
Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt
Eichstätt, Germany
World-class learning in the heart of a vibrant, modern city
Campuses
Eichstätt Campus
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Faculty of Theology
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Faculty of Philosophy and Education
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Faculty of Languages and Literature
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Faculty of History and Social Sciences
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Faculty of Mathematics and Geography
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School of Transformation and Sustainability
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Faculty of Social Work (Applied Sciences)
Ingolstadt Campus
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WFI – Ingolstadt School of Management
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Mathematical Institute for Machine Learning and Data Science (MIDS)
Application Deadlines
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Winter Semester: May 15
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Summer Semester: November 15
Lecture Periods
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Winter Semester: Mid-October- February
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Summer semester: End-April- End-July
Standard Course Load
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1-1.3 ECTS credits per course week
Choosing Units
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Exchange students must register for all exams they plan to take and receive credits for in KU Campus.
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The transcript of records confirms all successfully completed courses. It is sent by email and mail to both the student and their home university.​
Learning Agreement
The Learning Agreement is a contract between the student, KU, and the home university, and must be signed before the semester begins.
Learning Agreement Procedures
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Select courses from KU Campus or the KU website.
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Get the Learning Agreement approved and signed by your home university.
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Upload the signed document in Mobility Online (KU’s application tool).
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For further information, please see the website "Learning Agreement and ToR".
Estimated Monthly Cost of Living
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Total: € 1,000
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Accommodation: € 250–550 (Ingolstadt)
€ 280–480 per month (Eichstätt)
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Damage Deposit: € 500 - 1,000
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Housing Deposit: € 350 housing deposit (incl. €50 non-refundable)
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Meals: € 1,000 per semester
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Insurance: ~€ 108 per month
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Visa application/extension: ~€ 100
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Student Service Fee: € 71 (Mandatory)
Tuition Fees
No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.
Application Deadline
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Winter Semester: June 01
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Summer semester: December 01
Courses in English
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Available in selected subjects at Eichstätt Campus
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Wide variety offered at Ingolstadt Campus (Business Administration)
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See full detail here: Courses in English
Eligibility Requirements
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If the language of instruction is German: B1
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If the language of instruction is English: B2
Grading System
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1.0–1.3 = Excellent
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1.7–2.3 = Good
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2.7–3.3 = Satisfactory
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3.7–4.0 = Sufficient (Pass)
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4.3 and below = Fail
Courses
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Most courses in Eichstätt are taught in German.
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A wide range of English-taught courses is offered mainly at the Faculty of Business Administration, Ingolstadt Campus.
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Course information is available on KU Campus (online catalog), with finalized lists published a few weeks before each semester.
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Semester start dates: Winter – Early September | Summer – Early March
Local Transportation
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Student semester tickets for local public transport: € 77 (Eichstätt) or € 138 (Ingolstadt).
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The "Sozialwerk" of the KU supports the semester ticket with currently 33.00 EUR per semester.
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Students commuting between both campuses can apply for a partial refund of the transportation cost (50%).

