Partner Institution Information Sheet
University of Applied Sciences Regensburg
Established: 1971
Location: Regensburg, Germany
Number of Students: 9,750 Number of Faculty departments: Its eight faculties offer 24 Bachelor's degree programs, 13 Master's degree studies as well as five postgraduate courses. Emphasis is laid on Arts, Business, Design, Social Affairs and Health.
Institution Information
The Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg (OTH Regensburg) offers its students the best possible start for a successful professional career. With around 9,750 students, it is one of the largest technical universities of applied sciences in Bavaria. Over 40 practice-oriented Bachelor and Master degree courses in engineering, business studies, design, health and social services are characterized by their high level of quality in both teaching and research.
Exchange Website: http://www.oth-regensburg.de/en/international/incoming/exchange.html
Institution Website: http://www.hs-regensburg.de/
Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update
Semester Dates Semester 1 Early October to Mid- February Orientation: October Semester 2 Mid - March to Late July Orientation: March
Class Information
Language of instruction: German and English
Class level and Credit system: (You are expected to visit an academic advisor prior to your exchange to determine what courses you have left to complete your program. Academic Advisors cannot tell you how the courses from exchange will transfer but you can use the information about your degree requirements to guide your decisions. After being accepted for an exchange, you will work with the exchange coordinator to determine your course availability.)
For Information on all Courses offered see website: http://www.oth-regensburg.de/en/international/neu-incoming-d- e/exchange/courses-lectures.html
Student Information
Information about health insurance: Non-EU students have to obtain compulsory health insurance in Germany. We ask for your understanding that we cannot accept medical insurance from your home country. You will have approximately 30 compulsory health insurance funds to choose from. However, the monthly contribution for students is the same with each company. You will be given further information on how to obtain German insurance prior to your arrival. Questions can be posed to the representatives after the Welcome Meeting.
Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update
Visa Information: Every Non-EU student who stays in Germany for more than 3 months needs to get a prolongation for their visa. This process will be fully arranged for you by the International Office. Approximately 6 weeks after your arrival you will get an Email from the International Office which explains exactly what documents you have to provide for that. Please note that for a certain amount of time we will have to keep your passport in order to prolong your visa. Of course you still can do the prolongation on your own. Though we recommend to let the International Office do it for you, due to long waiting hours. You need the following documents in order to prolong your visa on your own:
Application form for residence permit (form available at the International Office) Proof of "Bürgeramt" registration Passport or Identity Card Student ID/ Certificate of Enrolment Medical Insurance Certificate Proof of financial funds for living in Germany
2 Passport photos (no automat photos or colour copies)
Can students work while on exchange to University of applied Sciences Regensburg: Students from Bulgaria and Romania and from non-EU countries may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year. In addition, employment as a student assistant at the university is permitted and is not counted towards the 120 full or 240 half working days. For all employment activities that go beyond this scope, students must apply for an employment permit with the responsible authorities (immigration authorities and Federal Employment Agency). The employment permit is only granted if this does not have adverse effects on the applicant's studies.
Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update
Student Services / Activities available: FEBS A few years ago students of the “European Business Studies“ (EBS) department founded the EBS FEBS society. This society organises a few events during the semester, in which EBS and other international students from all departments are welcome. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact them: [email protected] or www.febs.de
“Big brother” or “Big sister” This is basically a scheme set up to help the international students get into contact with the German students at Regensburg University of Applied Sciences. If you are interested in getting a “big brother“ or “big sister“, you will be allocated one at the beginning of the semester. Thereafter, if you have any queries, questions or problems, your “big brother“ or “big sister“ will be able to help you. More often than not, students tend to socialize with their “big brothers“ and “big sisters“ as well. It’s also possible to get a “Tandempartner“.Should you choose to take this option, it would entail meeting a German student once a week for language learning purposes. The aim is for both persons to increase their knowledge and speaking ability in the other language.
Accommodation Information Your home university will have provided you with application forms for student housing and for admission to OTH Regensburg. After you or your home university has returned both the admission forms and the application for accommodation, Bewerbung um Aufnahme in ein Wohnheim” to the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) of OTH Regensburg we will try to reserve an accommodation for you (depending on availability). Exchange students are asked to pay a non-refundable reservation fee of € 60 and a deposit of € 240 (the deposit is refundable at the end of the stay). We do not recommend students to come to Regensburg without first having reserved accommodation through the International Office. Finding a furnished room on the private market for such a short period of time is very difficult. Furthermore, landlords and estate agents often charge additional fees and deposits for rooms and these are generally unfurnished. For organisational reasons, it is not possible to give you the exact name and address of your student hall of residence before your arrival in Regensburg. Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update
Type of accommodation: The International Office reserves single rooms in various student halls of residence. These rooms differ in size and furnishing. All of them are furnished with bed, blankets, pillows, chair, a bookshelf and a wardrobe. Please bring your own bed linen! The voltage is 220 V. In most halls of residence, students have to share a bathroom and a kitchen. There are common rooms with a TV and most have computer rooms with 24-hour internet access. Every student hall of residence is equipped with washing machines and dryers. Irons and ironing boards are not provided.
For information on dorm locations please check the website: http://www.oth-regensburg.de/fileadmin/media/international/pdf/2014/Practical- Guide-2014.pdf
City Information Founded by the Romans in 179 AD as Casta Regina (meaning Fortress by the River Regen), Regensburg is one of Germany's oldest towns. It was relatively spared from Allied bombings during World War II. Today, many flock to see the wonderfully intact old city and its many medieval structures. The 12th-century Stone Bridge was used by Crusaders en route to the Holy Land. The Regensburg Cathedral (or Dom St. Peter) is one of southern Germany's finest examples of Gothic architecture.
Banking: You will need a bank account for the time of your stay in Regensburg. The first reason is, that we can transfer your dorm room deposit only to a German bank account Moreover, a German bank giro account facilitates any kind of money transfer within Germany (any payments, remittance etc.). Therefore we advise all exchange students to open a German bank account. Ideally you find a branch of any bank near to where live. When opening an account please have the proof of police registration with you as well as your passport or ID and your certificate of enrolment from University of Applied Sciences Regensburg. Students usually reap specific benefits of the conditions of a bank account.
Currency:Euro
Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update
Weather: Southern Germany in Bavaria is known for its continental climate, which is generally very mild and pleasant weather throughout the year. Summers around Regensburg are never hot, winters are never terribly cold. This makes for an ideal place to visit where a few layers should serve you well throughout the year.
Time zone: Central European Time
Population: 150,000
Tourist Information: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g187312-Regensburg_Upper_Palatinate_Bavaria- Vacations.html
Contact Information
Name of office for exchange KPU Office of International Students and Scholars programs Address Surrey Cedar Building 1145 Richmond Room 140 Email [email protected] Phone 604.599.2566 Office website https://www.kpu.ca/international
Updated February.2014 *This is not a legal document. Although we strive to keep these information sheets up to date as possible, information may be changed since our last update