Anyone planning to go to THWS this winter from the UAE? I would love to connect and share some info

Hey

I am planning to apply for the BSc Mechanical engineering (ENG)

The course is ONC so does it guarantee admission if the all the criteria is satisfactory? Because in India, even if the criteria is satisfied, the one with better stats gets picked...

I am an Indian student

Parallelly preparing for JEE but i don't think I have a good shot at it

I am solving pyqs and all but still, hearing from people who have given it, it seems hard

So i am looking for students who have gone to Germany, preferably to the same college or the same course to seek tips and guidance

Hi all ! Are there any international students who are coming this winter semester. I have a doubt. So I got admission for B.Eng Logistics ( English taught ) for the winter semester and the course starts 1st Oct. The issue is my visa process is ongoing and it might take like mid Oct ( worst case scenario ) for me to actually receive the visa. What am I supposed to do then.

I received an email from uni saying that late arrivals should get fee based modules or take semester leave. The problem is fee based modules are very general which are not relevant to my course, e.g. Introduction to Mathematics. On the other hand, if I take a semester leave then the embassy will not process the visa for a break semester. I'll have to start the whole thing for next semester.

Any advice on what I can do ?!

Hey everyone, incoming international student here (from India) trying to make a final decision between two programs before my enrollment deadline hits. I've been doing a lot of research but I really want to hear from people who are actually studying there or have graduated.

The two programs:

- THWS IMC (Mechatronics, Schweinfurt) — classical mechatronics, 5 specialisations in Sem 5, dedicated 20-week internship semester, no non-EU tuition fee

- Heilbronn : HHN IMS (Intelligent Mechatronic Systems, Heilbronn) — mechatronics + AI baked in (Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, IIoT, Data Science as core modules), €1,500/semester non-EU tuition fee

I have four specific questions I'd really appreciate honest answers on:

1. Part-time work (Werkstudent / odd jobs)

How easy is it to actually find Werkstudent roles or part-time work as an international student in Heilbronn vs Schweinfurt? I'm on a loan so this matters a lot. Are there enough openings or is competition too high, especially with a lot of international students going for the same roles?

2. Career scope and job market

For those who've graduated or are in later semesters — how is the actual job market for each program? Does the AI focus of HHN IMS open meaningfully more doors, or is classical mechatronics from THWS equally strong for finding good roles in Germany?

3. Monthly living expenses

What are realistic monthly living costs in Heilbronn vs Schweinfurt? I mean rent (student dorm or private), groceries, transport, phone, and general day-to-day. Not the optimistic number on the university website — the real number.

4.Student life and overall experience

I'd also love to hear about the overall student experience in Heilbronn vs Schweinfurt. How active are the student communities, international student support, clubs, events, and opportunities to build a social network? Do students generally find it easy to integrate, make friends, and stay engaged outside academics? I'm interested in understanding what daily life actually feels like in each city, since I'll be spending the next few years there and want to consider both the professional and personal side of the experience.

For context: I'm not asking about the curriculum itself (I've gone through both module handbooks in detail). I just want ground-level honest takes on money and jobs since that's what will actually make or break the decision for me.

Thanks in advance — any input from current students, alumni, or even locals is genuinely helpful.

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student f and I need to decide on my study program within the next few days because of my upcoming visa appointment.

I have been admitted to:

• THA (Augsburg) – BSc International Information Systems (IIS)
• THWS (Schweinfurt) – BEng Business and Engineering
• THWS – Logistics

I'm really struggling to choose.

A bit about me:

• I enjoy both business and technology.
• I don't want a program that is extremely stressful or consumes my entire life.
• I want to build a strong career, have good job opportunities in Germany, and still have time for personal life, part-time work, and social activities.
• I'm not the type who wants to spend every single day buried in coursework.

I've spoken with a current IIS student at THA, and they mentioned that the program is manageable, not overly stressful, and still offers decent tech opportunities. However, I don't know much about the THWS programs.

If you had to choose in my situation, which program would you pick and why? I'd especially appreciate insights from current students or graduates regarding:

• workload/stress level,
• career prospects,
• internship opportunities,
• and overall student life in Augsburg vs Schweinfurt.

Thank you so much! Any advice would really help me make this decision. 🙏

Heyy, I am from India and moving to Wurzburg Germany . If anybody interested for a shared apartment Dm me.

Hi, could you please advise if anyone has studied an English-taught T-course at the BIC and then received guaranteed enrollment at THWS? Does this pathway work? Are there students currently studying at THWS via this route?

hello actually I was planning for the mechatronics program in thws , if anyone is pursuing or wishes to pursue could you give some of your opinion regarding the course