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Study in Wildau, Germany

Brochure for International Students and Applicants from Abroad

2010|2011 II | CONTENTS | 1

Contents

4 Campus Plan

5 Preface

6 Introduction

The University of Applied Sciences Wildau 7 History 9 Location 10 University Address 11 Profi le 12 Overview: Degree Courses and Contacts 14 Structure of Study Programmes

Regulations Concerning Your Stay in Germany 15 Registering with the Residents’ Registration Authority 16 Visa and Residence Permit 16 Insurances

Facilities at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau 18 International Offi ce Print 19 Internship 19 Registration and Examinations Offi ce Publisher: Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau 19 Library Editor: International Offi ce at the UAS Wildau 21 University Computer Centre Editorial Staff: Carolina Augspurg, Dr. Angelika Schubert, 21 Languages Dr. Greg Bond 22 Eating on Campus, Cafeteria Copy Deadline: April 2010. Subject to alteration. 22 Student Identity Card

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Finances 40 Acceptance to University through an Entrance 23 Study Fees Examination 24 Financing Your Stay through Scholarship 40 Acceptance to University without an Entrance Programmes Examination 24 Cost of Living 40 Application Documents 24 Opening a Bank Account 42 Application Deadline 42 Considerations for Students from Certain Accommodation Countries 25 Places to Live 28 Shopping 43 Documents Required for Your Stay in Germany

Leisure Glossary of Useful Terms 28 Excursions and Other Events with the 44 The University and the Structure of Degree International Offi ce Programmes 29 (Students’) Sport 45 Facilities at the University 30 Fun in and around Wildau 46 Formalities at the University 30 Parties 47 Student Accommodation 31 In and around Berlin 47 Registration with the Residents’ Registration Authorities Life in Germany 48 Banking 33 Germany 48 Transport 35 Climate 35 People 36 Opening Hours 36 Part-time Jobs 37 Driver’s License 37 Public Transport 38 Public Holidays

39 Important Addresses in Emergencies

Applications 39 Exchange and Programme Students 39 International Students 4 | CAMPUS PLAN PREFACE | 5

Dear guest students from abroad, I warmly welcome you to the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau. I am very pleased that you have decided to study at our university. I am sure that you will quickly settle in here and be successful in your studies. We offer excellent opportunities – as a modern campus university located in a traditional engineering town. Our university is not too large, and the personal atmosphere, our excellent equip- ment and labs, our computer, internet and library facilities all pro- vide the best conditions for your studies and future careers. On our campus research and learning and life and learning are all closely combined. I hope that you will play an active part in campus life during your stay in Wildau. One of our key aims is to continue consolidating and expanding our international contacts and activi- ties, and all our guest students have a key role to play. This brochure is your guide to fi nding your way around the Techni- cal University of Applied Sciences Wildau. Here you will fi nd in- formation on residence and work conditions for foreign students, information on offi cial procedures, tips and advice on accommoda- tion, health insurance and much more. Living abroad always involves surprises and opportunities, but it is not always easy to get used to new and unusual ways of life. This brochure contains the names and contact details of people who can help you whenever you have questions or experience diffi culties. I would like to encourage you to study hard, and also to gain broader cultural experience. Getting to know Germany and its people and taking an interest in the culture of our region should be an impor- tant part of your stay abroad. I wish you all the best and every success at our university.

Prof. Dr. László Ungvári President of the TH Wildau [FH] 6 | INTRODUCTION THE UNIVERSITY | 7

Introduction lities for teaching and research, a large library, well-equipped seminar rooms and laboratories, and excellent contacts to industry and busi- We would like to warmly welcome you to Wildau and the Technical ness, all of which contribute to a fi rst-class study environment. Uni ver sity of Applied Sciences (UAS) Wildau, or the Technische Hoch- The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau focuses on de- schule Wildau [FH]. We are delighted that you have chosen to spend gree programmes that contain practical work and internships, and some time studying or pursuing further studies at our university. on dynamic technology transfer between the university and indus- There are more than 300 universities in Germany, including 158 try. The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau has coop- universities of applied sciences. Universities of applied sciences of- eration partners in industry, business, and education in Germany, fer shorter and more fi rmly structured degree programmes than the Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Hungary), Western Europe other universities. Universities of applied sciences are also noted for (France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Ireland, the practical and vocational emphasis of their programmes. UK), and also in Asia (China and Kazakhstan) and Latin America The University of Applied Sciences Wildau is one of fi ve applied uni- (Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Mexico, Columbia, versities in the German federal state of Brandenburg. It is situated Cuba, Argentina and Brazil). directly at the city limit of the capital, Berlin, and is linked to the This brochure is a guide to your new life in Wildau. It contains im- local city train (S-Bahn) network of Berlin. portant information and tips on the university, studying here, and on student life. Whether you are planning to be here for just a few months, for a year, or for the whole of your studies, our university will always be able to help to answer your questions and listen if you have worries or problems. We wish you every success and lots of fun during your stay at the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau.

The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau

History Wildau is a traditional industrial town that came to be known for its mechanical engineering industry. It became a student town as early as 1949, when the engineering school was founded. Since that year, The University of Applied Sciences Wildau has around 4000 students. when the fi rst students enrolled in Wildau, engineering has always The attractiveness of Wildau lies in its interesting range of degree been taught here. programmes and particularly in the university’s activities in applied Soon the education at the school of engineering in Wildau gained research and development, which ensure that teaching here is always a good reputation, based on direct contacts to industry in Wildau forward-looking and practical. The university has state-of-the-art faci- and on the teaching of sound basics and practical know-how. 8 | THE UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY | 9

mental engineering sectors. The Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau is working closely together with a number of these.

Schwartzkopff locomotive factory, 1909 Engineering school, 1949

In 1991 the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau was founded as a public institution under the auspices of the federal state of Brandenburg. On October 22, 1991, the new university came into being on the campus of the former school of engineer- ing. The fi rst students to enroll were 33 students of mechanical en- gineering in the winter semester of 1991/1992. In addition to this traditional discipline in engineering the university today also offers degrees in business administration, business computing, European management, business and law, administration and law, biosystems technology/bioinformatics, logistics, aviation engineering/aviation logistics, physics engineering, photonics, telematics, and industrial Location engineering. Wildau is a green town to the southeast of Berlin, not far from the city border. This is a town for recreation, for rambling, cycling, sail- ing, or simply relaxing. And right here you can fi nd the Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau.

Wildau, 1991 Campus Bahnhofstrasse, 2007

In recent years a number of technology and business parks have been founded in the region around Wildau, with service enter- prises, logistics centres, and companies in the energy and environ- Lake Müggelsee Sailing at Wildau 10 | THE UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY | 11

The university is located in the Bahnhofstrasse directly in front of Profi le the urban train line (S Bahn) Wildau. All faculties and the teaching Both teaching and applied research at the University of Applied and administrative staff are located on campus. Sciences Wildau are closely linked with the university’s direct contacts with industry and business. Practical laboratory work University Address and internships in industry are essential components of studying Techical University of Applied Sciences Wildau in Wildau, and all our students are able to gain insights into their Technische Hochschule Wildau [FH] future fi elds of work and careers during their studies. Students in Postal address: Wildau are also able to conduct their own experiments using highly Bahnhofstr. advanced laboratory and computer technology. 15745 Wildau With around 4000 students at present, the University of Applied Germany Sciences Wildau is noted for its large potential in innovation and Tel. +49 3375 508-300 development research, strong links between teaching and practice, Fax +49 3375 500324 intensive laboratory work, good relations between students and staff, www.th-wildau.de and also cooperation with competent partners in business. This all guarantees lively technology and knowledge transfer with student integration, enabling our students to develop skills in teamwork and leadership.

