Exchange Studies in Switzerland University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons Welcome to the Swiss Alps! © Graubünden Ferien, Gaudenz Danuser 1 Today’s agenda - 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 © Graubünden Ferien / Andrea Badrutt 10 Active summers © SSVM / Andrea Badrutt © Mirea Brugulat 11 Autumn hiking 12 Winter wonderland © Graubünden Ferien / Andrea Badrutt © Graubünden Ferien / Stefan Schlumpf 13 Chur – the Alpine City © Chur Tourism © Chur Tourism 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 Fachhochschule Graubünden Scuola universitaria professionale dei Grigioni Scola universitara professiunala dal Grischun University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons.