Welcome at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH)

Welcome at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH)

Welcome at Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) Leibniz Universität Hannover - overview City and region of Hannover Living as a student in Hannover Possibilities for US students at LUH

1. Leibniz Universität Hannover (LUH) Public and state university Founded 1831 9 schools and 85 subjects ca. 28000 students (2017) ca. 4000 international students Bild strecken auf gesamte länge Hochschulbüro für Internationales, Uta Knoche

1. Leibniz Universität Hannover - schools Law (8 institutes) Economics (21 institutes) Humanities (15 institutes) Mechanical Engineering (21 institutes) Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (13 institutes) Mathematics & Physics (13 institutes) Civil Engineering (18 institutes) Natural Science (21 institutes) Architecture (9 institutes)

1. Leibniz Universität Hannover - excellence TU9: best 9 technical universities in Germany CESAER: best 50 technical universities in Europe TIB: World largest technical and science library

1. Leibniz Universität Hannover – US partners Ergänzen!!!

2. City and region of Hannover – safe, green & secure

2. City and region of Hannover – history & culture NordLB bild

2. City and region of Hannover – world companies

2. City and region of Hannover – world trade fairs

2. City and region of Hannover - student life

3. Living as a student in Hannover University: integrated in the city Accommodation in a dorm: Single furnished room Mixed floors Shared kitchen & bathroom No meal plans  in Germany Instead: Meals at cafeteria (MENSA): ca. 3 € Total cost of living per month: ca. 700 € Fotos von MENSEN, sport facility, TIB Students do not share rooms, as is common in American dorms. Instead, students receive individual rooms in a co-ed dorm and share specific facilities, such as kitchens, bathroom and shower areas, and student-run bars/cafes/recreation or fitness areas located within the dorm. American-style “school spirit” is absent from German universities. A glance at a German university will not render images of students strolling to class clad in the colors or ensigns of the “home team” or in sweatshirts emblazoned with the university logo. There is one small university shop in the Service center of the administration building where students can purchase clothing or other regalia university insignia. This is not to say that parents and students do not feel a measure of pride in their affiliation with the university, particularly if it is prestigious; it is simply to emphasize that it is not advertised. Mensas are not located in the dorms but next to the university. Mensas offer inexpensive, healthy and filling meals. Cafeterias are located near university facilities or dormitories. Be sure to furnish a student ID card to receive a discounted price. There is no “24/7” service provided at German universities. In the most cases, opening hours are weekdays from 8AM to 5PM, but beyond these times you will be very unlikely to reach any employees, offices or institutions at the university. Also, in contrast to many universities outside of Germany, there is no special security service provided for the University area, except one unarmed guard at the main building of the Leibniz University. Hochschulbüro für Internationales, Uta Knoche

4. Possibilities for US students at LUH Bachelor programs in German or English Master programs in English Mechatronics International Horticulture Water Resources and Environment Management Territorial Development Physics Summer programs Science & Engineering Research Projects Experiencing German Science & Engineering HISSEMA German Language School PhD

4. HISSEMA – summer program for economics International students receive the chance to gain academic experience in Germany during August by attending English lectures in International Management and Economics German Economy and the European Union Costs: 1000 € Deadline: end of April https://www.wiwi.uni- hannover.de/hissema.html?&L=1 International Office Studying in Germany Getting Involved Living in Germany Do‘s and Dont‘s Cultural Adjustment Process Hochschulbüro für Internationales, Uta Knoche

4. Summer Academy – German language courses at LUH German Courses held in July starting at B1 German language level German Courses held in August starting at A2 German language level Period: 3rd - 27th July 2018 6th - 30th August 2018 Course fee: 595 € Housing: 240 €   International Office Studying in Germany Getting Involved Living in Germany Do‘s and Dont‘s Cultural Adjustment Process Hochschulbüro für Internationales, Uta Knoche

See you in Hannover  If you have any questions please contact us: uta See you in Hannover  If you have any questions please contact us: uta.knoche@zuv.uni-hannover.de https://www.international.uni-hannover.de/international.html?&L=1 The customs and etiquette will vary from one part of the country to the other. These were just some commonly followed customs. Keep your eyes open; be alert and observant. Observe the people around you and imitate them more or less. This will help you avoid major cultural blunders. All the best! Hochschulbüro für Internationales, Uta Knoche