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Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Studying Computer Science B.Sc.

Webinar, wintersemester 2019

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Team AHEAD – A cooperation between the International Office and the department of Computer Science

Who we are

Technische Hochschule Ulm | AHEAD | 27.06.2019

Prof. Dr. Klaus Baer Christine Schurr Barbara Conrad-Grüner

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• Studying at THU

• The degree program Computer Science (CTS)

• Requirements for applying

• Three steps: application, admission and enrollment

• Welcome to Ulm

Today‘s Agenda


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Studying at THU


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Studying at THU!


• Pleasant class sizes

• Individual responding to students

• Excellent support and practical relevance

• Close cooperation with industry

• Participation on current research topics of the industry

• Support for stays abroad

• Further course offer in the Master's program “Information Systems“

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Higher education system in Germany


PHD3-5 years

With partnerat University

M.Sc.2-4 semesters

B.Sc. 6-8 semesters

University University of Applied SciencesTHU

University ofCooperativeEducation

Art andMusic College

Private highereducationinstitutions

Secondary School, higher education entrance qualification

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The degree program Computer Science (CTS)


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Computer Science


Foundation Courses of Study

Main Courses of Study

• Standard period of study: 8 semesters / 240 ECTS

• Start: October, 1st

• 2 semesters per year• 6 modules per semester, 5 ECTS each• Examination weeks in Feb. & July• Choose 2 special subjects out of a

catalogue of 8• Internship: 100 days• Thesis: 3-4 months

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Focus Topics – chose two out of eight


Computer Engineering• Digital Systems• Hardware-Oriented Programming• Computer Architecture

Service Robotics• Embedded Systems• Realtime Systems• Autonomous Systems

IT Security• Information Security• Digital Forensics• Pentesting

Mobile Computing• Mobile Application Development• Web Engineering• Ad hoc & Sensor Networks

Computer Graphics & Vision• Machine Vision• Game Programming• Computer Graphics & Vision

Information Systems• Database Programming• Date Warehousing• Operations Research

Medical Information Systems• Medizinische Dokumentation*• Health Data Analytics*• Medizinische Informationssysteme*

Business Administration• Elective Marketing• Elective Business Administration 1• Elective B Business Administration 2

The modules marked * are offered in German

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How to become a Computer Science student at Ulm University of Applied Sciences


Before Application

First Step

Second Step

Third Step

Studying

preparation courses second half of

September Hand in your documents for

enrollmentAccept the offered study place

Apply via www.hochschulstart.de

15th April – 15th July Recognition of your secondary school leaving certificate

+ language certificate

http://www.hochschulstart.de/

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Requirements


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Before you apply -


Please make sure that you have

• the recognition letter of yoursecondary school leavingcertificate by the Studienkolleg Konstanz

• your certificate of languageproficiency in English

ready for your application.

https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/studienkolleg/start-page/

Level B2 or higher• TOEFL: a score of 79 or higher• IELTS: a score of 6 or higher• Cambridge certificate, a score of 160-180

https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/studienkolleg/start-page/

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Three steps: application, admission and enrollment


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Application period 15th April -15th July→ Apply online on hochschulstart.de

→ Send the signed application sheet with

• recognition of your certificate by the Studienkolleg Konstanz

• Certificate of language proficiency in English, level B2 or higher

• Completed form regarding your level of German language skills

• Statement of Purpose (your motivation to study Computer Science at Ulm University of Applied Sciences)

• Curriculum Vitae

• Photocopy of passport

via postal mail toTechnische Hochschule Ulm, Studierenden Service Center, Prittwitzstraße 10, 89075 Ulm, Germany.

Please note: 15th July is a cut-off date. Applications which are received later or do not contain all the requireddocuments will not be considered.

1. Application Process


https://int.hochschulstart.de/index.php?id=2102

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End of July: hochschulstart.de will send you an e-mail if you have been accepted at Ulm University of Applied Sciences. Check your status under „myapplications“

18th August: Deadline to accept the offer. After accepting the study place, you will receive the Notification of Admission via e-mail. You must enroll within 10 days from the date on the notification.

