University of Bamberg: Promotional Material

Contact

If you wish to receive any of the promotional material in printed form, please contact:
Edith Hallberg
Tel.: +49 (0) 951 / 863 1171
E-Mail: transcripts.international(at)uni-bamberg.de

Welcome to the University of Bamberg!

On this website, you find our promotional material with information on the University of Bamberg and its academic programmes, special information for exchange students as well as other useful information about the city of Bamberg.

>>> Information on Living & Studying in Bamberg

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

Address

International Office
Kapuzinerstr. 25
96047 Bamberg, Germany
Fax: +49 (0) 951 863 1054

German: /international-office/
English: /en/studies/

Head of International Office / Erasmus Institutional Coordinator

Dr. Andreas Weihe (Mr.)

Phone: +49 (0) 951 863 1048
Email: andreas.weihe(at)uni-bamberg.de

Incoming Exchange Students Coordinators (contact for nomination, application, visa, housing, insurance)

Ms. Julia Agrikola / Ms. Ruslana Khariv

Phone: +49 (0) 951 863 1049 (-1192)
Email: international(at)uni-bamberg.de
Contact for housing/accommodation: housing.international(at)uni-bamberg.de
Contact for Transcripts of Records: transcripts.international(at)uni-bamberg.de
Contact for Tandem Programme (‘buddy programme’): tandem.international(at)uni-bamberg.de

Preparatory Course Coordinator

Ms. Stephanie Hofmann

Phone: +49 (0) 951 863 1051
Email: bachelor.international(at)uni-bamberg.de

Outgoing Students Coordinators

Ms. Kathrin Genk / Mr. Davide Bacchini / Ms. Khrystyna Pavliukh

Phone: +49 (0) 951 863 1052 (-3929 / -3602 / -3601)
Email: auslandsstudium(at)uni-bamberg.de

Welcome Center for International Guest Scholars

Ms. Alexandra Wolf / Dr. Sandra Niemeier (Ms.)

Phone: +49 (0) 951 863 1162
Email: welcome.international(at)uni-bamberg.de

Special needs students/staff

Due to the location of many buildings in the historic old town, a stay at our university for students with mobility or visual impairments is best discussed individually. We are happy to help!

B. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

Language(s) of Instruction

Mostly German, some courses are available in English.

Lecture Period

Winter semester: ca. early October – mid-February
Summer semester: ca. early April – mid-July

Further information: Deadlines and Dates

Exam Sessions

Winter semester: usually February – March
Summer semester: usually July – August

Course Registration

Online course registration will be done once students have arrived & enrolled in Bamberg.

Course Information & Descriptions; courses available for exchange students in English

Course catalogue of the University of Bamberg: UnivIS (University Information System)
ECTS guide & English courses: Course Selection and Registration

Note: Exchange students can select courses from all faculties.

Grading System

1.0 is the best grade, 4.0 is the lowest passing grade.

C. APPLICATION

Nomination Deadline for partner institutions to send their nominations

for entry in winter semester: April 15
for entry in summer semester: October 15

Application Deadline for students to send in their documents

for entry in winter semester: May 15
for entry in summer semester: December 1

General Academic Requirements for Admission

Two semesters of prior university education

Application Procedure for Exchange Students after Home University’s Nomination

Students will receive the link to the Online Application after being nominated by their home institution.

Language Proficiency Requirement

Required is a language level of at least B1 in German and/or
at least B2 in English.

D. PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Housing Information

The International Office offers housing in several student dormitories. Rent amounts up to € 350 - 500 (including additional charges) per month.

Average Cost of Living

avg. € 992 per month total (incl. rent)

Preparatory Course for Exchange Students

Three-week preparatory course (6 ECTS): includes 60 hrs of intensive German on different levels; orientation programme, excursions & other activities; cost: € 300; starts ca. early September, resp. early March.

Useful Links

Website for international exchange students (e.g. Erasmus)
subpages:

How do I apply?: application process; deadlines; additional offers by the International Office
What can I study?: course selection & registration; lists of courses offered in English; lists of German language courses; learning agreements & academic contact persons
Next steps: enrolment; student accommodation; travelling to Bamberg
Before Leaving Bamberg: departure checklist

Formalities & Organisation: important information for all new international students (e.g. visas, health insurance; opening a bank account)

General Overview

The University of Bamberg is a medium-sized university in Bavaria, the southern part of Germany, with about 13,000 students (incl. about 1,600 international students). First recorded in 1647, it is one of the oldest universities in Bavaria.