Studying at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau means: well organized and easy to understand structures to degree pro- grammes, a relatively short study period of six semesters for fi rst degrees, and four semesters for master’s degrees, House 15 House 100 effi cient work in small groups, individual and personal supervision for students, strong links to practice, dynamic development of study programmes in line with trends in business and industry, and early contact for students with business and industry.

The degrees awarded to successful students are all bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Hall 10 Hall 14 12 | THE UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY | 13

The University of Applied Sciences Wildau has three faculties. Faculty of Buisness Administration and Business Computing:

Faculty of Engineering/Industrial Engineering: Degree Contact Business Administration Prof. Dr. oec. Ingrid Wirth Degree Contact (Bachelor) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-510 Biosystems Technology/ Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Franz Wildenauer Bioinformatics [email protected] Business Management Prof. Dr. oec. Ingrid Wirth (Bachelor/Master) Tel. +49 3375 508-148 (Master) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-510 Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Miersch (Bachelor) [email protected] Business Computing Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ulrike Tippe Tel. +49 3375 508-193 (Bachelor/Master) [email protected]

Physics Engineering Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Siegfried Rolle Tel. +49 3375 508-556 (Bachelor) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-126 Faculty of Business, Administration and Law: Aviation Engineering/ Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Matthias Prokoph Aviation Logistics [email protected] Degree Contact (Bachelor/Master) Tel. +49 3375 508-614 Administración y Derecho Dr. Gregory Bond Logistics Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Martin Melzer (Bachelor/Master) [email protected] (Bachelor) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-366 Tel. +49 3375 508-223 Economía y Leyes RD Bernt Kuklinski Industrial Engineering Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Manfred Böttcher (Diploma) [email protected] (Bachelor) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-973 Tel. +49 3375 508-961 European Management Prof. Dr. oec. Gerhard Mewes Technical Management Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Martin Melzer (Bachelor/Master) [email protected] and Logistics (beginning in 2010) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-597 (Master) Tel. +49 3375 508-223

Photonics Prof. Dr.rer.nat. habil. Sigurd Schrader (Master) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-293

Telematics Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Ralf Vandenhouten (Bachelor/Master) [email protected] Tel. +49 3375 508-359 14 | THE UNIVERSITY STAY IN GERMNAY – REGULATIONS | 15

Structure of Study Programmes university language centre offers courses in German as a foreign A degree programme at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau language for foreign students (see “Languages” in this brochure). lasts three years for a bachelor’s degree. Master’s degrees will normally last two years. Each academic year is divided into two The main work of the university is equally concentrated on teach- semesters. All bachelor’s degrees include a period on internship in ing and education, further education, and applied research and business or industry of between twelve weeks and six months, and technology transfer. The cooperation between the university and students write a fi nal bachelor’s thesis in their last semester, which industry supports and encourages the practical relevance of our will usually deal with a practical aspect of their studies and often be degree programmes. Through our partnerships with industry and written in cooperation with a company. the local community, we are able to incorporate their ideas and sug- gestions into our teaching and research activities, and then to offer the results of our research as innovation potential. Projects done in cooperation with industrial enterprises aim at the introduction of new and improved production methods or products to the market.

For students this means better chances for starting a career after graduating, through work on projects, the internship semester, and the diploma dissertation on a subject in industry or business.

Regulations Concerning Your Stay in Germany

Teaching is divided into lectures, seminars, and laboratory work, Registering with the Residents’ Registration Authority is carried out by professors and lecturers with practical experience, If you are going to stay for a period any longer than three months Einwohnermeldeamt and is always relevant to the future professions of our students. in Germany, you must register with the Residents’ Registration Gemeinde Wildau Karl-Marx-Str. 36 Teaching is not only intended to pass on specialized knowledge, Authority (Landeseinwohnermeldeamt) within 10 days after enter- 15745 Wildau but also to help to develop personalities and to encourage creative ing the country. You will need your passport and your visa, if appli- T +49 3375 5054-59 Opening hours: and independent thinking. It is important to have good cross- cable, and your rent agreement. Mondays 09:00 – 12:00 cultural competence, creative ideas, fl exibility, and leadership You can also register independently at the Residents’ Registration Tuesdays 09:00 – 12:00 and 14:00 – 18:00 qualities, as well as good skills in foreign languages, which are also Authority if you wish. The addresses for Wildau and Königs Thursdays 09:00 – 12:00 trained through internships and study periods abroad. Students Wusterhausen are as follows: and 14:00 – 17:00 can take courses in English, French, Polish, Russian, and Spanish. If you live in Berlin, you will fi nd the correct Local Registration Furthermore there is training in cross-cultural communication. As Offi ce by using the telephone directory information (tel. 11833) or most of our regular lectures and degree programmes are taught in by looking in the Yellow Pages (Gelbe Seiten) under the keyword German, however, a good knowledge of German is essential. The Landeseinwohnermeldeamt. 16 | STAY IN GERMANY – REGULATIONS STAY IN GERMANY – REGLULATIONS | 17