2. Admission Process


Please note: If necessary, please apply for your visa as soon as you receive your Notification of Admission, toensure you can start your program in time. The date of the appointment should be as soon after the 24th of July as possible.

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Documents you will need for enrollment:

• Completed and signed registration form

• Current health insurance certificate for students (three copies)

• Evidence that the required semester fees have been paid

• Officially certified copy of your recognition letter by the Studienkolleg Konstanz

3. Enrollment


Congratulations on being enrolled in the Computer Science program and welcome to Ulm University of Applied Sciences!

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Welcome to Ulm and THU


Where to find usThe city of Ulm

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The region of Ulm

Technische Hochschule Ulm | AHEAD | 27.06.2019 Photos: Stadt Ulm

What makes it unique

• Around 200.000 inhabitants in

Ulm and Neu-Ulm

• Birth place of Albert Einstein

• World’s highest church spire

• Situated between Stuttgart and Munich,

surrounded by the Swabian Alb

• Lake Constance and the Alps are nearby

• Skiing during winter, Festivals

during summer

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The academic year at THU


Beginning of the winter semester 01.09.2019

Pre-courses 16.09.2019 – 27.09.2019

First day of lectures 01.10.2019

Introduction for freshmen 30.09.2019

Christmas break (no lectures) 21.12.2019 - 06.01.2020

Last day of lectures 24.01.2020

Examination weeks 27.01.2020 - 07.02.2020

More important dates online!

https://studium.hs-ulm.de/en/Pages/Termine.aspx

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We offer every new student in Computer Science a mentor which will help:

1. Right after enrollment, e.g.

→ Visa

→ Accommodation

2. Starting in Germany and at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, e.g.

→ Compulsory Registration

→ Opening a bank account

→ Chip card and IT services

→ Library

→ Semester ticket

Mentoring Program


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Students from the

• EU

• Iceland

• Liechtenstein

• Norway

• Switzerland

• Tunisia

• Turkey

do not need to take out a health insurance policy in Germany.

They only need to bring proof of health insurance from their home countries. You should be able to get an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) from your insurance company.

For EU students: For non-EU students:

Health Insurance

Technische Hochschule Ulm | Verfasser | 06.03.2019

All students in Germany must have health insurance from

• a private or • a public insurance company.

Without it, you cannot enroll at universities in Germany. We recommend you find out as much as possible before deciding on either private or public health insurance.

Please note: A travel insurance policy is not sufficient forthis purpose.

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If you do not have accommodation upon arrival, you can check in at a hostel or hotel, while you look for permanent accommodation. It is advised to book a room in advance.

• Geschwister-Scholl Youth Hostel

• Brickstone Hostel

Temporary Housing


Please note: A hotel, hostel or guesthouse is not considered a permanent residence (important for compulsory registration).

https://www.jugendherberge-bw.de/en/youth-hostels/ulm-117/portrait/

http://brickstone-hostel.de/index.html

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Accommodation

• often the most affordable accommodation for students

• own furnished room

• shared rooms, e.g. kitchen, bathroom

• own unfurnished room

• joint use of the housingspace

• flatmates probably want tomeet in person beforemaking a contract

Private student halls of residence

• unfurnished flat

• landlords probably want tomeet in person beforemaking a contract


Shared Flats Private flats

Please note: Beware of rental fraud. Never transfer money for an apartment that you haven’t seen in person.

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• in Baden-Württemberg, international students who enter from outside the EU for the purpose of studying are expected to pay a fee of 1500 Euros per semester

• In addition, every student has to pay the administration fee of 175,50 Euros per semester:

Overview of Fees


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1. If you cancel your enrollment or study place (i.e. you have not started the course) at Ulm University of Applied Sciences, you will have to apply for a reimbursement of the fees by the end of the month in which lectures start at the latest (31 March for the summer semester and 31 October for the winter semester.

→ submit the form at the students’ service center

2. If you are being removed from the register of students (after starting your studies) due to stopping or breaking off your course, you must apply at the latest by April 15 for the end of the winter semester and November 7 for the end of the summer semester.

