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Erasmus Study Guide Information brochure for incoming students

University of Applied Sciences Kehl

Prof. Dr. Ewald Eisenberg Petra Savkovic 15.03.2013 (updated by Kathrin Schindler in April 2014)

University photos by Jörg Finger

Erasmus study guide 1

Contents

Welcome note from the Rector ............................................................................ 2

About the University of Applied Sciences Kehl ....................................................... 3

Kehl/Strasbourg - A vibrant European metropolis ................................................... 4

Structure of the academic year ................................................................................ 7

International office of Kehl University ...................................................................... 8

International study programmes at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl .......10

Master Programme "European Public Administration (MPA)" ..............................12

Master Programme "Management of Custers"......................................................14

Bachelor and Master programmes in "Public Management" ...............................16

The University Library.............................................................................................18

Electronic Work Space and Internet Access .........................................................19

Cafeteria and Snack bar .........................................................................................20

Student Services .....................................................................................................21

Registration .............................................................................................................22

Formalities in Germany for ERASMUS Students ..................................................24

General practical information on Life in Kehl .........................................................26

City map ..................................................................................................................29

How to get to Kehl ..................................................................................................29

Important Adresses ................................................................................................31

Application form for ERASMUS students ..............................................................32


Welcome note from the Rector

Professor Paul Witt,

Rector of the University of Applied Sciences Kehl

"Erasmus: changing lives, opening minds for 25 years"

Dear Erasmus Students, Friends and experiences last for a lifetime. The European exchange programme ERAMUS is one of the greatest culture- and character-building programmes that you may ever have in your whole life. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, ERASMUS is the most popular and successful

student exchange programme in the world. Each year, more than 230,000 students study in

another European country thanks to the Erasmus programme. It also offers the opportunity

for student internships in enterprises and administrations, for university staff to teach and be

trained, and for the funding of co-operation projects between institutions of higher education

across Europe.

The University of Applied Sciences Kehl participates actively in the ERASMUS programme.

Our university is dedicated to preparing students for careers in public service. This means

training students for positions at the management level in public administration (in state

agencies and departments, in municipalities, in counties or in other public institutions,

corporations and foundations, etc.). Graduates of Kehl University mostly take on

management positions after having finished the program. For this reason Kehl University is

often called the “backbone” of public administration.

Public service plays an important role in European and international development. That is

why we at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl believe that students must be prepared

during their training to deal with increasing internationalisation and globalisation. We actively

encourage our students to gain experience abroad and are very happy to welcome to Kehl

students from other European universities and from all over the world.

This handbook has been designed to facilitate orientation for incoming and outgoing

students, particularly with regard to Kehl’s international relations, courses for ERASMUS

students (especially in English), student facilities and other aspects of your stay in Kehl.


About the University of Applied Sciences Kehl

The University of Applied Sciences Kehl is one of the most renowned institutions for public

management in Germany. It was founded in 1971 and enlarged in the 1980s. Kehl, as Strasbourg’s neighbouring city, offers wide

opportunities to become well acquainted with the

European institutions in Strasbourg (Council of

Europe, European Parliament, European

Ombudsman and European Court of Human Rights)

during the course of study programmes.

Due to the proximity to Strasbourg, Luxembourg and Brussels, high-ranking speakers from

international organisations and from foreign universities come frequently to Kehl as guest lecturers and discuss all important European issues. Our University has close ties to other universities in Europe and all over the world. Together

we organize many joint seminars, study trips, internships and exchange programmes.

In the joint seminars the emphasis is laid on European integration and how administrations are growing closer together. Among the topics are regional development and benchmarking in day-to-day administrative practice. Thus, one can become well acquainted with Europe right on site.


Kehl/Strasbourg - A vibrant European metropolis

World Heritage and easy-going nature - discover the fascinating twin

cities of Kehl and Strasbourg

Kehl on the right side of the Rhine and Strasbourg on the river’s left bank are situated in

different countries (Germany and France) but belong to the same metropolitan district. The

“Euro-District” is the first transnational urban area in Europe with a population of nearly one

million inhabitants. The European District on the Rhine in the very heart of Europe is the

home of the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human

Rights and other European institutions. The twin cities Kehl and Strasbourg are closely linked by public transportation. Inside the

metropolitan agglomeration there are no more physical or cultural barriers between the two

countries. But both cities have preserved their own character, which gives them an

outstanding specific German and French mixture. In Kehl/ Strasbourg you find very old medieval buildings and modern architecture, pulsating

city life and quiet lanes, wonderful parks and various waterways, European organisations

and the world-famous cathedral: Kehl/ Strasbourg makes up a European puzzle full of

surprises.

