As at: 19.09.2018
Friedensau Adventist University An der Ihle 19 | D-39291 Möckern-Friedensau T +49-3921-916-100 | F +49-3921-916-120 | E [email protected] thh-friedensau.de
Financial Bulletin Friedensau Adventist University
for school year 2018/2019 and 2019/2020
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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................... 3
Overview of fees and charges ............................................................... 4
1. Tuition fees - university studies ......................................................... 5
2. Tuition fees - language programmes ................................................. 6
3. Tuition fees - payment by installments .............................................. 6
4. General fees and charges ................................................................. 7
5. Tuition fee discounts ......................................................................... 7
6. Guest student fees/parallel course ................................................... 7
7. Living in Friedensau .......................................................................... 7
8. Accommodation options for part-time students and students on the B.A. programme Health and Nursing Sciences (7th-9th semester) .................................................... 9
9. Cafeteria costs ................................................................................ 11
10. Semester ticket/student card ....................................................... 11
11. Information on health and liability insurance ............................... 11
12. Down payment, payment deadlines and periods ......................... 12
13. Payment transactions with the university ..................................... 13
14. Admissions procedure and contracts............................................ 13
15. Communication between Friedensau Adventist University and students ....................................................................................... 15
16. Registration for a new semester ................................................... 15
17. E-Mail, internet and CampusNet access on the campus .............. 16
18. Financing studies .......................................................................... 16
19. Students recruiting students ........................................................ 18
20. Working at Friedensau Adventist University ................................. 18
Planning sheet study financing. .......................................................... 20
Contacts at a glance ........................................................................... 21
Appendices ......................................................................................... 21
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Introduction
The aim of this financial bulletin is to inform registered and prospective students about the financial contribution that they make to their academic education at Friedensau Adventist University.
As a private university run under the auspices of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Friedensau Adventist University receives no state subsidies, but finances itself from university fees and charges and, to a much greater extent, from subsidies from the church.
As well as an overview, the following pages also contain many details on the different fees and services relating to studying, living and eating in Friedensau, as laid down in the legally valid contracts and regulations. It is, therefore, important that this bulletin is read carefully during a student's application for a place and used as a source of information during their studies. A planning sheet makes the personal financial planning of a student's studies easier.
According to its mission statement, Friedensau Adventist University is a campus university. This means that our teachers, employees and students form a trusting, tolerant, multicultural and cooperative community. Therefore, in addition to the courses offered, students are also given the opportunity to live on campus. Anyone who lives in a hall of residence is fed in our cafeteria, which provides vegetarian meals. Living and studying together finds its basis in our Christian values: the equality of women and men is a basic fact here, as is respect for other religions, world views and cultures. As a family-friendly university, we want to create conditions to make it easier to balance studying, work and the family. The spacious layout of the campus with its natural setting and a public nursery also contribute to this.
If any questions arise relating to the study contract, the financing of studies or the processing of the payments, we at the Chancellor’s office would be happy to help. All means of communication are available:
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-100
Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and by agreement
Tobias H. Koch, Chancellor
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The basis for the university fees is the “Regulations for University Fees and Charges”, which is part of the study contract and for which certain services are provided. The Adventist University is entitled to adjust the university fees and charges appropriately every year at the start of the new academic year.1 The students will be informed of the new fees by 31st August of the current year.
All amounts are quoted in EUR. The contact for all questions relating to the tuition fees is the Chancellery.
Martina Lucke
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-107
Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm and by agreement
Overview of fees and charges
The following fees and costs are incurred for the course:
Deposit The tuition deposit and, if applicable, deposit for the hall of residence, are paid before the start of the course, along with the down payment, and returned after the course has been completed. See: 12. Payment deadlines and periods
Down payment The down payment is due before the start of the course and is offset against the university fees. See: 12. Payment deadlines and periods
Tuition fees For all students for the course. See: 1. and 2. Tuition fees
Hall of residence fees For students in single, twin or triple rooms in the hall of residence. Only possible in conjunction with cafeteria fees. See: 7. Living in Friedensau
Cafeteria costs Students can eat in the cafeteria at fair prices See: 9. Cafeteria costs
Rent for apartment For families, married couples, groups of people who rent an apartment on campus. See: 7. Living in Friedensau
Other fees and charges Student Council, fees for certificates etc. See: 4. General fees and charges
