HOW TO STUDY @SBE


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The multiple options how to study at the School of Business and Economics (SBE):
          Exchange students from SBE partner universities
          Exchange students from partner universities of the University of Münster
          Exchange students enrolled in another faculty of the University of Münster
          Freemovers
          International full-time students
          Summer- & Winter- Schools
          Extending the Exchange
 
 
MÜNSTER as an ideal place to study
 
 
ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES: VISA - IMMATRICULATION - ACCOMODATION

 

 

WAYS TO STUDY AT THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

  • Exchange students from SBE partner universities

    Exchange students from partner universities of the faculty are nominated for a stay at the University of Münster SBE via their home university’s international office.
     
    • Process of Nomination and Application
      All nominations including student's name, email address, gender and level of study should be sent to:   admin.ess@uni-muenster.de . After the nomination, the International Office contacts the students and helps them through the subsequent procedure.
       Please find all information on the process here (Website of our University's International Office).
       
    • Deadlines

       

    • Study Periods: One Semester, one Term or one Year
      Exchange students can study at SBE for one semester or two semesters (one year) during the Winter semester (October - April) and/or Summer semester (April - September) .

      It is also possible to complete up to 30 ECTS in just one Term, as some of our courses are held in one Term of a semester only. Specifically, it is possible to only be attendant:
      - in Term I of each winter semester: October - December;
      - in Term II of each summer semester: June - July/August.
      To find out if this is a suitable option, please take a look at our course offerings in Section School of Business and Economics under "Course Offerings @SBE".
       
    • Required Language Skills
      In order to follow classes properly, the level in German and/or English should be at least  Level B2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.There are many ways to have these skills certified, also including the home university's own certifications. The current most prevalent ones and their translation to the CEFR framework are:
      ENGLISH:           IELTS           TOEFL        TOEIC        Cambridge Certificates         Int. Bacc.
      DEUTSCH:          See various tests           

     

  • Exchange students from WWU partner universities

    The University of Münster has special overall partnerships (for a list please click here). Exchange students from partner universities of the University of Münster are kindly asked to contact their home international coordinator and send their application to  admin.ess@uni-muenster.de . Your application shall include:

    Curriculum Vitae Motivational Letter & Study Plan
    We are interested in knowing your personal reasons for wanting to study at the School of Business and Economics, at the WWU Münster and in Germany. Please also include a list of classes you plan to take (your study plan). Please limit the motivational letter to one page.

    Transcript of Records: Verified Scan by your university, including a grading scale

    Language Certifications
    In order to follow classes well, your level in German and/or English should be at least  Level B2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.There are many ways to have these skills certified, also including the home university's own certifications. The current most prevalent ones and their translation to the CEFR framework are:
    ENGLISH:           IELTS           TOEFL        TOEIC        Cambridge Certificates         Int. Bacc.
    DEUTSCH:          See various tests           

  • Exchange students enrolled in another faculty of the University of Münster

    For exchange students who have been accepted to study at the University of Münster but who are going to be enrolled in a faculty other than SBE (non-subject students):

    Due to our already extensive partnership programs and general capacity constraints, students registered at SBE will need to be prioritized in all registration processes. For exchange students who are enrolled in another faculty, therefore, it will only be possible to attend courses at SBE in some rare circumstances, unfortunately. As students not being enrolled at SBE will not be registered for courses in the usual way (the examination office does not include those students in the digital systems), each Chair will need to organize the participation in the course and examination entirely on its own, which, again unfortunately, causes administrative expense and may only be justified if participation is reasonable based on the following outlined aspects.

    Selection criteria for non-subject students, registered at another faculty:

    1. Enrollment in a degree program at your home institution that includes business, economics, or information systems content.
    2. Acceptance by the coordinator from the home university to follow courses from another faculty.
    3. Acceptance by the coordinator of the other faculty at the University of Münster.
    4. Consideration and acceptance of the following aspects:
      • Mandatory prior application
        An application ahead of the semester start is mandatory, and the Chair ultimately decides if participation is reasonable.
      • One set of rules for everybody
        There is one set of rules for all students, regardless of the status as a regular or an exchange student. This means that there are no individual agreements between students and the Chair concerning assessment methods (written test, oral exam, seminar paper), the grading itself, or re-sit options.
      • Prerequisites
        Please take a close look at the provided course descriptions and especially module prerequisites in order to check, whether you meet the requirements to follow the course. The study level is considered high, and teaching is based on good prior knowledge from the preceding semesters.
      • What else is expected from you:
        • Attendance
          Although course attendance is not mandatory in many courses, it is strongly recommended and crucial for passing the course. Our School does not grant ECTS credits for attendance only and does not provide certificates of attendance .
        • Self-studying
          Typically a substantial amount of self-studying will be expected. Credits are awarded based on the assignments and requirements specified in the course description, in most case a written examination at the end carries a significant weight.
        • Understanding the German university system
          Please check the following link for information about the German university system !
     
