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University

of Applied Sciences
Wrzburg-Schweinfurt

Studying at FHWS
FHWS i-Campus Brochure Studying at FHWS Welcome to FHWS
Page 04-09 What characterises FHWS? Among a broad and practice-oriented range of studies offered by ten
faculties, our university also offers English bachelors programmes
Page 10-11 What can I study at FHWS?
that are part of the unique FHWS i-Campus concept.
Page 12-15 My way to FHWS
FHWS i-Campus brings many international, German and German
Page 16-17 Where is FHWS? speaking students together so they can practice their intercultural
Page 18-19 What about student life at FHWS? skills in an atmosphere of cultural diversity; this guarantees the best
possible integration and prospects in Germany and worldwide.

By offering English bachelor's programmes, FHWS reacts to demands


from regional and international companies to train employees for a
sustainable, international labour market and to counter the lack of
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Brochure Studying at FHWS (as of 01/2017)
04 05 What characterises FHWS?

FHWS University of Applied Sciences


Wrzburg-Schweinfurt
At FHWS, we guarantee an excellent academic education recognized from this by internships integrated into studies and the possibility to
throughout the world. Our university offers a broad, practice- and fu- write your final thesis in a company. Thus you can make useful contacts
ture-oriented range of studies with over 40 degree programmes at ten for your future career at an early stage.
different faculties. 9,000 students are spread across the two locations Welcome to FHWS!
Wrzburg and Schweinfurt.

Within the FHWS i-Campus concept, English bachelor's programme


add to the wide range of German programmes. Due to this concept, Top Reasons to Study on the FHWS i-Campus
students from more than 60 nations are now studying at FHWS.
>> All classes taught in English
At our university, teaching takes place in small study groups with an >> No tuition fees
excellent student-teacher ratio. While frequent seminar papers teach >> Multicultural teams
students to work independently, project work helps to develop students >> Support by the FHWS Team International
team skills. >> Excellent career prospects

About 200 professors with sound professional experience from industry >> Prestigious German degree

and business provide an academic education with a special focus on


application and practice. As a university of applied sciences we are co-
operating closely with the corporate world. As a student, you will profit
06 07 What characterises FHWS?

Twin Certificate Cultural Support


At FHWS, there are so called TWIN Programmes that are degree pro- Twice a year, namely before the start of the winter and summer semes-
grammes taught in German, but also completely in English. This means ter, the FHWS Team International organises an orientation programme
that within the TWIN Programme you have the opportunity to attend for international students and moreover also many cultural events
seminars in German as well as in English. If you additionally invest your throughout the semester. In addition, there are various intercultural
time in a language course and provide evidence of interculturality by trainings to safeguard the best possible integration into German life
attending specific modules during your studies, you get a Twin Certifi- in general and into life as a student in particular, but they also want to
cate at the end. It testifies that you studied the respective programme help you feeling at home both at FHWS and in Germany.
in both languages and therefore are optimally trained for a successful
career in the German and international labour market. Career Prospects
Due to demographic change in Germany, there are more and more em-
Language Courses ployees and workers retiring while less and less are available to fill
Our university offers the opportunity to learn German or improve already the gap. The demand for skilled labour is higher than ever especially
existing German language skills. There are special courses that cover when it comes to jobs in the field of technology and natural sciences.
all language levels of the Common European Framework of Reference In European comparison, Germany has the lowest rate of youth unem-
for Languages. Groups are just the right size so teachers can respond ployment which means that almost all graduates find a job. Addition-
to individual differences in learning. For more information about regis- ally, the FHWS location Schweinfurt is rated the city with the highest
tration and costs please visit our website: www.international.fhws.de density of jobs in Germany. Big companies like Bosch, Schaeffler or
SKF are based there and offer, for example, the opportunity of a prac-
tical semester.
08 09 What characterises FHWS?

