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<strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong><br />
- <strong>Bridges</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Students</strong> between<br />
Southeast Asia and Germany -<br />
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. (UKM) Axel Hunger<br />
Director<br />
Monika Jusdi, B.A.<br />
Personal Assistant to Director<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
Contents<br />
• University of Duisburg‐Essen<br />
• History and set‐up of <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong><br />
• Services and activities of <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong><br />
• Special goals and projects of <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong><br />
• Results achieved by now<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
City of Duisburg – Location –<br />
•2000km<br />
•1500km<br />
•1000km<br />
•500km<br />
•Duisburg<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
Close to the airport of Düsseldorf and<br />
Frankfurt intersection of several<br />
highways, train and ship transport center
UI <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & MM Lab<br />
Inside the Faculty of Engineering at UI<br />
Campus Depok / Jakarta / Indonesia<br />
<strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> – Locations –<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & MM Lab<br />
Inside the Faculty of Engineering at UKM<br />
Campus Bangi / Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
• one of the largest<br />
universities<br />
in the German state of North<br />
Rhine-Westphalia<br />
• the youngest university,<br />
being created on 1 January<br />
2003 via a merger between<br />
the Gerhard-<strong>Mercator</strong><br />
University of Duisburg and<br />
the University of Essen<br />
• 30,000 students<br />
• 3,400 academic and nonacademic<br />
staff<br />
UDE – University Duisburg-Essen<br />
• located in the middle of a region with the<br />
largest number of educational institutions per<br />
square kilometres in Europe<br />
broad spectrum of<br />
teaching and research:<br />
• Humanities<br />
• Social sciences<br />
• Economic sciences<br />
• Engineering<br />
• Natural sciences<br />
• Medicine<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
Bachelor-/Master Degrees of Study Program ISE at UDE<br />
Civil<br />
Engineering<br />
Computational Mechanics<br />
Metallurgy<br />
and Metal<br />
Forming<br />
Metallurgy<br />
and Metal<br />
Forming<br />
Material<br />
Science<br />
Management &<br />
Techn. of Water<br />
& Waste Water<br />
Mechanical<br />
Engineering<br />
Mechanical<br />
Engineering<br />
Mechanical<br />
Engineering<br />
Computer Science and<br />
Communications Engineering<br />
Automation and Control Engineering<br />
Electrical &<br />
Electronic<br />
Engineering<br />
Electrical &<br />
Electronic<br />
Engineering<br />
Control & In<strong>for</strong>mation Systems<br />
Electrical Eng.<br />
& In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Technology<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
Computer<br />
Engineering<br />
Computer<br />
Engineering<br />
Computer Science &<br />
Communications Engineering<br />
Computational<br />
and Cognitive<br />
Sciences<br />
Interdisciplinary<br />
M.Sc.<br />
Disciplinary<br />
B.Sc.<br />
Disciplinary<br />
B.Sc.<br />
Interdisciplinary<br />
B.Sc.<br />
Departments
Cooperation between Germany and Southeast Asia<br />
UI<br />
UDE<br />
UKM<br />
Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta<br />
• one of the leading public<br />
universities of Indonesia<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia<br />
• National University of MY<br />
• one of the leading public<br />
universities of Malaysia
UKM – Best Partner<br />
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia:<br />
• one of the leading public universities in Malaysia<br />
• Appointed as Research University<br />
• Receiving high support by government (as Research University)<br />
• Gets best students via national entry test<br />
• Faculties of Engineering of UKM and UDE match to high degree<br />
• Research interests of UKM and UDE match well<br />
• Interest <strong>for</strong> cooperation beyond engineering<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
UKM & UI <strong>Mercator</strong> Office and 10 years of history<br />
1997 First contact with Universitas Indonesia (UI)<br />
1997 Introduction of Computer Science and Communications Engineering Program<br />
2000 1st GIM (German, Indonesian, Malaysian Cultural & Academic Workshop) in Malaysia<br />
2000 First contact with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)<br />
2001 2nd GIM in Duisburg at Gerhard <strong>Mercator</strong> University Duisburg<br />
2002 Covenant from Stiftung <strong>Mercator</strong><br />
2002 3rd GIM in Jakarta at Universitas Indonesia<br />
2002 Introduction of <strong>International</strong> Study in Engineering at UDE<br />
2002 Opening Ceremony of the UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office<br />
2003 Workshop “Islam and Engineering” in Duisburg<br />
2003 Opening Ceremony of the UI <strong>Mercator</strong> Office<br />
2003 4th GIM in Bangi at UKM<br />
2004 5th GIM in Duisburg at UDE<br />
2005 6th GIM & <strong>Mercator</strong> Summer School in Jakarta at UI<br />
2006 EACTS Workshop at UKM<br />
2007 EACTS Workshop at UI<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & Multimedia Lab - be<strong>for</strong>e<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office (Malaysia)<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & Multimedia Lab - after<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & Multimedia Lab<br />