The University consists of three campuses. Most of the Humanities courses are held in the buildings in the old part of the city. Here students can discover the largest city centre under preservation in Germany, which was also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Through the centuries, various styles -- from Romanesque to Gothic and Baroque -- have characterised the architecture of the more than one-thousand year old city of Emperors and Bishops. The University thus plays an essential role in preserving the aesthetic beauty of Bamberg and promoting its cultural identity.

In addition to the old city centre, the University has a campus in the eastern part of Bamberg. Here, in newly renovated buildings, you will find the departments for Social Sciences, Economics and Business. The faculty of Applied Computer Sciences is located on the recently established “ERBA” campus. These two faculties comprise about a third of all students enrolled. The short distance between the three locations is quickly covered by bicycle or by public transport. Thus, students can easily get to know each other. Courses and research are interdisciplinary and international in focus.

The University of Bamberg has four faculties:

- Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences
- Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration
- Humanities and Cultural Studies
- Human Sciences and Education

(See below for more information on the different degree programmes offered.)

The University of Bamberg prides itself on offering efficient administrative and support systems that enable students to concentrate on and complete their studies in good time. Research and studies in Bamberg have a strong European and international component. In particular, the "International Business", "European Economic Studies" and “International Information Systems Management” programmes, as well as most degree programmes within the Faculty of Humanities and Cultural Studies, exhibit a strong international focus.

Although most of the courses taught in Bamberg are in German, the Faculty of Information Systems, Applied Computer Sciences, the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration offer several courses taught in English. Classes in the different Philologies (i.e. English and American Studies, Romance Studies, Oriental Studies, Slavic Studies, etc.) are mostly offered in the relevant language.

International focus

The University of Bamberg has exchange agreements with approx. 300 universities in ca. 60 countries. However, we are always looking to develop new, creative and successful relationships with other universities.

The International Office coordinates student exchange programmes and offers advice on all areas of studying abroad. Among the Bavarian universities, Bamberg has the highest percentage of students who study abroad (currently about 40% of our graduates have spent a period of more than three months abroad during their studies in Bamberg).

International Student Services

Special housing arrangements in student residence halls (single or two bedroom apartments)
Welcome event and course opening for exchange students: There will be a mandatory welcome event to help new students with their first administrative steps in Bamberg.
Three-week Preparatory Course for international students prior to each semester (incl. 60 hours intensive German, workshops, etc.)
German as a second language courses at all levels to choose from during each semester
Tandem Programme (a University of Bamberg student will welcome the arriving international student and help him/her to get settled in the first couple of days.)

Accommodation in one of the student residence halls is organized upon request for all exchange students who will study at the University of Bamberg.

The International Office offers a three-week intensive German course and orientation programme for exchange students before the start of each semester. During the course, the students not only improve their German language skills but also learn about German culture and geography. They are also introduced to the organization of the University of Bamberg, general student services, the libraries, the course registration system, etc.

The International Office also offers a buddy programme, called 'tandem programme', which matches each international guest with one Bamberg student. The Bamberg students are available to assist the international participants with the first mandatory administrative steps in Bamberg, and to ease the transition period. The Bamberg tandem partners also provide their international partners with a personal introduction to student life in Bamberg.

Studying in Bamberg

Study programmes and subjects currently offered by the University of Bamberg

Courses Leading to the Teaching Qualification

(Length of study: approximately 9 semesters)

For all types of State Schools (Primary, Secondary, Vocational)

Doctorate / PhDs

(Length of study: approximately 6 semesters)

All foreign students who are interested in a doctorate must find a professor willing to supervise them during doctoral studies. Applications must be accompanied by a written confirmation of acceptance in addition to the standard set of documents.

Specialised Language Instruction at the University of Bamberg

The University of Bamberg offers special “German as a Foreign Language” courses on various levels for our international exchange students throughout the semester. Additionally, there is a three-week preparation course prior to each semester which includes 60 hours of intensive German.

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