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University profile
We are an innovative, international, pioneering, and multi-award-winning university of applied sciences founded in 1994 and located in picturesque Bavaria, Southern Germany, in a stunning natural environment in central Europe near Austria, the Czech Republic, and the Alps.
Our foundation is formed by a total of eight faculties focusing on business, engineering, health science, and computer science. We have 3 teaching campuses: the main campus in Deggendorf, the European Campus Rottal-Inn in Pfarrkirchen, and our newest and smallest campus in Cham. Additionally, we have 13 smaller technology and research campuses located around Bavaria, each focusing on one or more specialised areas of research.
In total, 41% of our 8,200+ students are international, with 100 nationalities represented in our university community. We are proud to be a very multicultural community, as our focus is on regional cooperation and the expansion of our national and international network. The European Campus Rottal-Inn teaches exclusively English-based undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. 200 partner universities around the world provide students with foreign exchange semesters, internships, and double degree studies abroad. Excellent teaching standards are based on a mix of lecture room theory and hands-on practical work in campus-integrated science labs and workshops, including applied research to the highest level. We strive for academic excellence and are committed to producing multilingual academics equipped with fully-accredited and internationally relevant qualifications to feel comfortable on the global stage. Many of our 11,000 alumni have international careers.
Focus on research and science
We are an ambitious university of applied sciences in southern Germany renowned for our excellence in research. R&D projects are always rooted in real-life cases, our young academics and research staff collaborate with regional and international companies to develop innovative solutions for immediate application. Coordinated by our Centre for Applied Research, this unique infrastructure and range of facilities remain unparalleled in the Bavarian academic landscape.
- Our profile as a research university
- Read about our 4 main areas of research: Digitalisation, Sustainability, Mobility, Health Sciences
Working environment
We are currently the most rapidly expanding university of applied science in Bavaria. Further expansion would be unthinkable without a diverse community. Currently, 182 professors, 439 lecturers, and over 800 support staff from all over the world belong to our community.
We represent important values such as integrity, collegiality, and respect, recognising that all staff members achieve their best performance when they feel comfortable and fully integrated. We offer job vacancies in all of our campus locations for global-minded professionals seeking a new challenge with plenty of career opportunities.
benefits & working conditions for all dit staff
At our institution, you can enjoy flexible working hours.
We prioritise a healthy work-life balance for our employees. With options for remote work, compensatory time off, and flexible hours without core working time, you can easily balance your professional life with family and leisure. As a full-time employee, you are entitled to 30 vacation days, plus additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Benefit from our international environment.
With over 40% of our students coming from more than 100 nations, we are the most international university in Bavaria. We also offer international exchange opportunities for our staff as part of employee mobility programmes. Learn more about our global activities and the possibilities for employee mobility.
A modern workplace awaits you.
You will have access to a modern and well-equipped workspace in a rapidly growing educational and research institution. Digitalisation is at the heart of what we do, supported by a strong IT infrastructure and modern tools that enhance our everyday work.
Develop and Grow with Us.
As an employer, we actively support each employee with personalised training and development opportunities. We also promote team cohesion and the strategic development of individual departments through team-building activities and retreats. We place great value on a respectful leadership culture, which is why we have developed our own leadership development programme.
Onboarding is a Priority for Us.
We support your start at DIT with structured onboarding initiatives such as our welcome event and mentorship programme. Our Dual Career Service also assists you and your family in finding accommodation, schools, or childcare. On our Deggendorf campus, staff even have access to an on-site childcare facility.
We Care About Your Health.
We want you to stay healthy and support your wellbeing through free university sports programmes, company sports that allow one hour per week to be counted as working time, and subsidised low-calorie meals in our canteen. Learn more about our THD-Vital programme: Healthy University.
Financial Benefits and Support.You will benefit from the financial advantages and subsidies of the public sector, such as capital-forming benefits, annual special payments, a company pension scheme, and regular tariff-based salary increases.
Exclusive Offers for Our Staff.
As a DIT employee, you can enjoy discounted offers through our "Corporate Benefits Employee Offers" programme.
Stay Fit and Eco-Friendly with JobRad.
We offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle through the JobRad scheme at attractive special conditions (your employment contract must have at least three years remaining at the start of the leasing period).
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your career path at dit
We are recruiting top scientists who can demonstrate at least 5 years of professional experience as a graduate - this includes at least three years working outside a university setting. If you have a doctoral degree and experience working in private-sector companies under your belt, you can consider applying for a professorship. With a good salary and a comprehensive social security system, you will be able to enjoy relative academic freedom and a comfortable lifestyle with numerous fringe benefits while influencing the bright future of our next generation.
