Regarding TUHH

Why TUHH?

The Hamburg University of Technology is one of the youngest universities in Germany and offers International Master's degree courses with an aim to produce world class engineers for the future. It is equipped with a beautiful campus, with state of the art laboratories and a well-equipped library catering to the needs of all students who want to pursue a solid engineering education.

TUHH and Industry Association?

TUHH works in close collaboration with various German companies like Airbus, Thyssenkrupp technologies, Deutsche Bahn and many more, in order to have a correct mix of theory and practical training. On many occasions, there are industry visits and also industry practitioners and experts come down to take classes, giving the most relevant information to the students.

I have been admitted to TUHH & also to ABC university. Can you tell me which is better/reputed. Which Uni should I choose ?

We cannot answer such questions, simply because there is no simple straight forward answer! All we could say is that TUHH is a very well reputed, respected & recognised Uni in Germany & all over the world. Remember that majority of the Unis in Germany receive their funding from the Govt. So all of them are more or less standard with the facilities & infrastructure they offer. Each Uni has a diff research focus, even though they might be offering the same kind of courses. So read through their course content carefully. The key aspects you need to consider as a student to make such desicions are your a match between your interests & the course content, research areas & the projects being handled by the Unis.

Regarding Visa

How long will it take to process the German visa from India?

It depends; normally it takes a minimum of 4 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.

What type of Visa do they provide?

The Indian consulate will provide you visa valid for the first three months.(from the day you start your journey from India.

What is the validity of the Visa?

Indian consulate will provide you visa valid for first three months.(from the day you start your journey from India.

How much money should we show when applying for visa?

It depends on the consulate from where you apply. Generally they will ask you to provide a demand draft of EUR 7200-7800 during the visa stamping. It is better to contact the local VFS office or the consulate before applying.

What is procedure to extend the visa?

That information will be explained in detail once you reach Hamburg by your tutors.

Courses and studies

I received admit in ABC course, is it possible for me to change it now to XYZ course?

It is possible provided you give them a proper reason for the change. That can be done once you enrol yourself in the university.

Do we get all books in University Library? or do we need to get books from India?

Yes, Most of the books are available in the Univestiy Library.

Are all the courses offered in English?

es, all the Master courses are offered in English but there will be some subjects taught in German. In such cases, you can choose the subjects that are available in English. Please check with the course details on the University Website.

I have been admitted in ABC course. Is it easy to score or get 'good marks' in this course. Is this course very difficult ?

Please remember, you are coming over here to do your Masters ! The courses would obviously be advanced and would require a lot more dedication & effort by a student. Nothing would come easyily in your way. Only success to scoring good is by managing your time well & working hard & smart.

Is that mandatory to learn German before coming to Germany?

No, but it will be an added advantage to survive in the day to day life..

German Language

Is it mandatory to learn German before coming to Germany?

No, but we will reccomend it, as it will be an added advantage for you to manage your day to day life. Everywhere in Germany, you will realise the importance of being able to speak the language. Try to learn as much as you can before coming here. No point in arguing that the course is in English, its an international program etc. If you want to find a job, plan to stay here for a few years after graduating, then your chances of finding a job are directly related to your German language skills.

Jobs

I have been admitted to TUHH & also to ABC university. Which Uni is better in terms of job oppurtunities ?

Please understand that finding a job has got to do nothing with which Uni u have studied/ graduated from. If a person is good enough academically, technically & most importantly has skills that match to the companies requirement, he / she can find a job no matter which uni he/she graduated from.

Is there possibility of doing part time jobs at university campus?

Yes, there are student jobs available in the university known as HiWi. You will be working with the respective departments in projects or by assisting the PhD students. The pay would be per hour and you would have to specify the number of hours per month while setting up the contract.

Is there any placement cell / Campus Recruitment in TUHH which can help us to get Jobs after the course or does university help us in finding the job?

No. There are no any placement cells / Campus Recruitments as such in any of the universities here in Germany. However, there are Alumnii & Career centres where you could get some vital info about job oppurtunities. Also there are many job fairs which happen at regular intervals which can be used to interact with the company representatives directly & learn about their job oppurtunities.

Is there a job assured after the course ?

Good question. But the answer is a big NO. Nobody or no university can assure you a job. It solely depends on your academic performance & technical skills.

Accommodation

Are there any university hostels available for international students?

No, University does not provide any accommodation inside the university. For NIT students alone, university provides the accommodation. For others, university has tie-up with some students accommodation, for which you may have to apply. For details check the below link

When should I apply for the accommodation?

One should apply for the accommodation as soon as they get email from the university regarding accommodation. It based on first come first serve basis, so for those who fail to apply in time, university cannot guarantee a room.

Which is the cheapest accommodation available near the university?

Wohnanalge Harburg and Harburger hauser. Both these are furnished flats with bed, linen, furnished kitchen, internet connection.

Is internet cost included in the room rent?

Yes, there is a 6 GB high speed connection limit every month. After crossing the 6GB limit the speed comparatively reduces but after a recent network infrastructure upgrade the after limit speed is relatively fast too. Note: you need to buy your own lan cable as its a wired network and not WiFi

Food

Are vegetarian foods available in Hamburg/Are vegetarian dishes available in University Mensa (Cafeteria).?

Yes, there is no much problem for vegetarians in Hamburg. There are veg meals available in the University Cafeteria too. In addition there are many Indian restaurants and Asian shops in and around Hamburg

Currency / Travel / Others

How much money should I carry while coming from India?

It is better if you carry around 1000 € in cash and some coins. This will be useful for the initial expenses as it may take some time to activate the bank account.

What all things need to be carried?

Please go through the Check-list in ISATUHH database.

How much would be the monthly expenses approximately?

It depends on the individual. There are some basic expenses like room rent, insurance, mobile, food, which we cannot cut down on. Room rent (EUR 230-300), Insurance (EUR 66- 80), Mobile (EUR10-25), Miscellaneous (EUR 75-100) would be a rough estimate for the expenses monthly.

Should I take Health insurance from India itself (as it is cheaper)?

No, that will not be valid here. You may have to take a Health insurance policy after coming here. ISATUHH will help you in that after you reach Hamburg.

Should I take Travel insurance?

Yes, that is advisable. But not mandatory.

Are there any possibilities for arranging pick up from the Airport?

Yes, you have to upload your arrival data on ISATUHH info database and the rest will be taken care by the ISATUHH. For others it cannot be assured.