WELCOME AT HTW DRESDEN Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 1
LOCATION OF HTW DRESDEN Kiel Hamburg Schwerin Bremen Berlin Hannover Potsdam Magdeburg Düsseldorf Erfurt Dresden Wiesbaden Mainz Saarbrücken Stuttgart München Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 2
HIGHER EDUCATION IN SAXONY 4 Universities 5 Universities of Applied Sciences 5 Colleges of Art and Music 3 Private Universities of Applied Sciences 1 Private University Total number of students: 110,000 Characteristics of Study at Universities of Applied Sciences Short duration of study Concerted curricula Courses in small groups (Lecture 40 to 120, exercise 20 to 30, lab-practice 2-4 students) Intensive supervision by professors Practice-oriented study: - Integration of a practical term and thesis in enterprises - Numerous practical training as part of courses - Involvement of students in applied research Qualification corresponding to employment market Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 3
STRUCTURE Facts Foundation: 16.07.1992 Begin of studies: 1992/93 Students: 5400 Staff: 440 Administration Student Affairs Finances Human Resources Technical Facilities Study facilities Library Computer Centre University Sports Centre Faculties Civil Engineering/Architecture Electrical Engineering Design Information Technology/Mathematics Mechanical Engineering/Process Engineering Agriculture/Landscape Management Surveying/Cartography Business Administration Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 4
CAMPUS Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 5
CAMPUS PILLNITZ Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 6
ACADEMIC DEGRESS Diplom Bachelor Semester Master 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 7
DEGREE COURSES Bachelor Architecture Master Architecture Automation technology Electrical / electronics engineering Telecommunication / multi-media-technology Electrical engineering Mechatronic systems / automotive mechatronics Agriculture Horticulture Environmental monitoring Informatics Media informatics Business informatics Production management of agriculture and horticulture Landscape development Applied information technologies Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 8
DEGREE COURSES Bachelor Chemical engineering Surveying / geoinformatics Master Chemical engineering Geoinformatics / management Cartography / geoinformatics Business administration Industrial engineering International Business Product design Management medium-sized enterprises International Business Product design Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 9
DEGREE COURSES Diploma Civil engineering Automation technology Electrical / electronics engineering Mechatronic systems / automotive mechatronics Telecommunication / multi-media-technology Informatics Media informatics Business informatics Mechanical engineering Vehicle engineering Manufacturing engineering Diploma - Distance Study Communication technology Surveying Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 10
RESEARCH Research is a task of the teaching staff (corresponding to the Saxon Law for Higher Education) Applied research and development is done within the faculties and special institutions Research is financed by industry, ministries, research associations PhD-programs together with universities Conferences, scientific seminars Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 11
PROFILE WITH RESEARCH FOCUS Mobile Systems and Mechatronics Innovative drive technology Vehicle and agricultural technology Construction and manufacturing technology Applied robotics Radio engineering Modeling and simulation Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 12
PROFILE WITH RESEARCH FOCUS Sustainable Live Resources Building, city and landscape planning, environmental monitoring Renewable energies Geological technology, water management, traffic Building and material technology Chemical and biochemical technology Agriculture and horticulture Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 13
PROFILE WITH RESEARCH FOCUS Information Systems Media technology Product design Geoinformation systems Web-based systems Model-based software design Audio and video systems Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 14
PROFILE WITH RESEARCH FOCUS Business Management and Foundation Enterprise foundations Management medium-sized enterprises Competence management and coaching for enterprise succession Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 15
UNIVERSITY: INTERNATIONALISATION 137 partners in 45 countries Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 16
LANGUAGE CENTRE Learn German Free of Charge! Internationals have full access to German courses which are all free of charge Course range from level A1 to C1 Courses are taught in small groups placement test Certificate for course participation and up to 5 ECTS for participation Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 17
STUDENT LIFE Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 18
SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONALS Orientation Week Registration HTW Registration Student Housing Registration Resident Registration Office Registration Aliens Authority Health Insurance Bank Account Meeting with Tutors Library Introduction Language Centre German Test Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 19
SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONALS International Student Handbook Preparation (Application/Housing) Arrival (Orientation Week) Studying at HTW Dresden End of Semester Student Life A-Z Guide International Student Handbook Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 20
SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONALS faranto e.v. Your best friend in Dresden www.faranto.de Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 21
FARANTO E.V. Service: Pick-up from airport Support in dealing with public services, student accomodation office, etc. Individual mentoring for all new incoming students Welcome parties Joint sightseeing tours Trips to Saxon Switzerland Counselling services Parties Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 22
EXPLORING CITY AND REGION Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 23
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Ms Juliane Terpe Address: Friedrich-List-Platz 1, Raum Z 232 E-mail: terpe@ htw-dresden.de Telephone: (+49 351) 462 33 77 Administration, Consultation, Support and Financing Exchange and Programme Students: Ms Cornelia Jentzsch All students except students of the Faculty of Business Administration Address: Friedrich-List-Platz 1, Raum Z 233 E-mail: cjent@verwaltung.htw-dresden.de Telephone: (+49 351) 462 3601 Ms Ines Hammermüller-Sweeney All Students of the Faculty of Business Administration Address: Friedrich-List-Platz 1, Raum Z 604 E-mail: hammerm@htw-dresden.de Telephone: (+49 351) 462 3458 Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 24
SEE YOU SOON IN DRESDEN! Good mix of courses taught in German and English Smooth support for international students Nice place to live Study phase provides best precondition for subsequent internship Juliane Terpe Learn German in small groups and free of charge Introduction HTW Dresden Very good labour market prospects in Germany Page 25
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 26
One important note Monday evening evening of the PEGIDA-Idiots This setting is supported only by a minority. All Saxon universities are cosmopolitan and assist foreigners. Juliane Terpe Introduction HTW Dresden Page 27