» COME STUDY AT RHEINMAIN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES «

Founded in 1971, the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences excels in practice-oriented training which prepares students for numerous and contemporary professions. With approx. 9,000 students, 200 pro-fessors and 350 part-time lecturers who are active in their field, we are among the biggest Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany.Our University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study pro-grams, most of them Bachelor and Master Degree courses on five campuses in Wiesbaden, Rüsselsheim and Geisenheim.

In Wiesbaden, you can study numerous programs in the fields of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Applied Social Sciences, Business Administration and Design and Media Sciences. Our Engineering Department is located in Rüsselsheim, hwhereas our campus in Geisenheim offers programs in the areas of viticulture / enology and landscape architecture.

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For more detailed inFormation about our degree programs, please have a look at our homepage: www.hs-rm.de

the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is situated in the Rhine-Main area, one of Europe’s economic and cultural centers.

the Rhine-Main area has a lot to offer: you can fi nd exciting cities next to charming small towns and an enchanting landscape with a beautiful river landscape, the vineyards and the hills of the taunus. Its central position in the middle of Germany allows you to travel easily to all German cities and regions and gives you the opportunity to discover the variety of the country.

With two airports in Frankfurt and Frankfurt-Hahn, you will also have the chance to visit numerous European cities and to discover not only the Rhine-Main area and Germany, but also different places in Europe.

Wiesbaden has approx. 270,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the Federal State of Hesse. It combines the charm of a 19th-century spa town with its extraordinarily representative architecture, modern cosmopolitan atmosphere and attractive cultural scene.

Rüsselsheim is a lively, multifaceted town with approx. 60,000 inhabitants from over a hundred different nations. Its location in the center of the Rhine-Main area offers all the advantages of the sur-rounding big cities, while ensuring a quiet and intimate environment for living and studying.

Geisenheim is a picturesque small wine town (approx. 12,000 inhab- itants) and famous for its romantic Rhine landscape. More than 30 vineyards and a Research Center exemplify Geisenheim‘s generation-long dedication to wine.

WIESBADEn, RüSSElSHEIM AnD GEISEnHEIM

A prerequisite for your application as an Erasmus or other exchange student is the bilateral agreement between your home university and the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. you can find the list of our partner institutions on our homepage: www.hs-rm.de/international If an agreement does not yet exist, please contact us: judith.hayer@hs-rm.de

your home university has to nominate you with our special applica-tion form which you can find online: www.hs-rm.de/international please enclose a resumé/Cv containing your e-mail and postal address.

Deadline: For all departments (except Geisenheim):/ 1 August (for winter semester)/ 15 January (for summer semester)

Deadline: For all study programs in Geisenheim:/ 15 June (for winter semester)/ 15 December (for summer semester)

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For all our exchange students we organize a welcome meeting, including lunch and a sightseeing tour of Wiesbaden. Place and time will be announced online: www.hs-rm.de/international

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our University!

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You can Find the list oF our partner insti- tutions on our homepage: www.hs-rm.de/ international

For the enrollment process remember to bring:/ passport / ID card/ 1 photograph/ proof of health insurance (European Health Insurance Card,

non-EU-students: please take out health insurance in Germany)/ Approx. 165€ (including fee for the ‘Studentenwerk’ which provides

the student dorms, cafeterias etc. and the semester ticket which allows students the free use of regional public transportation in most parts of Hesse and some places in Rhineland-palatinate as well)

/ Students will enroll in Wiesbaden, Rüsselsheim or Geisenheim, depending on where their program is located.

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there are Departmental Coordinators at each department at our university. please contact your Coordinator before attending courses and lectures to discuss your curriculum with him / her.

If you have any questions regarding the selection of courses, or have difficulties in understanding the lectures, please approach the teacher of the class or your counseling professor of the faculty.

please be aware that the language of instruction is mostly German, although some departments have classes taught in English. However, most of the departments also offer the possibility to do projects, exams or papers in English.

For information about the courses, please consult the homepage of your department.

StUDyInG In WIESBADEn, RüSSElSHEIM OR GEISEnHEIM

You can Find a list oF departmental coordinators here: www.hs-rm.de/ international

Winter Semester 1 September – 28 February lecture Dates (incl. exam period): End of September / Beginning of October – Mid-FebruaryGerman intensive course: Mid-September / Beginning of October

Summer Semester 1 March – 31 Augustlecture Dates (incl. exam period): End of March – mid-JulyGerman intensive course: Mid-March (Duration: 2 weeks)

ACADEMIC CAlEnDAR

there are two student dormitories in Wiesbaden and three in Rüsselsheim which are open to Erasmus and all other exchange students. please note however, that the number of rooms available is limited and these are very popular among students. you should therefore register as soon as possible.

If you are studying in Rüsselsheim or Geisenheim, you can also apply for a student dorm in Wiesbaden and vice versa.

We do not have a student dorm in Geisenheim, but the Department in Geisenheim will help exchange students to find accommodation.

