05.04.2016 HTWG KONSTANZ
The differences between Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences Universities Focus on research Ph.D. and Post Doc studies are possible High level of self organisation and self responsibility is expected Universities of Applied Sciences Focus on applied sciences The possibilities for Ph.D. studies are very limited Very structured study programs Independent, self organized working and learning is expected Stronger focus on preparation for the job Subjects only offered at Subjects offered primarily at universities: Law, Medicine, Universities of Applied Sciences: Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicin, Social work, Design Teacher Education for High School, Theology Besides state Universities there are as well private Universities
Bachelor and Master Doctorate Studies MASTER-Studies 2-4 Semesters Master-Thesis at the end Professional experience BACHELOR-Studies 6-8 Semesters Master-Thesis at the end
Information about all the study programs offered in Germany: Higher Education Compass www.hochschulkompass.de
Contact person for refugees at the University Referat für Gleichstellung und Familienförderung Katrin Muckenfuss Building Y, Room Y217 Phone: 07531-885669 E-Mail: katrin.muckenfuss@uni-konstanz.de
Using the libraries As a refugee you can get free access to our libraries At HTWG Library opening times for registration and advice are Monday- Friday 9:00-19:00. You need to bring information about your legal status The library card is valid for 2 months. It can be extended afterwards. Max. 5 items at a time At the University: Library opening times Monday-Sunday 0:00-24:00 For registration and advice: Monday-Friday 9:00-19:00
Guest students To get some impression of the studies at HTWG, prospective students who s German is at least on level B1 can become guest students You make an appointment for advisory with the department you would like to study in Together with the supervisor of the department you select three lectures you want to attend After having attended each for three times successfully, you talk again to the supervisor and he will support you in applying for the guest student status University: You make an appointment for advisory with Katrin Muckenfuss (katrin.muckenfuss@uni-konstanz.de)
Fields of study TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING Applied Computer Science Automotive Information Technology Automotive Systems Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Mechanical Engineering: Design and Development Mechanical Engineering: Development and Production Mechatronics Environmental Engineering and Resource Management Process and Environmental Engineering TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS Business Information Technology Healthcare Computer Science Mechanical Engineering and International Sales Management Business Information Systems Engineering and Management (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) BUSINESS Business Administration International Management Asia Legal Management Management Business Law Asian Studies and Management: China or South and Southeast Asia Business German and Tourism Management DESIGN Architecture Communication Design For further information please contact: julia.wieser@htwg-konstanz.de
Fields of study at the university of Konstanz Polics, Law & Economics Politics and Public Administration Economics Law Mathematics & Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry Information Engineering Computer Science Life Science Mathematics Mathematical Finance Nanoscience Physics Psychology Humanities British and American Studies German Literature French Studies Gender Studies History Italian Studies Linguistics Literature - Art - Media Philosophy Slavistic Literature Sociology Spanish Studies Sport Science Bachelor programmes: in German Master programmes: some in English
Studienkolleg - Center for International Students Central office of the Universities of Applied Science in Baden- Württemberg Assessment and recognition of foreign educational credentials Preparatory year of studies (2 semesters) T-course for technical and engineering degrees W-course for business, economics and social science degrees Exams: entrance exam, assessment exam, TASK
Applying to Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Sciences Studienkolleg - Center for International Students Application for the recognition of your foreign educational credentials: certificate stating your qualification for admission registration for the Studienkolleg entrance exam rejection letter (www.studienkolleg.htwg-konstanz.de) Admission and Registrar s Office Application for admission to a Bachelor s or Master s degree course (www.htwg-konstanz.de)
Studienkolleg Entrance Exam T-course: German, Mathematics and Physics W-course: German, Mathematics and Economics More information and sample tests: www.studienkolleg.htwg-konstanz.de The entrance exam is held twice a year at the end of January and beginning of July.
German Language Requirements Studienkolleg entrance exam: German language certificate of at least level B1 German taught Bachelor s or Master s programs: Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH) Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz - Zweite Stufe (DSD II) telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom
Application Deadlines Studienkolleg - Center for International Students Application for the recognition of your foreign educational credential and the preparatory year of studies winter term: May 1 summer term: November 1 Admission and Registrar s Office Application for admission to a Bachelor s degree course winter term: July 15 summer term: January 15 Application for admission to a Master s degree course winter term: June 1 summer term: December 1
Application Deadlines university Zulassungsfreie Studiengänge kein Auswahlverfahren Bewerbungsfrist: 15. September (zum Wintersemester) 15. März (zum Sommersemester) Zulassungsbeschränkte Studiengänge Auswahlverfahren: Abschlussnote Bewerbungsfrist: 15. Juli (zum Wintersemester) 15. Januar (zum Sommersemester) z.t. Aufnahmeprüfungen (z.b. Sport) (Bitte Fristen beachten!)
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Studentische Initiativen b-welcome: -studentische Hochschulgruppe -unterstützt dabei, die Ankunft in Deutschland zu erleichtern -Übersetzungen/Dolmetschen von Deutsch/Englisch in Sprachen der Geflüchteten -mehrsprachiges Welcome Package mit Infos zum Leben in Konstanz Weitere Informationen unter: www.b-welcome.org
Studentische Initiativen GoAcademic: -Arbeitsgruppe von b-welcome -Patenprogramm: bringt Konstanzer Studierende und studieninteressierte Geflüchtete zusammen -hilft bei der Orientierung an Uni und an der HTWG -bei der Wahl des Studiengangs, bei BAFÖG-Anträgen usw. Fragen? GoAcademic@b-welcome.org