1 The board of trustees has decided to raise the tuition fees by 3.5% per year in the next four years.
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1. Tuition fees - university studies
I. Tuition fees in the standard period of study per semester per year
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): full-time (6 semesters) Social Work, Theology
2,240.00 4,480.00
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): dual degree (9 semesters) Health and Nursing Sciences phase 1 (training): 1st - 6th semester phase 2 (full-time): 7th - 9th semester
602.00 2,100.00
1,204.00 4,200.00
Master of Arts (M.A.): full-time (4 semesters) Counselling, International Social Sciences, Theology
2,480.00 4,960.00
Master of Theological Studies (MTS): full-time, 4 semesters part-time, 8 semesters
2,480.00 1,240.00
4,960.00 2,480.00
Master of Arts (M.A.): part-time, 6 semesters Counselling, Social and Health Management, Music Therapy
1,660.00 3,320.00
II. Course extension fee per semester
For all courses, in addition to the registration fee, from the third seminar exceeding the standard period of study.
400.00
III. Registration fee per semester per year
For all courses (Health and Nursing Sciences, phase 2, 7th - 9th semester), includes the student contribution to the Student Council, the semester ticket, membership of the university sports club, also to be paid during a leave of absence and in the event that the standard period of study is exceeded.
380.00 760.00
Health and Nursing Sciences, phase 1 (1st - 6th semester), not including the student contribution to the Student Council or the semester ticket, incl. membership of the university sports club
160.00 320.00
For our language programmes no registration fees are charged. Contributions to the semester ticket, Student Council and university sports club are included in the tuition fees.
None
Charge for late registration 130.00
IV. Service charge for vocational work placement (B.A. Social Work) one-off
Vocational work placement for recognition as a "State recognised social worker" (recognition year), including recognition colloquium and certificate for passing this. Administrative fees of approx. € 65.00 are charged by the State of Saxony-Anhalt for the creation of the document.
125.00
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2. Tuition fees - language programmes
I. Tuition and examination fees for our language programmes per course per examination
German as a foreign language full-time (10 months: September to June) Examination fee for TestDaF Examination fee for Goethe test
4,860.00 175.00 110.00
Hebrew: Preparatory Course in Biblical Languages (4 months), if the participant has been admitted to a course in the Department of Theology and is completing assignments there.
600.00
none
Greek: Preparatory Course in Biblical Languages (4 months), if the participant has been admitted to a course in the Department of Theology and is completing assignments there.
600.00
none
Intensive Latin: Preparatory Course in Biblical Languages (3 weeks), if the participant has been admitted to a course in the Faculty of Theology
240.00
none
3. Tuition fees - payment by instalments
Upon written request the study and registration fee can be paid in four installments during the lecture period.
I. study and registration fee per semester
Winter semester on the 15th of October, November, December, January Summer Semester 4 installments on the 15th of March, April, May, June
per installment
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): full-time (6 semesters) Social Work, Theology
655.00
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Health and Nursing Sciences phase 1 (training): 1st - 6th semester phase 2 (full-time): 7th - 9th semester
127.00 620.00
Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Theological Studies (MTS) full-time, 4 semesters part-time, 6 semesters part-time, 8 semesters
715.00 510.00 405.00
Language programmes German as a foreign language, 9 months: on the 15th of October to June Preparatory Course in Biblical Languages
540.00 150.00
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4. General fees and charges
General fees and charges are charged for additional services provided by the university.
General service fees
Second copies of matriculation/de-registration certificates etc. plus postage
7.50
Charge for the replacement of the student card/semester ticket 25.00
Charge for issuing a declaration of commitment in accordance with the German Residence Act.
50.00
5. Tuition fee discounts
I. Tuition fees discounts for relatives and spouses
Relatives' discount on the tuition fees for siblings, children/parents and spouse of the student if both are registered as full-time students
25%
Spousal discount for German course on the tuition fees of the German course for accompanying spouses of full-time students.
50%
6. Guest student fees/parallel course
I.
Guest students are course participants who are not registered on the degree programme; they do not take any examinations or earn any credits.
