HSB – Germany

Status

Open

Trip Destination

Germany

Approximate Price

Trip Date

TO

Application Deadline

Cost Information

Cost for Domestic Students: $500-$1000 (includes IFS + BWR Course)
Cost for International Students: $1000 (includes IFS + BWR Course)
Cost for Students Not Willing to Take the BWR Course: ~$5000 (Full amount of IFS)

Above costs are for International Field Studies, for other programs please see the approximate cost listed above.

Program Information

Courses taught in English:

Faculty 2 – Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering

 

Course Hours per week ECTS credits Spring Semester:
March – SeptemberFall Semester:
October – February
Architecture:
several Design Projects
4 6 Spring
Architecture:
Elective Module
4 6 Fall
General Studies 2/4 3/6 Spring + Fall

 

Faculty 3 – Social Sciences

 

Course Hours per week ECTS credits Spring Semester:
March – SeptemberFall Semester:
October – February
Management Theory for Leisure, Culture and Tourism 4 6 Spring
Natural Area Tourism 4 6 Spring
Economic and Tourism Geography I 2 3 Spring
Economic and Tourism Geography II 4 6 Fall
Sustainable Development and Management of Tourism in Bremen and its Surroundings 4 6 Fall
Hotel Management and Resort Planning 4 6 Fall
Event Management 2 3 Fall
Tour Organisation 2 3 Fall
Public Relations and Journalism 4 6 Fall
Conflict Management and Conduct of Negotiation 4 6 Fall
European Integration 4 6 Spring
Regional Development 4 6 Spring
Sustainable Policies 4 6 Spring
Public Policy Analysis 4 6 Fall
International Relations I 4 6 Fall
International Relations II 4 6 Fall
General Studies 2/4 3/6 Spring + Fall

 

Faculty 4 – Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

 

Course Hours per week ECTS credits Spring Semester:
March – SeptemberFall Semester:
October – February
Project in Computer Science 10 12 Spring
Audio Design Basics 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Human-Machine-Interaction in Industry 4.0 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Data Mining 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Computer Graphics 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Mobile Computing 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Game Design SYLLABUS 4
(2 lecture + 2 laboratory + 1 supplementary exercise)
6 Spring
Computer Animation 4 6 Spring
Adv. Topics of Lasers (ATL)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Advanced Hardware Verification (AHV)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Computer Aided Data acquisition (CADA)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Fiber Optic Test and Measurement (FOTM)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Microwave Circuits and Systems (MCS)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Micro-Technology and Micro-Systems (MTS)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Source and Channel Coding (SCC)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Analogue and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design (AMCD)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Underwater Acoustics and Sonar Signal Processing (USP)
– Master
4 6 Spring
Communication Networks (CNE)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Concept Engineering for Mixed-Technology Systems (CEMS)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Material Science (MSC)
– Master
4 4 Fall
Measurement and Instrumentation (MIN)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Laser Systems and Applications (LSA)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Stochastic Signals and Systems (SSS)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Image Processing and Pattern Recognition (IPPR)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Optical Communication (OCO)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Satellite Communication (SCO)
– Master
4 6 Fall
Electronics Engineering Project (EEP)
– Master
2 6 Fall
General Studies 2/4 3/6 Spring + Fall

Faculty 5 – Nature and Engineering

 

Course Hours per week ECTS credits Spring Semester:
March – SeptemberFall Semester:
October – February
Organisational Behaviour 4 6 Spring
Development of Microbial Strains 4 6 Spring
Industrial and Environmental Biology – Study Program for Incoming Students full-time 30 Fall
Exchange Student Module based Programme in Biology optional 6-24 Fall / Spring
TiGer Programme 2018 in Microbiology full-time 30 Fall
CFD I – Computational Fluid Dynamics
Bachelor 3rd year
4 + 2 6 Spring
CFD II – Computational Fluid Dynamics
Bachelor 4th year
4 + 1 6 Fall
Aerospace Technologies
Each Fall Semester 6 out of the following 12 modules are being offered, depending on students’ preferences:
Advanced Aerospace Composite Design 4 6 Fall
Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics 4 6 Fall
Aero Engine Design 4 6 Fall
Aircraft Systems and Components 4 6 Fall
Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer 4 6 Fall
Computer Aided Optimization 4 6 Fall
Design and Modelling of Space Propulsion Systems 4 6 Fall
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance in Aerospace 4 6 Fall
Orbital Mechanics 4 6 Fall
Satellite Communication 4 6 Fall
Spacecraft System Engineering and Design 4 6 Fall
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles 4 6 Fall
Shipping and Chartering Each Fall Semester these modules are being offered
Introduction to Management 4 6 Fall
Introduction to Business Law & International Trade Law 4 6 Fall
Mathematics 4 6 Fall
Shipping English 4 6 Fall
General Studies 2/4 3/6 Spring + Fall