Find out everything you need to know about the application requirements, general conditions and the path to a professorship at DIT on our website:
We are recruiting top scientists who can demonstrate at least 5 years of professional experience as a graduate - this includes at least three years working outside a university setting. If you have a doctoral degree and experience working in private-sector companies under your belt, you can consider applying for a professorship. With a good salary and a comprehensive social security system, you will be able to enjoy relative academic freedom and a comfortable lifestyle with numerous fringe benefits while influencing the bright future of our next generation.
Find out everything you need to know about the application requirements, general conditions and the path to a professorship at DIT on our website:
Job description and requirements
Participate in the acquisition and implementation of research projects, instruct students and prepare scientific papers within the scope of your research. If you are a highly motivated academic with a postgraduate degree in a relevant field of study and a passion for your field of excellence, you could apply to become a Research Assistant. Many, but not all, Research Assistants are doctoral students.
Conditions of employment
- Bavarian state regulated pay scale of TVL E13, exact salary is determined by experience and position
- 30 days annual leave for + public holidays
- 40 hour working week
- Induction training accompanied by a mentor
- Extensive further training opportunities
- European nationals could possibly become civil servants, if younger than 45 years and in good health (see the perks of civil service)
- General benefits for all staff members apply (see working conditions)
Job openings
Enquiries
Job description and requirements
We employ lecturers to teach faculty topics, as well as lecturers for languages, intercultural skills and other diverse subjects. Lecturers are either signed up as freelancers or contracted to full time employment. Freelance lecturers sign up to teach a topic and workload per semester for an agreed wage, while pay-rolled lecturers receive employee benefits as listed below:
Conditions of employment
- Bavarian state regulated pay scale of E11 to E13, determined by experience and position
- 30 days annual leave + public holidays
- Teaching hours are 19 to 23 hours weekly per semester, depending on recruitment conditions
- 40 hour working week
- During lecture-free periods, lecturers support faculty administration in the preparation of documents, adaption of lecture scripts, etc
- General benefits for all staff members apply (see working conditions)
Job openings
Enquiries
Support staff of all kinds are a vital part of the university structure. We employ qualified support experts throughout all faculties, in the main central facilities and throughout all departments of the university in all campus locations. Jobs include positions in finance, HR, course administration, etc.
Being a state-funded university of applied sciences, all staff are employed by the Bavarian State Government so wages are determined by a state regulated pay scale.
Conditions of employment
- Wages determined by Bavarian state regulated pay scale, according to qualifications and position
- 30 days annual leave + public holidays
- 40 hour working week
- Opportunity for part-time employment
- Flexitime, in agreement with co-workers and superiors
- European nationals could possibly become civil servants, if younger than 45 years and in good health (see the perks of civil service)
- General benefits for all staff members apply (see working conditions)
Job openings
Enquiries
Continuing your studies after completing your postgraduate master degree involves intense research which is written then, after approval of your academic supervisor, published in a doctoral thesis.
Being a university of applied sciences, regulations do not permit us to award doctoral degrees alone, therefore we need to make use of strategic partnerships. As a doctoral student, the first step is to find a supervisor at our university of applied sciences, after which we will help you find a joint supervisor at a research university. Parellel to this, you will be registered at the research university as a doctoral student and employed by the Deggendorf Institute of Technology usually as a Research Assistant (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter). This offers you an ideal combination of theoretical study and practical research to successfully complete your doctoral studies.
Enquiries
I enjoy working as a researcher because the mix of teaching classes to international students & variety of different projects keeps me engaged. I am currently starting a PhD program and it fits quite well with my work environment since it will involve a great deal of cooperation and flexibility. The topics I learn about or teach as a researcher involve many aspects of my doctoral studies.
O. Blanco, M.Sc.
Research Assistant & PhD student from the USA
I really enjoy being a professor of intercultural management ... teaching students about culture in a place where they can walk out of the classroom and immediately apply those new skills is both exciting and fulfilling for me as a teacher. Being able to do research in this international environment, with a wonderful team of international colleagues, makes DIT an exceptional place to work.
Prof. Dr. M. Cummings-Koether
Teaching professor from the USA
relocating to bavaria
People living in Bavaria enjoy a high lifestyle with relatively low living costs for a central European business and cultural hotspot. Breath-taking scenery, vibrant cities, ancient traditions, seven UNESCO world heritage sites and ten national parks, coupled with a booming business landscape and an extremely low unemployment rate, provide a fascinating mix of heritage and modern commerce and make Bavaria Germany’s favourite holiday destination. Our three teaching campuses are located close to the city of Munich, the Austrian and Czech Republic borders and the Alps.