You'll soon find out that the transnational twin city of Kehl/ Strasbourg is great for studying

and also an awesome place to live in.

City of Kehl

Water is life – and Kehl has been very successful in meshing city life with natural living. Short

distances connect unspoiled natural settings with the inner city of Kehl.

In the city centre you find cosy shops and inviting street cafes and after long hours of classes

you may relax in the marvelous “Rose Garden” or the “Old Rhine Park”. Getting the most out

of your leisure time is no problem in Kehl.

The dense forests and green meadows along the Rhine are ideal for long leisurely walks,

strenuous hikes or even for bicycling. The 120-km long bike path opens up spectacular

views. A paradise for nature lovers – the area has countless lakes for water sports. Sport

fans find everything they need: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, riding and

sailing as well as flying facilities and an inline-skating circuit. Kehl is also an ideal starting

point for exploring the mysterious mountains of the Black Forest and the Vosges as well as

the wine routes which follow the foothills along the German and on the French side of the

Upper Rhine valley.

Along both banks of the Rhine a huge park, the “Two Riverbanks Garden”, spreads over

more than 50 hectares. The German and French side of the park are connected by the

“Passerelle des deux Rives,” an elegant bridge for pedestrians and cyclists designed by the

Parisian architect Marc Mimram.


The promenade on both sides of the Rhine has become a focal point for contemporary art,

featuring numerous examples of today’s modern art and sculpture. In summer outdoor

theatre performances, music festivals and other events attract thousands of visitors to the

parks along the river.

The City Civic Centre is the centre of cultural life in Kehl. The curtain opens up to many

events all year long such as concerts, opera, musicals or cabaret. Art exhibitions and the

latest feature films complete the city’s cultural programme.

Kehl is well located in the middle of Europe. There is quick access to the European high

speed train network, and several international airports such as Frankfurt, Zurich, Strasbourg

and Stuttgart are near at hand. In Kehl you can find more than 100 different nationalities from

around the globe living in the city.

City of Strasbourg

Strasbourg with its international flair enriches the region. The city is steeped in history and

offers fantastic possibilities for pleasure and entertainment. Strasbourg is the capital of

Alsace, which is a region of great beauty and could hardly be bettered as a place to live. The city enjoys a marvelous location and is an exciting mix of different cultures. Germany,

Switzerland and Luxembourg are all within easy reach, while Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Zurich,

Turin, Milan, Munich, Prague, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Brussels and Amsterdam are all within a

600-km radius.

City with a rich heritage

Strasbourg is certainly one of the most beautiful cities of Europe with its magnificent

cathedral, its picturesque Petite France district, its river and canals, along with a number of

strikingly-designed modern buildings, especially in the district around the European

Parliament. The whole of the central part of the city has been declared part of UNESCO's World Heritage

list. Strasbourg is second only to Paris with regard to the quality and range of its cultural

scene, with exhibitions, concerts, festivals, theatres, contemporary music, live music venues

and cabarets all year round.

Walks in and around Strasbourg

Strasbourg has some beautiful parks, such as the Orangerie, the botanic gardens, Pourtalès

and the Jardin des Deux Rives, where you can go for a stroll and also, especially in the

summer, often enjoy open-air concerts and other events. The city also offers a vast

choice of other attractions, including excellent museums and art galleries, and over 400 km

of bicycle trails.


Strasbourg, University City

Strasbourg is a dynamic city with over 50,000 students: it is the main university town in the

east of France, and some 20% of its students come from outside France. Renowned for the

quality of its universities and schools, Strasbourg also offers a great night life, university

restaurants, and terraces in the summer for a good beer or glass of wine.


Structure of the academic year

At Kehl University, the academic year is divided into two terms: the winter semester and

summer semester.

The winter term begins officially on 15th September 2014 and ends on 22nd February 2015.

The summer term begins on 2nd March 2015 and ends on 14th September 2015. However,

for the winter term the lecture period only runs from 15th September 2014 until 30th

January 2 0 1 5 and from 2nd March 2015 until 2nd July 2015. The remaining time, the so-

called “no lesson period”, is intended for exams and homework.

Timetable for the Bachelor’s programme beginning in 2014

SEMESTER

Winter semester 2014/15

COURSES BEGIN

COURSES END

Winter semester 2014/15 Monday, 15th

September 2014 Friday, 30th January 2015

No lesson period

No lesson period Summer

semester 2015

No lesson period

27th October 2014 – 1

st November 2014

No lesson period

22nd

December 2014 – 6th

January 2015

Summer semester 2015

Monday, 2nd

March 2015 Thursday, 2nd

July 2015

No lesson period

25th May 2015 – 6

th June 2015

The examination period depends on the subject; final examinations take place during the last

weeks of the classes. The time between semesters is to be used for writing exams and

research papers, and preparing presentations. Please note: The examinations usually take place after the semester has ended. The exam

dates can be found in the display case in the main lobby at Kehl University.