Guest students pay according to the value of the credits of the class attended in relation to the tuition fees.
per credit
Registered students who want to attend classes in other degree programmes with the approval of the lecturer
Free
Accompanying spouses of full-time students up to 4 hours per week in the semester
Free
7. Living in Friedensau
In Friedensau, the world meets to study and live communally on the campus. The rental agreements apply for rooms in the student halls of residence. All the rooms are furnished and equipped with a limited access telephone (calls received and free telephoning on the campus), Internet connection (WiFi) and TV connection, and most have a sink. There are communal showers and WCs on each floor.
Every student is responsible for their own TV and radio licence fees. Recipients of BAföG grants are exempt from TV and radio licence fees.
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The Dean of Students and his colleague is available to provide further information.
Jens Schwenger, Dean of Students
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-140
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and by agreement
Iris Müller, Manager of Halls of Residence
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-141
Office hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and by agreement
We offer students the following accommodation options, within the limits of the available capacity:
I.
Rental charges, halls of residence - rooms For the summer holidays (July to September), students can apply for a suspension of the rent from the Management of the Halls of Residence. During the suspension, no room rent is incurred.
per month, including ancillary costs
Single room 204.00
Single room in the Erich Meyer House (with sanitary facilities in the room)
237.00
Twin room 166.50
Twin room in the Erich Meyer House (with sanitary facilities in the room) 194.00
Triple room 100.00
Daily rate in the event of a suspended tenancy 10.00
II. Apartment for married couples and families
On campus, there are apartments of various sizes and with different facilities available for married couples and families. The rents for the apartments are between 230.00 and 590.00 per month, including ancillary costs. The apartments are equipped with a limited access telephone, an Internet connection (LAN) and a TV connection. These charges are invoiced through the ancillary costs.
III. Rooms in shared housing per month, including
ancillary costs
On the campus, there is a men's house with two twin rooms and a women's house with two twin rooms and one single room. The rental price is subsidised by the Friends of Friedensau; this subsidy is primarily awarded to international students. There is a waiting list for these rooms.
Single room 175.00
Double room 150.00
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IV. Security for provision of accommodation (deposit) one-off
At the start of each tenancy, a security must be provided, which is returned at the end of the rental period.
300.00
V. Basic charge for telephone connection with full access per month
Activation of the limited access extension for calls to all networks (full access) Telephone charges then as billed
6.00
VI. TV and radio licence fee per month
The licence fee for public broadcasting must be paid for per accommodation unit (room/apartment). An exemption applies if there are only recipients of BAföG grants living in the accommodation unit. The TV and radio licence fee must be paid directly to the fee collection service.
17.50
VII. Parking per month
Charge for secure car park 5.50
Charge for garage 17.50
8. Accommodation options for part-time students and students on the B.A. programme Health and Nursing Sciences (7th-9th semester)
Responsible for the accommodation for part-time students during the lecture week and the students of the BA GPW is the guesthouse.
Udo Brünner Head of the guest house
Email: [email protected] Phone: + 49 (0) 39 21 9 16 160 Mobile: + 49 (0) 175 5 74 26 77
Office hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 15:00 clock
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I. Accommodation in the guest house
Accommodation in single room per night 30.00
Accommodation in single room 4 nights 100.00
Accommodation in single room 5 nights 120.00
Accommodation in twin room per night/per person 27.50
Accommodation in twin room 4 nights per night/per person 85.00
Accommodation in twin room 5 nights per night/per person 100.00
Accommodation in triple room per night/per person 20.00
Accommodation in triple room 4 nights per night/per person 70.00
Accommodation in triple room 5 nights per night/per person 85.00
II.
Accommodation in the guesthouse's apartment rooms The rooms are combined with 2 – 4 other rooms in an apartment. The apartment has a separate kitchen and bathroom.
Accommodation in single room* per night 20.00
Accommodation in single room* 4 nights 70.00
Accommodation in single room* 5 nights 80.00
Accommodation in twin room per night/per person 12.50
Accommodation in twin room 4 nights per night/per person 45.00
Accommodation in twin room 5 nights per night/per person 52.50
Accommodation in triple room per night/per person 10.00
Accommodation in triple room 4 nights per night/per person 40.00
Accommodation in triple room 5 nights per night/per person 50.00
Bed linen one-off 3.50
III.