Teaching campuses and surrounding areas
- Our main flagship Deggendorf campus in the charming town of Deggendorf, the base for most staff and students, is a fantastic modern facility that has recently undergone a vast multi-million extension to accommodate our expanding university community.
- The European Campus Rottal-Inn in the picturesque town of Pfarrkirchen is a dynamic and multicultural study environment, housing newly built, state-of-the-art classrooms and science labs where programmes are predominantly lectured in English.
- Campus Cham is a small and cosy international hub for AI and mechatronics. Based under one roof, it is an intensive work and research centre for this field of expertise.
Bringing your family to Bavaria
Life in Lower Bavaria offers you a healthy work-life balance and many prospects for all your family members. Read on to learn some essentials about the Bavarian lifestyle, so you can enjoy the great lifestyle in your new home in central Europe!
Access for your partner and family
The Dual Career Service supports partners and the families of newly appointed staff in all concerns about job opportunities and relocation to the region. We focus in particular on providing individual and personal assistance to partners in their search for new professional career opportunities in the region. However, the Dual Career Service also offers advice and support on the topics of finding accommodation, schools, kindergartens, or daycare centres as well as on matters relating to public authorities.
The Dual Career Service of DIT provides support, advice, guidance, and orientation in:
- Job search (job placement cannot be guaranteed)
- Establishing contacts with employers in the region
- Career issues and concerns
- Further education courses and qualifications, including scholarships and language courses
In addition to:
- Information about childcare facilities and schools
- Information regarding housing search
- Matters specific to the authorities
If you require support with schools or accommodation, please open the next slider
What are the first steps?
- Contact the Dual Career Service by e-mail, telephone or in person
- Detailed personal or telephone first conversation about your idea and our offer
- Planning and implementation of the jointly agreed objectives
Contact in the partner support programme
Kindergarden
Most children in Bavaria attend non-compulsory kindergarten age 3 to 6 years, which are in every local community. You will be charged a monthly fee but these fees are relatively low as they are subsidised by the local authority (the DIT campus in Deggendorf has a pre-school childcare facility).
Schools
School education is compulsory for children between 6 and 15 years of age, whereas home schooling is against the law. Excellent state schools make up the majority of schools and are funded by the government. There is no fee for your children to attend these schools. The primary school your child can attend is usually dictated by the area in which you live, as it is often in your town or village, while secondary schools can be freely selected depending on your child’s interests and academic ability. All pupils living more than 5km away from their school have access to free school buses up to the 10th grade.
Higher education
Higher education at state funded universities and institutions is tuition free throughout Germany. Universities in general have an excellent global reputation and produce future global leaders.
Contact for schools and kindergardens
- Fantastic healthcare system with an extensive network of specialist doctors for top patient care
- Short medical waiting times for doctors and dentists
- Select between state or private health insurance (private health insurance is an option for the self-employed and professionals on higher salaries)
- Efficient public transport networks to all areas of central Europe
- Munich International Airport is 1 hour away
- Linz, Salzburg, Nuremberg, Memmingen airports are also close by
- Munich and the Alps are easily reachable via public transport and car
- English is understood and spoken by the majority of locals
- High employment rates
- Bavaria has 13 public annual holiday days
- The Bavarian Forest and Bavarian Alps provide many leisure activities for the whole family
- The predominant religion is Catholicism, although all religions are represented
- The LGBTQ community is completely integrated
- Traditions are important - every town has an annual beer festival, for example
- Local sports clubs are well attended, athletics tracks and football pitches are open to everyone
- Summers are warm, winters are snowy
- Winter sports such as alpine and cross-country skiing are very popular
- Min. paid annual leave for full-time work is 20 days + public holidays
- Average working week is 36 to 40 hrs
- Maternity leave is 14 weeks, parental leave is up to 3 years
- Bonuses are common, incl. performance and Christmas bonuses
- Employers are generally modern and respectful of family values and work-life balance
- Employment contracts are standard practice
- Flexitime is common
- Low unemployment rate of approx. 4%, with youth unemployment rate only 2.4%
- Most local companies offer apprenticeship programmes for school leavers
- SME companies are prevalent, especially in the manufacturing industry
- Many global industries are based in lower Bavaria
Look into job listings
If you find any of the job openings suitable for your area of academic expertise, apply directly over our online portal.