    Process of application at IRC for approval by the SBE lecturer:
    Proposed DEADLINE: Term I exam period registration deadline of the respective semester (mid-April for a Summer Semester / mid-October for a Winter Semester) - can deviate in some circumstances

    Send your application to incoming@wiwi.uni-muenster.de, including:
     

    1. Filled out application form
      Download here

       

    2. Transcript of Records

      > recent
      > verified/ verifiable
      > including grading scale (if not ECTS system)
      > listing or highlighting your prior kowledge related to the subject areas of the course
       

    3. Motivational letter (optional)
      maximum 500 words, explaining the personal reasons to attend the course (focus on academic reasons)

     

    Soon after checking the application, the lecturer will decide if participation is reasonable (approx. 2 weeks). Missing parts in the application are at the expense of the applicant.

    We wish you success!

     

     

  • Freemovers

    Freemovers are those who organize their sojourn abroad themselves and independently of their home university’s partnership programs. Freemovers send their application to admin.ess@uni-muenster.de. The application deadlines for the fall and summer semester respectively are:

    Your application shall include:

    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Motivational Letter & Study Plan
      We are interested in knowing your personal reasons for wanting to study at the School of Business and Economics, at the WWU Münster and in Germany. Please also include a list of classes you plan to take (your study plan). Please limit the motivational letter to one page.
    • Transcript of Records: Verified Scan by your university, including a grading scale
    • Language Certifications
      In order to follow classes well, your level in German and/or English should be at least  Level B2 according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
      Many certifications will be sufficient, including school and university certificates. The current most prevalent ones are:

      ENGLISH:           IELTS           TOEFL     TOEIC       Cambridge Certificates          Int. Bacc.
      DEUTSCH:          See various tests         

    Please note that the capacity for freemover students is very limited due to our already extensive partnership networks.

  • International full-time students

    As an international full-time student, you are pursuing a whole degree from SBE. All administrative matters, including application requirements and the deadlines, are handled by our university's Student Admissions Office. Please click  here  for information about the application procedure.

  • Summer- & Winter- Schools

    Currently, we are also working on a Summer and Winter Short-term program. As soon as the programs are ready, you will find the latest information here.

  • Extending the Exchange

    Please consult your home coordinator first if a prolongment and thus nomination for another semester would be possible.

    In the case that there is no nomination from the home university, there still is the opportunity to apply for an additional semester:

    ·  Curriculum Vitae (1 page max)

    ·  Motivational Letter & Study Plan (1 page max)
    We are interested in knowing your personal reasons for prolonging your studies at the School of Business and Economics and the University of Münster.

    Base your motivation primarily on the aspired classes you plan to take (your study plan). Please limit the motivational letter to one page.

    ·  Transcript of Records:
    Verified Scan by your university, including a grading scale

    The deadlines are based on the usual application deadlines ( DEC 01 for a summer semester; JUN 01 for a winter semester).

    In both cases, a case-by-case decision must be taken and the possibility of an extension depends on current capacities, past exchange quotas and academic purposes.

     

 

 

MÜNSTER - An ideal place to study

 

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    Young and Vibrant City

    Three things immediately strike those who visit Münster for the first time: its beautiful old town, the large number of bikes and the many young people. More than 60,000 students shape the historic and simultaneously modern university town with its 310,000 inhabitants. Students will find bars, pubs, foods & clubs scattered around.

     

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    Your Base to Start Exploring Europe

    Münster is situated right in the 'heart of Europe'!
    As students will receive a train ticket that allows travel in second class around the whole state of Northrhine-Westphalia, students will enjoy free and super fast traveling to Cologne, Aachen, the Ruhr-area as well as Düsseldorf International Airport, from where every place in Europe is just a heartbeat away!