Rent for room in a student hall of residence, shower and kitchenette on each floor.
Accommodation in single room* per night 17.50
Accommodation in single room* 4 nights 55.00
Accommodation in single room* 5 nights 70.00
Accommodation in twin room per night/per person 10.00
Accommodation in twin room 4 nights per night/per person 40.00
Accommodation in twin room 5 nights per night/per person 50.50
Bed linen one-off 3.50
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9. Cafeteria costs
The goal of the cafeteria is to enable students, employees and guests to have a balanced diet. On around 360 days a year, the cafeteria provides full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. A well-stocked salad bar, a variety of vegetarian meals made from high-quality and, as far as possible, fresh food and a comfortable dining room are the characteristics of the cafeteria.
The costs of breakfast, dinner and salad are based on what is actually consumed. The midday meal costs between € 2.90 and € 5.00. Students receive a 15% discount on this marked price in the cafeteria. With achievement of minimum amount of 100.00 € within 28 days students will get a further discount of 10.00 €. Payment occurs from a cashless account.
An adult has to expect an average of 200,00 EUR costs for food.
10. Semester ticket/student card
The registration fees contain the costs for the semester ticket. Thus, each student can use the public transport in Jerichower Land, to Magdeburg and in the City of Magdeburg. Further details can be seen in the information on the semester ticket. For semesters 1 – 6 of the degree programme B.A. Health and Nursing Studies, no charges for the semester ticket are included.
The semester ticket applies from 1st October to 17th March (winter semester) and from 1st March to 17th October (summer semester) of the year.
For the first semester, the semester ticket applies from registration.
From the second semester, the new semester ticket is available in the Presidency office at the beginning of the new semester.
11. Information on health and liability insurance
More information relating to the topic of insurance can be obtained in the Admissions Office/International Office.
Irina Heinz Head of Admissions Office / International Office
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-134
Office hours: Monday: 2:00 pm - 5:00 Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm and by agreement by telephone
The costs of the student's health insurance are not included. A valid health insurance policy is, however, on the basis of the legal requirements, a mandatory prerequisite for registration and must be maintained throughout the period of registration, irrespective of the student's place of residence.
Depending on the personal situation of the student, a family insurance policy may be continued, or a private or statutory insurance policy has to be taken out as a student. For single students under 30 or before their 14th semester, € 92,94 per month can be taken as a guideline for the contribution to the statutory health insurance policy.
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Foreign students who are 30 or over must have private insurance. The costs are between € 37.20 in the first year of study and € 75.00 from the second year of study, depending on the age and pre-existing medical conditions. Detailed information can be found in the information sheet "Health Insurance in Germany".
All students have an obligation to maintain a private liability insurance policy.
For accidents that happen in the course of a student's studies during the lecture period, there is statutory accident insurance cover at the relevant professional association.
12. Down payment, payment deadlines and periods
I. Before the start of the course Amount Due date
Down payment at the start of the course is offset against the university fees in full (at first study account for a semester, at second rent, if the student lives at the campus, then study account) EU citizens Non-EU citizens University studies Non-EU citizens German for foreigners
500.00 4,200.00 3,800.00
31st Aug. / 31st Jan. 30th Apr / 31st Dec.
30th Apr
Deposit* at the start of the course for the accommodation, will be returned in full after the student moves out (only for students who live on the campus)
300.00 with the down payment
Deposit* at the start of the course for transponders etc., will be returned in full at the end of the course (all students)
300.00 with the down payment
* A guarantee may be provided instead of a deposit. Bank guarantees from German banks are accepted. Absolute guarantees are accepted from preachers in Germany, employees of Friedensau Adventist University or the old people's home and of agencies and institutions of the Church of the Seventh Day Adventists in Germany.
Charge for issuing a declaration of commitment. 50.00 with the down payment
II. During the course Due date
Tuition and registration fees (per semester) at the start of the semester
Payment by instalment upon a written application, the tuition and registration fees can be paid in instalments. University studies winter semester 4 instalments on 15th October, November, December, January University studies summer semester 4 instalments on 15th March, April, May, June German course 9 instalments on 15th of the month from October to June
Rent as per the rental contract on 15th of the month
Other fees and charges after invoicing
The university fees must be paid into the university's bank account on-time and free of charges. No later than the start of the new seminar, the tuition fees account must be balanced, as it is otherwise not possible to register for a new semester. In this case, access to the student administration software (CampusNet) is also blocked.