FHWS International
FHWS cooperates with 150 partner universities worldwide. No matter
whether it is about Asia, Oceania, Europe, North or South America Semester German Programme Internships / English Programme
Project Work
FHWS Team International provides advice and support on all questions
related to a semester or internship abroad.

German + English

Intern in
Companies

Language

Studies
Culture

- 6.
Semeste

FHWS i-Campus and Twin Programmes German

Languag
The English bachelors programmes at FHWS are designed to be
Twin Programmes to already existing German study programmes and English
Culture
geared towards increasing the number of highly trained international
specialists in Germany. For this concept, our university was awarded
Students with German Students with non-German
the Best Strategy MINTinternational-Award in 2014. University Entrance Qualification University Entrance Qualification

FHWS aims to develop a big international Campus (FHWS i-Campus)


where German and international students can learn together and also
from each other. English Twin Programmes
Within the so called X-Model of the FHWS i-Campus, students can start >> Business and Engineering (B.Eng.)
their studies in the English taught programme and change to the Ger- >> International Management (B.A.)
man taught Twin Programme in later semesters and as soon as they >> Logistics (B.Eng)
have sufficient knowledge of the German language.
From winter semester 2017/18:
The English taught programmes are accompanied by cultural and lan- >> Mechatronics (B.Eng)
guage training so students are able to integrate themselves in the best
possible way. Studies start every year in October; more English programmes in planning.
10 11 What can I study at FHWS?

Degree Programmes in German


Bachelors programmes >> Compliance & Data Privacy and Security (MBA)

>> Architecture (B.Eng) >> Design and Construction (M.A.)

>> Business Administration (B.A.) (Twin) >> Developmental Music Therapy and Music Therapy with Dementia
Patients (M.A.)
>> Business and Engineering (B.Eng) (Twin)
>> Electrical Engineering (M.Eng.)
>> Business Information Systems (B.Eng)
>> Healthcare Management (MBA)
>> Civil Engineering (B.Eng)
>> Information Design (M.A.)
>> Communication Design (B.A.)
>> Information Systems (M.Eng.)
>> Computer Science (B.Eng)
>> Innovation for Small and Medium Enterprises (M.A.)
>> E-Commerce (B.Sc.)
>> Product Development and Systems Design (M.Eng.)
>> Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.)
>> Social Work (M.A.)
>> Geovisualisation (B.Eng)
>> Specialized Translation with Media Translation (M.A.)
>> Industrial Mathematics (B.Eng.)
>> Trade Journalism and Corporate Communications (M.A.)
>> Logistics (B.Eng) (Twin)
>> Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng)
>> Mechatronics (B.Eng) (Twin)
Degree Programmes in English
>> Media Management (B.A.) Bachelors programmes

>> Nursing Management (B.A.) >> Business and Engineering (B.Eng.) (Twin)

>> Plastics and Rubber Engineering (B.Eng.) >> International Management (B.A.) (Twin)

>> Social Work (B.A.) >> Logistics (B.Eng) (Twin)

>> Specialised Translation (Business or Technical) (B.A.) >> Mechatronics (B.Eng) (Start: winter semester 2017/18) (Twin)

>> Surveying and Geoinformatics (B.Eng.) Masters programmes

Masters programmes >> Business with Europe (MBA)

>> Behavioral Counseling (M.A.) >> International Business with Focus on Asia, Western Europe or
Central and Eastern Europe (MBA)
>> Brand and Media Management (M.A.)
>> International Social Work with Refugees and Migrants (M.A.)
>> Business and Engineering (M.Eng.)
12 13 My way to FHWS

