UDE / Uni Duisburg-Essen / Universität Duisburg-Essen / eventfotograf.in UNIVERSITÄT DUISBURG- ESSEN
INCOMING STUDENT COORDINATOR INSTITUTIONAL ERASMUS COORDINATOR Laura Seidel Ira Terwyen
[email protected] [email protected] Tel. +49 203 379 1337 Tel. +49 201 183 2032 Geibelstr. 41, Universitätsst. 15 SG 120 V15 R03 G30 47057 Duisburg 45141 Essen Germany Germany
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE https://www.uni-due.de/international
Erasmus Code: D ESSEN04 WHY CHOOSE DUISBURG- ESSEN
The University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE) is one of the largest universities in Germany with over 40,000 students spread over both campuses.
The cities of Duisburg and Essen are at the heart of the Ruhr Area in the northwest of Germany, close to the border with the Netherlands. This region was shaped by the mining industry and has been a melting pot YOUNG UNIVERSITY for centuries, which is why the people have RANKINGS: IN TOP 15 a reputation for being very open and tolerant. WORLD UNIVERSITY Many of the old industrial heritage sites RANKINGS: IN TOP 200 have now been turned into parks or museums and as well as the vibrant cities, there are also many green spaces, recreational areas and parks to unwind in. The Ruhr Valley is full of beautiful locations to visit on a bike ride or a countryside walk.
There is no shortage of things to do in your free time... soak up the culture in one of more than 200 museums, theatres and art exhibitions or meet up with friends in the many shops, bars and restaurants in both cities. With excellent transport links, Dusseldorf and Cologne are only a train ride away... or take a day trip to Amsterdam, Paris or Brussels!
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ACADEMIC PERIOD LIVING COSTS
Lecture periods for exchange students There are no tuition fees at the UDE Winter semester 2021/22: but all students have to pay a social 4th October - 28th January contribution of around €320 each Summer semester 2022: semester in order to enrol. This 4th April – 15th July payment includes a "semester ticket" for free use of all local public transport. Examinations usually take place within According to the DAAD, a German three weeks after the end of the student has average expenses of lecture period but this varies €819/month including rent, travel depending on the faculty so check with your Faculty Coordinator at the expenses, food, clothing, learning UDE before making travel plans. materials, health insurance, telephone, Internet, radio and TV licence fees, and recreational activities.
PARTNER UNIVERSITIES If you need a visa you will be expected AND INTERNATIONAL to demonstarte funds of €861/month. COOPERATIONS COVID-19 UPDATE Nominated students from partner It is a difficult time to make plans but universities can follow courses from we aim to be flexible and hope to within the partner faculty as well as welcome exchange students as far as take supplementary subjects offered by possible according to the guidelines. our “Institute for Optional studies”. We continue to accept nominations for the 2021/22 academic year, which After you have been nominated by your we expect to be characterised by home university you will be allocated a hybrid semesters. Further information Faculty Coordinator from the UDE who can be found on the UDE's dedicated will guide you with course selection. website.
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GERMAN LANGUAGE ACCOMMODATION
German is the main language of The student accommodation in instruction at the UDE and a good Duisburg and Essen is not run by the command is usually required of university. There are several residences exchange students. The exact which are run by the requirement will vary depending on Studierendenwerk, a student welfare the faculty (some faculties also offer services organisation. They aim to offer courses taught in English). Please accommodation to all exchange consult your Faculty Coordinator for students. further information. If you decide to apply for If you are interested in improving accommodation through the your German skills, the Institute for Studierendenwerk, you will need to Optional Studies (IOS) offers free wait until after you have received your language classes to exchange admission letter. You can find contact students. details and further information on the Studierendenwerk website. The International Office can also match you with a “language tandem T h e p h o t o s b e l o w a r e partner”, giving you the opportunity f r o m t h e w e b s i t e o f to improve your language skills by t h e S t u d i e r e n d e n w e r k interacting with native speakers and a n d s h o w t w o o f t h e the Studierendenwerk holds regular m u l t i p l e S t u d e n t R e s i d e n c e b u i l d i n g s language cafe sessions to practice i n E s s e n ( l e f t ) a n d your skills in an informal setting. D u i s b u r g ( r i g h t ) . APPLICATION PROCESS
1 Nomination Home university sends nomination email to [email protected]
Deadlines: Winter Semester 1st May Summer Semester 1st Nov
2 Application UDE contacts students after the nomination deadline with link to online application form
Deadlines: Winter Semester 1st June Summer Semester 1st Dec
3 Admission 4 Enrolment UDE sends admission letters, Official enrolment takes place on enabling students to apply for Arrival Day and there will be visas and accommodation orientation days with chances to ask questions and meet other exchange
students Usually: Winter Semester mid July Usually: Summer Semester mid Jan Winter Semester early October Summer Semester early April SUPPORT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS
Welcome Days A few days to settle in before the lectures begin! We provide orientation sessions offering a chance to ask questions and get to know fellow exchange students and the International Office Staff.
Tutors WE ARE AN OPEN- Still worried about living in a foreign country? Fellow MINDED, students working as tutors from the TSC INTERNATIONAL (TutorenServiceCenter) will be there to help you in the UNIVERSITY first few days and beyond. They hold regular info sessions for questions about (student) life in Germany as well as organising fun excursions and social events APPROX. 16% OF OUR throughout the semester so that you can meet new STUDENTS ARE people and visit local attractions. Previous trips have INTERNATIONAL included Freiburg, Munich and Berlin. STUDENTS FROM OVER 125 DIFFERENT Buddy Program COUNTRIES The TSC runs a Buddy Program to match you with a volunteer UDE student who can provide one-to-one support, particularly in the first weeks after your WE OFFER A RANGE OF arrival. TAILOR-MADE OPPORTUNITIES FOR Faculty Support INTERNATIONAL Each student will have an academic supervisor within STUDENTS their faculty. Some faculties even have their own support centres dedicated to the needs of international students.
International Office The Incomings Team has regular office hours and is there to support you throughout your stay. FACULTY CONTACTS
CAMPUS ESSEN CAMPUS DUISBURG
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES MERCATOR SCHOOL OF Frau Ramona Karatas MANAGEMENT [email protected] Frau Lena Grünhagen & Herr Stefan de Dios Panal FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL [email protected] SCIENCES Frau Melanie Leung [email protected] FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF BIOLOGY Frau Iris Steiner Frau Dr. Nadine Ruchter [email protected] [email protected]
FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY FACULTY OF PHYSICS Frau Dr. Jolanta Polkowska Frau Dr. Ann-Kristin Pusch [email protected] [email protected] FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS Frau Dr. Monika Meise FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES [email protected] Social Sciences FACULTY OF MEDICINE Frau Lucia Bonikowsi Herr Prof. Dr. Eric Metzen [email protected] [email protected] Political Sciences FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND Herr Dr. Georg Lammich BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION georg.lammich@ųni-due.de Business Information Systems Herr Erik Karger Institute of East Asian Studies [email protected] IN-EAST Welcome Office [email protected] International Economics Frau Paulina Jamroz [email protected] Energry Trading and Finance Frau Kirsten van der Koelen [email protected]