Physical Intensity

Accommodations

Meals

Steps to Apply

HSB – Germany

Institution: Hochscule Bremen —

Location: Bremen, Germany —

 

 Located in the heart of Bremen, the Hochschule Bremen City University of Applied Sciences (HSB City UAS) offers a wide range of degree courses that incorporate our long academic tradition dating back as far as 1799, and our emphasis on innovation and preparing students for the current requirements of today´s working world.

The total number of students enrolled at HSB is about 8,000. Students can choose from 64, mostly international degree courses. In more than half of these courses, students are required to complete an academic semester or an internship abroad.

With its high number of international degree courses, we rank among the leading universities in Germany in terms of internationalisation.

Institution Website: https://www.hs-bremen.de/internet/de/

Travel Visa + Immigration Documentation:

Students are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) or ETIAS on their own; Be World Ready is not able to apply for any travel visa(s) or ETIAS on your behalf. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation 11 weeks before departure to apply for a Visa as long as you have confirmed your appointment date at [email protected]. All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges upon reentry to Canada. Travel restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada may change at any time. All travellers are responsible for remaining up to date with any restrictions and requirements for travel and re-entry to Canada leading up to and throughout their International Field Study. Niagara College Canada will assume no responsibility for any changes to governing body travel restrictions, required documentation for travel or any refused entry as a result of change. Travellers are encouraged to review the Government of Canada Website for the latest restrictions and requirements for entry to Canada, as well as to check entry requirements to their destination country as a Canadian citizen. If an ETIAS is not acquired, a visa appointment is not secured, or if a visa application is rejected, Niagara College and Be World Ready are unable to refund any payments made. All payments made towards the International Field Study are final.

All international or domestic students, in full-time or part-time* status, and in good academic standing at Niagara College, are eligible for a Be World Ready grant to help offset the cost of their international experience. You must be actively enrolled in studies during the term of travel to participate. International Field Studies participation is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready IFS since beginning their studies at Niagara College. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready International Field Study must enroll in and successfully complete. Eligibility requirements can vary from term-to-term, and from one opportunity to the next. Please complete the eligibility quiz linked on the specific opportunity page to determine if you meet eligibility requirements.

*Part-time students, are defined by Be World Ready as those actively enrolled in a Niagara College program, taking a minimum of 2 classes during the term of travel that contribute to their program progression and credential completion. Students taking a class that does not contribute to a program would not qualify to participate in a Be World Ready International Field Study.

 

Study Dates Application Deadline
October 2019 – February 15, 2020 December 1, 2018
March 9 – June 26, 2020 April 1, 2019
October 2020 – March 2021 December 1, 2019
March – July, 2021 April 1, 2020
October 2021 – March, 2022 December 1, 2020
March – July, 2022 April 1, 2021

Orientation is compulsory for all international exchange students. Orientation will take place 1 week prior to the start of classes

Language Requirement:

Hochschule Bremen is a bilingual school offering courses in both English and German.

A one-week intensive course is offered to exchange students from partner schools at the beginning of each semester, as is a complementary German course alongside your studies – offered in two to four semester week hours. There are courses of all levels, from Basic 1 (A1) to Advanced (C1).

Exchange students must take an online German test before the beginning of the semester in order to register for German courses. The courses are taught by the Center for Teaching and Learning (Zentrum für Lehren und Lernen ZLL). Students from partner universities should register directly through ZLL.