     

    Experience History and Culture

    Münster was founded in 805 and came to fame when the 30-Years’ War came to an end in Münster with the Peace of Westphalia of 1648. The town centre with its arcades, churches, gabled houses, narrow alleyways, lively places, traditional pubs and modern cafes is popular with both tourists and Münsterers alike.
    Other outstanding qualities of Münster are its ample green areas, with the city’s alameda and a green belt around the old town, and its being embedded into the charming parkland of the Münsterland.
    The cultural scene and the museum scene in Münster are multifaceted and well-known beyond the region as they comprise both Münster’s traditional history (Peace Hall, Mühlenhof Open-Air Museum) and the modern arts (graphic art museum Pablo Picasso, sculpture exhibition, Städtische Bühne).

    For more information please visit: www.muenster.de/stadt/tourismus/

     

    Most liveable city of 2004

    Why did the LivCom judging panel name Münster as the world’s most liveable city of 2004? Because the town convinced them in the five required categories:

    1. Enhancement of the Natural and Built Landscape

    2. Arts, Culture and Heritage

    3. Environmental Best Practices

    4. Community Participation and Empowerment

    5. Strategic Planning

    Münster received the highest possible rating in all of the categories and, in addition, also scored with its focus on a sustainable and integrated urban development.

     

    The City is Our Campus: University of Münster (WWU)

    WWU was founded in 1780 and is the fifth largest university in Germany today. The university is known for the high quality of its education in its approx. 250 courses of study, ranging from applied linguistics to sports. WWU enjoys a respectable position on the international academic scene and constantly strives to improve it. International visibility and reputation are important prerequisites both for an involvement in European and global research programmes and, increasingly, for recruiting excellent researchers from all over the world.

    Some 550 official partnership and cooperation agreements connects Münster University with universities and academic institutions worldwide. In addition to the approx. 700 visiting scholars who research and teach, Münster University has more than 3,500 international students. As with visiting scholars, international students are also supported by the university’s International Office.

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    Visa

    Students from the ERASMUS+ program usually do not require a visa (except: Turkey e.g.). There is a visa requirement for students from all other countries, which means that it is recommended to apply for a study visa in good time. A letter of admission is required to do so, which is issued and sent to your home university by WWU’s International Office. Please contact the German embassy of your home country to apply for the visa. Click here for an overview of the diplomatic representations of Germany.
    You need to register at the Citizens Office of the town of Münster and, as the case may be, also at the Foreigners’ Registration Office.
     

     

    Enrolment/ Matriculation

    The letter of admission also states the date of your matriculation, that is, your enrollment. You will also find in it a list of the documents that you need to bring to this appointment. With the enrollment, you become a member of the student body of Münster University and will receive your student card and the semester ticket. Please contact the Registrar´s Office should you have any questions about matriculating or re-matriculating (if you stay longer than one semester). Münster University does not charge any study fees, but a semester fee (amounting to approx. 230 euros) must be paid to cover both administrative costs and your semester ticket.
    Please make sure to also read the International Office’s information on applying and enrolling at WWU Münster.
     
     

    Semester Contribution Fee

    All information regarding the Semester Contribution Fee:
    https://www.uni-muenster.de/studium/en/orga/studienverwaltung/semesterbe...

     

    Accommodation

    As soon as you receive the admission to your semester abroad from the International Office, the question of lodging should also be attended to. The “Student Support Services” offers numerous possibilities if you wish to live together with many students in a hall of residence. Places are limited, however, so that an early application is recommended. As an alternative, the “Internationale Studentenwohnheime e.V.” also offers accommodations. One may also move into one of the many flats shared by other students. Further information on the issue of accommodation and the respective links to different portals can be found at the pages of the International Office.

     

    Practical experience and finances

    An internship or student’s job might be of interest to you in order to put your theoretical knowledge directly into practice. The Career Development Center will be happy to help when applying for jobs. Please also take a look at the extensive semester programme, which offers insights into diverse key qualifications.
    A scholarship might also be a possibility in getting financial support for a stay at our university. The German Academic Exchange Service DAAD is a good organisation for international students to contact. The International Office and "Die Brücke”, an international centre, will both be happy to provide information on scholarships and other ways of funding.