A Semester Exchange at Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Science Fall Semester 2023

Dear ITS Students,

Hochschule Konstanz University of Applied Science, Germany would like to inform you that the registration for a semester exchange application for Fall Semester 2023 (intake September 2023 – February 2024) is open.  The tuition fee for this program is waived. However the accepted students are responsible for their learning materials, dorms and living expenses in Germany including roundtrip flight ticket, visa, quarantine and insurance. Students also need to pay attention with the entry regulations to enter Germany. The students must gather information by their own including the funding trip. 

Students are free to take any course they are interested in. You can find an overview of all lectures taught in English: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/international-office/international-students/incoming-exchange-students-from-partner-universities/study-options/courses-taught-in-english/

Information for incoming exchange students: https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/international-office/international-students/incoming-exchange-students-from-partner-universities

Estimated Living Costs
It is reasonable to estimate about € 900 a month to live and study in Konstanz. Students planning to travel should budget more money.
One Time Costs
Student Residence Hall registration fee € 50
Contribution fee to the student services € 107,50
Residence Permit fee € 100
Student Bus Pass € 57 (per semester)
Housing deposit € 750
Monthly Expenses
Health Insurance ca. € 120
Student Housing € 250 – 350
Food, Clothing, Extras € 500
ARD/ZDF radio tax € 18,36

Coming to Konstanz

The closest international airport is Zurich in Switzerland, which is about 60 kilometers away from Konstanz. The SBB (Swiss Train) Station is found directly in the airport on the bottom level. There are hourly trains direct from the Zurich Airport to Konstanz. A ticket in second class costs approximately 30 Swiss Francs. The easiest way is to purchase your ticket online at https://www.sbb.ch/ticketshop/b2c/sprache.do?en From Stuttgart airport (Germany), you must take the S-Bahn (underground subway) to the main train station in Stuttgart. A train leaves from the main station at least every two hours to Konstanz with a train change in Singen. The ticket costs approximately € 45. From Frankfurt airport (Germany), catch a train from the bottom level of the airport leaving every two hours to Konstanz. The ticket costs around € 80. For more information about the German train system, schedules, and prices, visit https://www.bahn.com/en

Any questions left? Find your answers in the International Exchange Student Handbook!
https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/en/academics/internationaloffice/international-students/incoming-exchange-studentsfrom-partner-universities/

Mandatory Health Insurance

All exchange students must be insured under a German health insurance plan. Please note that travelers or international health insurance will not be accepted. During the orientation program the International Office will assist to register with health insurance. Students from EU nations are required to obtain an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in their home country.

Accommodation

The International Office may be able to reserve a (single) room in one of the student residence halls. Application form : https://www.htwg-konstanz.de/fileadmin/pub/ou/aaa/Sonstiges/Residence_Halls_Application_2023.pdf Please note: Deposit (750 €) and administrative fee (50 €) must be paid before arrival. The first month’s rent must be paid in the first days after arrival in Konstanz!

 This program open for ITS Students Diploma/S1 batch 2020, 2021 and also S2 all batch. ITS Students S1 must take and transfer maximum credit opportunity.

Here are the required documents that you need to prepare:

1. Application form
2. Application form for student housing
3. CV
4. Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages)
5. Letter of interest
6. 2 passport photos (not older than 6 months). For email application: 1 passport photo (jpeg format)
7. Learning Agreement (Download it here bit.ly/its-student-exchange). Please kindly fill department coordinator with the signature head of department/coordinator academic at your department. Please leave it blank at Institutional Coordinator
8. Official Academic Transcript in English version
9. A Valid English Proficiency English Test certifictae (You can use TOEFL/EFL with minimum Score is 500, or IBT/IELTS who equal with TOEFL 500). Screenshoot score from web UPT Bahasa and TOEFL prediction are not acceptable
10. One recommendation letter from an academic advisor
11. Scanned Valid Passport (validity minimum 1 year prior to September 2023)
12. Statement Letter (Download it here bit.ly/its-student-exchange )
13. Certificate of GCW Non Degree (minimum C), GCW IUP Basic, GCW IUP Advanced, or Result Test GCW Non Degree min 80 (please kindly note that this documents is required for this program, S2 ITS Students can replace it with R2SEP certificate)
14. Scanned of Parents letter support in english (the letter must signed by your parents and the letter must mention about the awareness of your parents about this program. Please also mention that your parents support you for the financial and other things if you are accepted in this program). Should attach latest financial affidavit.

The incomplete application will not processed by Study Abroad Team.

We will not process the incomplete application or late submission of the application

For ITS Students who interested to join this program please kindly submit your application through this form https://its.id/studyabroadITS . All of your documents must be in PDF and collected in 1 (one) .zip/.rar file. If you have finished and submitted your Study Abroad Application form, YOU HAVE TO SEND email to studyabroad@its.ac.id confirming that you have filled out the Study Abroad Application Form and submit it. Please use this subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_HTWG_NAME_NRP”. The submission deadline extended until 8 June 2023 ( 12.00 WIB). The Interview Session will be held on 9 Juni 2023.

If you have questions about this program, please send an email to Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject : ASK_HTWG