1. Studying at Hochschule Mittweida University of Applied Sciences Study without tuition fees. Modern Campus. Short distances. Second largest University of Applied Sciences in Saxony Saskia Langhammer Head of the International Office langhamm@hs-mittweida.de GERMANY Free State Saxony Mittweida www.hs-mittweida.de

2. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Free State of Saxony in the East of Germany 200 km south of Berlin 75 km west of Dresden at the foothills of the Ore Mountains, the most densely populated mountains in the world Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Dresden MITTWEIDA 06.04.2014 2

3. Hochschule Mittweida – University of Applied Sciences … a very modern state institution … with a history of over 140 years Figures to the University 2011: 5.700 students 20% foreign students from nearly 40 countries about 300 professors and staff members More than 30 accredited study programmes Nationally and internationally appreciated research 90 international partners worldwide in 40 countries Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 3

4. 140 years Hochschule Mittweida – 75.000 graduates 06.04.2014 Saskia Langhammer, Leiterin des Referats für Auslandsangelegenheiten 1867 Foundation as Technikum Mittweida 1969 Foundation as Engineering School on university level 1992 Status as University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Mission Practice oriented education / Internationality Graduates - well known and famous personalities like : Hans Bahlsen (1901 – 1959) Cooky factory Bahlsen Walter Bruch (1908 – 1990) TV pioneer with PAL system August Horch (1868 – 1951) Foundation of automobil Audi Kurt Körber (1909 – 1992) Foundation koerber-stiftung.de Gerhard Neumann (1917 – 1997) General Electric - Vice President Friedrich Opel (1875 – 1938) Automobil production Opel Bernhard Schmidt (1879 – 1935) Reflector telescop - developer Richard Stücklen (1916 – 2002) President of the Bundestag... and leaders of companies today in the region of Mittweida as well as successfull careers in the world

5. Studying at Hochschule Mittweida More then 30 courses of studies www.hs-mittweida.de/sf We award state university degrees According to international standards Nearly completely modularised and accredited. Degrees and course durations: Bachelor 6 or 7 semesters Master 3 or 4 semesters Diplom (FH) 8 semesters 06.04.2014 Saskia Langhammer, Leiterin des Referats für Auslandsangelegenheiten 5

6. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 6 _____________________________ - J oint Master of different faculties

7. WE ARE IN THE GROUP OF THE BEST IN ReputationMedia Practical orientationMedia, Social Work Study situation in totalSocial Work Laboratory equipmentMechanical Engineering, Information Technology/ Electrical Engineering Economics for Engineers Tutoring for studentsSocial Work, Mechanical Engineering IT structureMedia, Mechanical Engineering Economics for Engineers Business Administration, Social Work Computer Science for Economists CoursesSocial Work Study organisationSocial Work, Mechanical Engineering Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office LEADING POSITIONS in the years 2007 to 2009 In the GERMAN National University Ranking 06.04.2014 7 University Rankings 2007-209

8. OUR FACULTIES ARE IN THE GROUP OF THE BEST IN Faculty Number of listings in best ranking among the own listing in the top group Media5 Contact to the students Electrical Engbneering and Information Technology 4 Laboratory equipment Economics4 Laboratory equipment Mechanical Engineering2 Laboratory equipment Mathematics / Science/Computer Science 1 Infrastructure Social Work18 Supervision by teachers Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office LEADING POSITIONS 2010 In the GERMAN National University Ranking Zeit online 06.04.2014 8 University Ranking 2010

9. International Cooperations 90 Partners in 40 countries! Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Argentina Austria Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Chile China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Great Britain Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Jordan Kazhakhstan Latvia Lithuania Netherlands Norway Philippines Poland Romania Russian Federation Sweden Slovakia Spain South Africa South Korea Switzerland Turkey Ukraine USA Uzbekistan White Russia Europa is the most important region of our international activities. 60 partners in 25 European countries 06.04.2014 9

10. Bachelor Degree Programmes Applied Mathematics (6) Biotechnology / Bioinformatics (6) Business Administration(6) Computer Science (6) Electrical Eng. and Information technology (7) Information Systems (6) Information Technology(7) Mechanical Engineer. (6) Media Informatics & Interactive Entertainment (6) Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Mechatronics (6) Media Management (6) Media Technology (6) Multimedia Technology (6) Physical Engineering (6) Real Estate Management and Facilities Manag. (6) Social Work * (6) Steel and Metal Construction * (7) * p lace of studies: Campus in Roßwein (6) number of semesters 06.04.2014 10

11. 06.04.2014 Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 11 Bachelor degree students May 2011

12. 06.04.2014 Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 12 Bachelor degree students May 2011

13. Further Undergraduate Courses Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 13 Diploma courses Economics for Engineers Electrical Engineering Multimedia Technology Bachelor programmes www.amak-online.de www.amak-online.de in public-private partnership with AMAK AG (subject to tuition fees)

14. Master Degree Programmes Business Administration Computer Science Discrete and Computational Mathematics Electrical Engineering Industrial Management Information and Communication Science Mechanical Engineering Physical Engineering Social Work * Social Management * Place of studies: Roßwein Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 14

15. 06.04.2014 Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 15 Master Degree Students May 2011

16. Study opportunities for foreign Students o Full time studies - in Bachelor, Master or Diploma courses o Preparatory course at a Study College - to pass the German language examination - instead of 1 or 2 years studies at home o 1 to 2 semesters as exchange student - attending lectures and seminars - working in laboratories / institutes as internship - writing final thesis using our equipment and modern library - Summer Language Course 2 weeks in Sept. - Language course German 2 hours / week Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 16

