can
be found on the university homepage under each of the respective study units:
http://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/koordinierungsstelle-leistungspunkte/fkn
Course offerings are posted each semester on the notice boards outside the departments as well as on the project's
homepage: http://www.uni-regensburg.de/studium/koordinierungsstelle-leistungspunkte/

Foreign Language Requirements

Some degree courses (such as French Language and Literature) expect candidates to have foreign language skills in the
desired field and you will have to take a language aptitude test. However, other Language and Literature programmes
exist - like Italian, Spanish and Russian - where candidates are not required to have any experience of studying these
languages. Here, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the respective language in special preparation
classes shortly before the programme starts.

Competence in Latin is a requirement for some degree courses that you have to give proof of during your studies
(History, Archaeology, Musicology, Greek Language and Literature). If your level of Latin is not yet up to the one required
or if you have not studied Latin before, you can acquire the necessary Latin skills during courses at the university. Please
allow an extra semester for the acquisition of Latin. The International Office or the Student Information & Advisory Service
– Studienberatung– will tell you whether Latin is compulsive for your field of studies.

Abkürzungen: ZB = Zulassungsbeschränkung; WS = Wintersemester; SS = Sommersemester; HF = Hauptfach; NF = Nebenfach

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Departmental Advisory Services
For some of the subjects, there are leaflets available with information about course content and the work required from
the course guidance center, the International Office as well as Internet downloads:

https://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/internationale-studierende/
 Download
 Fächerinformationen

You also can find additional information on the webpages of the individual faculties and on the webpage
“Studienangebot”

http://www.uni-regensburg.de http://www.uni-regensburg.de
 Fakultäten Studium  Studienangebot

When selecting a subject to study, it is highly recommended to make use of the help of the course guidance center and
the advisor for the subject to be studied. An overview of the course guidance centres at the University of Regensburg is
available under: http://www.uni-regensburg.de  Studium  Studienberatung

Guidance services for the application process

Guidance services for international applicants regarding the academic and language requirements for the application
process can be obtained in the International Office (administration building, room 0.12). e-mail: international.office@uni-
regensburg.de

Office hours:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30 – 11:30 with Frau Wunderlich

You can find detailed information on the homepage of the International Office:
http://www.uni-regensburg.de/international/internationale-studierende

Abkürzungen: ZB = Zulassungsbeschränkung; WS = Wintersemester; SS = Sommersemester; HF = Hauptfach; NF = Nebenfach

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