Admission Requirements Application Procedure


You need a university entrance qualification or equivalent. For some pro- Applicants with international university entrance qualification apply
grammes you need confirmation of previous study periods and additional to uni-assist e.V., the university application service for internation-
qualification. For more information on the recognition of international ed- al students, for preliminary review documentation (Vorprfungsdoku-
ucational degrees please visit www.daad.de/en or www.anabin.kmk.org mentation, VPD) and afterwards for a degree programme at FHWS
directly via the FHWS application portal. Details of the application
For German degree programmes:
procedure and necessary documents are available from our website:
>> Attested German language skills: www.international.fhws.de
Deutsches Sprachdiplom der KMK (Level 2), Deutsche Sprachprfung fr den Hochschulzugang
Please note: If your documents/certificates are written in any language
(DSH) (Level 2), Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (TestDaF) (Level 4), Studienkolleg assessment
test (pass), Goethe Institute language certificate (Advanced level), SDI Munich (Deutsche other than German or English, a translation into German or English by a
Sprachprfung II) sworn translator will be necessary.

For English degree programmes:


Tuition Fees
>> Attested English language skills:
The German education system is state funded for German as well as
TOEFL 80 points (internet-based), IELTS 6.5 points, Cambridge Certificate Advanced
international students, because free education is considered very im-
>> Attested German language skills:
portant. Students only have to pay an administrative fee of about 120
Level A2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (GER)
per semester in Wrzburg or about 80 per semester in Schweinfurt. At
Please see the description of your respective degree programme on both locations, this fee includes a semester ticket for the public trans-
www.international.fhws.de for details about further requirements, for port system in the respective city. Please note that there is an MBA pro-
example a pre-study internship, that must be met in addition to the ad- gramme to which this does not apply.
mission requirements detailed here.
14 15 My way to FHWS

Visa Support Programme


There is a number of countries whose citizens do not need visas to enter Before the start of studies, there is a comprehensive support programme.
Germany and can apply to the respective Registration Office for Foreigners During the orientation programme, the FHWS Team International will of-
(Auslnderbehrde) for their residence permits. In any case, please contact fer help when dealing with authorities, answer questions about organising
the German embassy in your home country for more detailed information. your studies, and generally support you to get accustomed to life in Ger-
Students from EU/EEA countries do not need visas to enter Germany; a many.
valid passport or identity card will suffice.
Additionally, there are several cultural events on offer during the semester.
For a visa and information about the entry requirements for students, please We organise trips and company visits as well as intercultural workshops to
contact the German embassy or the German consulate in your home coun- allow you to learn more about Germany, its culture, and its people.
try. Please check the website of the respective authority to find out about the
Some faculties even offer a so called Buddy Programme to help you build-
process and which documents you have to bring. For more information visit
ing a social network and socializing with German students.
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Vis-
abestimmungen_node.html
University Sports
Processing visa applications can take several weeks or even months.
FHWS has various sports on offer like soccer, basketball, volleyball, or kick-
Please submit your visa application as early as possible, as you will not be
boxing. For students, participation is free of charge. Additionally, there are
allowed to enter Germany without it.
many fitness and sports clubs in and around Wrzburg and Schweinfurt.
Please apply for the right kind of visa. Tourist visas cannot be changed
into student visas. If you have the wrong visa, you have to leave the coun-
try immediately. Services at FHWS
Make sure that your passport is valid for the whole period of your stay >> Free WiFi on FHWS grounds
in Germany. If your passport expires during your stay, you will have to >> Library with international literature and workplaces
return to your home country or renew it at your home countrys embassy >> IT-Service Centre
in Germany. >> Career Service

If you apply for a visa or a residence permit, you will have to provide evi-
dence that you are in a position to finance your living costs while Germany.
16 17 Where is FHWS?

