Entwurf für die Darstellung der Studienfächer - Universität Stuttgart
Entwurf für die Darstellung der Studienfächer - Universität Stuttgart
Entwurf für die Darstellung der Studienfächer - Universität Stuttgart
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Information for Visiting Students from Overseas - 2<br />
Course duration Date of arrival Application deadline<br />
Winter semester Tue, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 10, 2008 Mon, Sep 1, 2008 July 1, 2008!<br />
Summer semester Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Apr 17, 2009 Mon, Mar 2, 2009 January 15, 2009<br />
Only students who are present from the first day on can attend the intensive German course and<br />
participate in the following basic level course during the semester.<br />
4. Orientation Program for students who do not participate in the intensive German course<br />
We expect of our visiting program students who do not attend the intensive German course to<br />
participate in our orientation program previous to the lecture period. The program of the winter<br />
semester is a three-day seminar which offers important information about studying in <strong>Stuttgart</strong>. The<br />
seminar will be on campus. Application forms are available from the Office of International Affairs, e-<br />
mail: incoming@ia.uni-stuttgart.de. In spring we offer a welcome week where students receive useful<br />
information at the IA individually. Both orientation programs in the winter and summer semester will be<br />
completed by a one-day excursion.<br />
Program duration dates Date of arrival Application deadline<br />
Winter semester Tue, Oct 7 to Fri 10, 2008 Tue, Oct 7, 2008 Tue, Oct 7, 2008<br />
Summer semester Thu, April 16 to Fri 17, 2009 Tue, April 7, 2009 upon arrival<br />
5. Accommodation<br />
The Office of International Affairs can arrange housing for the exchange students in student dorms on<br />
request. For the housing application form please contact the IA, incoming@ia.uni-stuttgart.de. Please<br />
hand in your housing application together with your other application documents until July 15 th (winter<br />
semester) or January 15 th (summer semester). As the allocation of dormitory rooms is done by the<br />
Studentenwerk (organisation managing the dormitories) we do not have any influence over the location<br />
or the exact price category of the allocated rooms. Prices vary from 220 to 300 Euros. Be aware that<br />
your application is binding, should you withdraw less than 30 days before the contract is due to begin,<br />
you will have to pay the first month’s rent.<br />
6. Health Insurance<br />
In Germany by law a proof of health insurance must be provided. Non-EU citizens have to purchase a<br />
student health insurance in Germany upon arrival. Otherwise you will not receive your residence permit.<br />
Further information will be provided by the IA after your arrival. If you participate in the intensive<br />
German course previous to the lecture period, we strongly recommend you to take out travel insurance<br />
for the period of March or September.<br />
7. Visa Regulations<br />
Students from the EU, Australia, Canada, Japan and the US can enter Germany without a visa. They<br />
have to apply for a residence permit after their arrival in <strong>Stuttgart</strong>.<br />
Students from non-EU countries other than mentioned above have to apply for a visa at the German<br />
consulate of their home country approximately 6 months previous to their arrival in <strong>Stuttgart</strong>.<br />
8. Academic Calendar<br />
Winter semester: October 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009<br />
Lecture period in the winter semester: October 13, 2008 to February 14, 2009<br />
Summer semester: April 1, 2009 to September 30, 2009<br />
Lecture period in the summer semester: April 20 to July 24, 2009<br />
Be aware, you may have exams during the lecture free period!<br />
Christmas vacation: Tue, December 22, 2008 to Mon, January 5, 2009
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