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University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany LHU Cost of Study Language of Type of Approximate Eligibility VISA partner Housing & Period Instruction Housing semester dates since Meals Housing LHU and Fall: Mid-September- €250-€350 external Fall Shared Off- Late December Issued in /month students; and/or English campus 2017 Germany Spring: Mid-March- Food Minimum spring apartments Early July €150- GPA 2.5 €250/month G E R M A N Y Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, Hochschule Rhein-Waal www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en The Location Rhine-Waal University is located in the Lower Rhine region in Germany, close to major cities like Dusseldorf and Cologne as well as the Netherlands. The University has two campuses, one in Kleve and another in Kamp-Lintfort. Kleve, home to the Faculties of Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences and Society and Economics, is near the Dutch border. Because of its geographical location directly at the Dutch-German border, there is a strong overlap in culture and language. Kleve enjoys a long tradition as a city of culture, art, and history. From visiting the Swans Castle to relaxing activities, from sports to museums and shops, Kleve has something for everyone, including great nightlife. Kamp-Lintfort, home to the Faculty of Communication and Environment, is a mining town, and mining has helped to shape the character of this city. In the last several years, Kamp-Lintfort has seen a shift to a more modernized economy; however, there is still a strong connection to the past, the Kamp Abbey. The Archbishop of Cologne, Friedrich I, founded the abbey in 1123. It was built for an order of monks, the Cistercians, as one of their first structures in the area. With such an interesting past, it is easy to overlook all the modern amenities that Kamp-Lintfort has to offer! This town has an eighteen-hole golf course, water parks, cycling trails, an adventure playground, and a beautiful lake. The University Since its founding on May 1, 2009, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences has grown beyond all expectations. Students at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences receive a first-rate, internationally accredited education, and they get two brand-new campuses. The University also provides students with support both in and out of the classroom so that they can more easily adjust to student life and life in Germany in general. Academics Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences currently offers 25 undergraduate degree programs and ten graduate programs across four faculties and two campuses: the Faculties of Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences and Society and Economics in Kleve, and the Faculty of Communication and Environment in Kamp-Lintfort. Over 80 percent of the degree programs are taught exclusively in English. Also, most of the student body is incredibly diverse: in fact, over one third of the students come from outside of Germany, and over 100 different nationalities are represented in the University and the area. Because the University offers so many programs taught in English, many new students to Rhine-Waal don’t speak German. That’s why the University offers German language courses for all levels at our two campus Language Centres. Majors Available: Kleve Campus Kamp-Lintfort Campus Biological Resources Information and Communication Design International Relations International Business and Social Sciences International Business and Social Sciences Communication and Information Engineering Sustainable Development Management Environment and Energy Economics and Finance Mobility and Logistics Digital Media Information Engineering and Computer Science International Management and Psychology Gender and Diversity Housing Rhine-Waal University is not a residential campus; however, the University assists students in finding housing. Students are strongly recommended to arrange housing in either Kleve or Kamp-Lintfort depending on their course schedule. The official Homepage of Rhine-Waal University may provide you with valuable information regarding accommodation in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort. When studying in Kleve, we also suggest to search for accommodation in the surrounding villages (e.g. Bedburg-Hau, Goch and Weeze) as the public transportation is good. http://www/hochschule-rhein- waal.de/en/university/services-students/accommodation Air Travel – Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Specific Information is provided at the pre-departure orientation. Tuition - LHU students continue to pay LHU tuition and fees while attending Rhine-Waal University. Students are billed for tuition and fees plus an additional $150 International Service Fee. Keep in mind that all financial aid can apply toward your study in Germany since you are participating on an LHU sponsored program. Students do not pay any tuition or fees in Germany. Please note, however, that it will be necessary to pay for activities such as athletic club memberships, if you wish to utilize those services. Non-LHU students are billed LHU tuition and fees and a $150 International Service Fee. Academic Calendar The fall term runs from Mid-September through late December and the spring term runs from Mid-March through early July. There is also an orientation period, which normally takes place the first week of arrival. Health Insurance Exchange students in Germany are required to maintain a health insurance policy that will provide coverage for their entire study abroad experience. U.S. insurance policies are NOT accepted in Germany; therefore, you must purchase an additional German public or private insurance (75€- 80€/month) once you have arrived in Rhine-Waal. During orientation days, appointments will be arranged with insurance companies. Costs of public insurances in Germany typically amount to about 80€ per month. So, how do I get started? Simply come by the Institute for International Studies to pick up an application form. Remember! Applications are due March 1 for the fall term and October 1 for the spring term. .
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