Technische Hochschule Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences
Contact Hochschulstrasse 1 83024 Rosenheim, Germany Telephone +49 8031 805-0 Fax +49 8031 805-2105 [email protected] www.th-rosenheim.de/welcome
International Guide Info for International Students Small cheer and great welcome Dear Incoming Students, makes a merry feast. We are welcoming you at Rosenheim Technical Univer- sity of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim). You will be William Shakespeare spending a splendid exchange semester or studying a full degree programme here. Beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany await you – particularly in terms of quality of life, recreational activities and economic strength. TH Rosenheim has deep roots in the region as well as a network spanning the entire globe. Its welcoming atmosphere, personal advising services, close contact between students and lecturers, as well as modern campus infrastructure Table of Contents create ideal conditions for academic success. With the highest standards of educational quality, TH Rosenheim Bachelor´s and Master´s Degree Programmes 04 trains qualified graduates in the disciplines of business, technology, design and healthcare studies. English-Taught Master´s Programmes 06
Courses in English for Exchange Students 09 The International Office staff will support you with all necessary services to make your stay with us an unfor- Campus Directory 10 gettable experience of your life! This brochure provides Joint Summer School Programme 12 helpful knowledge for your studies at TH Rosenheim.
Application – Academic Calendar 14 Come and have a marvellous time with us. Housing – Cost of Living 16 Your Team at the International Office of TH Rosenheim Contact us – International Office 17
Life in Rosenheim 18
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2 3 Practice-Oriented Studies at a Glance Bachelor´s Degree Programmes
We offer a wide range of Bachelor´s degree programmes basically taught in German. Each study programme comprises seven semesters and 210 ECTS credits. A selection of English-taught courses for exchange students is highlighted on page 9.
BUSINESS STUDIES • Business Administration (B.A.) • Business Mathematics – Actuarial Sciences (B.Sc.)
TECHNOLOGY STUDIES • Business Information Systems (B.Sc.) • Chemical Engineering (B.Eng.) • Chemtronics (B.Eng.) • Computer Science (B.Sc.) • Construction Engineering (B.Eng.) • Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Eng.) • Energy and Building Technology (B.Eng.) • Interior Engineering (B.Eng.) • Management and Engineering (B.Eng.) Master´s Degree Programmes • Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng.) • Mechatronics (B.Eng.) We offer two full time Master´s degree programmes in English. The other program- • Plastics Engineering (B.Eng.) mes are mainly taught in German and take three semesters with 90 ECTS credits. • Wood Building and Construction (B.Eng.) • Wood Technology (B.Eng.) BUSINESS STUDIES • Management and Internationalisation of Medium-Sized Businesses (M.A.) DESIGN STUDIES • Architecture (B.A.) TECHNOLOGY STUDIES • Interior Architecture (B.A.) • Applied Research and Development (M.Sc.) • Building Physics (M.Eng.) HEALTHCARE STUDIES • Computer Science (M.Sc.) • Applied Psychology (B.Sc.) • Engineering Sciences (in English, M.Eng.) • Education of Children (B.A.) • Management and Engineering (M.Eng.) • Healthcare Management (B.Sc.) • Wood Technology (in English, M.Sc.) • Nursing (B.Sc.) • Physiotherapy (B.Sc.) DESIGN STUDIES • Social Work (B.A.) • Interior Architecture and Furniture Design (M.A.)
www.th-rosenheim.de/study_opportunities.html www.th-rosenheim.de/study_opportunities_master.html 4 5 International Technology Studies English-Taught Master´s Programmes
Master´s in Engineering Sciences (M.Eng.) Master´s in Wood Technology (M.Sc.) Specialisations: Electrical Engineering and Information Technology / Mechatronics / Leadership skills/HR management, the definition of a strategy, a solid foundation Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Engineering in financial aspects, performance optimisation in production, the most recent Technology shapes our lives – it develops at a breath-taking pace, poses increasin- material technologies or production systems engineering with the simulation of gly complex challenges and offers almost unlimited career opportunities. In order equipment: the range covered by wood technology and thus the requirements to meet the great demand for skilled specialist and management staff, TH Rosen- for engineers are constantly evolving. A wide range of knowledge and skills are heim devised the application-focused Master´s Degree Programme in Engineering expected in managerial positions in the international woodworking industry. The Sciences with lectures conducted in English. This course prepares students for international English-taught Master´s Degree Programme in Wood Technology demanding engineering activities as well as a fast track into project and leadership qualifies graduates for those leadership positions, and places in addition an em- responsibility, primarily in international companies. phasis on developing the skills needed to understand and apply the latest wood www.th-rosenheim.de/engineering-sciences-master.html and timber technologies. www.th-rosenheim.de/woodtechnology_master.html
6 7 Exchange Study Opportunities Courses in English for Exchange Students
On our webpage you will find our wide range of courses taught in English which extent to most faculties. Here you can also find detailed module descriptions. Additional courses for incoming students are offered by our Language Centre and online courses are organised in cooperation with the Bavarian Virtual Uni- versity (vhb). You can choose English-taught courses in the following fields of study:
BUSINESS STUDIES Business Administration and Elena Trentin, Student from Italy Management
TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Computer Science
Engineering
Wood Technology
DESIGN STUDIES Interior Architecture „TH Rosenheim and its staff are very well organised and always supported me when needed. Moreover, every Virtual Courses (vhb) professor has many foreign contacts Virtual courses are additional and collaborations. This makes TH e-learning courses offered to stu- Rosenheim an excellent cultural dents of TH Rosenheim, organised meeting point attracting foreign by the Bavarian Virtual University students who want to learn. My study (vhb). abroad semester in Rosenheim was the best experience of my life.“ Language Centre The Language Centre offers gene- ral electives and language courses in English, German and Spanish as well as Chinese, French, Italian and Russian. The courses are free of charge and can be attended as general electives or on a voluntary basis.
