Study in Merseburg: Welcome@HoMe - Information forinternational students

in southern Saxony-Anhalt

near the cities Leipzig and Halle

36.000 inhabitants

Where is Merseburg located?!

MDV-Semester ticket for public transport

All students get the

semester ticket and can use

trains, urban railway,

trams, busses in the region

covered by the

Mitteldeutscher

Verkehrsverbund

Founded on April 1, 1992

Approx. 3,000 students

Around 600 international students

3 Departments:

Ingenieur-und Naturwissenschaften (Engineering andthe Natural Sciences)

Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Informationswissenschaften (Economics and Information Sciences )

Soziale Arbeit.Medien.Kultur (Social Work.Media.Culture)

Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

15 Bachelor's degree programmes

12 Master's degree programmes

KOMPASS –

The orientation semester

The language of instruction of our study programmes is

German. (Exception: Master’s degree programme in Polymer Materials

Science)

You will need a proof of sufficient knowledge of

German language for admission.

Studying

Bachelorstudiengänge/ Bachelor Programmes

Enrolment in winter semester Duration

Angewandte Chemie (B.Sc.)

7 semesters

Chemie- und Umwelttechnik (B.Eng.)

Green Engineering (B.Eng.)

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (dual) (B.Eng.)

Angewandte Informatik (B.Sc.)

Automatisierungstechnik/Informationstechnik (B.Eng.)

Maschinenbau|Mechatronik|Physiktechnik (B.Eng.)

Ingenieurpädagogik (B.Eng.)6 semesters

Technisches Informationsdesign (B.Eng.)

Wirtschaftsinformatik (B.Sc.)7 semesters

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Schwerpunkt Management) (B.Sc.)

Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.), auch berufsbegleitend 7/9 semesters

Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)6 semesters

Kultur-und Medienpädagogik (B.A.)

Masterstudiengänge / Master ProgrammesDuration Enrolment

Chemie-und Umweltingenieurwesen (M.Eng.) 3/4 Semester(in Teilzeit 5 Semester) summer or

winterMaschinenbau/Mechatronik/Physiktechnik (M.Eng.) 3/4 Semester

Informatik und Kommunikationssysteme (M.Eng.) 3/4 Semester

Polymer Materials Science 4 Semester winter

Informationsdesign und Medienmanagement (M.A.) 4 Semester/6 Semester (Teilzeit)

winter

Projektmanagement (M.A.)

3/4 Semester

summer(winter ifbridgingcourses arerequired)

Controlling und Management (M.Sc.)

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (M.Sc.)

Wirtschaftsinformatik (M.Sc.)

Angewandte Medien-und Kulturwissenschaft (M.A.) 4 Semester winter

Angewandte Sexualwissenschaft (M.A.) 6 Semester (Teilzeit)

Sexologie M.A. (berufsbegleitend) 6 Semester sommer

1) Deutschkenntnisse /Language requirements

2) Hochschulzugangsberechtigung / University admissionqualification

3) For Master Programmes: successfully passedBachelor‘s degree

General Admission Requirements

German Language Requirements

1. Language certificates that are accepted for all degree programs:

• Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang DSH 2, or• TestDaF with a score of at least 4 x TDN 4 or a total score of

at least 16 points, or• Telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, or• Feststellungsprüfung at Studienkolleg "Prüfungsteil

Deutsch", or• Goethe Zertifikat C2, or• Deutsches Sprachdiplom DSD II.

German Language Requirements

2. For some degree programs in the Department of Engineering an Natural Sciences you can also be admitted with lower results in TestDaF or DSH on the condition of successful participation in a compulsory language course during your first year.

Degree programmes Admission possible withBachelor

Angewandte Chemie (B.Sc.)

• TestDaF with a result of at least 1 x TDN 4, 3 x TDN 3 or

• DSH 1 +

successful participation in a compulsory language course (4 hours per week) at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences each in the 1st and 2nd semester.

Chemie- und Umwelttechnik (B.Eng.)

Green Engineering (B.Eng.)

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (dual) (B.Eng.)

Angewandte Informatik (B.Sc.)

Automatisierungstechnik/Informationstechnik (B.Eng.)

Maschinenbau|Mechatronik|Physiktechnik (B.Eng.)

Ingenieurpädagogik (B.Eng.)Master

Chemie-und Umweltingenieurwesen (M.Eng.)

Maschinenbau/Mechatronik/Physiktechnik (M.Eng.)

Informatik und Kommunikationssysteme (M.Eng.)

Hochschulzugangsberechtigung / University admissionqualification

a) direkte Hochschulzugangsberechtigung:

You have a school-leaving qualification or university degree qualifying you directly for studying in Germany

b) indirekte Hochschulzugangsberechtigung:

You will need to attend a "Studienkolleg" (preparatory course) and pass the "Feststellungsprüfung" (assessment exam) prior to taking up studies

Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB)

For Bachelor programmes :

Check: university admission (englisch): https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/

Check Hochschulzugang (deutsch):https://www.uni-assist.de/tools/check-hochschulzugang/

Für Bachelor and Master programmes: https://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html

Where can I check if my foreign previous education allows me to study in Germany?

