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With these course offerings attain successful careers. Every year complemented by forward-looking the university produces around 2,700 humanities subjects, in its 25 years of highly qualified graduates. Credits Published by: Represented by the Edited by: Otto von Guericke University, President, Marie Krebs, Universitätsplatz 2 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jens Strackeljan Conrad Engelhardt D-39106 Magdeburg Tel.: +49 (0)391 6701 Production: Germany Email: [email protected] DATEs Medien Verlag GmbH, www.ovgu.de Karolin Gillert 3 CAPITAL CITY In the heart of Germany Magdeburg is the capital of Saxo- With over 240,000 residents, the ny-Anhalt. The state is located in city is easy to get around and not eastern Germany. The city is 150 km too big. Magdeburg is a comfort- from Berlin, a good 230 km from able, affordable, and safe place to Dresden and almost 300 km from live. The cost of studying is low, and Hamburg. crime rates are also low in compar- ison with other metropolitan areas. View of the old town at night Magdeburg has many faces. It is a city on the move – dynam- ic, personal, multicultural and full of contrasts. Everywhere, the changes that have taken place over its two thousand years of history have left their unmistakable mark. The archi- tecture of this 240,000-strong city is characterised by medieval castle buildings, enchant- Andreas Lander 4 With a quarter of a million residents, Magdeburg has a reasonable size – perfect for enabling students fully concentrate on their studies. A Great History It is not as obvious from today’s modern city, but Magdeburg is one of Andreas Lander the oldest towns in Germany. As long ago as the 9th century, there was a mighty Statue of Emperor Otto ing villas from the era of industrial 1th in Alter Markt. border fortress on expansion in the late 19th century. the banks of the Elbe. Later, the Modern buildings have largely first German Emperor, Otto 1th, replaced the destruction brought by chose Magdeburg as his pre- the Second World War. Magdeburg ferred residence. Magadoburg, is also a green city with plenty to do as the town was still known at such as picnicking in the park, taking the time, was a centre of power a stroll by the river or enjoying a in medieval Europe and made a night out. name for itself with its free trade Some- and progressive legal system. In times I see deer, foxes and the 16th century, it was the first rabbits running major city to proclaim its support around in the for the reformatory beliefs of wild area near Martin Luther and defended the the Wissen- new religious movement against schaftshafen H. Krieg the forces of the Holy Roman (Science Port). Emperor. During this religious war, the city was completely destroyed in 1631. Its recon- struction was organised by the brilliant scientist and mayor, Otto von Guericke, to whom the Xueling Sun from China, university owes its name. Management 5 OTTO VON GUERICKE UNIVERSITY An international player International, student-friendly and economics and business, social strong in research, the University of science and the humanities are also Magdeburg has an excellent reputa- unique within Germany. Due to tion across the world. Traditionally, the bilingual availability of certain our main areas of focus are engi- programmes, they are also highly neering and the natural sciences, attractive internationally. Alongside along with medicine. The university the varied range of courses on offer, and its courses in Mathematics and the appeal of the university is thanks Computer Science regularly reach to its outstanding infrastructure and the higher echelons of renowned excellent staff-student ratio. The ranking lists. Many campuses stand out be- of the courses of This is an cause of their compact size study offered in institution with and proximity to the city a great interna- centre. The cafeterias of- tional orientation, fer a variety of options well-structured, including multiple distinguished courses H. Krieg healthy choices. and opportunities. The university library is a central hub for all students. The state-of-the-art building provides free access to an Talha Ejaz from Pakistan, outstanding catalogue of re- Electrical Engineering search literature. Today, one 6 Lecture in Lecture Hall 5 at Otto von Guericke University Otto von Guericke (1602-1686) Otto von Guericke was an inventor, scientist, lawyer and politician. He was one of Magde- burg’s greatest sons and gave his name to our university. He Andreas Lander in six students comes from another discovered vacuum technology country. This makes the campus and electrostatics, and conduct- international and student life colour- ed experiments on air pressure, ful. Influences from more than 100 vacuums and electricity. In 1654 countries enrich the theoretical and he fascinated the world with practical education of young women his hemisphere experiment at and men at the university. the Imperial Diet in Regensburg. Sixteen horses could not break apart something that atmospher- ic air pressure alone was holding International student together – two halves of a cop- life on campus per sphere created by Guericke. Otto von Guericke pumped out all of the air. Stefan Berger Otto von Guericke 7 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Are you prepared? In order to study at the University of requirements apply, or there may be Magdeburg you will need a certifi- a limit to the number of admissions. cate providing evidence of the level Furthermore, for some courses, prac- of education you have attained so tical experience is required before far and which entitles you to study in you can begin your studies. Whether Germany. To commence studying for or not an applicant may be admitted a Master’s degree, you must already will only be decided after his or her have obtained a first academic de- application documents have been gree. The recognition of qualifications examined. varies according to the country of origin. For many courses, additional Preparatory College subject Not every secondary school diploma obtained abroad is enough to en- title its holder to study in Ger- many. Foreign applicants without a recognised Engelhardt diploma who wish to study at the University of Magdeburg may apply to the state preparatory college or one of the Stefan Berger private preparatory colleges in Magde- 8 Getting around town with a semester ticket For a city with almost a quarter of a million inhabitants, Magde- burg has very few traffic jams. Andreas Lander burg (MDWI AG or Europäisches Stu- dienkolleg der Wirtschaft (European Preparatory College for Economics)). In order to ensure that applicants are able to successfully participate in the courses, they must complete an entrance examination in German and, when applicable, Mathematics. Stefan Deutsch Applicants to MDWI’s preparatory college may commence their course This is due, among other things, without any prior knowledge of the to the excellent public transport German language. system. Trams and buses always Magde- have right of way, which means burg has got that it is possible to get from the an excellent suburbs into the city in just a few tram system minutes. H. Krieg and a very All students receive a semester nice infra- ticket with which they can use structure. the buses and trams at any time. The only simpler and nicer way to get around town is by bike. With all this, who needs a car? Alejandro Gonzales, Colombia, Mechanical Engineering 9 LANGUAGE SKILLS Do you speak German? Language of of foreign applicants to university) instruction – German (DSH-2) The majority of courses at the » Test DaF (all four parts at least to University of Magdeburg are taught level 4) in German.