Study Abroad Program at Hof University of Applied Sciences University details Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof Hof University of Applied Sciences Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1 95028 Hof, Germany www.hof-university.de Erasmus code EHCE D HOF01 28328-LA-1-2014-1-DE-E4AKA1-ECHE PIC 949478002 Head of International Office University co-operations Susanne Krause (Ms) Phone: +49 9281 409 3311 Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3311 Susanne.Krause@hof-university.de Coordinator for incoming & outgoing students Sonja Andörfer (Ms) Phone: +49 9281 409 3313 Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3313 Sonja.Andoerfer@hof-university.de Erasmus Coordinator Staff and Teaching mobility Jörg Noldin (Mr) Phone: +49 9281 409 3316 Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3316 Joerg.Noldin@hof-university.de Coordinator Incoming lecturers International Marketing Nerissa Schwarz (Ms) Phone: +49 9281 409 3312 Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3312 Nerissa.Schwarz@hof-university.de Coordinator Summer Schools Short-term teaching projects Tina Seidel (Ms) Phone: +49 9281 409 3315 Fax: +49 9281 409 55 3315 Tina.Seidel@hof-university.de 1
EXCHANGE AGREEMENT Regarding the maximum number of students which will be accepted at Hof university, please contact the International Office of your home institution for details. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016/2017 WINTER SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTER Intensive Language Course/ Orientation week Suggested Arrival Dates 19.09.2016 30.09.2016 03.03.2017 14.03.2017 Please arrange arrival not earlier than 3 days prior start of the official program. Semester Period 01.10.2016 14.03.2017 15.03.2017 30.09.2017 Class Dates 04.10.2016 25.01.2017 15.03.2017 07.07.2017 Examination Period 26.01.2017 15.02.2017 08.07.2017 28.07.2017 Semester Breaks 16.02.2017 14.03.2017 01.08.2017 30.09.2017 Undergraduate programs (language of instruction) Postgraduate programs (language of instruction) Business Management B.A. (German) Business Law LLB (German/English) International Management B.A. (German/English) Media Design B.A. (German) Business IT B.Sc. (German) Computer Science B.Sc. (German/individual study projects in English) Media IT B.Sc. (German) Mobile Computing (German) Environmental Engineering B.Eng (German/English) Industrial Engineering B.Eng. (German/English) Innovative Textiles B.Eng. (German/English) Materials Engineering B.Eng. (German/English) Mechanical Engineering B.Eng (German) Mechanical Engineering international (German/English) Textile Design B.A. (German/individual study projects in English) Human Resources and Labour Law M.B.A/LLM (German) Marketing Management M.B.A (German) Supply Chain Management/Logistics (M.B.A.) (German/English) Internet Web Sciences M.Sc. (German/English) Composite Materials M.Eng. (German) Mechanical Engineering M.Eng. (German) Project Management M.A. (German) 2
APPLICATION PROCESS Application Requirements Exchange students need to apply through online application system (see link below). After the application has been submitted online, your application will be created as a PDF-Document which needs to be printed out and signed by you and your coordinator. The signed application form has to be scanned and sent to Hof University of Applied Sciences by E-Mail. Please note that our office cannot process the application without the required enclosures and signatures: application form (with all signatures) current academic transcript digital photo (high resolution) copy of passport or ID Card (for EU citizens) proof of health insurance financial statement (min. 720 Euros/month) accommodation form letter of motivation (only double degree applicants) short portfolio (only Textile Design applicants) Administrative fee/costs Online Application Link Application Deadline The receipt will be confirmed via e-mail. Admission letters will be sent approx. one week after the application deadline. (1 st week of July / late November). A contribution to the student services amounting to 91,65 EUR is due per semester. The amount is subject to change. Application form English Application form German Deadline Winter Semester: 30 June Deadline Summer Semester: 15 November FURTHER INFORMATION Meet and Greet Service Visa Requirements We take care to pick up our exchange students upon their arrival in Hof and bring them directly to their accommodation. Please enquire at your local German embassy about visa requirements applicable. 3
Medical Insurance / Health Services The German government and the European Union have made it mandatory for all foreign students to have a health insurance for the entire duration of their studies. Students from EU partners have to present the European Health Insurance Card. It is essential that the Insurance Card is valid for the entire study period. Students from Non-EU partner need to take out a health insurance which covers the entire study period. In case a sufficient health insurance from the home country is available, we need a confirmation (in English or German) from the insurance company about the insurance status. Please note that translations need to be certified! In case the existing health insurance is not covering the study abroad, an additional insurance has to be taken out. Please compare several companies and decide independently and let us have a confirmation letter. Housing Options and Costs Exchange students from our partner institutions may either live in our dormitory in a single room, in one of the Diakonie dormitories in a single- or a double room, or in a shared flat. Please note: Earliest possible time for moving in: Summer: 01. March Winter: 01. September Estimated costs of living Orientation Program Costs: approx. 200-260 /per month plus electricity, water, internet, heating, furniture. Housing Opportunities The accommodation form will be downloaded together with the application form. Please send the accommodation form together with the application to the responsible coordinator. In general, students should have approx. 720 per month at their disposal for their cost of living. For our exchange students, we offer a two-week German Intensive Course and Orientation Period before the start of each semester. During this period, the student will not only meet the other international students and get to know the university. We will also help with all administrative issues needed for studying in Hof (e.g. registration with the Foreigner s Office, enrolment, time table, rental contract, health insurance etc.). This will guarantee a relaxed start before the actual lectures begin. Language Requirements For lectures held in English: at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. For lectures held in German: at least B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. 4
Subject choice Exchange students (undergraduate) can choose their subjects from any of the Bachelor courses offered. Exchange students (postgraduate) can choose their subjects from any of the Bachelor and Master courses offered. However, all exchange students have to fulfill the requirements set by their home institution. Workload According to the guidelines of the European Commission, 60 credits represent the workload of a year of study, 30 credits are given for a semester. Credits are awarded only when the subject has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken. Exchange students can take as many subjects as they wish but it is advisable to take no more than 30 35 credits. Language Center Please find an overview of all language courses on our website: http://www.hof-university.com/international/language-center.html INTERESTING WEBSITES International Office Hof University DAAD About Germany About Hof http://www.hof-university.com/international/incoming-students-and-faculty/exchange-students.html http://www.hof-university.com http://www.daad.de/en/ & www.study-in.de https://www.deutschland.de/en http://www.hof.de/hof/hof_eng/index.php Last update: 28. July 2016 5