www.th-rosenheim.de/English-courses.html
8 9 10 11 Summer in the City Germany was a wonder to me! Joint Summer School Programme Everywhere I went it was so neat
Our Joint Summer School Programme on „Doing and clean and safe. Some of my Business Across Europe“ is organised in part- nership with three universities in Europe. The highlights were the Business Ethics programme will last a total of three weeks in Course at TH Rosenheim and the three different European countries: Germany, the Netherlands and Spain. BMW Museum in Munich.
This programme is designed for advanced under- graduate and postgraduate students. It aims at Tarryn Julies, Student from South Africa giving students a first-hand insight on the future GERMANY Rosenheim Technical University of doing business responsibly and covers current of Applied Sciences trends and issues in the field of business ethics, circular economy and entrepreneurship & innova- tion.
Registration
Joint Summer School Programme
THE NETHERLANDS Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Eva Fabisiewicz International Office Telephone +49 8031 805-2782 [email protected]
SPAIN La Salle Campus Barcelona, www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international.html Ramon Llull University
12 13 Helpful Knowledge Application – Academic Calendar
Deadlines for partner universities Nomination winter semester 1 May summer semester 1 November Deadlines for exchange students Application winter semester 1 June summer semester 1 December
Application: Please contact the coordinator at your home university who is responsible for the exchange programme (ERASMUS, university partnership) and apply for an exchange place at TH Rosenheim after you have been nominated by your home university. www.th-rosenheim.de/applying.html
Application periods for degree-seeking students Academic calendar • Winter semester 1 May – 15 June * / 15 July • Summer semester 1 November – 15 December * / 15 January
Application: All degree-seeking students please apply via our online portal. Winter semester 1 October – 14 February www.th-rosenheim.de/applications.html Examination period approx. 25 January – 10 February * Please note the different application deadlines for the English-taught Master´s programmes. Semester break 15 February – 14 March
Summer semester 15 March – 31 July
Examination period approx. 9 July – 23 July
Semester break 1 August – 30 September
Welcome Days Compulsory Welcome Days for exchange students are held one week before the start of each semester.
14 15 Helpful Knowledge Housing – Cost of Living
Housing Cost of Living The Student Union offers accommodation for students and provides a To calculate your cost of living at TH Rosenheim you need a minimum of about comfortable infrastructure with diverse recreational activities. A number of rooms 650 € up to 850 € monthly. In detail find the following basic outline: is available for exchange students. Please note in your online application, if you decide to stay in student housing. Minimum Maximum
International degree-seeking students please apply for housing at: Rental (student accommodation or private housing) 250 € 400€ www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/student-accommodation Meals 220 € 250€ Private accommodation and room listings are available at online portals such as: www.wg-gesucht.de/en/ Health insurance 80 € 80€
Personal expenses 100 € 120€
Further Information Total monthly costs 650 € 850€ For additional information on visa issues, health insurance, scholarships, arrival and more we invite you to have a look at our webpage. Note: We collect a Student Union fee of 62 € per semester. www.th-rosenheim.de/en/general-information.html No tuition fees will incur.
Contact us - International Office
Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences International Office Hochschulstrasse 1 83024 Rosenheim Germany
Telephone +49 8031 805-2118 / -2566 Andschana Mendes Incoming Student Coordinator Opening Hours - Room 2.22
Mondays 01:00 - 03:00 pm Thursdays 09:00 - 12:00 am
www.th-rosenheim.de/en/international/incoming-students/
16 17 Life in Rosenheim Mountains, Lakes, City and More
ROSENHEIM ROSENHEIM LAKE CHIEMSEE Modern campus at Mediterranean flair in the city Beautiful sunsets, swimming, TH Rosenheim centre with numerous cafés sailing, windsurfing
Studying at TH Rosenheim means studying in beautiful surroundings in one of the most attractive regions in Germany – particularly in terms of quality of life and recreational activities. TH Rosenheim is located in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the main station even with its own train stop. Art, tradition and culture can be found everywhere in Rosenheim. If you like nature and outdoor activities, you are located within a stone´s throw from the mountains and lakes where you find a lot of hiking, swimming, sailing, skiing and much more. Chill out at the lake Chiemsee beach bar and enjoy beautiful sunsets especially on top of Germany´s WENDELSTEIN HOCHRIES KAMPENWAND highest mountains. Stunning mountains with an Paragliding, mountain biking, 1,669 m high, triple-peaked impressive view hiking and much more rock formations At the beginning of the winter term you can start your adventure with a visit to the famous Oktober- Good to know fest in Munich. Just hop on the train and be in the • MUNICH hustle and bustle of Bavaria´s state capital within • AUSTRIA 30 minutes where you can enjoy many historical • ITALY sights, numerous shops and crazy night life. • SWITZERLAND Austria is just around the corner. You can reach • CZECH REPUBLIC the beautiful historical city of Salzburg by train in are just around just one hour. the corner. SUDELFELD SKI RESORT INN VALLEY MUNICH From your lecture to the slopes Riding the bike to university and Big city flair – just a 30-minute Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic can in only 30 minutes in the beautiful Inn valley train ride away also easily be reached for weekend trips.
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