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University of Mnster

SELECTION

TIMING

The following table provides an overview when the formal admission criteria will be checked and the qualitative selection

criteria will be assessed:

Applications and selection:

Activity Deadline(winter semester)

Deadline

(summer semester)

1. Submit application online (digital versions of

ALL documents) AND by mail (post stamp,

original documents/certified copies and twofurther copies)

July 31 (EU) /

May 31 (non EU)

January 15 (EU) /

November 30 (non

EU)

2. Notification of reception of applications July 20 January 20

3. Formal evaluation of applications (i.e.,

completeness, Bachelor diploma, languagecertificate)

July 30 January 30

4. Qualitative pre-evaluation of applicants August 15 February 15

5. Interviews (personal or by telephone/Skype) ~ August 20 ~ February 20

6. Notification of admission (and non-

admission), send information aboutenrolment to students

August 30 February 30

7. Enrolment October April

Map and A-Z of institutions and facilities

Mnster is not a campus university. The universitys institutions are spread all over the city. The online map

of the university will help you to find your way around. The A-Z showing all the universitys institutions and

facilities also provides useful contact data.

Uni A-ZMap of Mnster University

Student fees and social service contributions

Every student currently pays a service charge of around 200 per semester. This includes, amongst other

things, the cost of the so-called semester travel ticket, which entitles students to free travel on local public

transport within North Rhine-Westphalia for that semester.

Social service contribution: how much?


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In addition, student fees are levied at Mnster University, amounting to 275 per semester. International

students who are not entitled to a loan to cover the social service contribution can apply to be exempted

from paying the contribution.

More information on social service contributions

Semester travel ticket

Students at Mnster University receive a semester travel ticket which can be used not only for the citys

buses, but also for regional trains and buses within North-Rhine Westphalia. Major cities in the region such

as Osnabrck, Dortmund, Bielefeld and Enschede (Netherlands) are within easy reach of Mnster. The travel

ticket is only valid in conjunction with an official form of identification such as an identity card or a passport

Information on where the semester travel ticket is valid

Re-registrationAt the beginning of every further semester that you want to study at Mnster University, you have to re-

register. This means that the service charge and student fee have to be paid within a certain period, the so-

called re-registration period. You will be automatically notified, by e-mail or in writing, of the beginning of

the re-registration period.

Information on re-registration

Introductory events

The student representative bodies (Fachschaften) for each subject at the university organize introductory

events at the beginning of each semester mostly in the week before lectures begin. During these events a

lot of questions on the organization and content of subjects are answered and they are also a good

opportunity to meet other students. The dates of these introductory events are published shortly beforehand

on the websites of the Student Advisory and Counselling Centre (ZSB).

Student Advisory and Counselling Centre (ZSB)

Libraries

After you have enrolled at Mnster University, you have access to a large number of libraries. The University

Library website gives a list of all Institute and Department libraries

List of all Institute and Department libraries

University Library website

Lecture list

The web-based lecture list includes a complete list of the classes offered for that semester.

Lecture list


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Examinations

Registration for examinations in most of the new Bachelor and Master degree courses is done online via

Mnster University's so-called QISPOS portal.

Please note the individual deadlines in each case.

QISPOS portal

Information on examinations

Internet and e-mail

After enrolment each student receives a personal e-mail address and access to the Universitys intranet from

the IT Centre (ZIV) at Mnster University. The IT Centre also offers all students a virus scanner and a

firewall which can be downloaded free of charge.

Information for new students

Photocopies and scans

There are photocopiers and scanners at many places within the university, in particular in the libraries. Each

photocopy costs 3.8 cents and is paid for via the chip card which is also used for paying in the refectories

and bistros (see Refectories). This refectory card (Mensa Card) costs ten euros and is directly credited with

five euros.

Refectories

There are refectories, bistros and cafs all over the city, run by the Student Support Services. Meals are

reasonably priced; payment is by the Mensa Card, which can be bought at the check-out of the refectories

e.g at Lake Aa and am Ring. The Mensa Cards can be topped up again and again at special terminals. The

Mensa Card costs ten euros and is directly credited with five euros.

Students Association refectories and bistros

Semester and vacation dates

The academic year in Germany is divided into two semesters. The winter semester begins officially on

October 1, and examinations in the winter semester take place in the first two weeks of February. The

summer semester starts officially on April 1, and examinations in the summer semester take place at the

end of July.

Semester and vacation dates

"The academic quarter"

At Mnster University teaching (seminars, lectures etc.) begins a quarter of an hour later than indicated in

the lecture list. This is called "cum tempore" (c.t.). If a lecture or seminar is marked "sine tempore" (s.t.),

this means that it starts on time.

Personal finances and student grants


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A basic principle is that all students are themselves responsible for financing their studies. However, it is

also possible to get financial assistance. International students from Switzerland and EU countries can also

receive financial support a student grant on the basis of the so-called BAfG Act

(Bundesausbildungsfrderungsgesetz). Stateless applicants, members of certain groups of refugees, people

entitled to asylum and spouses of German nationals are also eligible for such grants. Advice is provided in

Mnster by the Student Support Services Grants Office.Student Support Services Grants Office

Further information

In well-founded circumstances the Students Union Executive Committee (AStA) grants financial subsidies to

international students who find themselves in acute financial distress. Applications for support can be made

to the Foreign Students Representative Body (ASV) or at the AStA Social Advice Centre. After a discussion

with the applicant, the application is forwarded to the awards committee of the student parliament for its

decision. During examination periods the AStA also grants interest-free loans to students who have no other

way of financing their studies. As a rule the loan is granted in the final six months before completion of

studies. The maximum amount granted is 3,480 euros, in six instalments of 580 euros each.