Opening Ceremony with German Embassador and VC of UKM<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
UI <strong>Mercator</strong> Office (Indonesia)<br />
UI <strong>Mercator</strong> Office & Multimedia Lab<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
- Studying in Germany (Country, People, Habit)<br />
- The City of Duisburg<br />
- University of Duisburg-Essen<br />
Services<br />
- visa matter,<br />
- accommodation,<br />
- industrial attachment,<br />
- health insurance,<br />
- other matters<br />
<strong>Mercator</strong> Office – Services <strong>for</strong> <strong>Students</strong> –<br />
Consultation<br />
- Study programs at UDE<br />
- Support during choice of study programs<br />
Preparation<br />
- Required <strong>for</strong>malities & financing<br />
- German Language Course<br />
- preparatory course “Living and Study in Germany”<br />
- Supports during application procedure<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
Background: Counseling in <strong>Mercator</strong> Office<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
<strong>Mercator</strong> Office – Services <strong>for</strong> Lecturers –<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation and Consultation<br />
• Studying in Germany (Country, People, Habit)<br />
• The City of Duisburg<br />
• University Duisburg-Essen (Faculties, Departments, Projects, Research)<br />
• Guest Lecturer Programmes (Formalites, Financing)<br />
Preparation<br />
• German Language Course<br />
• Providing preparatory material<br />
Special Services<br />
• Assistance with work contract procedure<br />
• Support in visa matters<br />
• Providing accommodation offers<br />
• Selection of appropriate Health Insurance<br />
• other matters<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
<strong>Mercator</strong> Office – Multimedia Lab Services –<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Multimedia Lab:<br />
Equipment:<br />
• 12 Multimedia Computers<br />
• Teleconferencing facilities<br />
• Electronic Whiteboard<br />
Offers <strong>for</strong> students:<br />
• Participation in joint research<br />
teams<br />
• Interesting topics <strong>for</strong><br />
• Bachelor-/Master Thesis<br />
• PhD Thesis<br />
• <strong>International</strong> supervision<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
Offers <strong>for</strong> joint research<br />
teams:<br />
• Meeting room facilities<br />
• Presentation equipment<br />
• fax and print services
Increase of applicants from Indonesia and Malaysia<br />
Quelle: Sachbericht 2005 –ProjektBRIDGE<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
Double Degree Programme – Basic Idea –<br />
Double Degree means<br />
1 Study program = 2 Official Degrees<br />
(Home University + Partner University)<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Regular<br />
study program<br />
Basic Structure: x+1 Model<br />
Begin of studies at home university (x years)<br />
Final year at partner university (1 year)<br />
Bachelor Program (3+1)<br />
Master Program (1+1)<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
4Y<br />
3Y<br />
2Y<br />
1Y<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
4Y<br />
3Y<br />
2Y<br />
1Y<br />
+<br />
Partner<br />
University<br />
+<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Home<br />
University<br />
Double Degree<br />
study program
30<br />
25<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
0<br />
2<br />
6<br />
DD <strong>Students</strong> – UKM @ UDE<br />
Double Degree<br />
<strong>Students</strong> / Year<br />
UKM in 2003 UKM in 2004 UKM in 2005 UKM in 2006<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
1<br />
UKM in 2003 UKM in 2004 UKM in 2005 UKM in 2006<br />
Candidate 2 10 24 37<br />
GLC Participant 2 8 24 35<br />
DD <strong>Students</strong> at UDE 2 6 1 25<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation Event by UKM UKM UKM Mo UKM Mo<br />
25
Special goals and projects of <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong><br />
Actual projects of UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> Office:<br />
Integration of Intercultural Communication<br />
in Engineering Education:<br />
Preparing <strong>for</strong> Educational and Professional<br />
Mobility between Malaysia and Germany<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
Results<br />
• Better understanding of influence of intercultural<br />
communication on higher education and business<br />
• Courses to teach students, lecturers and engineers<br />
intercultural communication<br />
• Evaluation of improvement gained<br />
• Application not only to higher education but also<br />
to engineers on the job (e.g. by way of short courses)<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
<strong>International</strong><br />
Student House<br />
Summer Schools<br />
Summary<br />
<strong>International</strong> Studies<br />
in Engineering<br />
<strong>International</strong><br />
Partnership<br />
of<br />
Joint Research<br />
Group<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger<br />
3+1, 1+1<br />
Double Degree Courses<br />
<strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong>
University Duisburg-Essen<br />
Your partner<br />
in<br />
international education<br />
contact: axel.hunger@uni-due.de<br />
UKM <strong>Mercator</strong> <strong>Offices</strong> Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Axel Hunger
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