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/: Example India

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/: Example India

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/: Example India

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/: Example India

https://www.uni-assist.de/en/tools/check-university-admission/: Example India

You will need to attend a "Studienkolleg" (preparatory course) and pass the "Feststellungsprüfung" (assessment exam) prior to taking up studies

You qualify for studies in a specific subject area

What is Studienkolleg or and which preparatory course do I need to

take?

• Studienkolleg is an institution that prepares you academically and linguistically for university studies in Germany.

• It usually takes one year to complete Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung (aptitude test)

• Depending on the subject area in which you would like to take up university studies, you can chose the appropriate focus course at Studienkolleg:• T or TI course: for technical and scientific subjects• W or WW course: for subjects within social and economic sciences• M course: for biological and medical subjects• S/G course: for linguistic and artistic subjects or subjects within the humanities

Once you have passed the Feststellungsprüfung of a focus course, including the German language exam, at Studienkolleg, you can take up university studies in the subject area of your focus course.

Which preparatory course do I need to take in Studienkolleg if I want to study…?

Bachelor programme Preparatory courseAngewandte Chemie (B.Sc.) T or M

Chemie- und Umwelttechnik (B.Eng.) T or M

Green Engineering (B.Eng.) T

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (dual) (B.Eng.) T

Angewandte Informatik (B.Sc.) T

Automatisierungstechnik/Informationstechnik (B.Eng.) T

Maschinenbau|Mechatronik|Physiktechnik (B.Eng.) T

Technisches Informationsdesign (B.Eng.) T or G

Ingenieurpädagogik (B.Eng.) T

Wirtschaftsinformatik (B.Sc.) W or T

Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen (Schwerpunkt Management) (B.Sc.) W or T

Betriebswirtschaft (B.A.), auch berufsbegleitend W

Soziale Arbeit (B.A.) S/G

Kultur-und Medienpädagogik (B.A.) S/G

No, Merseburg University of Applied Sciences does not have a Studienkolleg. We are working together with the

State-approved Studienkolleg Halle-Merseburg at Hochschule Merseburg (SKHM)Ming CHENG Institut GmbH

For further information, please visit: https://www.studienkolleg-halle.de/en/

You can also prepare for studies at Hochschule Merseburg by attending the

Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt in Halle.

For further information, please visit: https://www.studienkolleg.uni-halle.de/

Does Merseburg have a Studienkolleg?

Merseburg University of Applied Sciences does not accept applications from applicants with foreign educational qualifications directly, but has them checked by uni-assist. Please apply via uni-assist.

www.uni-assist.de

Application deadlines:

A) Studienkolleg:You can apply at any time. However, please note the deadlines for registering for the entrance test at Studienkolleg.A) Bachelor Programs:• 15 June for degree programs with restricted admission for the winter semester• 31 August for admission-free degree programs for the winter semesterB) Master Programs: • 15 May for degree programs with restricted admission for the winter semester• 31 August for admission-free degree programs for the winter semester• 31 January for admission-free degree programs for the summer semester

Application - Where do I apply?

For more detailed informationregarding application and admission toMerseburg University of Applied Sciences, please visit:

German:

https://www.hs-merseburg.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/internationale-studieninteressierte/

English:

https://www.hs-merseburg.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/international-applicants/

1) Registrar's officeYou can contact the registrar's office for questions on application and enrolment:

Mrs Carmen Pars E-Mail: carmen.pars@hs-merseburg.deTelefon: +49 3461 46- 2857

2) General student counselling The Student Counselling is available to answer any questions you may have about

your studies and to help you with any problems you may have during your studies. E-Mail: studienberatung@hs-merseburg.deTelefon: +49 3461 46-2321

3) Welcome Coaches for international studentsOur Welcome Coaches are international students themselves. They can guide you and helpyou with useful information for getting get good start at Merseburg Univeristy of Applied Sciences

Welcome Coach Shadan Kazempour Sabahi E-Mail: shadan.kazempour_sabahi@stud.hs-merseburg.de

Who can help me with questions?

Application for student Visa

Application for the student residence/dorm:

https://www.studentenwerk-halle.de/studentisches-wohnen/online-wohnheim-bewerbung/

Please note the dorms are not available before the semesterstarts (in October/April)

If you want to move to Merseburg earlier, you will needanother accomodation for this period.

• Enrolment at Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

• Beginning of studies (October or April)

Next steps after admission?

www.hs-merseburg.de

Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy toanswer your questions.

Allgemeine Studienberatung: Studierendensekretariat:studienberatung@hs-merseburg.de studierendensekretariat@hs-merseburg.deTel.: 03461 46 2321 Tel.: 03461 46 2857