17. Saskia Langhammer, Leiterin des Referats für Auslandsangelegenheiten 17 DSH German Language examination DSH with a result of at least DSH-2 TestDaF with a result of at least 2x TDN 4 and 2x TDN 3 FSP Qualifying examination for the fixing of the aptitude of foreign applicants for the admission to study at universities in the Federal Republic of Germany (Feststellungsprüfung) C2 = ZOP (Goethe Institute) Central advanced level examination of the Goethe-Institute (ZOP) Recognised German language examinations At the Studienkolleg of Hochschule Mittweida 4 months FSP-course 2 000 Euro DSH course 1 500 Euro

18. Double degree programmes for foreign students Partners: Dneprpetrovsk National University in Ukraine Odessa State University of Economics in Ukraine German-Kazakhstan University in Almaty/Kazkhastan Jiangsu Teachers University of Technology in China Scheme: Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 18 Studies at home Studies at Mittweida Studies at home Degree from both universities

19. International Cosmopolitan Club COSMO Strangers become Friends Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office The COSMO Club is an organisation of German and international students. Over the past 10 years it has been a symbol of international and intercultural tolerance. The Club helps foreign students to feel home at the university and to get to know our beautiful German country. Each semester it arranges an interesting programme of different leisure activities, field-trips and international parties organised by German and international students. The COSMO Club offers a mentoring programme for foreign students. Joining the COSMO Club is the best possibility to become friends with students from all over the world right here in Mittweida! www.hs-mittweida.de/cosmo 06.04.2014 19

20. Central Service Facilities Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Library more than 180.000 books, 10.000 E-books 400 scientific journals completey computer based lending computer pool with many catalogues, scientific databases, free internet access for students! Network and Communication Centre administration of user accounts modern and safe network infrastructure login for PC pools and E-mail account for every student 06.04.2014 20

21. University Media Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Interaktive Plattform www.medien-mittweida.dewww.medien-mittweida.de 99,3 Radio Mittweida the university´s radio station for Mittweida County www.radio-mittweida.de MW digital the university´s TV station for Mittweida County Novum the university´s newspaper for Mittweida County 06.04.2014 21

22. Research - We hold leading positions in special research fields. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Research influences the teaching process and its quality. Research requires modern equipment and laboratories. Research supports project work, creates subjects for final works. Our reserach institutes: Application Center Microcontroller Applikationszentrum Multimediatechnik & E-Learning InnArbeit - Zentrum für innovative Arbeitsplanung und Arbeitswissenschaft Institut für Automatisierungstechnik Institut für Technologie und Wissenstransfer Mittweida Labor Embedded Control Laserapplikationszentrum Mitteldeutsche Journalistenschule Zentrum Biokinetische Medizintechnik 06.04.2014 22

23. Bildungsakademie Mittweida e.V. Förderkreis Hochschule Mittweida e.V. Förderverein Laborwerkstätten-Hochschule Mittweida e.V. Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Informatik und Wirtschaftsinformatik an der Hochschule Mittweida e.V. Institut für Technische Akustik und Umweltprozesse e.V. Laserinstitut Mittelsachsen e.V. Management Institut Mittweida e.V. Medieninstitut Mittweida e.V. Sächsisches Institut für methodenübergreifende Kinder- und Jugendlichenpsychotherapie e.V. Sensorikzentrum Mittelsachsen e.V. Soziale Projekte in den neuen Bundesländern e.V. Transferinstitut für Marketing und Management e.V. Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Forschungsinstitut Mittweida e.V. Zentrum für Förder- und Aufzugstechnik gGmbH Akademie für multimediale Ausbildung und Kommunikation AG ( AMAK) Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 23 Research Institutes

24. Studentenwerk (Student Union) Studentenwerk Freiberg is your partner for: student accommodations meals grants promotion of social services and cultural activities Office at Mittweida: Hall of Residence, Am Schwanenteich 8 D-09648 Mittweida The International Offices supports you in this matter. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 24

25. Sport offers Please join our sports activities to balance the daily workload: Aerobic Badminton Basketball Bodybuilding / Fitness Canoeing Chess Dancing Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Jogging Karate Rowing Soccer Shooting Table tennis Volleyball 06.04.2014 25 Why sport at a university? to obtain key qualifications like capacity for teamwork, communications skills and to train the integration potential als to keep and better the health als for participation in contests to make the University known in Germany

26. University Town Mittweida LOVELY SMALL CITY 2009 : Town birth year - 800 years old ! 16.000 inhabitants Located at the river Zschopau Surrounded by forest ! Historical city center / sport centers / cinema Well kept parks / town mueseum / private space museum. The University is situated in the city center. You find supermarkets and small shops, bars and restaurants. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 26

27. Why to study at Mittweida? You will be enabled to reach leading job positions! Accredited study programmes based on international standards International partnerships and scholarships Your career starts without practice shock! Honorary lectures from the industry Absolut modern equipment: laboratories, many computer pools, library with lots of books, scientific journals and databases You save your money! No tuition fees. Low living costs. Short distances – no need to use public transport. You save your time! Finish your studies in the regular time. Individual supervision No waiting time in central student facilities Favourable train connections Concentration on your studies AND attractive leisure activities Small town feeling in Mittweida / big cities like Chemnitz, Dresden, Leipzig, Berlin with lots of cultural offers not far away. Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 27

28. www.ausland.hs-mittweida.de/en Head of the International Office Ms. Saskia LANGHAMMER langhamm@hs-mittweida.de Student Advicer Ms. Marion DIENEROWITZ dienerow@hs-mittweida.de Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office Where are you ??? 06.04.2014 28

29. See you soon at Hochschule Mittweida! Saskia Langhammer, Head of the International Office 06.04.2014 29