Table of Contents Master's degree 2 Applied Life Sciences • Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences • Emden 2 1 Master's degree Applied Life Sciences Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences • Emden Overview Degree Master of Engineering Teaching language English Languages The courses are held in English and/or German. It is possible to meet all requirements in English only, but the choice of elective modules is limited with English alone. Programme duration 3 semesters Beginning Winter and summer semester More information on Winter semester: September to February beginning of studies Summer semester: March to August Application deadline Winter semester: Non-EU applicants: 30 May EU applicants: 15 July Summer semester: Non-EU applicants: 30 November EU applicants: 15 January Tuition fees per semester in None EUR Combined Master's degree / No PhD programme Joint degree / double degree No programme Description/content In this course of studies, we will train you to become a qualified expert in the fields of analytics and (bio-)process engineering. The internationally recognised study programme lasts three semesters. At the end of the programme, you will be awarded a Master of Engineering (MEng). Master of Engineering degrees in these fields are in great demand in the job market. Because these degrees are internationally recognised, they open access to higher civil service and entitle the holder to a pursue a doctorate. Prospective students who have knowledge of mechanical engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering but no knowledge of chemical or biochemical process engineering should please choose another degree programme. 2 Course Details Course organisation PDF Download Types of assessment Written examinations, project work presentations, oral examinations, project reports, and Master's thesis A Diploma supplement will Yes be issued International elements Other Description of other Voluntary internship and Master's thesis abroad international elements Course-specific, integrated No German language courses Course-specific, integrated No English language courses Costs / Funding Tuition fees per semester in None EUR Semester contribution Students must pay a semester contribution fee of approx. 350 EUR per semester. This covers the cost of the student union contribution and includes the "Semester Ticket", which covers the cost for all modes of public transport in and around the city. Costs of living Compared to other cities in Germany, the living expenses in Emden are rather low. Accommodation costs approximately 200 to 300 EUR per month. https://www.hs-emden- leer.de/en/institutions/international-office/international-students/living-expenses/ Funding opportunities Yes within the university Description of the above- Application (and enrolment) for graduation scholarships is limited and available during a certain mentioned funding period of the year only. opportunities within the university Graduation scholarships offered by the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer can be reviewed at: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/university-of-applied-sciences/organization/departments-a- z/international-office/international-students/scholarships Female students can also apply for a "fem:talent" scholarship. 3 https://www.hs-emden- leer.de/fileadmin/user_upload/gs/Dokument/fem_talent/Ausschreibung_femtalentStipendium_WS2020_21_EN.pdf Requirements / Registration Academic admission Those who have acquired a first professional qualification (Bachelor's or "Diplom", at least seven requirements semesters or 210 ECTS-CP) in the courses Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biotechnology, Energy Efficiency, or in a subject-specific study programme will meet the entry requirement. For applicants with six-semester programmes (180 ECTS-CP), special modules are offered in order to obtain the required credit points. You can find more information at: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/study/degree-courses/all-degree-courses/applied-life-sciences/ Language requirements TOEFL Test iBT: 83 or TOEFL Test PBT and CBT: min. 70% or IELTS: 6.0 or CET-6: 6.0 (VR China only) or TOEIC: 800 or ELSA: 100 or EPT: 500 Application deadline Winter semester: Non-EU applicants: 30 May EU applicants: 15 July Summer semester: Non-EU applicants: 30 November EU applicants: 15 January Submit application to Applicants with a foreign higher education entrance qualification (EU and non-EU) apply directly online via uni-assist. German applicants apply via "Mein persönliches Hochschulportal". Services Possibility of finding part- Research and innovative work for the Master's projects and Master's thesis is usually carried out in time employment cooperation with local industries. Please note: Foreign students with a residence permit according to § 16 AufenthG in accordance with § 16 (3) may work 120 whole days or 240 half days per calender year and have the possibility to pursue student jobs. Accommodation In Emden, the "Studentenwerk Oldenburg" offers accommodation for students in four houses of residence. All residences are a good choice for both short-term and long-term accommodation. Located at a comfortable distance from the University of Applied Sciences, the houses provide single rooms only. Availability of rooms depends on the demand and cannot be guaranteed. 4 Additionally, the International Office has various contacts for students who seek private accommodations: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/institutions/international- office/international-students/housing/. Career advisory service We work in close collaboration with our Career Service and MyCampus. Thus, we support students in their professional orientation and career entry. Specific specialist or non- Accompanying programme specialist support for Welcome event international students and Buddy programme doctoral candidates Visa matters Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences Studying in Emden or Leer means studying at a modern university with a personal atmosphere. Besides the mere facilitation of technical know-how, our educational goals additionally entail fostering creativity and the capacity for teamwork as well as equipping our students with key qualifications. Our highly motivated academic staff enhances the appeal of our study programmes with efficient learning methods and the commitment to ensuring individual support for each and every student. University location The course of study takes place in the town of Emden (population 50,000), which is one of the locations of the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer. Today, 4,535 students study at the various faculties. Because of their coastal location, the region of East Frisia and the city of Emden are popular holiday destinations and offers numerous cultural and recreational facilities. We invite you to visit the beautiful landscape in which Emden resides (the Wadden Sea, registered on UNESCO's World Heritage List). The cost of living is fairly low. Cities such as Hamburg or Amsterdam are within 300 km of Emden. For more information, please visit the official website of the town at: http://www.emden.de. 5 Contact Hochschule Emden/Leer - University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Technology Prof Dr Gottfried Walker Constantiaplatz 4 26723 Emden Tel. +49 49218071579 [email protected] Course website: https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/study/degree-courses/all-degree-courses/applied-life-sciences/ Prof Dr Gerhard Illing Tel. +49 49218071594 Email https://www.facebook.com/hochschule.emden.leer/ https://twitter.com/HS_EmdenLeer https://de.linkedin.com/school/hochschule-emden-leer/ https://www.instagram.com/hs.emden.leer/ Last update 28.09.2021 04:17:55 6 International Programmes in Germany - Database www.daad.de/international-programmes www.daad.de/sommerkurse Editor DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V. 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