Georg Simon Ohm University
of Applied Sciences
Nuremberg, Germany
International Exchange
Programmes
Willkommen Welcome Bienvenue Bienvenido
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The City of Nuremberg –
in the heart of Europe
The city is located between Frankfurt/Main and Munich –
a medieval, historical and at the same time a modern
industrial city in Bavaria.
A few characteristics about the city:
Historical background
Centre of commerce of international standing (gateway to
Eastern Europe, international companies, international
exhibition and congress venue)
Outstanding transport links (efficient airport, rail links,
motorways)
Low costs of living
Variety of cultural events
Excellent educational and research institutions
A sightseeing tour in Nuremberg is one of the orientation
programmes we organise for exchange students.
You will experience a picturesque Old Town and learn about
the history of the city. A variety of cultural highlights, sport and
leisure activities, musical events, lively markets and gastronomic offerings will certainly enrich your study life in Nuremberg.
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The Georg Simon Ohm
University of Applied Sciences
Our University with a more than 185-years tradition was
named after the eminent physicist Georg Simon Ohm who
was professor and rector from 1839 to 1849.
Georg Simon Ohm
Rector from 1839 – 1849
Historical success and current awards:
1st Railway in Germany (Scharrer)
Ohm´s Law of Physics (Ohm)
Bronze Casting for Art Applications (Burgschmiet)
1st Steel Construction Bridge in Germany (Kuppler)
Synthetic Colour Ultramarin (Leykauf)
1st Industrial Electric Power Transmission (Boveri)
Special Effects Oscar 1996 for the movie “Independence
Day” (Schopper)
Bavarian Innovation Award 1999 for POF-AC – Application
Center for Optical Polymer Fibers (Poisel)
Special Effects Oscar 2004 for the movie “Lord of the
Rings” (Graduate of the Design Faculty)
Our University today
Largest University of Applied Sciences in the Metropolitan
Region of Nuremberg
Second largest University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria
Most research-intensive of all 17 Bavarian Universities of
Applied Sciences
University with a “full range” of courses of studies
Offers application oriented education
Close cooperation with industry – state of the art facilities
Internationally oriented
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What we offer
Our four branches of study:
Engineering
Business Administration
Social Sciences
Design
The University offers a science-based and application-oriented
education. It is active in industrial research, development and
technology transfer. It is also strongly involved in the field of
continuing education.
International setting:
International study programmes and degrees
International joint research projects
International co-operations with approx. 130 partner
institutions in over 30 countries
1.100 foreign students from 87 nations are currently enrolled
Study and practical semester abroad is one of our objectives
Comprehensive study programmes:
Architecture
Business Administration
Applied Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commercial Information Technology
Communications Design
Computer Science
Electrical and Precision Engineering
Facility Technology
Information Technology
International Business
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Media Design
Media Technology
Process Engineering
Social Work
Supply Engineering
Our Campus
The University is situated relatively close to the city centre.
The campus buildings, libraries and cafeteria are all within
walking distance. The near-by parks are ideal for walking or
relaxing after or between the lectures.
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Our Students
A total of approx. 8.500 students
Approx. 2.000 freshmen every winter semester
Approx. 1.100 foreign students from 87 nations
Approx. 1.100 graduates a year
Student Exchange Programme
The Ohm University offers an excellent opportunity for
exchange students to learn about Germany through academic
and cultural immersion during the exchange period.
Our exchange programmes mainly include:
study semester
practical semester
final year projects
Each year we expect a large number of students who take
part in our exchange programme. They come from the EUcountries within the ERASMUS-Programme and also from
overseas countries such as Australia, China and Hong Kong,
Korea, Malaysia, USA, Mexico and South Africa etc.
Exchange students can stay 1 to 2 semesters with us.
Tuition fees will be waived for those who are sent from
partner institutions. An affordable room in a student
residence hall will be allocated for the exchange period.
We offer a wide range of business courses conducted in
English both in under- and postgraduate study programmes.
A list of courses held in English is also available for nonbusiness students. If exchange students would like to learn
German, our Language Center offers different levels of
German courses, other languages as well as intercultural
training courses for them to choose with tuition waiver.
Academic Calendar
Winter semester: 1st October – 14th March
(exam period: approx. 24.1. – 6.2.)
Summer semester: 15th March – 30th Sept.
(exam period: approx. 11.7. – 24.7.)
However, exchange students can leave as soon as the exams
are over.
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What we offer to exchange
students
The International Office (IO) of the Ohm University is the coordinating office for all exchange programmes with partner
institutions abroad. We provide various services to assist
exchange students before, during and after their exchange
semester with us:
Information prior to arrival
We send pre-arrival information to exchange students to assist
them getting prepared for the exchange semester at the Ohm
University.
Orientation days after arrival
Helping exchange students to settle in, doing formalities,
taking out health insurance, opening bank account etc.
Student buddies
Student buddies are assigned to help exchange students
especially during the first weeks after their arrival. They
give assistance ranging from pick-up service to organising
orientation activities.
Club International
Formed by Ohm University students, the club organises social
and cultural activities for both exchange and German students,
such as: Welcome and farewell parties, cultural events, sport
activities, day trips etc.
Come-in and come-together activities
Regular cultural events, sight-seeing tours, museum visits or
excursions etc. are organised to help exchange students
adjust to living in Nuremberg and enrich their study life at the
Ohm University.
Counselling services / Language tandem
The IO is your contacting partner during your exchange period.
We offer you assistance with immigration or visa problems
and provide support and advice on matters of personal, social
or academic nature. If you would like to practise a desire
language, we try to find a language partner for you.
Transcript of records
After the exchange semester is completed, we will send the
official transcript of records to the home institutions for the
transfer of credits.
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Application for our exchange
programme
You are eligible to participate in our exchange programme if
you are registered student of our partner institution and you
are nominated by your departmental or exchange coordinator
of your home university.
Application deadlines:
Winter semester (October – February), applications close on
May 15
Summer semester (March – August), applications close on
November 15
Application forms can be downloaded from the website:
www.ohm-hochschule.de/io > International Exchange Programme > Application documents > Inbound student
application form
Required documents:
completed inbound student application form
Curriculum vitae
Academic transcripts in English
Proof of language proficiency (English or German)
All application documents have to be sent via your home exchange coordinator.
Application for Accommodation
Ohm University does not offer on-campus accommodation.
However, exchange students will be assured of a room in one
of the student residence halls which are being managed and
handled by the “Studentenwerk Nürnberg-Erlangen” (student services). Student residence halls are located not very
far away from the University. Monthly rent ranges from Euros
150 – 250, depending on the location, size and comfort of the
room.
For more information about student accommodation, please
visit our website: www.ohm-hochschule.de/io (please click for
information in English) > International exchange programmes
> Accommodation.
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Please contact
us in the middle of Europe
International Office
Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg
Prinzregentenufer 41
90489 Nuernberg
Germany
Phone: +49 911/5880-4132/ -4851/-4115/-4113/-4117
Fax: +49 911/5880-8804
E-mail: international.office@ohm-hochschule.de
Web: www.ohm-hochschule.de/io
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