International office of Kehl University

Contact person: Kathrin Schindler, Head of the International Office and the Language Centre of the University E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181 Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100 The tasks of the International Office can be divided into several areas: establishment of international contacts

cooperation with international organisations, universities and administrations

assistance to Erasmus students and foreign master degree candidates assistance to foreign guest lecturer and visitors organisation of internships abroad

organisation of study trips abroad and binational seminars

International contacts

For some years now we have maintained close contacts with foreign universities and

administrations. Have a look on the overview.

Study trips abroad and binational seminars

Study trips to China, South Africa, the USA and Turkey take place on a regular basis.

These trips are carried out by the International Office in cooperation with the University’s

partner organisations located there. In addition, binational seminars take place every year, in particular with students from

Russia, Poland, France, Bulgaria and Romania. Students from Kehl University travel

regularly to the partner universities abroad, and in turn, they gladly host the foreign

seminar participants at our university in Kehl.

Internships abroad

At Kehl University students of the BA "Public Management" have the opportunity to do a 3-

month internship abroad. In the MA "European Public Management" a 6-month internship

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.hs-kehl.de/DE/Hochschule/Seiten/Ausland.aspx


abroad is even an integral part of the programme, whilst for the MA "Cluster Management" it

is optional to absolve a 5-month internship abroad.

The programme of study at Kehl University is enhanced by this time spent abroad, along with

the newly acquired foreign language knowledge and expanded cross-cultural competence.

An internship abroad is a definite plus on a CV and can be of great importance for your

professional career. Specialised language knowledge and experience gained abroad play an

important role when applying for a job.

Erasmus Students Welcome Service

In Kehl we have students tutors for incoming ERASMUS students. These so-called "buddies" welcome new students and show them things of interest in and

around the university. So you can easily come into contact with your new environment. The

buddies show the newcomers where they can find everything (departments and staff, student

facilities such as the cafeteria/library/computer room/student dorms, etc.). Furthermore, they

help new students to register at the city hall, to open a bank account, to get to Kehl and

Strasbourg, and they can give advice on where to buy the cheapest food, etc.

We adv ise you to contact the ERASMUS buddy programme through the International

Office at Kehl University ([email protected]) prior to your arrival in Kehl. This way local

students can help you with any questions whilst you are still at home and can get the

necessary information to pick you up from the airport/train station.

Language Centre

Kehl University offers specialised language courses in English, French and Spanish. For

English and Spanish, previous knowledge of the respective language is required. For French,

a beginner's course will be offered if there are enough interested students. For

international students language courses in German are offered on request. Language

courses that form an integral part of your BA or MA programme, can be attended free of

charge. For all other courses you may be required to pay a small fee.

Prerequisite

Taking a placement test (except for the “French beginner's” course) Students will be placed into groups on the basis of the test results

Language course levels offered

English: A2 – B1 (Intermediate 1) B1 – B2 (Intermediate 2) B2 – C1 (Advanced)

French:

A1 (Beginner)

A2 – B1 (Intermediate),

B2 – C1 (Advanced)

Spanish:

A2 - B1 (Intermediate)

B2 – C1 (Advanced)


International study programmes at the University of

Applied Sciences Kehl

European and international studies to boost your career

Kehl University offers different types of studies for foreign students:

The in-depth studies in European Public Management and international relations

offer a full semester for ERASMUS students. This programme takes place in the 6th

semester of the bachelor’s programme in Public Management and treats all subjects

linked to European integration, EU policies, cross-border relations and intercultural

management. It specifically addresses incoming students from other universities for

an ERASMUS exchange. It is suitable for all students in disciplines linked to public

management (law, economics, political sciences, social sciences, etc.). Grant-aided

study trips to other European countries are regularly part of the programme. The

programme is run entirely in English (details see p. 11).

The master’s programme "European Master of Public Administration" (EPAM) is a

complete 4-semester cooperative master’s course of study. A joint degree is granted

by Kehl University and the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg. One

semester takes place in Ludwigsburg, one semester in Kehl, one semester is spent

doing an internship abroad and one semester is reserved for writing the thesis.

Several modules take place in a joint programme with the University of Strasbourg.

Grant-aided study trips to Brussels, Luxembourg and other European countries

are part of the programme. The programme is run partly in English and partly in

German (details see p. 13).

