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1 UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES OFFENBURG Offenburg Germany V06/07/17 15:30 Exchanges Portfolio

KEY FACTS Subject Area Computer Security & Forensics; Digital Media Global Language Classes are taught in English or German, depending on the modules selected. B2 in English and German is required.

2 KEY FACTS Subject Area Computer Security & Forensics; Digital Media Global Language Classes are taught in English or German, depending on the modules selected. B2 in English and German is required. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Semester 2 October to Mid-February Mid-March to Late July Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students. Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a participating Erasmus institution.

CONTENT 4 5 7 8 9 The City The University

3 CONTENT The City The University Accomodation & Living Contacts Student Experiences

4 OFFENBURG, GERMANY Offenburg University of Applied Sciences has campuses in Offenburg and the nearby town of Gengenbach. Both are situated in the beautiful Ortenau region, considered the gateway to the Black Forest, yet only short distances away from major cities including Karlsruhe, Freiburg, Baden-Baden, Strasbourg/France and Basel/Switzerland. Additionally, this southwestern part of Germany offers a comfortable climate, with warm and pleasant summers and winter temperatures rarely dropping below zero. Although Offenburg and Gengenbach are relatively small, they each offer great cultural and recreational possibilities. There are various festivals and festivities throughout the year, including the famous German carnival season, wine festivals in the fall, and one of Germany s most popular Christmas markets, with Gengenbach City Hall representing a huge Advent calendar. The University s main campus is in Offenburg, the city between the Rhine and the Vines. With approximately 60,000 inhabitants, Offenburg offers a full range of activities for visitors and residents alike. The city center, with historic buildings and romantic streets, reflects Offenburg s tradition as a free imperial town. Economically, Offenburg is characterized by a number of internationally active small and medium-sized enterprises, most notably in the fields of media, mechanical engineering and electronics. 4 MORE INFO blackforest-tourism.com offenburg.de hs-offenburg.de Population 60,000 Currency Euro Time difference GMT+1

OFFENBURG UAS (UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES OFFENBURG) Hochschule Offenburg Founded in 1964 as a National School of Engineering Offenburg University of Applied Sciences quickly established itself

5 OFFENBURG UAS (UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES OFFENBURG) Hochschule Offenburg Founded in 1964 as a National School of Engineering Offenburg University of Applied Sciences quickly established itself as a high-performance educational institution with a practical orientation. Today our University forms a thriving community, with more than 4,500 students on two campuses. We offer Bachelor s and Master s degrees in these four departments: Business and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical and Process Engineering, and Media and Information. The University maintains excellent relations with regional and national businesses, and there is a constant exchange of information between faculty members and industry professionals, providing continuing access to current scientific and engineering know-how. These extensive business partnerships also provide resources for students in terms of gaining work experience, doing research, or for future employment. Students at Offenburg University benefit from the advantages of a more intimate campus environment - smaller classes, individual supervision and support by faculty and staff, handson teaching, and close integration with the regional economy. 5 hs-offenburg.de Guide for International Students

6 Erasmus code D OFFENBU01 No of students 4,500 Style of study Practice-oriented study programs of a high academic standard. Most modules are taught through study groups, seminars and lectures and most modules assessed by an exam. Grade system A 1 to 5 scale is used, where 4 is the minimum pass rate. German grade International/ECTS Grade A (Excellent) B (Good) C (Satisfactory) 3.7 D (Sufficient) 4.0 E (Sufficient) F/FX (Fail) Application Times Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application. Going abroad in Trimester 1 Going abroad in Trimester 2 Initial Application Form Host University s Form Initial Application Form Host University s Form 20 December (current year) April May (following year) 20 December (current year) September October (following year) 6

7 ACCOMODATION & LIVING Living Costs Depending on your preferred lifestyle, average living expenses amount to approximately 750 per month. New incoming students will be fully assisted with finding accommodation in Offenburg. Depending on capacity, students will be placed in a student residence or in private housing. For students at the Gengenbach campus, there are no student residences available, so private housing will be arranged. Accommodation services for the student residences are provided by the Studierendenwerk Freiburg and differ in price ranging from 189 to 302, which usually includes all utilities. Rent 300/per month Student Support Fee* 46/per semester Study materials 40/per month Groceries 200/per month Clothing, Public Transport, other 130/per month *This fee contributes to the student canteen, student residences, counseling services, student book store and other services offered by the Studentenwerk. More on Cost of Living in the Area Numbeo.com Transport The number one mode of transportation for students in Offenburg is bicycle. Offenburg offers several paths well suited for bikes as well as a great topographical condition for biking. For most students, the University is within biking distance, so traveling by bike is a quick and cost efficient mode of transportation. The bus system in Offenburg is called the Schlüsselbus and is an extensive network throughout Offenburg and in the outlying region. The University has a bus stop, which is reached by line S8 and S10. Students at the Gengenbach campus can purchase a monthly card to arrive to Gengenbach from Offenburg which is 40,50 per month for students. 7

8 CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS If you re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University s Global Mobility team first: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk /3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges FRANKFURT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES Lidija Rottenecker (Exchange Coordinator) International Office Offenburg Building B, Room B034 Offenburg University of Applied Sciences Badstrasse Offenburg Germany lidija.rottenecker@hs-offenburg.de

9 STUD ENT EXPERIENCES The town is amazingly picturesque and the people are very friendly. Student Feedback Photos from students 9

10 All images sourced from the university s official website and social media accounts, except where noted otherwise. Notice something that we need to fix or update? Please us studyabroad@napier.ac.uk

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