Visa and Residence Permit kasse, TKK – Techniker Krankenkasse, Barmer GEK Krankenkasse, AOK Brandenburg Maxim-Gorki-Str. 3-4 Bürgerservice A visa will allow you entry into Germany and a stay for up to three KKH-Allianz, etc.). The health insurance company will then free 15711 Königs Königs months. Exchange and programme students from non-European you from compulsory insurance and provide you with a confi rma- Wusterhausen Wusterhausen T 0180 2651111 Schloßstr. 3 Union countries must apply for a visa in their own country. This tion of insurance that is valid in Germany. Using this confi rmation aok-brandenburg 15711 Königs visa will be issued for a maximum of three months. If you intend to of the public health insurance company, you can consult doctors @brb.aok.de Wusterhausen Opening hours: T +49 3375 273-0 stay more than three months you will have to apply for a residence and dentists in Germany. You will only have to pay a practice fee Mondays, Wednes- Opening hours: permit after you enter the country. The residence permit can be (Praxisgebühr) amounting to 10 euro. This practice fee will only be days and Fridays Mondays and applied for at the relevant Immigration Offi ce (Ausländerbehörde). charged by doctors and dentists the fi rst time of your consultation 09:00 – 15:00 Wednesdays Tuesdays and 08:00 – 13:00 Look at: www.berlin.de/labo/auslaender/dienstleistungen/ in each quarter of the year. If you have already paid the practice fee Thursdays Tue|Thur You will need the following documents to apply for a residence within one quarter, the doctor will give a referral (Überweisung) to 09:00 – 18:00 08:00 – 18:00 Saturdays Fridays permit: you. Using this referral, you are allowed to consult other doctors 09:00 – 12:00 07:00 – 12:00 confi rmation of registration with the residents’ registration within the particular quarter without paying another 10 euro. authority If exchange and programme students do not have health insurance TKK Berlin Lahnstr. 54 Ausländerbehörde passport through their home country, they will have to sign in for a German 12055 Berlin Landkreis 2 biometric passport photographs Health Insurance after arriving in Germany. T 01802 858585 Dahme-Spreewald registration certifi cate of the university/admission notifi cation of Berlin-Brandenburg Schulweg 13 @tk-online.de 15711 Königs the university/confi rmation of your application by the university Accident Insurance Opening hours: Wusterhausen proof of health insurance/proof that compulsory health insur- Students at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau have auto- Mondays and T +49 3375 26-2106 Wednesdays ance does not apply matic legal accident insurance for their journeys from their place of Opening hours: 09:00 – 15:00 Tue – Thur residence to the university and back as well as at the campus of the Tuesdays and 08:00 – 18:00 Insurances University of Applied Sciences Wildau. Furthermore, the Students’ Thursdays 09:00 – 18:00 Berlin There are at least three types of insurances that exchange and Union in Potsdam has concluded a contract with an insurance com- Fridays Friedrich-Krause- programme students at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau pany that also covers accidents that occur in the students’ leisure 09:00 – 13:00 Ufer 24 13353 Berlin have to think of. In the following paragraphs you will fi nd some time, during internships, or during exam oriented tasks. T +49 30 90269-0 information concerning health insurance, accident insurance, and Nevertheless, the International Offi ce recommends you to procure Opening hours: Tue|Wed liability or indemnity insurance. your own insurance for accidents. 07:00 – 14:00 Thursdays Health Insurance Liability or Indemnity Insurance 10:00 – 18:00 Exchange and programme students will have health insurance A liability or indemnity insurance indemnifying the student from through their home country. This health insurance must be valid claims for damages of a third party is not provided by the University in Germany, and the insurance policy should list the main services of Applied Sciences Wildau. For this reason the International Offi ce covered in German, or at least in English. recommends you to procure your own insurance for liability or After your arrival in Germany you will have to present your con- indemnity. fi rmation of insurance and the insurance form E111 to a German public health insurance company (AOK – Allgemeine Ortskranken- 18 | FACILITIES FACILITIES | 19

Facilities at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau Internship If you have to do an internship during your studies in Germany, Contact International Offi ce or if you want to do this, then you can get information on intern- Dr. Angelika Schubert Contact The International Offi ce is part of the university administration ship posts from the deans of the faculties. You can also ask the angelika.schubert International Offi ce: and is responsible for international relations of the university and International Offi ce about internship places. @tfh-wildau.de Dr. Angelika T +49 3375 508-197 Schubert all matters relating to these. During your stay in Germany the House 13 angelika.schubert International Offi ce can help you with the formalities and paper- Room 13-024 @th-wildau.de T +49 3375 508-197 work, and can help you to fi nd a place to live. Registration and Examinations Offi ce House 13 The International Offi ce organizes excursions and other kinds of The registration offi ce registers new students to the university. Here Contact Room 13-024 meetings. For sure everything will be new at the beginning of your you can receive information about the registration requirements Registration and Examinations Offi ce Dipl.Winf. (FH) stay in Wildau: the university and its facilities, the city and its sur- and formalities. Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Carolina Augspurg roundings, the public transport and so forth. The examination offi ce gives information about the recognition Kohfall carolina.augspurg wolfgang.kohfall @th-wildau.de To make yourself familiar with Wildau, the International Offi ce of grades from other institutions, and of the achieved grades at the @th-wildau.de T +49 3345 508-197 arranges an Orientation Week for the new incoming exchange stu- UAS Wildau. T +49 3375 508-183 House 13 or -182 or -181 dents at the beginning of both the autumn and spring semesters. Room 13-019 House 13 The Orientation Week takes place one week before semester classes Room 13-022 start. In the Orientation Week, you will also participate in an in- Library troductory course in the German language. This and subsequent The university library is located on campus on Halle 10. The library University Library events will give you interesting information and will help you to provides students in each fi eld of study with course materials and [email protected] wildau.de get to know other foreign as well as German students at the UAS periodicals as well as other professional and research literature. T +49 3375 508-123 Wildau. Additionally, students have the chance to use computers and the Halle 10

Moreover, the International Offi ce will provide every incoming internet. Use of the library is free of charge, although copying and Director: student with a buddy. This student will help you to adapt to Wildau printing services will be charged. Dr. Frank Seeliger frank.seeliger and the university. Your buddy will assist you for instance by On the web pages http://www.th-wildau.de/bibliothek.html there @th-wildau.de picking you up from the airport or train station, by arranging the is more information on library services. T +49 3375 508-155 handover of the keys of your apartment, and by helping you with You may borrow books from the library for up to three months. In Opening hours: any questions. In order to make your start as smooth as possible addition, there are reference works, newspapers, magazines, jour- Mondays to Fridays your buddy will get in touch with you some days in advance of your nals, and legal texts that may be consulted in the reading room. The 09:00 – 20:00 arrival. reading room also offers the possibility to read and work quietly. Exchange Students are required to fi ll in a Learning Agreement to The library catalogue is web based, and here you can consult the plan their studies in the UAS Wildau. catalogue, renew your loans, check your account, and reserve books that are borrowed. You can also research the stocks of other librar- ies worldwide, read electronic magazines on the internet, and carry out online research in databases. 20 | FACILITIES FACILITIES | 21

University Computer Centre The university computer centre offers many opportunities for work- Opening hours: ing and studying. There are two PC labs (House 13, rooms 13-120 Mondays to Thursdays and 13-121), a work station (House 13, room 13-116) and an inter- 07:15 – 18:00 net lab (House 13, room 13-115). These labs are also open outside (outside the lecture period till 16:00) the lecture period. Fridays All the computers that are linked to the campus network allow 07:15 – 14:30 internal and external communication and access to the internet. Contact The students’ residence “Haus 1” at Birkenallee 50 is equipped with Director: connections to the campus computer network. Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Heimer Access to the Internet and the computers in the PC labs at the UAS bernd.heimer During holidays the library will close earlier at 4 pm. and on Wildau requires a student number and password which will be @th-wildau.de T +49 3375 508-501 Tuesdays at 6 pm. You will fi nd more detailed information con- provided to you after the enrolment. WLAN connection is possible House 13 cerning opening hours on the library website of the University in the whole campus. In addition, every student at the university Room 13-117 of Applied Sciences Wildau http://www.th-wildau.de/bibliothek. receives his or her own e-mail address and can create a homepage. Supportcenter: supportcenter html. Staff at the computer centre will be pleased to give you the neces- @th-wildau.de sary and further information. T +49 3375 508-800 ICQ: 4 08 82 42 42 Addresses of libraries in Berlin: House 13 Languages Room 13-151 Amerika-Gedenkbibliothek Staatsbibliothek Berlin PC Labs: Blücherplatz 1 House 1: Unter den Linden 8 Regina Mattigk www.zlb.de House 2: Potsdamer Str. 33 regina.mattigk www.sbb.spk-berlin.de @th-wildau.de Berliner Stadtbibliothek T +49 3375 508-185 Breite Str. 32-36 Technische Universität House 13 www.zlb.de Universitätsbibliothek Room 13-119 Straße des 17. Juni 135 Internet Lab: Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft www.tu-berlin.de Christian Moik, Bibliothek Hauptgebäude M. Eng. Treskowallee 8 Stadtbibliothek Wildau christian.moik www.htw-berlin.de Friedrich-Engels-Str. 78 @th-wildau.de 15745 Wildau T +49 3375 508-711 Freie Universität T +49 3375 500420 House 13 Universitätsbibliothek Room 13-114 Garystr. 39 www.ub.fu-berlin.de Exchange students in front of House 13