The master’s programme in "Cluster Management" is a 4-semester programme. It

prepares students for networking and management positions which link public and

private organisations. The focus of the programme lies on international cluster

management, European and national cluster policy, communication studies,

marketing, project management, law, international relations and cross-border

cooperations.It is organised together with the University of Strasbourg and a joint

degree is awarded. The programme is run partly in English and partly in German

and French (details see p. 13).

The bachelor’s and master’s course of studies in “Public Management”. These

programmes are only held in German (details see p. 1).


In-depth study course "European Public Management and International

Relations"

The last semester of the bachelor programme "Public Management" is the in-depth study

course “European Public Management and International Relations”. This programme offers

a great opportunity for Erasmus students as all modules are held in English.

Modules are:

European Union (European unification, European institutions and EU law)

Economic Integration of Europe and Financial Affairs of the EU

EU Public Policies (Environmental and transport policies, social affairs, culture and

youth policies, EU labour market…)

Transnational and Cross-Border Cooperation

European Regional Policies and the EU as a Global Player

Management and Gender (European Public Management, Financial Management,

Gender Mainstreaming)

During the in-depth study course ERASMUS students have the opportunity to join different

study trips to partner universities and organisations. Usually these study trips are partly

financed through grants. The remaining costs have to be borne by the students themselves.

In the academic year 2013/2014

students attended:

Seminar "Turkey, Germany and

European Union" hosted by

Zirve University

(Gaziantep, Turkey).

Seminar about migration and

integration in Europe hosted by

the Academy of the Diocese of

Stuttgart (Stuttgart, Germany). French-German seminar (Mayotte, 2013)

French-German seminar on the development of tourism hosted by CNFPT (Mayotte,

Indian Ocean).

For information about the in-depth course of study see: http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module5.aspx

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module5.aspx


Master Programme "European Public Administration (MPA)"

The programme is a complete 4-semester

cooperative master’s course of study. A joint

degree is granted by Kehl University and the

University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg.

For over 10 years now this programme of study

provides the students with the latest knowledge

and skills to make them fit for Europe upon

graduation. They find exciting positions in

international, regional and local administrations

dealing with European Affairs.

The considerable amount of practicable knowledge in European Matters is highly esteemed

by employers. The communicative, legal, economic and organisational skills gained in the

programme also enable the graduates to work competently in NGOs or in the private sector

for the advancement of European Integration.

The educational objectives are as follows:

Knowledge of European Law and its application

Understanding of the European process of integration and the challenges it poses for

national governments as well as public administrations

Critical examination of the concrete demands of European integration at

the national, regional and local levels of administration

Ability to acquire funds from, implement and evaluate European aid programmes

Acquisition of key qualifications needed to communicate and conduct negotiations in

cross-cultural settings and with European institutions

Ability to cooperate in transnational settings, especially by acquiring knowledge of the political and administrative systems in other Member States

Courses:

First semester (October to February in Ludwigsburg) European law Historical and political dimensions of European integration European public policies European tax systems Intercultural communication European Structural Funds


Second semester (March to July in Kehl/Strasbourg) European policy fields (e.g. funding policies and methods of uhsing them) Management of European administrative systems Comparison of European political and administrative systems Information management within the European Union databases Management of cross-border programmes, projects and conflicts Public relations Development cooperation of the European Union and Germany Intercultural competencies (preparation for internships abroad)

Third semester 6-month internship abroad (excellent possibilities around the world)

Forth semester Master thesis Several modules in the second semester take place in a joint programme with the University

of Strasbourg. Grant-aided study trips to Hungary, Brussels, Luxembourg are a fixed part

of the programme. Further excursions to Armenia, Turkey, and Great Britain have also

taken place. The programme is run partly in English and partly in German and – for excellent

speakers some modules can be attended in French.

For information about the course of study see www.euro-mpa.de

http://www.euro-mpa.de/


Master Programme "Management of Custers"

The programme is a complete 4-semester cooperative

master’s course of study and a joint degree is granted

by Kehl University and Strasbourg University.

A unique programme of study

Business networks, competence centres and regional

networks have rapidly developed over the past years

and have attained increasing importance at the European level. This development has given

rise to new occupational profiles, for example, that of the cluster manager. The cross-border

programme of study “Management of Clusters and Regional Networks” offered by the

Universities in Kehl and Strasbourg places a strong emphasis on practical training and

provides a unique opportunity to date in Europe to specialize oneself in the requirements of

this area.

