Exchange Studies in Switzerland University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons Welcome to the Swiss Alps!

- Short intro - Our location - Why choose FHGR? - Which courses can you study? - Why Chur? - Why Switzerland? - Practical info - Student life - Q&A

2 Short Introduction

- Fachhochschule Graubünden (FHGR)

- University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons (UAS Grisons)

- 2050 Students

- Founded in 1963

- Main location Chur

- Public funded Swiss Federal University of Applied Science

- Certified by the Swiss Accreditation Council

3 Our location

Stuttgart (3.5h)

Zurich (1.25h) Paris (5.5h) Munich (4h) Lucerne (2.5h) Bern (2.5h) Chur

Geneva (4h) Milan (3.5h)

4 Why study at FHGR?

- Strong practice-orientation

- Innovative and entrepreneurial study programmes

- Small classes and personal attention

- Field trips and excursions

- Top student support services

- Active student associations

- Erasmus Student Network

- Buddy programme

5 Exchange studies @FHGR

Bachelor − Multimedia Production (German) − Information Sciences (German) − Digital Business Management (German)

International Exchange Programme − Creative Media & Digital Innovation (English)

Master − Information and Data Management (German)

>> list of courses available to incomings fhgr.ch/exchange

6 Multimedia Production

General subjects (Semesters 1-3) - design and produce multimedia and interactive content (You write and speak, draw and sketch, photograph and film) Specializations (Semesters 4-6) - Video Formats Nonfictional - Branded Motion - Radio Production - Media Applications - Live Communication - Digital Communications Management - Journalism Multimedia

English programme Fall Semester - Creative Media & Digital Innovation

7 Digital Business Management

- Conception and implementation of digital projects - Business innovation, technology and user experience. - Analysis and evaluation of current trends and business models - Design and implementation of innovative e- business solutions - Management and coordination of projects in the e- business environment

8 Information Science Bachelor & Information and Data Management Master

- Organization, search and presentation of information and data management. - Specializations in - Archives - Library - Data Management - Information and Media Management - Web and Usability Engineering

9 Why study in Chur?

- Stunning location in the Swiss Alps

(1000 mountains, 150 valleys and 615 lakes)

- Outdoor activities

(skiing, hiking, climbing, mountain biking)

- Top location for travel in Switzerland and in Europe

- Wide range of cultural and social activities

- Affordable accommodation and living costs

10 Active summers

11 Autumn hiking

12 Winter wonderland

13 Chur – the Alpine City

14 Why study in Switzerland?

- World-class higher education system

- Ranked number one for innovation

(Global Innovation Index 2019)

- High standard of living

- Four national languages

- English widely spoken

15 International Office welcomes you

- Coordination of the exchange programme

- Welcome programme

- Support with finding accommodation

- Visa, residence permits, insurance, etc.

16 ESN Chur

- Social events

- Explore the highlights of the region

- Get in contact with other exchange students and with the locals

- Swiss Buddy programme

17 Grants

- Incoming Erasmus students receive funding via the «Swiss-European Mobility Programme - SEMP»

2020/21 DK, FI, IS, IE, LI, LU, NO, SE, UK AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, EE, EL, ES, FR, HR, HU, IT, LT, LV, MK, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, TR Student Exchange CHF 1’900 / Semester CHF 2’200 / Semester

18 Accommodation & Cost of living

Accommodation • Student Residence 725 CHF / Month (half board) • Shared flat approx. 500-700 CHF / Month

Average living costs per month CHF Accommodation (shared flat) 600 Food 450 Transport 100 Misc (leisure, internet, tel, etc.) 250 Swiss health insurance* 100-400 TOTAL 1’500 © AHB Graubünden - Scalära

19 International Office

[email protected] Anne-Marie Jäger

+41 (0)81 286 24 29

Nicole Massüger fhgr.ch/exchange

Lotti Peyer

20 University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons Pulvermühlestrasse 57 7000 Chur T +41 81 286 24 24 [email protected]

Thanks for your attention

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