1. NSTU-HSRM Telecollaborative course - 2017

2. During the program we got together to discussed various topics
So we decided to make a table showing comparison between our universities
Our communication and discussions were successful despite cultural differences. We have become close friends and even talked over our personal worldviews and struggles

3. Novosibirsk State Technical University

4. RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

5. University life differences
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Scholarships
600 Euro
150 Euro
Tuition fees
~290 Euro/semester
None
Duration of Bachelor’s degree program
~6 semesters (3 years)
8 semesters (4 years)
Average study hours per day
3.5 hours
4.5 hours
Methods of teaching
Lectures, seminars and self-study
Lectures attendance
Free/varies
Mandatory
Lectures access
For anyone
Schedule based
Schedule planning
Personal
Regulated, fixed groups
Start of a semester
October, 16th/April, 16th
September, 1th/February, 8-9th
Seminars teaching
Organized by students
Organized by lecturers

6. RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Forms of assessment
Written and oral examinations/presentation/manager simulations
Written and oral examinations/instant exam pass for excellent study during semester
Intermediate control No
Before exams on some subjects
Student authorities
Students Representatives
Class and students Representatives

7. Study facilities RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Transport
Included in tuition fees
Student transport card (50% discount for public transport)
Opportunities for self-development
Sports activities, music/dance groups, additional language education program
Study materials
Lecture notes (~3-10 Euro)
Free library books and electronic versions
Wi-fi access
Yes
Library (Working hours)
Yes (8:30 – 18:00) Monday - Saturday
Yes (9:00-18:00)

8. Students life RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Food
Higher variety of fruits and vegetables
Meals
Usually at dining-rooms (canteens)
Students cook food by their own
Items availability
Same
Different
Dormitories
1 person/room
~2-4 persons/room
Rent
~280 Euro/month
~10 Euro/month
You choose a room
THE Room chooses YOU
Supermarkets
Don’t work on Sunday
Everyday

9. Cultural differences RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Novosibirsk State Technical University
Politics
Animated discussion about politics or philosophy
Less public discussions about politics
Roads
Bicycle lanes everywhere
Few to no bicycle lanes