STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY

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Subject Area Film; Business (incl. Marketing and Digital Media); Computer Science (incl. Digital Media Global); Business Information SystemsLanguage Classes are taught in English or German, depending on the modules selected. B2/C1 in English is required and B2 in German is recommended.Academic Calendar

Semester 1 September to Mid-February

Semester 2 Early March to Late JulyPlease note: German Intensive language Courses start 3 weeks prior to the semester 1 start.

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.

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STUTTGART, GERMANYHigh above the Neckar valley and on the edge of the city of Stuttgart, in the district of Vaihingen, Stuttgart Media University has its main Campus. In the immediate neighbourhood, the Mensa (cafeteria), student accommodation and numerous research institutes can be found, only three tram stations from the city centre. Being the capital city of Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart has a lot to offer and is an attractive city to live and study in.Over 40,000 young people study at universities in the Swabian metropolis. Many local companies and institutions offer attractive workplaces in industry, and in the service and media sectors: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, Klett, SWR or Motor Presse Stuttgart are located here.There are many parks and green areas, a great cultural scene, iconic city districts with a bustling club scene, vineyards in the heart of the city, mineral baths for relaxation and much more - in short: the city is all about a high quality of life. Stuttgart is modern, urban, cosmopolitan, sustainable and sometimes also a little edgy. A great city with that certain something and a great place to live. In any event, we want you to discover “your” Stuttgart and gradually embrace this city with your people, because we want Stuttgart to be your home.Stuttgart’s main public attractions include the Wilhelma Zoo, the Old Castle, the Mercedes Benz Museum, the Weissenhof Quarter or the Cannstatter Wasen (festival area).

Population 600,000Currency Euro €Time difference GMT+1

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STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY

Since the 1st September 2000, Stuttgart Media University has brought together the combined know-how of the former University of Printing and Media, an educational institution with over 100 years of tradition, and the University of Librarianship and Information whose history reaches back to 1942. With 16 Bachelor’s degree programmes and 6 Master’s degree programmes, a part-time MBA, and a doctoral programme, Stuttgart Media University covers a broad spectrum of media expertise: from printed media to electronic media, from mass media and media theory to media production, from media design to making media available.At Stuttgart Media University, students learn in modern lecture theatres as well as in workshops and studios, at printing machines or behind the camera. Exciting practical projects in the University’s laboratories or in cooperation with partner companies complement theoretical knowledge and scientific working methods. Originally the university had two campusses. Since 2014 the university consists of one central campus in Stuttgart Vaihingen with a new faculty building, symbolizing “one media world”.

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Erasmus code D STUTTGA06

No of students 4,900

Style of study Course-dependant, however most degree programme content is first taught theoretically and then applied in practice-oriented exercises. Possible guest lectures and media-related excursions underline the degree’s practical relevance.

Grade system A 1 to 5 scale is used, where 4 is the minimum pass rate.

German grade International/ECTS Grade1.0 - 1.5 A (Excellent)1.6 - 2.5 B (Good)2.6 - 3.5 C (Satisfactory)3.6 - 4.0 D/E (Sufficient)4.1 - 6.0 F/FX (Fail)

Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form April – May (following year)

Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form September – October (following year)

Application TimesPlease 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.

Living CostsThe general estimate is that students in Stuttgart need around €800 to €850 per month to cover all costs. This is, of course, dependent on personal needs and habits.

Rent €290 to €310/per monthFood, clothing, mobile phone & leisure time €310/per monthPublic transport €200/per semesterSemester fee* approx. €90/per semester*This fee a is a contribution to the Studierendenwerk (Student Union)

Transport Since public transport in the Stuttgart region is very good, it is not necessary to have a car. VVS public transit association provides an extensive network of lines with integrated timetables and effective connection schedules to the traveling public. VVS tickets can be used on all subways, commuter trains, streetcars, buses, the cog railway and the cable car.Students are able to purchase the StudiTicket which allows for unlimited travel throughout the VVS network and are valid for 6 calendar months.

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Since finding accommodation in Stuttgart can prove quite difficult, students are strongly advised to apply for student housing. The Studierendenwerk Stuttgart owns and maintains several student dorms in Stuttgart, many of them situated near campus or on campus itself.Stuttgart Media University will inform you in time when to apply, which student dorms you can apply for, and give you instruction on how to fill out the online application form.

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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.uk0131 455 4574 or 0131 455 3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges

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International Office

incomings@hdm-stuttgart.de+49 711 8923 2044

+49 711 8923 2033

Hochschule der Medien International OfficeNobelstr. 10D-70569 Stuttgart

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