Franconia
Both FHWS locations Wrzburg and Schweinfurt are situated in one of the home of the German Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki, are high in
most beautiful regions of Germany. Franconia, in the northern part of the fed- the national basketball league (BBL).
eral state of Bavaria, offers excellent recreational Denmark
FHWS Faculties of Applied Natural Sciences and Humanities, Applied So-
possibilities for culture and dining; it is one of the
cial Sciences, Architecture and Civil Engineering, Visual Design, Comput-
sunniest spots in Germany, thus it is renowned for Nether -
Hamburg
Poland
lands Berlin er Science and Business Information Systems, Plastics Engineering and
its wine-growing.
Surveying, Economics and Business Administration.
Due to their geographic situation, the two loca-
tions offer ideal starting points to explore Germany Frankfurt
Schweinfurt
Czech
Republic
Schweinfurt: Connection of Art and Industry
Wrzburg
and Europe. The nearest international airports in Fr ance With approximately 53,000 inhabitants, Schweinfurt is one of the fast-
Munich
Frankfurt and Munich are easy to reach Frankfurt Austria
est-growing cities in Germany and an important business hub in the re-
can be reached in about one and a half hours and Switzerland
gion. Countless regional and international companies, such as Schaeffler,
Munich in about three hours. Bosch Rexroth, SKF, and ZF, are based here. The city has the highest den-
sity of jobs in Germany, hence it also offers students the very best career
Wrzburg: Sports, Studying, and Leisure prospects. Schweinfurt is a city perfect for outdoor and cultural activities
With a population of almost 130,000, Wrzburg is among the biggest cities in like visiting one of the museums housing important collections and exhi-
Bavaria. The city is characterised by its many students and a mild climate. You bitions.
can enjoy life in one of citys countless bars and cafs or at one of the cultural
FHWS Faculties of Applied Natural Sciences and Humanities, Electrical
events at theatres or museums. The Wrzburg Residence is one of the most
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business and Engineering.
significant palaces in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wrzburg is
also famous for top-class sport: Wrzburger Kickers are playing in the second
Bundesliga, Fchse Rimpar are top at handball and Wrzburg S.Oliver Baskets,
18..19 What about student life at FHWS?

Student Residences Health Insurance


In Wrzburg and Schweinfurt, residences are managed by Studenten- In Germany, every student needs health insurance. Health insurance
werk Wrzburg (student union Wrzburg). They are only a short walk with one of the German statutory health insurance companies is rec-
away from FHWS sites and offer fully equipped single apartments or ommended. For students, the monthly contribution for health insur-
rooms in shared apartments. Students can apply online via the website ance totals approx. 80. During the orientation programme, the FHWS
of Studentenwerk Wrzburg. Team International is happy to help with the arrangement of health
https://www.studentenwerk-wuerzburg.de/en.html insurance. Taking out health insurance for Germany is often also pos-
sible from abroad. For an overview of all statutory health insurance
companies in Germany, please see :
Canteen/Cafeteria
www.gesetzlichekrankenkassen.de
Canteens and cafeterias are very close to the university. They have a
varied menu (including vegetarian dishes) at affordable prices. In
Wrzburg, the canteen also serves meals in the evenings.
Earning Money
With a residence permit, students from non-EU countries can work
up to 120 days (full time) or 240 days (part time) per year without a
Cost of Living
work permit. When working in a company as temporary student em-
Depending on the individual life style, cost of living can vary greatly. Stu- ployee (Werksstudent) or in the university as student assistant, this
dents can expect monthly costs totalling between 600 and 800. This period may even be longer. There is no limitation for students from
is a realistic example of possible costs: EUcountries. Job offers for students are available, for example, on
http://jobboerse.fhws.de
Rent = 350
Insurance = 80
Scholarships and Grants
Food = 150
Leisure = 120 FHWS is involved in awarding of the Deutschlandstipendium scholar-
ship. Talented students who have performed (or are expected to per-
700
form) highly in their studies or profession are eligible for funding. For
more information, please see the website of FHWS www.fhws.de or
http://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/de/2319.php For an overview
of more scholarships and grants visit the following websites:

www.daad.de/en
www.scholarshipportal.com
www.eduserver.de
www.baybids.de (German only)
www.international.fhws.de

FHWS Team International


Phone: +49 931 3511-6500
E-Mail: i-campus@fhws.de
www.facebook.com/FHWSicampus
www.instagram.com/fhws_international

University
of Applied Sciences
Wrzburg-Schweinfurt
Mnzstr. 12
97070 Wrzburg
Germany

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