→ submit the form at your faculty’s office

Please note that this only applies to the administration costs, you will need to make a separate application to get a refund for the Ulm Students' Union fee. They have different deadlines. https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/studierendenwerk/student-fees/

Reimbursement of fees


https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/studierendenwerk/student-fees/

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• You can find out more about the possibilities for being exempted from paying fees at Tuition Fees for International Students

• If one of the exemptions applies to you, please fill out the form and submit it to the Students’ Service Center

Exemption of fees


https://mwk.baden-wuerttemberg.de/de/hochschulen-studium/studienfinanzierung/gebuehren-fuer-internationale-studierende-und-zweitstudium/tuition-fees-for-international-students/

https://studium.hs-ulm.de/de/Downloads/InformationForm_StudyFees.pdf

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A degree is the path to many opportunities, but it also comes at a cost. We have put together the most important information for you regarding financial assistance.

1. BAföG

2. scholarships

3. Deutschlandstipendium

4. student loans

5. self financing

Financial assistance forstudents


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• When your financial resources, those of any spouse and your parents is not sufficient to cover your financial needs while you are studying, you are eligible for BAföG

• half the money is received as a grant. The other half must be paid back in suitable instalments– interest-free.

• The current maximum BAföG amount for students is 735 euros per month

• Application for BAföG at Studierendenwerk Ulm

1. BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz)


https://studierendenwerk-ulm.de/en/bafoeg-and-finances/bafoeg-application/

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• Studienförderwerk Klaus Murmann

• Hans Böckler Foundation

• 1st Symptoma

• Save-scholarship

• Scholarship from the Studienstiftung

Apart from scholarships which require particular personal attributes or specialist knowledge, there are numerous scholarship programs which anyone can apply for:

2. Scholarships


https://www.sdw.org/das-bieten-wir/fuer-studierende/studienfoerderwerk-klaus-murmann/ueberblick.html

https://www.boeckler.de/36912.htm

https://www.symptoma.com/en/scholarship

https://www.sparheld.de/stipendium

https://www.studienstiftung.de/en/

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• financed by the government and private benefactors

• scholarship students receive a monthly grant of 300 Euros

• financial assistance is generally approved for one year, starting in September

• Application requirements:

→ very good grades

→ excellent career performance

→ social engagement

3. Deutschlandstipendium


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• for application, evidence of your performance in the first two semesters is required

• the loan is between 100 and 300 Euros per month

• the loan will be paid for a maximum of 24 months

• earnings and personal wealth are not taken into account

• repayments start four years from the first payment

4. Student loans


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• part-time job as an option for financing your studies

• first experiences in the world of work

• you need a Visa with a work permit

• you can e.g. look for jobs at:

→ black board of the Ulm University of Applied Sciences

→ Employment Agency Ulm

→ Local newspaper

Please note: When BAföG recipients exceed certain income limits, their allowance might be reduced

5. Self financing


https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/welcome

https://jobs.swp.de/

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Contact Information

Students’ Service Centre (SSC)

Room E 07

Prittwitzstrasse 10, 89075 Ulm

Tel.: +49 (0731) 50-28025

Fax: +49 (0731) 50-28270

[email protected]

International Office

Jeanette Kolb

Room E 04a

Prittwitzstrasse 10, 89075 Ulm

Tel.: +49 (0731) 50-28023

[email protected]

If you have questions later…

…concerning the application processplease contact:


…after you received the Notificationof Admission

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Contact Information for mentoring program

Barbara Conrad-Grüner

Technische Hochschule UlmTechnik, Informatik und MedienPrittwitzstraße 1089075 Ulm

E-Mail: [email protected]: +49 (0)731 50-28064Raum A305a


Christine Schurr

Technische Hochschule UlmTechnik, Informatik und MedienPrittwitzstraße 1089075 Ulm

E-Mail: [email protected]: +49 (0)731 50-28063Raum A305a

To join the mentoring program, we will get in touch with you right after you received the Notification of Admission in August!

Thank you for your attention.

Are there any questions left?