- Course location
- Neuburg an der Donau
- Teaching language
- • English
- Date(s)
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1 October 2026 - 14 March 2027 (registration deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Mode of study
- Fully on-site with voluntary online elements
- Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)
- Yes, compulsory
- Pace of course
- Instructor-led (Specific due dates for lectures/assignments/exams)
- Additional information on dates, prices and mode of study
- Application period: 15 March - 30 April 2026
Dates: The SHIFT Study Sprint takes place the semester before the Bachelor's programme starts. You are able to apply for the study programme during the Study Sprint. You are not automatically admitted to the Bachelor's programme.
Mode of Study: The SHIFT Study Sprint takes place in person at THI in Neuburg an der Donau (near Ingolstadt), Bavaria, Germany. Participants are expected to be present and actively participating in the courses and activities offered in order to receive a certificate of participation.
- Description/content
- The SHIFT Study Sprint is a preparatory course with a duration of 15 weeks. It takes place at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt in Neuburg an der Donau (near Ingolstadt), Bavaria, Germany, and is aimed at high school graduates who wish to continue with a Bachelor's in Sustainable Civil Engineering at THI. The SHIFT Study Sprint prepares participants technically and professionally through subject-related courses as well as intercultural courses, German classes and a support system that includes mentoring and administrative support to foster integration at THI and in Neuburg an der Donau.
Details of courses and activities:
• Bridge course in mathematics
• German course (level A1 or A2)
• Excel basics workshop
• Intercultural competence
• Two elective subjects (choice between Excel advanced workshop, scientific and independent work, various IT workshops, etc.)
• Two intercultural elective subjects (choice between German business etiquette, success in German professional life, etc.)
• Various workshops and events
• Excursions to cities, conferences and companies
• And more
- Current information
- Currently, THI is receiving an increasing amount of information regarding fraudulent activities in connection with student applications to THI. Therefore, it is important for you to know the following:
• THI does not work with agencies. Please use the application process described on our pages only.
• THI never asks for money via agencies for application purposes.
• THI only sends emails from @thi.de.