Should you prefer private accommodation, these are a few helpful internet addresses:www.homeforyou.dewww.immonet.dewww.wg-gesucht.dewww.studenten-wg.dewww.mitwohnzentrale.dewww.zwischenmiete.de

ACCOMMODAtIOn

Student dorms in Wiesbaden

/ Studentenwohnheim »Camp Pieri«Sonnenblumenweg 6 – 1265201 Wiesbaden

please contact: WfS Wohnen für Studis, Aarstr, 24 65195 Wiesbadenp +49 (0) 611 / 7245 - 805M stenzel@wfs-wiesbaden.deewww.wfs-wiesbaden.de Online registration only

/ Studentenwohnheim »Friedrich-Naumann-Straße«

Friedrich-naumann-Straße 165195 Wiesbaden

please contact:Bock-Hausverwaltung, Frankfurtpraunheimer landstr. 5060488 Frankfurtp +49 (0) 69 / 7600 - 27F +49 (0) 69 / 7680 - 7161M bockhv@t-online.de

Student dorms in Rüsselsheim

/ StudierendenwohnheimAn der Feuerwache 265428 Rüsselsheim

please contact:Studentenwerk Frankfurtwww.studentenwerkfrankfurt.de > Wohnen

/ StudentenwohnheimAugust Bebel-Straße 5865428 Rüsselsheim

please contact:Architekt Boris Wolfp +49 (0) 6142 / 1505 5

/ StudentenwohnheimAn der lache 465428 Rüsselsheim

please contact:Gärtnerei Gütlichp + 49 (0)176 / 5149 3023M angelikarueckert@t-online.de

We know that the first weeks in a new environment are never easy, so we try to assign you a Student Buddy. He or she will help you with formalities and give information about living and studying in Wiesba-den, Geisenheim and Rüsselsheim.

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lAnGUAGE

Basic knowledge of German makes living in Germany much easier. to improve your existing knowledge we offer an intensive German language course for Erasmus students prior to the start of the semester, free of charge. Students coming with other exchange programs may participate in the classes as well. Our language Center offers German and foreign language classes during the semester too.

You can obtain credit points for all language classes.

You can Find Further inFor- mation here: www.hs-rm.de/sprachen

Sufficient health insurance is compulsory for all students enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences RheinMain.

For all EU-Citizens: please bring your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) along with you. the EHIC will be issued by your health insurance company.

For all other students:you can take out health insurance in Germany (approx. 70€ / month). We strongly recommend taking out health insurance in Germany as foreign health insurance policies have to fulfill certain requirements to be accepted in Germany.

Please be aware that travel insurance will not be accepted.

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Students with EU citizenship do not need a visa to enter Germany.

Citizens of Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, Korea, new Zealand, Switzerland or the USA do not need to apply for a visa in advance, but they will have to apply for a residence permit at the Office for Foreigners within 3 months after arrival.

All other students have to apply for a study visa at the German embassy / consulate in their home countries. We will send you an official invitation letter for your visa application.

Remember to register in the citizen’s office of your city of residence within two weeks after your arrival.

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remember to register in the citizen’s oFFice oF Your citY oF residence within two weeks aFter Your arrival.

/ Coordinator for Incoming Students (all campuses)

Sylvia Wischnack

Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 1865197 WiesbadenGermany

Offi ce Hours (Room 124): Monday – thursday 9.30 – 11.30 a.m. or by appointmentp + 49 (0) 611/9495 - 1573F + 49 (0) 6119/495 - 1574M international@hs-rm.de

/ Coordinator for Incoming Students (Rüsselsheim Campus)

Silke Schuster

Am Brückweg 2665428 RüsselsheimGermany

Offi ce Hours (Room A12): Monday, tuesday, Friday 9.00 – 12.00 a.m.thursday 2.00 – 3.00 p.m.p + 49 (0) 6142/898 - 4123F + 49 (0) 61421/898 - 4157M silke.schuster@hs-rm.de

/ Coordinator for Incoming and Outoing Students (Geisenheim Campus)Sonja thielemann

von-lade-Straße 165366 Geisenheim Germany

Offi ce Hours (Room 3A): tue + Wed 9.30-11.30 a.m.p +49 (0) 6722 / 502-718F +49 (0) 6722 / 502-710 M sonja.thielemann@hs-rm.de

/ Erasmus CoordinatorJudith Hayer

Kurt-Schumacher-Ring 1865197 WiesbadenGermany

Offi ce Hours (Room 125): tue 1.30 -3.30 p.m. + Wed 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. or by appointmentp + 49 (0) 611/9495 - 1572F + 49 (0) 611/9495 - 1574M judith.hayer@hs-rm.de

Gestaltung: Annette pohlisch; text: Judith Hayer; Fotos: Copyright lothar Bertrams

/ Coordinator for Incoming Students

Monday, tuesday, Friday 9.00 – 12.00 a.m.

/ Coordinator for Incoming and Outoing Students (Geisenheim Campus)

Offi ce Hours (Room 3A): tue + Wed 9.30-11.30 a.m.p +49 (0) 6722 / 502-718F +49 (0) 6722 / 502-710 M sonja.thielemann@hs-rm.de

Gestaltung: Annette pohlisch; text: Judith Hayer; Fotos: Copyright lothar Bertrams