Visa

Depending on your home country, a visa will be necessary to enter Germany. International students need a visa for

studying a tourist visa is not enough. When you apply for a visa it is imperative that you provide evidence of sufficient

financial resources. German Embassies can provide more information on matters relating to visas.

German Embassies and Consulates

Arriving by plane

The Mnster/Osnabrck airport is only 30 km away from the centre of Mnster. A shuttle bus connects the airport with the

citys main railway station. The Mnster/Osnabrck airport can be reached from numerous international airports.

The Mnster/Osnabrck airport

Shuttle buses from the airport to the city centre

Arriving by train / bus

If you come by train youll find bus-stops right in front of the main railway station. From there buses go to all parts of the

city. Bus timetables can be obtained from Mnster Public Services (Stadtwerke Mnster).

German Railways (Deutsche Bahn): timetables and fares

Mnster Public Services: bus timetable

Living in Mnster

You can apply online for a place in a hall of residence run by the Students Support Services. The Students Support

Services website provides further information on the interior details, locations and costs of rooms in individual halls.

Accomodation is also available in the private sector.

Students Support Services

Accommodation

Personal finances and student grants

A basic principle is that all students are themselves responsible for financing their studies.

However, it is also possible to get financial assistance. International students from Switzerland and EU countries can also

receive financial support a student grant on the basis of the so-called BAfG Act (Bundesausbildungsfrderungsgesetz).

Stateless applicants, members of certain groups of refugees, people entitled to asylum and spouses of German nationals

are also eligible for such grants. Advice is provided in Mnster by the Students Associations Grants Office.


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MASTER OF SCIENCE GEOINFORMATICS - INSTITUTE FOR GEOINFORMATICS

MISSION

Our goal is to educate students in the most advanced techniques in geographic information processing.

Building on a Bachelor of Science in Geoinformatics or a related discipline, the Master of Science in

Geoinformatics program will further develop the student's problem solving skills, analytic capabilities, andteach innovative and creative scientific research methods. As one of the leading places for exploring new

frontiers in geospatial information science, the Institute for Geoinformatics Mnsterprovides Master

students a chance to get personally involved in cutting-edge research projects. This opens opportunities to

conduct Master theses on new and emerging technologies. Obtaining a Master's degree from the

Institute for Geoinformatics will prepare you for a leading position in industry and academics. Medium

of instruction is English.

CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS FROM NON-EU COUNTRIES

Please note the following when applying for a Masters degree at Mnster University:

1. Applicants need a German university entrance qualification or a foreign school-leaving certificate corresponding to the

German Abitur (university entrance qualification), as well as a Bachelors degree.

More information on university entrance qualifications

2. You will need to have an adequate knowledge of German to take part in the courses, which are held for the most part in

German. Anyone who does not have an adequate knowledge of German can attend language courses. Before you make an

application please enquire about which foreign language competence is required for the course you wish to take. Currently

you do not need to provide evidence of German language competence for the following Masters degrees which are taken

in English:

Geoinformatics Geospatial Technologies Information Systems National and Transnational Studies British/American and Postcolonial Studies

or for Physics.

Language competences required and language courses

3. You can only apply for all Masters degrees via the online applications portal. This applies to subjects both with and

without restricted access. At the end you should print out your online application twice. With the printout you will also geta checklist showing all the documents you must submit as well as an applicants number. This number is important if you

have any queries regarding the applications procedure. It is useful to have an additional copy of the printout of your online

application for when you apply for your visa.

Applications portal for Masters courses

4. Certain times and deadlines apply for applications to the University of Mnster.

List of times and deadlines


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5. All necessary documents, together with the duly signed printout of your online application, must be sent to Mnster

University before the end of the relevant application period. The following documents are required:

Foreign school-leaving certificate Bachelors certificate CV containing no gaps Evidence of adequate knowledge of German

Please note that applications for a Masters degree usually also require additional documents to be submitted, e.g..

Bachelors certificate with a minimum grade Evidence of additional foreign language(s) (e.g. English, French etc.) Letter of motivation Additional qualifications (work placements etc.)

Please refer to the information from the relevant university department to see whether you need to submit any additional

documents with your online application.

6. All documents are required in the form of officially certified copies. N.B.: Official certification can be provided by any

public authority that has an official seal, e.g. municipal authorities, embassies, consulates or notaries. In the case of

foreign-language documents, an official translation of these will also be required in German, English or French.

7. Please send your application to:

WestflischeWilhelms-Universitt Mnster

Studierendensekretariat

Schlossplatz 2 | 48149 Mnster | Germany

Tel.:+49(0)251/832 2236/4772//2237

E-mail: [email protected]

8. A selection committee in the university department decides on which applicants to select.

9. If your application has been successful, you must enrol, either in person or by post, at the Registrars Office. The

notification of acceptance, which will be sent to you by post, contains all the information necessary for enrolment.

10. After your enrolment Mnster University levies two charges every semester (a Semesterbeitrag and a Studienbeitrag).

The Studienbeitrag amounts to 275. International students who have no entitlement to a loan to pay their Studienbeitrag

can be exempted from paying it.

More information on the Semesterbeitrag and the Studienbeitrag

There are additional application requirements for foreign applicants from the following countries:

Peoples Republic of China Vietnam Mongolia


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Additional application requirements

Before you make your application, please check to see whether you meet these requirements.

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