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If tuition fees are not paid on time, the university may terminate the study contract. If the obligations from the rental contract are not met, this may be terminated.
If a payment deadline cannot be observed in an exceptional case, the accounts department must be informed of this in advance and, at the same time, advised as to when the payment will take place.
In the event of any financial problems, the students may seek options for sufficient financing with the Chancellor of the university. The consultation with the Chancellor must take place in good time before registration. Issues cannot be resolved on the date of registration itself.
13. Payment transactions with the university
Payments must be made into the account of Friedensau Adventist University at
Sparkasse Jerichower Land IBAN DE32 8105 4000 0511 0058 57 BIC NOLADE21JEL.
So that the payments can be assigned efficiently, the matriculation number or the name of the student must be quoted in the reference for the transfer, in addition to the indication of the purpose of payment.
Alternatively, cash payments or payments by credit card (visa, Mastercard) are possible at the Cashier's Office of Friedensau Adventist University.
Three settlement accounts are set up for the processing of payments at Friedensau Adventist University for each student, a tuition fees account, a cafeteria credit account and a service account. These are not bank accounts, but settlement accounts in which all the payments made by the student and all the university fees charged can be seen.
In the tuition fees account, all the payments and charges that are connected to the course are listed.
In the cafeteria credit account, all debts and credits concerning the cafeteria are listed.
In the service account, all the payments and charges that are connected to rent, board and other costs (e.g. photocopying costs) are listed. At the cafeteria cash desk or at the photocopiers, students can make cashless payments using their transponder, which is also part of the locking system, and thus debit their service account.
The student receives statements for his/her settlement accounts every semester. As they are only internal settlement accounts of the university's Accounts Department, from which no transfers can be activated, each student also requires his/her own bank account for his/her personal payment transactions with the university.
14. Admissions procedure and contracts
Admissions procedure
The formal admissions procedure starts with the receipt of the application. The application deadline for the winter semester for EU citizens is 31st August, for non-EU citizens 30th April.
The complete application includes the application for study, a curriculum vitae, a financing plan and, if applicable, an application for accommodation. All the application forms are available at http://www.thh-friedensau.de/apply/.
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After the receipt of the application or the application enquiry, the applicant receives further information on the admission requirements (interview date, language certificates etc.) as well as a study contract.
On the basis of the certificates, the initial decision about the academic admission is made by the Admissions Committee. If the academic admission requirements are available, the Finance Committee examines the financing plan and approves the admission. If the applicant is admitted, he/she is informed of this by e-mail or post.
After being informed of his/her admission, the applicant must pay the down payment and the deposit to Friedensau Adventist University and send the signed study contract to Friedensau Adventist University by e-mail or post. If the contract is sent by e-mail, the student must bring the original with him/her to the registration.
After receipt of the payment, applicants from EU-countries receive the letter of admission. At the same time, the application for Internet access with a data privacy form and network regulations are sent.
After the receipt of the payment, international applicants from non-EU countries receive the documents required by the German embassy for a visa application (admission certificate, declaration of commitment if applicable, health insurance certificate). If the visa is granted, the International Office/Admissions Office must be informed of this. If the visa is refused, the down payment is reimbursed.
The Management of the Halls of Residence provides information about the status of the application for accommodation on request, or if the accommodation cannot be granted e granted as applied to the beginning of the study.
On the date of registration, the students receive the matriculation certificate and the student card with a semester ticket. The rental contract is also signed, and the countersigned study contract handed over. Students from EU countries must provide their health insurance certificate no later than the date of registration.
Contracts
Before the start of the course, the university concludes contracts with every student which govern the performance of both parties. These contracts form the basis for the studies, accommodation and payments. The requirement for the conclusion of the contracts is the admission to a course. A de-registration (end of the course) also effects a termination of all contracts. If a study contract is terminated, this results in de-registration. The following contracts are concluded with the university:
Study contract
It forms the basis for studies at Friedensau Adventist University. The Regulations for University Fees and Charges are part of the contract.