Competences and occupational profile

This programme of study qualifies highly-skill trilingual staff members of clusters and regional

networks for tasks at the cross-border, European or international level. Possible fields of

responsibility can be found:

• in information and communication management • in the design and administration of networks in public-private cooperation • in the evaluation of cooperative projects at the interface between business entities and area municipalities in order to promote new centres of competition and innovation

Courses:

Semester 1: Strasbourg • Law and international relations • Economics, marketing and business administration • Professional working methods • Language skills


Semester 2: Kehl • Cross-cultural communication • Comparison of European administrative systems with

regard to their legal political and cultural aspects

• Areas of EU policy with regard to legal, economic and socio-political aspects • Administrative management in the EU • Economic cluster theory • Public relations

Semester 3: Strasbourg and Kehl • Economic intelligence • Management of clusters • International development of clusters • Project management • Total quality management • Project management • Practical workshops • Language skills linked to cluster management

Semester 4: Internship / Master’s thesis • Internship of at least five months • Master’s thesis


Bachelor and Master programmes in "Public Management"

The bachelor and master programmes in

“Public Management” provide students with

knowledge regarding the basic principles of

good governance, the rule of law, the tasks

and organisational structure of public

administration and their legal basis, financial

management, human resources management,

economics, sociology, psychology, planning methods, municipal organisation and many

more methods and tools needed for modern, democratic, transparent and efficient

governance. The degree granted is the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Master of Arts (M.A.).

The basic course of study includes: Public law for public administration Planning tools Social affairs Municipal regulations Private law for public administration Financial management and business administration in the public sector Economics Sociology Psychology Organizational standards for public administration IT in the public sector Human resources management Psychology Language and cross-cultural studies

Ethical principles and civil service – challenges for public administration

today and tomorrow

Research seminars and projects


The in-depth courses of study: Administration of social benefits Public law and order Environmental policies and planning methods Economic affairs and financial management Local government policies, management in the public sector Public enterprises and hospital management Information technology and management Human resources, organization and communication Europe (English language)

For information on individual in-depth courses of study see http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module.aspx

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module.aspx


The University Library

Library Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

During the "holidays"

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

Tuesday

07.45 a.m.– 5.00 p.m.

During the "holidays":

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07.45 a.m.– 1.15 p.m.

Tuesday 07.45 a.m.– 5.00 p.m.

Please note: Click on "library latest" on the right side of our website or

phone us. Especially between Christmas and January 6th and also

sometimes during the summer the library may be completely closed!

Staff of the Library

Hass, Torsten

Head Librarian, Cataloguing, Information

retrieval and IT

Room no. 112 (Library) Phone:

+49 (0) 7851 894 127

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 127

E-Mail: [email protected]

Reinbold, Bruno

Loans, Supervision and Interlibrary Loan

Room no. 112 (Library) Phone:

+49 (0) 7851 894 148

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 148


For guided tours of the library, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeNW9LZ9fnM

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/Bibo/Pages/aktuell.aspx



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeNW9LZ9fnM


Your International Library Loan

Do you know what to do? Click here to fill in the ILL form.

More information about the International Library Loan:

Costs ILL concerning books and other media: 4.30 € ILL concerning article copies (not more than 20 pages!): 2.80 € You pay at the moment you pick up the media/copies.

Picking up the media

We do NOT send the media/copies to you! If you aren't able to come to Kehl, take

a look at SUBITO or consult a library in your area.

Please retain the ticket you get together with your book/media. We have to send

the ticket back to the library we got the book/media from.

Electronic Work Space and Internet Access

Computer use and Internet access on campus will be available to students after registration

at the university. The initial password will be sent to students by e-mail. Students may also

access the university network via WLAN with their own laptops.

Students can access the Intranet page by choosing “Current Students” and then “Intranet” (see picture below).

http://misc.fh-kehl.de/bibo/fernleihschein/index.htm

http://www.subito-doc.de/

http://dispatch.opac.ddb.de/DB%3D1.1/LNG%3DDU/SID%3D6b1e8847-9a/SRT%3DYOP/DB%3D1.2/


Cafeteria and Snack bar

The cafeteria (Mensa) is located right next to the university. Every day from Monday to

Friday there are at least two hot dishes to choose from (one of which is vegetarian). During

semester breaks the cafeteria is closed.

Cashless payment is made with the Campus Card, which can be „refilled“ at the machines on

campus at any time.

You can have a look at the cafeteria menu here: http://www.swfr.de/en/food-and-

beverages/speiseplaene/mensa-kehl/.

You can have breakfast or take care of those „hunger pangs“ between meals in the snack

bar. The snack bar is closed during semester breaks.

Opening Hours:

Cafeteria

Monday – Friday

Snack bar

Monday – Friday

Contact information Cafeteria management Snack bar

11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

Snack bar

Monday – Friday

07.30 a.m.– 2.00 p.m.