International exchange students intending to take classes/modules taught in English will need to provide evidence that they have sufficient competence in English as part of their application. Sufficient proficiency in English can be proven by supplying internationally accepted test scores, certificates, or other evidence of adequate language competence.

Tuition & Academic Fees:

Students will pay their regular Niagara College Tuition. Students are not required to pay the tuition of HSB. The only ‘additional’ academic expenses will be classroom materials such as textbooks.

Accommodations:

The HSB International Office offers assistance to exchange students searching for accommodation in Bremen. For this purpose, the accommodation database “into rooms” has been created, which is exclusively accessible to exchange students HSB. Since the situation on the residential market is pretty difficult, we strongly recommend making use of this service.

If you indicate in your application that you wish to get the assistance of the International Office in finding accommodation in Bremen, you will receive login data to access the accommodation database, which provides you with good accommodation offers at fair prices.

Cost of Living:

Students should budget 760 Euro per month for cost of living and 3800 Euro for a five month exchange, not including flight. This estimate could increase/decrease significantly depending on student lifestyle.

One Time Payment Estimated Cost (in Euro)
Visa 100
Study Material/Books 35
City and Regional Transportation 285

 

Monthly Payments Estimated Cost (in Euro)
Accommodation 300 – 350
Food & Drink 200 – 300
Miscellaneous 100

Visa:

Students from EU countries do not require a visa. All non-EU citizens should check with the German Federal Foreign Office, to see if they are subject to the visa requirement.

Please keep in mind that there are different types of visas. If you participate in a short program (e.g. summer university), a “Schengen visa” is sufficient with which you may travel up to 90 days within the Schengen-associated countries. This visa cannot be extended, you have to leave the country after 90 days. Therefore, you should apply for a “national visa” if you stay for a semester or longer.

For the visa and also for the residence permit in Germany you are required to present proof of financial resources. You are expected to demonstrate funds of at least 735 euros per month (appox. 8,800 euros for one year). Several German Embassies/Consulates require the visa applicants to open a blocked account with a German bank.

For your visa application you will also need proof of sufficient health insurance.

For students from China, their visa applications must be reviewed by the Academic Evaluation Center (APS) in China.

The Be World Ready program at Niagara College prepares you for global success through education, exchange, and international experience. This program offers you the opportunity to experience culturally diverse learning environments, understand different perspectives and connect practical skills with a global mindset to help you launch your career.
An international field study is a 7 – 10 day experience that incorporates both vocational and cultural elements, while visiting some of the world’s most famous sights! Many of our international field studies are customized for specific Schools and programs at Niagara College, allowing students to apply the skills learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. All international field studies depart during the Niagara College break weeks to ensure that students do not miss any classes.
All international field studies will include roundtrip airfare (where applicable), accommodations, travel insurance, entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary, and some meals as outlined in the itinerary. A detailed list of inclusions and exclusions will be viewable on the posted webpage for any international field study on our website. Participants can expect to purchase some meals on their own and will need to bring spending money for any souvenirs, extra excursions, incidentals or items of a personal nature.

No. All aspects noted as included in the overall cost of the selected international field study are mandatory with no exceptions made. Our international field studies are built using group pricing and it is important that we do not deviate from the inclusions as it could negatively impact our ability to offer fair pricing to all participants.

In addition to affecting group pricing, these are our Niagara College International Field Study policies, and we cannot deviate from them, as they are part of our risk mitigation and management.

No. Students are not able to book their own flight in any way or alter the flights confirmed by Be World Ready. The round-trip flights as confirmed by Be World Ready are part of the package pricing, and the group is to travel to and from the destination country together.

These are our Niagara College International Field Study policies, and we cannot deviate from them, as they are part of our risk mitigation and management.

Each international field study destination has different accommodation providers or themes. Accommodation types that are used may include a combination of dorm-style rooms, homestays, tourist class hotels, or occasionally hostels. We strive to ensure we use centrally located accommodation when in city centres, allowing our participants to explore their surroundings more easily. Private accommodation is not guaranteed.

Rooms will vary in style on each trip; however, they are commonly twin share (2 people to a room with separate beds where possible). Single rooms may be available for an additional room fee provided adequate notice is given to Be World Ready staff. We strive to ensure you have comfortable, affordable accommodations anywhere you travel.