Humboldt-Universität Universitätsbibliothek At the UAS Wildau a large range of language courses is offered: Ger- Hessische Str. 1-2 www.ub.hu-berlin.de man as a foreign language, English, French, Polish, Russian, Spanish. 22 | FACILITIES FINANCES | 23

Contact In addition to language courses that are a compulsory part of degree in front of house 13, and to use the public transport in Berlin and Language Centre programmes, some courses can also be taken on a voluntary basis. Brandenburg without the need to buy a separate ticket, i. e. the chip Dr. Gregory Bond gregory.bond All language courses are also listed here: http://www.th-wildau.de/ ard also serves as a semester ticket for public transport (Semester- @th-wildau.de im-studium/internationales/sprachvermittlung1/kurssystem.html ticket).You may load money on your student identity card and pay T +49 3375 508-366 House 100 in the university cafeteria or use it to pay for copies at the library. Room 100-405 The Mediothek Using the terminals in house 13 or house 15 you will be able to get a The Mediothek is a self-study centre that offers further possibilities matriculation certifi cate and to renew your semester ticket and the Contact German teaching to study languages and improve your skills, and a place to meet with validity of your student ID. Daniela Schultz, other students for project work. If you do not get the chip card because of a short stay at the Univer- M.A. daniela.schultz Opening hours: see http://www.th-wildau.de/im-studium/ sity of Applied Sciences, your student ID will be a computer print- @th-wildau.de internationales/sprachvermittlung1/mediothek.html out. It is not valid as a ticket for public transport but like the chip T +49 3375 508-262 card it can help to save money. This is because there are a lot of House 100 Room U 04 / 408 places where you can get student discounts (Studentenermäßigung), including trains, theatres, museums, opera houses, and cinemas. Medioteca House 100 You should always carry your student ID with you and ask if there Room 100-419 are student discounts. It is worth it! T +49 3375 508-348

Mediothek Cafeteria Finances

Eating on Campus, Cafeteria Study Fees Opening hours: The Mensa is located in Halle 10. Meals are subsidized and are much Exchange students who spend a limited period of time at the Mensa cheaper than restaurants and snack bars in the area. There are sever- University of Applied Sciences Wildau will continue to pay study Mondays to Fridays 09:00 – 19:00 al meals on offer each day, and a different choice every day. In Halle fees at their home university and will not have to pay any fees at the (Fridays till 17:00) 10 there is also a cafeteria, here you can buy sandwiches, drinks and host institution here in Wildau. Apart from this, exchange students During holidays 08:00 – 15:00 warm meals. There are also drinks machines in houses 1, 13, and enjoy the same rights and have the same responsibilities as any During exams 100, where you can buy coffee, chocolate, tea, and soft drinks. other student at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau. 09:00 – 18:00 For foreign students who register as full-time students at the Univer- Lunch daily during the week Student Identity Card sity of Applied Sciences Wildau for the duration of an entire degree 11:00 – 14:00 Exchange and programme students who stay at the UAS Wildau for the same registration requirements apply as for any other regular Cafeteria Mondays to Fridays at least three months during one semester will be supplied with a student at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau (see also 07:30 – 14:30 chip card of the University of Applied Sciences Wildau. “Registration and Examinations Offi ce” in this brochure). During holidays In general, it serves as student ID. Besides you can use it to borrow closed books from the university library, to gain access to the parking area 24 | FINANCES ACCOMMODATION | 25

Financing Your Stay Through Scholarship Programmes Accommodation Exchange students who come to Wildau through an Erasmus Pro- gramme will receive a scholarship from their home university. Places to Live Normally it is not possible for the University of Applied Sciences We are glad to help all exchange students to fi nd accommodation, Wildau to co-fi nance these students. in student halls of residence if required. Please get in touch with us Programme students who come to the University of Applied and tell us exactly when you will be arriving. Sciences Wildau through the German Academic Exchange Service The university offers the following accommodation: or DAAD receive scholarships to the amount stipulated by the DAAD. These funds are tied to specifi c projects. Students’ Union Potsdam Accommodation in Wildau for both international and German Students’ Cost of Living Students is offered by the Students’ Union Potsdam. Students’ residences “Haus 1” and The cost of living in Germany is comparable to other European Union Potsdam has several student buildings located in different “Haus 2” countries. An international students must be able to pay for his parts of Wildau (www.studentenwerk-potsdam.de). Most students Birkenallee 50 15745 Wildau food, lodging, social life, etc. As a guideline, you will need at least live in a shared hall where they have a private room and they share “Haus 3” 500 euro per month. kitchen and bathroom with other students. Schillerallee 1 15745 Wildau Renting a room is about 145 – 210 euro/month. Rent includes elec- Opening a Bank Account tricity, heating and water. All rooms are furnished (bed, mattress, Berliner Volksbank The largest banks in Germany are the Commerzbank, and Deutsche table, chair, wardrobe and shelf). In all rooms there is a possibility Bahnhofstr. 15 a Bank, as well as the savings banks (Sparkassen), and the Postbank. to have an internet connection for around 10 euro/month depend- 15711 Königs Wusterhausen Banks, savings banks and the Postbank all offer pretty much the ing on which house you are living in. There are no computers in Deutsche Bank same services, but with differing fees for running an account. This the rooms and the tenant should buy a suitable adapter for his/her Bahnhofstr. 18 15711 Königs is not a problem as students are not liable to bank fees. computer to use the internet connection. There is a laundry room Wusterhausen If you wish to open a bank account, please make an appointment in Haus 3 and Haus 1, this can also be accessed by the students liv- Commerzbank in a bank. You need to have a passport or identifi cation card, the ing on Haus 2. Bahnhofstr. 8 15711 Königs residents’ registration confi rmation and a certifi cate of study with Wusterhausen you. As the owner of a current or checking account (Girokonto) you Residence “Haus 1” Mittelbrandenbur- gische Sparkasse can make transactions from every branch and get money via ATM. Comfort: apartment with two single rooms, shared shower/toilet Fichtestr. 92-94 If you require a check or credit card, you should seek the advice of and cooking 15745 Wildau the bank or savings bank. Price: 190 – 210 euro per month Postbank Friedrich-Engels- In and around Wildau there are many branches of different credit Residence “Haus 2” Str. 25-26 institutions. Comfort: single room, shared kitchen, shower/toilet facilities in 15711 Königs Wusterhausen the hall, fridge in the room Price: 145 euro per month 26 | ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION | 27