Contact information:

Cafeteria Management

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 153

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 154

Snack bar

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 152

http://www.swfr.de/en/food-and-beverages/speiseplaene/mensa-kehl/




Student Services

Head of Administrative Services

The Head of Administrative Services is the supervisor of the non-academic staff and is

responsible for the budget, the properties as well as for legal and other administrative tasks.

Head of Administrative Services

Heitz, Arnold, Head of Administrative Services

Room no. 108A

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 121

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 121


Lux, Yvonne, Administrative Office Staff

Room no. 107A

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 119

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 120


Student Affairs and Admission Office

The Student Affairs Office is responsible for, among other things:

advising and assisting students (bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates)

issuing student IDs and certificates

certifying transcripts

students’ notification of illness

job listings

accommodation listings

The Admissions Office is responsible for, among other things:

application and admission to the programme of study

organisation of the student aptitude test

assignment to the University

Head Student Affairs Office

Head of Student Affairs Office

Fien, Johannes

Room no. 104A

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 117

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 117






Registration

Application deadlines

Application deadlines

For students coming in the winter semester: 15 May of each year For students coming in the summer semester: 15 November of each year

Please note: It is possible to apply before/after these deadlines if you have been

accepted at you home university as an Erasmus student.

Registration deadlines

The registration deadlines for Erasmus students are at the beginning of September for the

winter semester and at the beginning of March for the summer semester. Students will receive all the important information about registration along with their letter of

acceptance. Students will need the following documents for the process of registration: Letter of acceptance Passport or personal identity card Health insurance coverage Application form for registration Passport photo for the Campus Card Transcript of records (Download)

At the end of his/her studies in Kehl, the Erasmus student receives a

transcript of records for his/her academic performance. This T.O.R.

contains the following information:

o all examination results

o the ECTS points achieved

o the German examination scores

http://www.hs-kehl.de/DE/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/AAmt/Documents/Transcript%20of%20Records%20blanco.doc


The Campus Card

After the registration process you will receive your Campus Card, which serves students as: a student identity card a library card for the University Library a debit card for the cafeteria/snack bar (to purchase food, coffee, lunch…) The Campus Card can be topped up for use as a debit card in the cafeteria or it can be „refilled“ at the machines on campus (one machine is next to cafeteria and one is in main

hall).


Formalities in Germany for ERASMUS Students

After moving into your room in Kehl, you must register as a resident at the Resident

Registration Office of the City of Kehl (see “registration”). Please do not forget to take along

your passport or identification card.

If you live in Kehl, you must register at the Kehl Resident Registration Office (Citizen Centre).

Kehl Resident Registration Office (Citizen Centre)

Einwohnermeldeamt/Kehl Bürgeramt

Hauptstraße 85

77694 Kehl

Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 88 255

E-mail: [email protected]

The office hours

Mon 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tues 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Wed 08.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon Thurs 08.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Fri. 08.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon

If you do not live in Kehl but in another place in Germany, you must register at the resident

registration office responsible for that municipality. You will also receive information on

resident registration along with your letter of acceptance from the University of Applied

Sciences Kehl. When you register as a resident, you will receive written confirmation. Please do not lose this

document. Everyone who lives in Germany must go to the Resident Registration Office of

their municipality and register their new address within a week after moving. Please note: Before departing Kehl at the end of your stay, you will need to go to the Kehl

Resident Registration Office in order to give official notice of departure.

Insurance Coverage

The German healthcare system with its dense network of highly qualified doctors is

considered one of the best in the world. As a student in Germany, you benefit from optimum

medical care and affordable insurance coverage. Remember that you cannot register at a

German university without health insurance. If you wish to study in Germany, you always need health insurance. All statutory health

insurance funds in the country are obliged to insure students up to the age of 30. If you turn

30 in Germany, you can continue to be insured through a statutory health insurance fund by

paying a higher premium. If you are already older than 29 when you start studying, you can

only take out private health insurance. Before your departure find out whether your health

insurance from your home country is also recognized in Germany, for example, if a social

security agreement exists between your country and Germany. This applies, among others,

to members of the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland



and Macedonia. An updated list of countries to which this applies is available on the website

of the German Liaison Office for Health Insurance Abroad. Note that foreign insurance companies do not always pay for all the costs of medical

treatment in Germany. In such cases, you will be obliged to pay for additional expenses

yourself. Find out from your health insurance company whether it is also recognised in Germany. If it

is, you will require confirmation that you are exempt from statutory health insurance when

you register at your German university. Such confirmation can be obtained from any of the

many German health insurance funds. If the insurance coverage you have in your home country is not recognised in Germany, you

must take out a health insurance policy in this country. Most students in Germany are

insured with a statutory health insurance fund. In some cases, however, it is also possible to

take out private insurance. Insurance premium rates for students with statutory insurance

funds are currently around 80 euros a month.