Students will be given the opportunity to meet their fellow travellers before the deadline to submit their roommate requests. Be World Ready does their best to accommodate rooming requests, but please note that final rooming arrangements are subject to room occupancy requirements and availability. A rooming list will be created by Be World Ready staff and shared with our accommodation providers before your departure. All participants will be emailed and will have the opportunity to identify their preferred roommate(s). While we will make every effort to ensure all preferences are met, we cannot guarantee it.

As long as they are current full-time Niagara College students and meet the program eligibility requirements. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept any persons to participate in any of our international field studies that are not current full-time students at Niagara College.

In addition to regular communications shared with participants leading up to the departure of their international field study of choice, Be World Ready requires students to attend the Be World Ready course, which includes but is not limited to, online trainings and pre-departure training sessions. During the pre-departure training sessions, students will be presented with the overall expectations of the trip as well as in-depth details concerning their itinerary.

During their time abroad, students will be able to communicate with their trip leads directly, 24/7, with any questions or concerns.

All participants are required to hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return to participate in any opportunity involving outbound travel.

You are responsible for researching and applying for any required visa(s) on your own. Be World Ready is unable to tell you what visa you require and how to apply. Be World Ready will provide you with supporting documentation as needed to apply for a Visa. While Be World Ready is not able to advise or guide you in a heightened level of detail through any particular visa process, you may consider hiring a travel visa service to assist you with the visa application process, such as CIBT visas. Please note that Be World Ready and Niagara College do not endorse any third-party vendors, nor have any influence or control over any outcomes or services rendered. We cannot apply for a visa on behalf of any participant.

All international students will need to ensure that their Study Permits and Student Visas are not expired before the date of return from the international experience, to ensure that there are no challenges with reentry to Canada.

Yes, while it is great to have a Nexus card, all participants must hold a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond any expected date of return in order to participate in any opportunity outside of Canada.
Depending on your destination country, we encourage you to book an appointment with a travel health professional regarding any additional vaccinations and medications you may need. It is strongly encouraged that you book an appointment with the Campus Nurse to go over this information. To do so, please visit the medical office to book an appointment at your respective campus.
Be World Ready takes the safety of our staff and students very seriously and has a rigorous risk management assessment when creating all opportunities. Be World Ready staff monitor destination country risk levels as communicated by the Government of Canada. Your safety is the most important aspect of this trip. Be World Ready and Niagara College take all possible precautions to ensure you have a safe, enjoyable experience while travelling abroad.
Students who sign up during the active promotional period for the international field study will be presented with a payment schedule to follow. At time of registration, students will be only required to pay the full non-refundable deposit that is disclosed at time of registration. Students who are permitted to sign up late will be expected to catch up on any payments missed according to the payment schedule advertised. In some instances, there may only be one payment due date.
Complete the eligibility quiz linked on the webpage of the International Field Study you’re interested in to find out if you meet eligibility requirements.
No. Students will not directly receive grant money as the full value of the grant has already been applied to the final payment to offset the total cost of the learning experience abroad. For students who do not complete all grant requirements by established deadlines (including the time of submission), the full grant amount may be charged directly to their student account. Details on grant requirements will be shared with you as part of the mandatory Be World Ready (SOCL 1128 or IDPL 9103) course, which all students participating in a Be World Ready International Field Study must enroll in and successfully complete to receive funding.
Students are only permitted to travel on an IFS to their home country if the IFS is program specific. IFS’ that are open to students from all programs do not permit students to travel if the destination is their home country. The purpose of the grant funding is to help students gain global competencies that they would not otherwise be exposed to, and as such, travelling to destinations they’ve previously lived in does not support this goal.
Students have the potential to travel and receive funding through Be World Ready up to 2 times; students can travel once on either an International Field Study, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange, and they can potentially travel again for a Work Abroad opportunity (if eligibility requirements are met – please note that if more applications are received than work abroad grants available, priority will be given to those who have never travelled on any type of Be World Ready experience before). So, if you’re wanting to travel on an International Field Study, note that participation on an IFS is permitted only for students who have not yet experienced a Be World Ready IFS, Summer Institute, or Semester Exchange since beginning their studies at Niagara College.

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