Rental contract
The rental contract is linked to the study contract. Only someone who studies in Friedensau has the option of living on campus. The rental contract includes the General Rental Terms, which govern the details of living together.
Students may terminate the contracts at any time with a notice period of 14 days to the end of the month. This notice period must be observed. The termination must be addressed to the Chancellery or
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the Management of the Halls of Residence. In the event of the termination of the study contract by the student, the charges in accordance with the Regulations for University are billed.
15. Communication between Friedensau Adventist University and students
For communication between the university and the students, only the e-mail address assigned by the university is used ([email protected]). The students are obliged to keep their valid postal address (semester address) up-to-date in CampusNet.
16. Registration for a new semester
As long as a study contract with Friedensau Adventist University exists, the registration for a new seminar automatically takes place at the start of the new seminar. The condition for the registration for a new semester is a balanced tuition fees account.
A registration for a new system without a balanced tuition fees account can only take place under the following conditions.
1. In the event of a valid hardship provision with a submitted financing plan, if the balance does not fall short of the balance planned for the hardship case by more than 10%.
2. If records of hours already worked at Friedensau Adventist University or in the retirement home exist which have not yet been transferred to the account and whose values balance the deficit in the tuition fees account.
3. In the event of work in third-party companies, either employment contracts or payslips must be available, whereby the value of the wage must at least balance the deficit in the tuition fees account.
If students are not registered for the new semester, the following applies: The fees for the hall of residence and the cafeteria must be paid before the termination of the rental contract comes into effect. Tuition fees are not incurred for the new semester.
Hardship provision
In accordance with the study contract, all fees and charges must be paid on time. In the event of a negative balance in the tuition fees account, a registration for a new semester is not possible. In exceptional cases the student can apply for hardship provision. This allows the student to continue studying with a negative balance. For this, the following conditions must be satisfied:
1. The student prepares a financing plan which shows how he/she will balance his/her account by the end of the academic year;
2. The negative balance may not exceed € 1,500 in the individual months;
3. The university's Finance Committee makes the decision about the finance plan.
A hardship provision is not possible at the start of a new academic year. The account must then be balanced. The hardship provision is an exception. There is no legal entitlement to it.
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17. E-Mail, internet and CampusNet access on the campus
On the campus, students of Friedensau Adventist University have access to the Internet via WiFi or LAN with their network compatible devices. The requirement for this is the availability of the application for Internet access and the signed data privacy form.
The access data to the student e-mail ([email protected] / Firstname.surname@ stud.thh-friedensau.de) and to CampusNet are prepared upon the punctual submission of the documents, generally from the date of registration.
18. Financing studies
Each student is responsible for financing their own studies. Good planning is, therefore, necessary. The Admissions Office or the Chancellor is happy to support the planning. It should not be forgotten that, in addition to the university fees and charges, the costs of health insurance are incurred and the costs of personal requirements must be covered.
If a student does not have sufficient means to finance his/her own studies, the following options are available:
BAföG - German Federal Training Assistance Act
Students at Friedensau Adventist University can apply for a BAföG grant for their university studies. The BAföG grant helps students under 30 or 35, irrespective of the financial situation of their family, to be able to complete training according to their aptitudes and interests. Foreigners can receive training assistance as well as Germans. The concrete requirements for equal treatment depend on their respective status, e.g. citizenship of other EU states, permanent residence permit, recognition as a refugee.
The webpage provided the Federal Ministry of Education and Research can be used as an initial guide: http://www.bafög.de/.
Responsible for advice and the granting of BAföG grants for students at Friedensau Adventist University is the
Office for Training Assistance Johann-Gottlob-Nathusius-Ring 5 39106 Magdeburg
Tel.: 0049 (0)391 - 67 18352 Fax: 0049 (0)391 - 67 11513 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.studentenwerk-magdeburg.de
Work during the course
The contact for all questions relating to the following grants at Friedensau Adventist University is the Dean of Students
Jens Schwenger, Dean of Students
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-140
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and by agreement
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Students – including non-EU foreigners – can generally work in Germany during the semester and in the lecture-free period to the extent usual for students. In accordance with the statutory regulations, students may work for no more than 19.5 hours per week during the lecture period in order to not put their status as students at risk. The work of foreign students is limited according to the specifications in their visa.