Source: DAAD

Opening a bank account

Opening a bank account as soon as possible after your arrival will make organising monthly

payments such as rent much easier for you. Most banks offer current accounts free of charge

for students. The most common bank for students is the Sparkasse Hanauerland. Opening a bank

account as a student at the Sparkasse is free of charge and simple. For opening a bank

account you will need your personal identification card, student card and a letter confirming

that you are a student at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl.

Please note: Before departing Kehl at the end of your stay, you will need to close the bank

account – that is also free of charge

Sparkasse Hanauerland (Bank in Kehl)

Sparkasse Hanauerland

Hauptstraße 88

77694 Kehl

Germany

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 860 2070

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 860 2099


Website: http://www.sparkasse-kehl.de

The opening hours

Mon. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Tues. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Wed. 08.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Thurs. 08.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Fri. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Sparkasse “cash-machines” or ATMs can be found all around the city of Kehl and around

Germany as well. At Sparkasse ATMs cash withdrawal is available free of charge.


http://www.sparkasse-kehl.de/


General practical information on Life in Kehl

Accomodation

There are several possibilities for finding accommodation in Kehl: The Office of Student Services runs dormitories. Since the rooms are attractive and

inexpensive, they are very popular. Therefore, you should apply for one as early as possible.

Please note that there is a waiting list and it often takes some time to get a room.

Another popular form of student living in Germany is apartment sharing

(“Wohngemeinschaften” or “WGs”).

The rent for a single room in a dormitory varies widely. It is typically between 200 and 260

euros per month. Rent for rooms on the private market cost the same and there you may

have to pay extra for heating, water, and electricity.

Halls of residence

Student residence hall I, Kinzigallee 7 A hall of residence run by the University student union and located at Kinzigallee 7 in Kehl: 217 one-room apartments with toilet and shower, completely furnished, rent is currently 210 € per month, including utilities

Studentenwohnheim I (Student dormitory I)

Kinzigallee 7, 77694 Kehl, Germany

Contact address:

Studentenwerk FH e.V.

Mr. Kiefer

Blumen Str. 1 C

76889 Schweigen

Contact data:

Phone: +49 (0) 6342 922 641

Fax: +49 (0) 6342 922 642


Website: http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de


http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de/


Hall of residence II, Kinzigallee 3 and 3a These student dormitories are located at Kinzigallee 3 and 3a in Kehl. Each room is in a four-

room apartment with a shared kitchen and bathroom. A single room (depending on size)

costs from 249 € - 260 € (prices are subject to change).

An application form can be found online at:

http://www.swfr.de/en/wohnen/wohnheime/application/.

Studentenhaus Kehl (Student dormitory II)

Kinzigallee 3 and 3a, 77694 Kehl, Germany

Contact address: Studentenwerk Freiburg Außenstelle Offenburg Mrs. Renate Litterst Badstr. 24 77652 Offenburg Germany

Contact data:

Phone: +49 (0) 781 205 328

Fax: +49 (0) 781 205 330


Website: http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de

Studentenhaus Kehl – Kinzigallee 3 and 3a (photo by Studentenwerk Freiburg).

http://www.swfr.de/en/wohnen/wohnheime/application/



http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de/


Student hall of residence "City Campus" Starting in the autumn of 2010 in the tower of the railway station in Kehl: Kehl’s first designer hall of residence "City Campus" with 24 individually designed, completely furnished one-room apartments.

Student hall of residence "City Campus"

Bahnhofsplatz 1, 77694 Kehl, Germany

Contact address:

City Campus Kehl

c/o Badische Grund und Boden Immobilien

Herrn Martin Nikolai Braun

Bahnhofsplatz 1

77694 Kehl

Germany

Contact data:

Phone: +49 (0) 7854-983-7029

Fax: +49 (0) 7854-983-7044

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/

Student hall of residence "City Campus"

(photo by http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/lage.html).


http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/

http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/lage.html


City map

How to get to Kehl

By car

Motorway A5 (Karlsruhe-Basel) Motorway exit Appenweier, then on to route B28 and follow the sign to Kehl-Strasbourg.

At the first set of traffic lights, turn left (Aral service station) off route B28 and onto

the street called Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße.

At the next set of traffic lights, turn left off Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße and onto

the street called Kinzigallee.

Take the next left turn, which leads you to the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Kehl.