Residence “Haus 3” The Students’ Union Potsdam offers foreign students a special serv- Comfort: single room, shared kitchen, shower/toilet facilities in ice package with the following: the hall, fridge in the room a room in a students’ residence, Price: 145 – 275 euro per month midday meal Mondays to Fridays in the Mensa), students’ union fees for the semester, semester ticket to use the public transport in Potsdam and Berlin, free use of all further students’ union services. This service package is issued for six months and costs 315 euro per month. The Students’ Union in Potsdam can also help students to fi nd private accommodation. Please contact: Herr Peter Ellmer, Head of Students’ residences: “Haus 1”, Birkenallee “Haus 3”, Schillerallee Department for Student Accommodation, Tel. +49 331 3706-500 or -501, Fax +49 331 3706-525. Studentenwerk Applications for a place in a students’ residence should use the Potsdam online-form provided by the Students’ Union in Potsdam (http:// Bed and Breakfast Abteilung Studentisches www.studentenwerk-potsdam.de/wh-antrag/). In this form you Residence “Koliba” Pension Koliba Wohnen should state the residence desired and indicate the period of resi- Comfort: single room, shower/toilet facilities in the hall, micro- Fontaneallee 55 Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 4 15745 Wildau 14467 Potsdam dence and any further special needs. Instructions on how to ap- wave in the hall, bed with mattress, table, chair, wardrobe, fridge T +49 3375 554765 T +49 331 3706-500, ply accommodation are mailed to students admitted to the UAS in the room, breakfast -501, -502, -503 Wildau. wohnen@ studentenwerk- As soon as the applicant receives an offer of accommodation, he/ Private Accommodation potsdam.de she should reply whether he/she accepts or refuses the offered ac- You can also rent an apartment in Wildau or Königs Wusterhausen. WiWo Wildau Opening hours: commodation. To confi rm the offered room, applicants must pay The following housing associations can give you information Friedrich-Engels-Str. 40 Tuesdays 15745 Wildau 09:00 – 12:00 y a deposit of 200 euro to the bank account of the Students’ Union on prices and locations: Wildauer Wohnungsbaugesellschaft T +49 3375 5196-0 13:00 – 18:00 in Potsdam (account details are included on the offer). Rent must mbH (www.wiwo-wildau.de), Wohnungsbaugesellschaft Königs Opening hours: Thursdays Mondays till Thursdays 09:00 – 12:00 y be paid from the confi rmed date onwards. Unconfi rmed reserva- Wusterhausen mbH (www.wobauge-kw.de) 08:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 16:00 tions will automatically be cancelled and the applicant will lose the 13:00 – 17:00 Fridays 08:00 – 12:00 accommodation offered. When your tenancy ends please make Wobauge sure that the accommodation is in good condition and properly Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 1a cleaned, then you will get the deposit back. 15711 Königs Wusterhausen For further information about apartments, their location, applying, T +49 3375 2590-0-0 etc., see Students’ Union Potsdam web www.studentenwerk-pots- Opening hours: Tuesdays 09:00 – 12:00 dam.de or contact Students’ Union Potsdam offi ce. and 13:00 – 18:30 A10 Center Supermarket and Fast Food Restaurant Thursdays 13:00 – 18:30 28 | LEISURE LEISURE | 29

Shopping (Students’) Sport There are shops where you can buy food near the students’ residen- The University of Applied Sciences Wildau has its own fi tness ces. In Friedrich-Engels-Straße in Wildau there is an Aldi supermar- room (students’ residence, Birkenallee 50), a sports’ hall (Friedrich- ket, and several small food stores and a bakery. Engels-Str. 63) and two volleyball courts (campus Bahnhofstraße). The shopping mall at the “A10 Center” offers you an intensive The following sports groups are at the moment active: badminton, shopping experience with a large number of stores and supermar- basketball, indoor soccer, indoor handball, diving, ping-pong, sail- kets. The A10 Center is near the expressway or motorway (Auto- ing and volleyball. bahn) A10 and can easily be reached by bus, by bicycle, or even on The sailing companionship from the University of Applied foot from the students’ residences. Sciences Wildau (SGW) has its own “Rügenjolle”. There is the If you do not feel like cooking then there are several restaurants and possibility for members of the SGW, due to an agreement with a snack bars in Wildau, Zeuthen, and Königs Wusterhausen. sailing school, to acquire a boating certifi cate with favorable con- Many of the supermarkets and shops in the centre of Berlin are ditions and to participate in sailing trips. open from Monday to Saturdays from 9.00 to 20.00. Some super- The diving companionship at the University of Applied Sciences markets and shops are still open when others are already closed. Wildau has a cooperation with a diving school, in which you also They are known as Spätverkaufsstellen, where goods are often more have the possibility of obtaining diving certifi cate. The diving expensive than in other supermarkets and shops. companionship owns for diving tanks with suits and one trans- portable compressor. Members dive in proximity waters. Beyond that members and dependents of the University can Leisure use the indoor swimming pool “Wildorado”, in special condi- tions on Mondays from 9 pm till 10 pm: the competition pool is Excursions and other events with the International Offi ce reserved exclusively during these hours. The costs for admission The International Offi ce regularly arranges excursions, trips and are: students 0,50 €, workers 1,00 € (reduced rates). other events. While attending the barbecue or tea evenings, Christ- mas parties or taking part in the excursions e. g. to Dresden, Greifs- If you like to go in for other sports, you could also check out the wald or Wernigerode you meet other international or German stu- health centre offering a sauna and a solarium, or one of the various dents, get to know Wildau and its surroundings and have a great time. fi tness centres from the list below. Additionally, Wildau provides a cinder track, three football grounds, and a park that invites you to take a walk or to jog.

Wildorado Gesundheits- Elixus Fitnessclub Fitness & Sun Palast Atlantis Freizeit (Piscina cubierta) zentrum Bahnstr. 1 Fontaneplatz 9a Rosa-Luxemburg- Jahnstr. 30 Freiheitstr. 98 15738 Zeuthen 15711 Königs Str. 20 15745 Wildau 5745 Wildau www.elixus.de Wusterhausen 15711 Königs Wusterhausen www.atlantis-kw.de 30 | LEISURE LEISURE | 31

