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Diploma Supplement page 1 of 6 Michael Mustermann, Student Registration No. 600234 This Diploma Supplement model was developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of the supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international 'transparency' and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free from any value judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an explanation should give the reason why. 1. HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION 1.1 Family Name Mustermann 1.2 First Name Michael 1.3 Date, Place of Birth July 01, 1982, Tübingen 1.4 Student Registration No. 600234 2. QUALIFICATION 2.1 Name of Qualification (in original language) Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronik Title conferred (in original language) n.a. 2.2 Main field(s) of Study Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Eng., Automation 2.3 Institution Awarding the Qualification Hochschule Reutlingen – Reutlingen University (in original language) School of Engineering Status (Type/Control) University of Applied Sciences, State/Public Institution 2.4 Institution Administering Studies (in original language) same Status (Type/Control) same 2.5 Language(s) of Instruction/Examination German 3. LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION 3.1 Level Undergraduate/first degree with thesis 3.2 Official Length of Programme 3.5 years = 7 semesters 3.3 Access Requirements General Higher Education Entrance Qualification (12 or 13 Years) or specialized Higher Education Entrance Qualification (12 Years). Restricted admission and selection via Numerus Clausus or Entrance Test 4. CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED 4.1 Mode of Study Full-time; one internship (praktisches Studiensemester) 4.2 Programme Requirements The mechatronics bachelor’s programme enables students to solve engineering tasks, related to the design and realisation of mechatronic systems, e.g. automation systems or electronic control units in cars. It combines expertise in mathematics, physics, electronics, computer science and basics of mechanical engineering. Throughout the programme lectures are complemented by lab exercises where students develop skills in requirements engineering, hard- and software-design and programming of PCs and microcontrollers as well as key qualifications such as the ability to cooperate in teams, to present results etc. The programme comprises 7 semesters including an internship in industry or a practical training at an international partner university. During the last semester the students solve an engineering task on their own in their bachelor’s thesis including a presentation of their work. The Diploma Supplement is valid only on paper with the watermark of the University, official seal and authorized signature (page 2). Certification Date: February 15, 2008 Reutlingen University, Alteburgstrasse 150, D-72762 Reutlingen, Germany, http://www.reutlingen-university.de Diploma Supplement page 2 of 6 Michael Mustermann, Student Registration No. 600234 4.3 Programme Details See appendix A for list of modules and weight of modules A detailed description of each individual module (Modulhandbuch) is available in german language at www.me.reutlingen-university.de 4.4 Grading Scale Local grade: 1.0 – 1.5 sehr gut; 1.6 – 2.5 gut; 2.6 – 3.5 befriedigend; 3.6 – 4.0 ausreichend; 4.1 – 5.0 nicht ausreichend. ECTS grade: As soon as sufficient data will have been collected comprising at least two years of graduation, relative ECTS-grades according to section 8.6 (last sentence) will be provided. 4.5 Overall Qualification gut (1.7) local grade Based on the accumulation of grades received during the study programme and the final thesis (Transcript of Records) 5. FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION 5.1 Access to further Study Qualifies to apply for admission to a Master programme. Highly qualified graduates may pursue doctoral work at doctorate-granting institution. 5.2 Professional Status The Bachelor degree entitles its holders to exercise professional work in the fields of Mechatronics 6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1 Additional Information Study programme qualifies in all fields of Mechatronics, in particular in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Automation. Many of the students will work in multinational companies, some of them in foreign countries. 6.2 Further Information Sources On the institution: http://www.reutlingen-university.de On the study programme: http://www.me.reutlingen-university.de Further national information sources: see Section 8.8 7. CERTIFICATION This Diploma Supplement refers to the following original documents: Certificate/Bachelorurkunde February 15, 2008 Final Examination Certificate/Bachelorzeugnis February 15, 2008 Final Transcript of Records, February 15, 2008 Reutlingen, February 15, 2008 Signature: ______________________________________ Seal: Examinations Officer 8. INFORMATION ON THE GERMAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM1 The information on the national higher education system on the following pages provides a context for the qualification and the type of higher education that awarded it. The Diploma Supplement is valid only on paper with the watermark of the University, official seal and authorized signature (page 2). Certification Date: February 15, 2008 Reutlingen University, Alteburgstrasse 150, D-72762 Reutlingen, Germany, http://www.reutlingen-university.de Diploma Supplement page 3 of 6 Michael Mustermann, Student Registration No. 600234 8.1 Types of Institutions and Institutional Status Higher Education Institutions are either state or state-recognized Higher education (HE) studies in Germany are offered at three institutions. In their operations, including the organization of types of Higher Education Institutions (HEI)2. studies and the designation and award of degrees, they are both subject to higher education legislation. • Universitäten (Universities) including various specialized institutions, offer the whole range of academic disciplines. In 8.2 Types of Programmes and Degrees Awarded the German tradition, universities focus in particular on basic Studies in all three types of institutions have traditionally been research so that advanced stages of study have mainly offered in integrated "long" (one-tier) programmes leading to theoretical orientation and research-oriented components. Diplom- or Magister Artium degrees or completed by a Staatsprüfung (State Examination). • Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences) concentrate their study programmes in engineering and other Within the framework of the Bologna-Process one-tier study technical disciplines, business-related studies, social work, programmes are successively being replaced by a two-tier study and design areas. The common mission of applied research system. Since 1998, a scheme of first- and second-level degree and development implies a distinct application-oriented focus programmes (Bachelor and Master) was introduced to be offered and professional character of studies, which include parallel to or instead of integrated "long" programmes. These integrated and supervised work assignments in industry, programmes are designed to provide enlarged variety and enterprises or other relevant institutions. flexibility to students in planning and pursuing educational objectives, they also enhance international compatibility of studies. • Kunst- und Musikhochschulen (Universities of Art/Music) offer studies for artistic careers in fine arts, performing arts and For details cf. Sec. 8.4.1, 8.4.2, and 8.4.3 respectively. Table 1 music; in such fields as directing, production, writing in provides a synoptic summary. theatre, film, and other media; and in a variety of design areas, architecture, media and communication. The Diploma Supplement is valid only on paper with the watermark of the University, official seal and authorized signature (pages 1 and 2). Certification Date: February 15, 2008 Reutlingen University, Alteburgstrasse 150, D-72762 Reutlingen, Germany, http://www.reutlingen-university.de Diploma Supplement page 4 of 6 Michael Mustermann, Student Registration No. 600234 study. An Intermediate Examination (Diplom-Vorprüfung for Diplom 8.3 Approval/Accreditation of Programmes and Degrees degrees; Zwischenprüfung or credit requirements for the Magister To ensure quality and comparability of qualifications, the Artium) is prerequisite to enter the second stage of advanced organization of studies and general degree requirements have to studies and specializations. Degree requirements include conform to principles and regulations established by the Standing submission of a thesis (up to 6 months duration) and Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the comprehensive final written and oral examinations. Similar Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK)3. In 1999, a regulations apply to studies leading to a Staatsprüfung. The level system of accreditation for programmes of study has become of qualification is equivalent to the Master level. operational under the control of an Accreditation Council at national level. All new programmes have to be accredited under • Integrated studies at Universitäten (U)