By train

Kehl/ Strasbourg is very well served by the European high-speed train network. It is located

at the junction of two major high-speed lines from North to South (Berlin/ Hamburg to Milan/

Marseille) and West to East (London/Paris to Vienna/ Bratislava/ Budapest)

High-speed trains ICE/ TGV from everywhere in Europe to Offenburg or Strasbourg

From Strasbourg main station or Offenburg main station there is a regular S-Bahn

(local train system) connection to Kehl.

By long distance bus Kehl/ Strasbourg is located at the juncture of several long-distance European bus lines: from

Poland/ the Czech Republic to France and Spain and from the Netherlands to Switzerland.

For some lines you have to change in Karlsruhe or Freiburg, which are also important

connecting points for international long-distance bus companies. On the Internet you will find a lot of very cheap tickets (from 18 euros and up) for a trip to Kehl by bus.

By plan

There are several major airports very close to Kehl/ Strasbourg: Strasbourg International

Airport, Karlsruhe/ Baden-Baden and Basel/ Mulhouse. The intercontinental airports of Frankfort, Zurich and Stuttgart are also nearby. From all these airports local ground transportation (train, bus and light-metro) brings you

easily to Kehl. For” budget flights”: Check the low-cost airlines to Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden

and Basel/Mulhouse (Air Berlin, Easy Jet, Pegasus, Ryan Air, Sun Express, Volotea,

Vueling, Wizz etc).


You can also plan your route with Google Maps. You may plan your route to Kehl with different means of transport:

www.verkehrsmittelvergleich.de.

Interactive map of the city of Kehl http://www.kehl.de/stadtplan/html/en/index.html.

For more information about Kehl please visit the official website http://www.kehl.de.

Important Adresses

International Office at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl Ms. Kathrin Schindler Head of International Department and Language Centre

Kinzigallee 1

77694 Kehl


Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100 http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/AAmt/Pages/index.aspx

Student Services

Studentenwerk Freiburg

Schreiberstrasse 12-16

79098 Freiburg


Phone: +49 (0) 761 2101 200 http://www.swfr.de/en/

Resident/ Alien Registration Office Einwohnermeldeamt Kehl / Bürgeramt

Hauptstraße 85

77694 Kehl E-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259

http://www.kehl.de/stadt/stadtverwaltung/dienstleistungen/anmeldung.php

http://www.verkehrsmittelvergleich.de/

http://www.kehl.de/stadtplan/html/en/index.html

http://www.kehl.de/


http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/AAmt/Pages/index.aspx


http://www.swfr.de/en/






Application form for Erasmus students

Application deadline for a start in autumn: 15th May of each year

Application deadline for a start in spring: 15th October of each year

1. Details of Exchange

I would like to start my exchange in the programme:

I would like to start my first semester in:

Autumn 20 one-semester-exchange

Spring 20 two-semester-exchange

2. Personal data

Gender: Female Male

Surname (as in passport):

First name (as in passport):

Date of birth: Nationality:

Contact adress in your home country:

Street:

Postal Code and City:

Country:

Phone: Mobile:

E-Mail:

Number of completed semesters at the home institution:


3. Sending institution

Name and adress of home university:

ERASMUS code of home university:

Contact details of ERASMUS coordinator:

Name: Phone: Email:

4. Language skills

Mother tongue:

Foreign languages (oral):

C2 C1 B2

C2 C1 B2

C2 C1 B2

Foreign languages (written):

C2 C1 B2

C2 C1 B2

C2 C1 B2

C2= Excellent, C1=Good, B2=Intermediate

The language of instruction is:

only English (In-depth study programme “European Public Management and

International Relations”)

German and English (Master programme “European Public Administration”)

German and French (Master programme “Cluster Management”)

German (Bachelor and Master programmes “Public Management”)

Students should have at least a C1 level according to the Common Euuropean

Framework of Reference for Languages.


5. Health and accident insurance

In Germany it is compulsory to have a health insurance. Please contact us for more

information.

6. Enclosures

In addition to this application form please hand in the following documents:

Certificate of enrolment of your sending university or a copy of your

current student-ID

Completed Learning Agreement, approved by sending institution. (A learning agreement between the sending institution and the University Kehl must be concluded before the studies begin. The details of the study programme are set down in the learning agreement.

Photo (electronic in JPG-format)

Copy of an identity document (Passport or ID)

Transcript of records of past semesters at your home university This T.O.R. contains the following information:

all examination results

the ECTS points achieved

the German examination scores (if applicable)

Confirmation of English language skills

Confirmation I hereby confirm that I have read and accept the information supplied in this

form and that the information I have given is correct

Place / Date: Signature:


UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KEHL

International Office

Kathrin Schindler, Head of the International Office


Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100


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