Fun in and around Wildau Ballhaus Spandau Kontrast Magnet-Club Rock It In and around Wildau there are many possibilities for freetime Dorfstr. 5 Handwerker- Greifswalder Warschauer Str. 18 13597 Berlin str. 33-35 Str. 212-213 10247 Berlin activities. In Wildau there is a bowling centre, a multiplex cinema, www.ball- 15366 Berlin 10405 Berlin www.rock-it.de and a billiards hall. In nearby Königs Wusterhausen there is another hausspandau.de www.kontrast- www.magnet- discothek.com club.de Speicher cinema, a minigolf course, and in Waldow there is a go-cart course. Fritzclub Mühlenstr. 78-80 In Krausnick there is a tropical island bathing complex, with beach- Straße der Pariser Kudorf Matrix Club Berlin 10243 Berlin Kommune 3-10 Joachimstaler Warschauer Platz www.speicher- es and pools, and a number of restaurants. 10243 Berlin Straße 15 10245 Berlin discothek.de www.fritzclub.com 10719 Berlin www.matrix- www.kudorf.com berlin.de Waschhaus Cinestar Capitol Bowling Factory Tropical Islands Knaack Schiffbauergasse 1 (A10-Center) Bahnhofstr. 16 (A10-Center) Tropical-Islands- Greifswalder KulturBrauerei Partyworld 14467 Potsdam Chausseestr. 1 15711 Königs Chausseestr. 1 Allee 1 Str. 224 Schönhauser Bahnhofstr. www.waschhaus.de 15745 Wildau Wusterhausen 15745 Wildau 15910 Krausnick 10405 Berlin Allee 36 15711 Königs www.cinestar.de www.capitol-kw.de www.a10center.de www.my-tropical- islands.com www.knaack- 10435 Berlin Wusterhausen berlin.de www.kulturbrauerei- www.partyworld- Titanic Billard CityGolf Spreewaldring berlin.de kw.de Billardsalon (Kiebitzpark) Kart-Center (A10-Center) Brückenstr. 13 Waldhaus 1 Chausseestr. 1 15711 Königs 15910 Schönwalde 15745 Wildau Wusterhausen Ortsteil Waldow In and Around Berlin www.a10center.de www.kiebitzpark.de www.kart-center.de Leisure activities in Germany are very varied. You can go skiing in the Alps in the winter, and you can go surfi ng in the North Sea or Baltic Parties Sea in the summer, or on one of Germany’s many lakes. Every town Students have to work hard for their studies, but there is more to or region has its own interesting sights and specialties. Theatre, mu- student life than that. The students’ union of the University of sicals, cinema, or opera are popular leisure activities. In the summer Applied Sciences Wildau organizes regular parties and discos in the months there are music and art festivals throughout Germany. students’ residence at Birkenallee and Schillerallee. Wildau and its university are to the southeast of Berlin, in an area There are parties for newly enrolled fi rst semester students, for of many lakes and extensive woods. With its location between the Fasching or carnival in November, for Nikolaus in December, and city and the countryside Wildau offers countless opportunities for for the end of each semester. And there are always plenty of reasons leisure and sports. to hold a party at another time. Celebrating the famous German Wildau is the ideal starting point for excursions in the region of the Oktoberfest as well as the Campusfest during the summer on the Oder, Spree, and Dahme Rivers, one of central Europe’s most beauti- university campus has become a tradition in Wildau. Keep an eye ful areas. There are historical towns, idyllic villages, castles and pal- out for the posters that the students’ union pins up on campus in aces, monuments and monasteries. Places that are worth visiting advance of their parties. are the Royal Hunting Palace in Königs Wusterhausen, the exquisite Berlin has a huge variety of night life to offer. There are cocktail bars, villas of erstwhile celebrities in Zeuthen, and the city of Potsdam. rock clubs, techno hangouts and traditional German pubs, as well as international bars of every kind. The following is just a short list. 32 | LEISURE LIFE IN GERMANY | 33

Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin

Pariser Platz and Brandenburg Gate Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin

If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the big city, then it takes only 45 minutes by city train to get to the centre of Berlin. Here there is a never-ending programme of theatre, operas and concerts, museums and galleries, cinemas and cabarets, clubs and pubs for you to enjoy. There are two city magazines where you can fi nd information about events and culture, and lots of other information too: “Tip” (www. tip-berlin.de) and “Zitty” (www.zitty.de). With your students ID you will normally get reduced tickets to cultural events.

Life in Germany

Germany Germany is in the middle of Europe, with nine bordering states. About 82.4 million people live in Germany, including 7.3 million foreigners. More than half of the population lives in the cities. Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam Beeskow Palace, Königs Wusterhausen 34 | LIFE IN GERMANY LIFE IN GERMANY | 35

Sweden Germany’s landscape is extremely varied. In the north there are Denmark lakes, heathland and moors, and on the coast groups of islands and dune landscapes. In the south there is the Swabian-Bavarian high plain with large lakes and the German Alps. Central Germany United has large deciduous and pine forests, slate mountains, and a green Kingdom Wildau countryside of river valleys and lowlands. Netherlands Poland

Belgium Germany

Czech Republic

Slovakia

France Austria Hungary Switzerland Spreewald: UNESCO Biosphere Usedom, Island in the Baltic Sea Italy Preserve since 1991

Germany and Neighboring States Climate There are 85 cities that have more than 100,000 inhabitants. The Germany is two different places in winter and summer. Summer is capital city and seat of the government is Berlin with 3.4 million reliably dry and warm, the temperatures are around 18 – 20° Celsius, inhabitants at present. Germany is a member of the European but can reach more than 30° Celsius in some places. In winter aver- Union, and with its central location it forms a bridge to the central age temperatures are around 1.5° Celsius in the lowlands and – 6° and eastern European states. Germany is an important focus for Celsius in the mountains. It rains throughout the year, but with more European and worldwide relations. rain in the autumn. The best character in German climate is that Germany has four different seasons; autumn, winter, spring and summer.

People The standard greeting is Guten Morgen for “good morning” (to around 10 am.), Guten Tag for “good day” (to around 5 pm.) and Guten Abend for “good evening” later. When they meet and when they say goodbye Germans shake hands with their right hand. Students are much more informal, and often just say “Hallo” with-

Medieval Town Bamberg Alps Triumph Column out shaking hands, or bis bald (see you soon), or Tschüss (bye). in Berlin 36 | LIFE IN GERMANY LIFE IN GERMANY | 37

Unlike in many other countries, asking Wie geht es? for “How are Driver’s License you?” is a very private question in Germany. You would normally If you want to drive a car in Germany you have to have a European Union driver’s only use this with friends in informal situations. license or an international driver’s license. Any other driver’s license from your It is also important to know that adults above the age of 18 will use home country has to be translated by the German diplomatic representative or con- the polite word for “you”, the Sie phrase. Germans only use the in- sulate in your home country, by an automobile association, or the German ADAC formal du with friends, as this signifi es much less distance. Students (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club). Foreign and international driver’s licenses will use the du phrase right from the beginning with each other. are only valid for one year. Germans set great store on titles. If the person you are talking to has In Germany there are a lot of important rules that you should know when you are a title, you should use it. If he or she does not want you to use the driving. Here are the most important ones: title, then you will be told. It is also true that Germans value punc- Everyone in the car has to wear a safety belt. tuality. The recommended speed on German expressways or motorways (Autobahn) is 130 km/h. In built-up areas the maximum speed is 50 km/h. On state highways Opening Hours (Bundesstraßen) and outside built-up areas the maximum speed is 100 km/h. Mondays to Alcohol limits in Germany are 0.5 percent. (By the way, for cyclists there is a limit Fridays Saturdays of 1.5 percent.) Large department stores/malls 09:00 – 20:00 09:00 – 20:00 Driver’s license and the car registration papers must always be carried with you. Small shops and boutiques 09:00 – 18 / 20 09:00 – 13:00 Supermarkets 08:00 – 18 / 20 08:00 – 18 / 20 Public Transport Public transport in Germany includes the trains of the “Deutsche Bahn AG”, the If you need something urgently on Sundays, especially food, you S-Bahn (city trains), the U-Bahn (underground trains), the Strassenbahn (trams), can go to the next petrol station or the nearest large rail station, buses, and taxis. where food may be sold on Sundays. Exchange and programme students who stay at the UAS Wildau for at least three months during one semester will be supplied with a chip card of the University Part-time Jobs of Applied Sciences Wildau that combines a student ID with a semester ticket There are various regulations on work for foreign students depend- (Semesterticket). This allows you to use the public transport in Berlin and ing on your residence permit. However, the amount of time you Brandenburg without buying a separate ticket. are allowed to work is limited to 90 days per year or to a limited If you are not supplied with the semester ticket because of your short stay at the number of hours per week. Please ask the International Offi ce or University of Applied Sciences Wildau, it might be worth buying a monthly ticket. the Immigration Offi ce (Ausländerbehörde) for details. It is much cheaper than buying single tickets for each journey. You can buy this Typical student jobs include working in a bar, offi ce work, courier monthly ticket at ticket offi ces and also at ticket vending machines on station plat- work, hostess work and street cleaning in winter. Vacancies are forms. You should take your student identity card (computer printout) with you, often promoted on newspapers, websites, via student unios or the as you can get reduced tariffs for students by buying the Auszubildenden-Ticket, a university. monthly ticket for students and trainees. 38 | LIFE IN GERMANY IMPORTANT ADDRESSES, APPLICATIONS | 39

