OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL) Summary
OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a public university of applied sciences based in Lemgo, North Rhine-Westphalia. OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe) is a public university with main campuses in Detmold, Lemgo and Höxter. Its institutional development includes: 1971 — the institution was founded as part of the expansion of applied universities in NRW. Detmold predecessor schools brought architectural, design and construction traditions. Today, its academic profile comprises architecture, interior architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental engineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, production, life science technology, food technology, pharmaceutical technology, business, logistics and media production. The location is important as Detmold specialises in design and the built environment, Lemgo anchors engineering, computing, life science and smart production and Höxter connects landscape, environment, geoinformatics and regional planning.
The course portfolio within this master file comprises 17 undergraduate entries and 15 postgraduate entries with subject combinations grouped under parent degrees where appropriate. Examples for undergraduates are Architecture, Interior Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering, etc. and later entries are Business Administration, Logistics Management, Media Production, etc. Postgraduate study Architecture Integrated Architectural Design Urban Planning Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture Environmental Engineering Food Technology International Logistics Management Media Production Each course is a parent qualification and specialisations are recorded in the course entry, not misrepresented as separate degrees. The variants dual, cooperative, part-time and practice-integrated are part of the relevant parent qualification and are not counted as separate degrees.
Admission is regulated at program level. Applicants use the KIS portal. Selection process is as specified for restricted bachelor’s programs. Open programs allow direct enrolment of applicants. Non-EU deadlines may differ. Design and architecture programs may require proof of aptitude. Applicants need to confirm the language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route prior to submission. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Entry for a doctorate is separate from admission for a bachelor’s or master’s and normally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision, and formal acceptance by the faculty responsible.
TH OWL does not charge any general tuition for regular degrees. The semester contribution for winter 2026/27 is 352.80 Euros: 20 Euros for the student body, 226.80 Euros for the Germany semester ticket and 106 Euros for student services. Institutional charges exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a consequence of the university subject mix, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Applied projects and graduate work are supported by the it’s OWL technology cluster, SmartFactoryOWL, Future Food Factory OWL, design practices, municipalities, manufacturers and food and pharmaceutical businesses. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis upgrade students’ professional readiness.
The course portfolio within this master file comprises 17 undergraduate entries and 15 postgraduate entries with subject combinations grouped under parent degrees where appropriate. Examples for undergraduates are Architecture, Interior Architecture, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Engineering, etc. and later entries are Business Administration, Logistics Management, Media Production, etc. Postgraduate study Architecture Integrated Architectural Design Urban Planning Civil Engineering Landscape Architecture Environmental Engineering Food Technology International Logistics Management Media Production Each course is a parent qualification and specialisations are recorded in the course entry, not misrepresented as separate degrees. The variants dual, cooperative, part-time and practice-integrated are part of the relevant parent qualification and are not counted as separate degrees.
Admission is regulated at program level. Applicants use the KIS portal. Selection process is as specified for restricted bachelor’s programs. Open programs allow direct enrolment of applicants. Non-EU deadlines may differ. Design and architecture programs may require proof of aptitude. Applicants need to confirm the language of instruction, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route prior to submission. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may ask for module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience, or interviews. Entry for a doctorate is separate from admission for a bachelor’s or master’s and normally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision, and formal acceptance by the faculty responsible.
TH OWL does not charge any general tuition for regular degrees. The semester contribution for winter 2026/27 is 352.80 Euros: 20 Euros for the student body, 226.80 Euros for the Germany semester ticket and 106 Euros for student services. Institutional charges exclude rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. Special tuition may be applied in the case of continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats, if provided for by the relevant law or program regulation. Funding may include BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards, but each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
Career preparation is a consequence of the university subject mix, not a guarantyd placement scheme. Applied projects and graduate work are supported by the it’s OWL technology cluster, SmartFactoryOWL, Future Food Factory OWL, design practices, municipalities, manufacturers and food and pharmaceutical businesses. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis upgrade students’ professional readiness.