STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY

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1 STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY Stuttgart Germany V07/07/17 14:45 Exchanges Portfolio

2 KEY FACTS Subject Area Film; Business (incl. Marketing and Digital Media); Computer Science (incl. Digital Media Global); Business Information Systems Language 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 Semester 2 September to Mid-February Early March to Late July Please 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.

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

4 STUTTGART, GERMANY High 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). 4 MORE INFO stuttgart-tourist.de stuttgart.de hdm-stuttgart.de Population 600,000 Currency Euro Time difference GMT+1

5 STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart 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 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. hdm-stuttgart.de Guide for International Students University Videos 5

6 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 mediarelated 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 Grade A (Excellent) B (Good) C (Satisfactory) D/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 The 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 month Food, clothing, mobile phone & leisure time 310/per month Public transport 200/per semester Semester fee* approx. 90/per semester *This fee a is a contribution to the Studierendenwerk (Student Union) More on Cost of Living in Stuttgart Numbeo.com 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. 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. 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 or napier.ac.uk/exchanges STUTTGART MEDIA UNIVERSITY 8 International Office Hochschule der Medien International Office Nobelstr. 10 D Stuttgart FAX incomings@hdm-stuttgart.de

9 STUD ENT EXPERIENCES The education I got here felt so much more organic. 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