Public Holidays Important Addresses in Emergencies The offi cial public holidays in Germany are New Year’s Day (Janu- ary 1), Good Friday, Easter, Labour Day (May 1), Whitsun, Ascen- Ärztehaus Wildau (doctors): sion Day, the Day of German Unity (October 3), and Christmas Gesundheitszentrum Wildau (December 25 and December 26). Freiheitstr. 98 There are also certain regional holidays, e. g. carnival or Fasching 15745 Wildau is celebrated in the Rhineland and southern Germany. Tel. +49 3375 501294

Krankenhaus Königs Wusterhausen (hospital): Semester Schedules at the University of Applied Sciences Wildau: Achenbach-Kreiskrankenhaus Köpenicker Str. 29 Semester Lectures Examinations Holidays Free Days 15711 Königs Wusterhausen Winter 2010|11 18.09.2010 – Julio 2010 Telephone number of emergency services: 03375 288-300 13.01.2011 Christmas 23.12.2010 – Emergency number in case of accident 01.01.2010 and acute illness: 112

Summer 2011 19.03.2011 – July 2011 30.06.2011 Applications Easter 19.04.2011 – 22.04.2011 Exchange and Programme Students Labour Day 01.05.2011 Exchange and programme students have to apply at their home Ascension Day 02.06.2011 university. The application and selection process is handled by the Whitsun 13.06.2011 sending institution.

Winter 2011|12 17.09.2011 – January 2012 International Students 12.01.2012 Applicants from abroad who wish to study in Germany require Day of German Unity 03.10.2011 a recognized entrance qualifi cation for German universities, the Reformation Day 31.10.2011 Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB), which German students Christmas 23.12.2011 – also require. If your qualifi cations are comparable to the German 03.01.2012 Abitur school-leaving examinations then you can normally apply to study in Germany. If you can prove that you have suffi cient lin- guistic competence and can supply the correct documents then you can start to study here. 40 | APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS | 41

Please note that most of the lectures and seminars at University of DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang aus- Applied Sciences Wildau are held in German, and that your applica- ländischer Studienbewerber) or tion therefore has to prove suffi cient knowledge of German. ZOP (Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung) des Goethe-Instituts or If your qualifi cations in your own country only allow you to study Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe-Instituts or certain subjects then the same restrictions will apply for your stud- Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom des Goethe-Instituts or ies in Germany. TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Studienbewerber) or Feststellungsprüfung (entrance examination) – Certifi cate of Acceptance to University through an Entrance Examination the Eligibility of Foreign Applicants to Study at Universities of Technische If your qualifi cations are not comparable to the German Abitur, you the Federal Republic of Germany or Hochschule will have to pass an entrance examination (Feststellungsprüfung) in certifi cate of an entrance examination in German, even if Wildau [FH] Sachgebiet order to apply to study in Germany. You can prepare for this exami- the entrance examination was not taken in its entirety or not Studentische nation in a one-year course at a preparatory college (Studienkolleg). passed in its entirety, Angelegenheiten Bahnhofstr. If you have passed or if you are preparing to take the entrance exam- if applicable, documents on bilateral agreements between 15745 Wildau ination, you may submit your application documents directly to: Germany and other states or between universities. Germany 1 photograph (attached to registration form), Acceptance to University without an Entrance Examination tabular curriculum vitae, Technische If your qualifi cations are comparable to the German Abitur, you if applicable, fi nal certifi cate of a Studienkolleg Hochschule will not have to attend a Studienkolleg (Feststellungsprüfung). You (Feststellungsprüfung) (authenticated copy), Wildau [FH] c/o ASSIST e. V. should directly send your application documents to ASSIST. birth certifi cate, if applicable certifi cate of naturalization (copy), Helmholtzstr. 2-9 permanent residence permit (Aufenthaltsberechtigung) plus 10587 Berlín Germany Application Documents proof of residence in Germany, or temporary residence permit To apply you have to fi ll out the registration application form that (Aufenthaltserlaubnis, student visa), can be found on the website of the University of Applied Sciences copy of the page of your passport containing the photograph Wildau (http://www.th-wildau.de/vor-dem-studium/wiemansich- (must be clearly recognizable), bewirbt.html), and you have to attach the following documents proof of health insurance, with their German translations: if applicable, certifi cate of deregistration from a university, entrance qualifi cation to university with grades (authenticated if applicable, certifi cate of military or alternative military service copy), (authenticated copy including date of termination of service), authenticated certifi cates of school and university education if applicable, proof of vocational training (authenticated copy). including copies of reports, other certifi cates of performance etc., if applicable, authenticated university entrance examination Please do not send original certifi cates but only offi cially authenti- certifi cate, cated copies. You can have your certifi cates authenticated at embas- proof of adequate competence in German (authenticated copy), sies, consulates, local authorities, notaries’ offi ces, and universities. any of the following: 42 | APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS | 43

Application Deadline Documents Required for Your Stay in Germany First semester registration is only possible for the winter semester at University of Applied Sciences Wildau. Your application including You need the following documents for your stay in Germany: all documents must arrive at uni-ASSIST no later than 15 June for personal identity card or passport, valid for the entire period of the next winter semester. stay, notifi cation of admission to the university/confi rmation of your Considerations for Students from Certain Countries application by the university, Akademische Additional requirements for applicants from the People’s Republic visa (not a tourist visa), if necessary, Prüfstelle Peking of China (not including Hong Kong and Macao): certifi ed translations of your insurance certifi cate, your birth Chaoyang District, Dongsanhuan authenticated certifi cate of the Central University Entrance certifi cate, and school/university certifi cates, Beilu 8 Examination “gaokao”, confi rmation of health insurance and form E 111, Landmark Tower 2, Offi ce 0311 APS (Zertifi kat der Akademischen Prüfstelle) – Certifi cate of the vaccination card, 100004 Beijing Academic Test Service of the German Embassy in Beijing certify- at least 4 – 6 passport photographs. VR China ing that the application documents are genuine, [email protected] T +86 10 659071-38 Applicants from the People’s Republic of China (not including F +86 10 659071-40 Hong Kong and Macao) may receive more details from the Aka- demische Prüfstelle der Deutschen Botschaft in Beijing (Acade- mic Test, Service of the German Embassy in Beijing): Additional requirements for applicants from India: Our university only accepts copies of certifi cates that have been authenticated by either the institution that issued the certifi cates or by a German authority. Additional documents to be submitted by applicants from the Mongolian People’s Republic: Proof of studies at a national university (study at a private univer- sity will not be recognised). Authenticated confi rmation of a completed course of study. This can be provided by the German embassy in the Mongolian People’s Republic. However, the confi rmation does not necessar- ily mean that your prior studies will be recognised in Germany.