Your support to relocate to the region
Dual Career Service
We support you, your partner, and your entire family with various advisory and orientation services related to job transitions and relocation to the region. True to the motto: Simply arrive.
Our support services include:
- Connecting with regional employers and assisting with job searches
- Information on childcare facilities and schools in the area
- Guidance on further education, qualification opportunities, and language courses
- Providing information on housing options
- Assistance with administrative matters
- Information on local clubs and networking opportunities
- Support for caregivers of family members in need of assistance
Our services follow the quality standards of the Dual Career Network Germany (DCND), of which the Deggendorf Institute of Technology has been a member for several years.
Since 2024, DIT has also been a cooperation partner in the Dual Career Network Region Passau. The network serves as a key point of contact for connecting with regional employers and providing job search assistance.
Feel free to contact us to arrange a personal or telephone consultation: dualcareerservice@th-deg.de
staff mobility
Internationalisation is one of the core focus areas of our unversity and does not stop at staff mobility. Interculturally experienced, internationally active lecturers, researchers and also non-academic staff are the only way to fully realise the internationalisation strategy. There are many ways to acquire intercultural competences and to build up an international network; travel and exchange are two of the most effective means.
The following opportunities are available to all our staff:
- Guest lecturers to the DIT
Within the framework of the international guest lecturer programme, international colleagues are invited to the THD and integrated into the teaching. The guest lecturers can give entire lectures for the entire semester or individual guest lectures. The International Office has funds available for teaching assignments and travel expenses.
If you are interested, please contact erasmus@th-deg.de.
- Outgoing teaching mobility: DIT lecturers as guest lecturers abroad
Professors, research assistants or other teachers at DIT have the opportunity to teach abroad. Either for a short lecture on your subject, for example as part of an International Week at a partner university, or in cooperation with a colleague abroad. You can be invited directly by colleagues of our partners or you can contact the International Office with your travel wishes and let us know in which lecture (topic) or in which region you would like to teach. This mobility is possible worldwide, but costs can only be covered for the Erasmus+ area.
All interested professors or research assistants are welcome to register on the mailing list teaching-mobility@th-deg.de and will be kept informed about opportunities and invitations from partner universities.
Arrangements for recognition, e.g. via the LUFV, must be checked individually.
ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility
Within the framework of Erasmus+, THD professors and staff can spend a training period at an Erasmus+ partner university. Erasmus+ funding is available for this purpose.
An Erasmus+ stay gives you the opportunity to exchange professional ideas, gain new perspectives, promote your professional development, strengthen your skills and expand your network. Participating in this programme will benefit you professionally and personally in equal measure.
If you are interested in taking part in an International Week at a partner university, you can register on the distribution list at staff-mobility@th-deg.de.
More information about ERASMUS+ Staff Mobility:
1. Target group
- Only persons working at the DIT are eligible for funding
- Lecturers, research assistants and university staff from all areas at the DIT can be funded.
2. Funding period
- Lecturer Mobility: grants can only be awarded for teaching stays of at least eight teaching hours and a maximum of two months. A minimum of two to five working days is strongly recommended in order to effectively contribute to the curriculum and academic life of the host university. Blended mobility is possible.
- Staff Mobility: the funding period is between two days and a maximum of two months. Blended mobility is possible. Repeated funding is possible for both lecturer mobility and staff mobility.
3. Funding rates
The financial scheme for the Teacher Mobility and the Staff Mobility are identical. The Erasmus+ mobility grant includes travel and accommodation costs, which are subsidised as unit costs. Detailed information can be obtained from the International Office at erasmus@th-deg.de.
4. Eligibility criteria
- In principle, equal funding for all (according to unit costs and lump sums in accordance with EU guidelines).
- Everyone should be given the opportunity to realise a required lectureship, further training or business trip
- Multiple funding of one person is possible
5. Exclusion criteria
- Rejection by the partner university
- No Erasmus+ Agreement
- No more financial resources available
- Parallel funding for similar costs from funds of other EU programmes
6. ERASMUS+ documents
All necessary Erasmus+ documents and further information on the staff/teaching mobility procedure can be obtained from the International Office at erasmus@th-deg.de.
7. Application deadline
Ongoing application at the International Office erasmus@th-deg.de but at least three weeks BEFORE the desired stay.
8. Selection criteria
- Existence of an Erasmus+ contract
- Submission of a DIT application for further education or a business trip application incl. approval.
- Balanced mobility between engineering and business studies
- Sufficient language skills and sense of purpose
- Sufficient financial means via Erasmus+
