Higher-Level Law

The Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act is the governing law for higher education in Bavaria. All of the university’s regulations and bylaws are based on this Act.

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Teaching Load GuidelinesTeaching Load Guidelines dated August 15, 2024 (effective October 1, 2024)
Evaluation RegulationsEvaluation Regulations of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated March 11, 2026 
Fees and Charges RegulationsTechnical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg (THA) Fees and Charges Regulations dated December 16, 2025 (effective January 1, 2026)
Fees and Charges BylawsFees and Charges Bylaws of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated December 22, 2023, in the consolidated—unofficial version incorporating the First Amendment of June 20, 2025, and the Second Amendment of July 30, 2025 (effective August 1, 2025)
Basic RegulationsConstitution of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated January 25, 2024, in the consolidated—unofficial—version of the Third Amendment dated June 17, 2026 (effective as of July 1, 2026)
Campus RegulationsCampus Regulations of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated April 25, 2025 (effective May 1, 2025)
Statute on NamesBylaws of the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg Regarding the Addition of an English Middle Name dated March 20, 2024 (effective April 1, 2024)
Policy on Protection Against Sexual Harassment and DiscriminationPolicy on Protection Against Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence, as well as Discrimination Based on Race, Ethnic Origin, Gender, Religion or Belief, Disability, Age, or Sexual Identity at the THA, dated December 13, 2024 (Effective as of January 1, 2025)
Guideline on the Use of the DFG Program Lump SumGuideline on the Use of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Program Lump Sum dated November 7, 2024 (effective as of November 15, 2024)
Bylaws on the Procedures for Preliminary Registration, Enrollment, Re-enrollment, Leave of Absence, and WithdrawalBylaws on the Procedures for Preliminary Registration, enrollment, re-enrollment, leave of absence, and withdrawal at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated November 10, 2025, in the consolidated—unofficial—version of the Third Amendment to the Statutes dated June 3, 2026 (effective as of: June 9, 2026)
 Bylaws Governing the Procedures for Preliminary Registration, enrollment, re-enrollment, leave of absence, and withdrawal at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated November 10, 2025, in the consolidated—unofficial—version of the Second Amendment to the Statutes dated April 28, 2026 (effective as of: May 1, 2026)
Bylaws Governing Lecture and Break SchedulesBylaws on Lecture and Vacation Periods at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated December 20, 2022 (effective March 15, 2023)
Bylaws on Public Notices (BekS) at Technical University of Applied Sciences AugsburgRegulations on Public Notices (BekS) at Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated February 15, 2024 (effective as of February 20, 2024)
Bylaws Governing Elections (Election Regulations)Election Regulations of Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg dated April 1, 2025 (effective as of April 15, 2025)
Bylaws on Ensuring Good Scientific Practice and Handling Suspected Cases of Scientific Misconduct (SgwP) 
Bylaws on Study GrantsBylaws on the Distribution and Use of Study Grants at Augsburg University of Applied Sciences dated April 13, 2018, last amended by the 1st Statute Amending the Statute on the Distribution and Use of Study Grants dated December 16, 2019
Further reading: Qualifications Ordinance of the Free State of Bavaria