Please do not send original certifi cates but only offi cially authenti- cated copies. You can have your certifi cates authenticated at embas- sies, consulates, local authorities, notaries’ offi ces, and universities. 44 | GLOSSARY GLOSSERY | 45

Laborarbeit ...... student laboratory work Glossary of Useful Terms (German-English) Lehrveranstaltung ..the general word for any lecture, seminar, or teaching Masterarbeit ...... master’s thesis This glossary contains terms from the brochure that you may need Master- to know in German, terms that may be useful at the university or Studiengang ...... master’s degree Pfl ichtfach ...... compulsory subject, which has to be taken within a de- when you deal with other authorities in Germany. It is not a list of gree programme phrases designed to cover life in Germany, but merely a list of terms Praktikum ...... internship; placement that may help you get started at the university. Praxissemester ...... practical semester, usually the fi fth semester, which students Words are given in German fi rst and then in English, explanations spend on internship in industry or business are given if required. The list is divided into the following sections: Sommersemester ....summer semester/term, from March to July Studiengang ...... degree, degree programme, course Studiengang- 1 The University and the Structure of Degree Programmes sprecher ...... course spokesperson, director of studies, the professor 2 Facilities at the University or teacher to approach for information about a particular 3 Formalities at the University degree programme 4 Students’ Accommodation Studienrichtung .....degree, degree programme, course 5 Registration with the Residents’ Registration Authorities Studienschwer- punkt ...... a specialization within a degree programme, usually be- 6 Banking gun after the third semester; a major; special fi eld of study 7 Transport Übung ...... literally “practice”, means seminar or tutorial, or any teach- ing unit where the teacher does not lecture from up front Vertiefungs- 1 The University and the Structure of Degree Programmes richtung ...... see “Studienschwerpunkt” Austauschstudent ...exchange student Vorlesung ...... lecture Bachelorarbeit ...... bachelor’s thesis Wahlfach ...... purely optional subject, not required for the degree pro- Bachelor- gramme Studiengang ...... bachelor’s degree Wahlpfl ichtfach...... an elective subject, students will elect a stipulated Dekan ...... dean of a faculty number of these per semester, where appropriate Dualer Wintersemester ...... winter semester/term, from September to February Studiengang ...... dual degree programme, normally with more frequent and with shorter internships than a regular degree pro- gramme 2 Facilities at the University Fachbereich ...... faculty Akademisches Fachhochschule ...... a university of applied sciences, or vocational university, Auslandsamt...... International Offi ce offering three and four year degrees in subjects that tend Bibliothek ...... library to lead toward a profession, and concentrating on practi- Hochschulrechen- cal teaching and applied research. zentrum ...... university computer centre Hochschul- Immatrikulations- verwaltung ...... university administration, the word for the entire uni- und Prüfungsamt ...registration and examination offi ce; deals with all student versity administration, and usually for the administrative applications, registrations, and with records of examina- authorities tions results, and issuing of certifi cates 46 | GLOSSARY GLOSSARY | 47

Mensa ...... canteen Versicherungs- Prüfungsamt...... see “Immatrikulations- und Prüfungsamt” bescheinigung; Sprachenzentrum ...language centre Versicherungs- Studentenrat ...... students’ union, organizes social events, student welfare nachweis der Krankenkasse ...... certifi cate of health insurance 3 Formalities at the University Zulassungsantrag ..student application for admission Zulassungs- amtliche bescheid ...... notifi cation of admission to the university Übersetzung ...... offi cial translation Anerkennung der ausländischen 4 Student Accommodation Hochschul- Endreinigung...... fi nal cleaning berechtigung ...... recognition of a foreign student’s eligibility to study in Kaution ...... security/deposit (on a rent agreement) Germany; issued by the German State Offi ce for Education Mietvertrag ...... rent agreement; rent contract Anerkennung von Studentenwerk Studienleistungen ..recognition of examinations passed; see also “Studien- Potsdam ...... Students’ Union in Potsdam, responsible for students’ leistungen” residences in Wildau beglaubigte Kopie ..certifi ed copy Studenten- Bewerbungs- wohnheim ...... students’ residence; hostel; dorms bestätigung ...... confi rmation of the student’s application from the univer- Wohnheim...... hall of residence; dormitory sity Einschreibung ...... registration 5 Registration with the Residents’ Registration Authorities Geburtsurkunde .....birth certifi cate Anmeldung ...... residence registration Hochschulzugangs- Anmeldeformular ..registration form berechtigung ...... eligibility to study at a university, to be proven with docu- Aufenthalts- ments or school certifi cates bestimmungen ...... regulations concerning your stay in Germany Immatrikulations- Aufenthalts- bedingungen ...... requirements for registration genehmigung ...... residence permit Immatrikulations- Ausländerbehörde ..Immigration Offi ce bescheinigung ...... certifi cate of registration Befreiung von der Nachweise von Versicherungs- Studienleistungen ..proof; certifi cates of examinations passed pfl icht ...... proof that compulsory health insurance does not apply Ordnungen der TH .regulations; rulebooks of the university Einwohner- Passbild ...... passport photograph meldeamt ...... residence registration authority Studentenausweis ..student identity card gültig ...... valid Studiengebühren ...study fees Impfpass...... vaccination card Studienleistungen .examinations passed, grades achieved Kranken- tabellarischer versicherung...... health insurance Lebenslauf ...... curriculum vitae or resume; in tabular form Landeseinwohner- meldeamt (LEA) ...... residence registration authority Meldestelle ...... local registration offi ce 48 | GLOSSARY | III

Mietvertrag ...... rent agreement; rent contract Nachweis der Kranken- versicherung...... proof of health insurance Passbild ...... passport photo Personalausweis .....personal identity card Reisepass ...... passport Versicherung ...... insurance Visum ...... visa Zeugnisse ...... certifi cates from school or university

6 Banking Bankkonto ...... bank account Girokonto ...... current or checking account Kontoeröffnung; ein Konto eröffnen ...... opening a bank account; to open a bank account Kontoführungs- gebühren ...... banking fees Kontogebühren ...... see “Kontoführungsgebühren“ Sparkasse ...... savings bank

7 Transport Auszubildenden- Ticket...... ticket for students and trainees Deutsche Bahn AG ..national and regional rail company Eintrittspreis ...... entrance ticket Ermäßigung ...... reduction/discount Fahrkarte ...... travel ticket S-Bahn ...... city train Semesterticket ...... combined student ID and travel pass Straßenbahn ...... tram Studenten- ermäßigung ...... student reductions/discounts; see also “Ermäßigung” U-Bahn ...... underground train/metro IV |

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