Friedensau Adventist University and the retirement home located on the campus provide jobs for students to a limited extent (see Working at Friedensau Adventist University).
Grants, scholarships and bursaries
Grants programmes are offered by a variety of institutions. A guide to the grants is provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research at https://www.stipendienlotse.de/.
Friedensau Adventist University itself currently awards three bursaries in collaboration with other organisations. These bursaries are only awarded to students in the 2nd year or higher who can prove that they are unable to finance their studies from their own resources. The bursaries only cover part of the university fees and, therefore, only constitute additional funding. Applications must be submitted to the Chancellery of Friedensau Adventist University on separate forms by 30th April of a year for the following academic year
As the funds of the grants are limited and/or have to be applied for annually to the provider of the funds, the number and the size of the grants is not always the same and cannot be guaranteed. A financing plan for the studies can, therefore, not take funds from grants into consideration.
The acceptance for a grant only applies for one academic year. Repeat applications can be made. There is no legal entitlement to receive grants. All grants are awarded by the corresponding selection committees, in accordance with the conditions for the grants.
Deutschlandstipendium
The selection committee awards students of Friedensau Adventist University with outstanding academic achievements the DeutschlandSTIPENDIUM from funds of the state and the Friends of Friedensau International (FFF). Annually, one to three students are awarded € 300.00 of funding per month. You can find general information on the DeutschlandSTIPENDIUM at http://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/
DAAD scholarship
The selection committee awards foreign students DAAD scholarships amounting to € 250.00 for the months of April to December from DAAD and FFF funds.
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/hinweise/en/
Ministry grant
The North German and South German Associations of the Seventh Day Adventist Church award tuition fees grants to students on the B.A. and M.A. Theology degree programmes. This grant funds students who have the intention to work as a preacher of the Seventh Day Adventists in Germany. If the work is not taken up after the course, the grant must be returned. The maximum amount of the grant is based on the amount of the tuition fees. The grants are awarded once a year by a joint grants commission of Friedensau Adventist University and the associations. The Chancellery is responsible.
ADRA grant
The ADRA Foundation awards grants for the financing of tuition fees of a different amount every year to students on the International Social Sciences degree programme. The Dean's Office of the Faculty of
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Social Sciences is responsible for information and for applications for the ADRA grant at Friedensau Adventist University.
Sponsoring
One option for financing studies is direct help for the students. The student brings this money as a personal contribution.
The second option: The sponsor transfers the support to the university's bursary fund via the Friedensau Adventist Foundation with or without indicating a name (reference, name if applicable, bursary fund). This money is then awarded within the framework of the university's bursary procedure. Transfers indicating a name (indication of matriculation number) are credited to the corresponding tuition fees account. The donations go to the Friedensau Adventist University Foundation at the Bank für Sozialwirtschaft, DE 53 810 20500 000 1485400, BIC BFSWDE33MAG.
The university recommends transferring money to the university bursary fund (without indicating a name) to support students. This is the best way to guarantee that the money will reach corresponding students in a needs-oriented and appropriate manner. However, it is conceivable that some students will not receive anything from the bursary fund, as it is regularly the case that more bursaries are received than funds are available. In our opinion, a direct support of students is only to be recommended if the student has a direct relationship with the sponsor.
19. Students recruiting students
Students who recruit students receive a € 500.00 discount on their tuition fees. More information can be obtained in the Chancellery or the Deans' Offices.
Participants at volunteer services will get a € 500.00 discount on their tuition fees, if they will start studies at Friedensau Adventist University directly after their service.
20. Working at Friedensau Adventist University
During the academic year and in the holidays, Friedensau Adventist University provides a limited number of jobs. The scope of the individual jobs, which are limited to the lecture period (October to June) of an academic year, generally amounts to between 50 and 275 hours in total for the 9 months. During the summer holidays, "summer work" is given where possible and required. These are so-called marginal employment relationships.
The students' work is settled monthly on the basis of time sheets. The wage generally amounts € 8.85 per hour, according to the minimum wage, unless another tariff is generally binding or the student is working in his/her trained profession. The wage is transferred to the service account. Further details are set out in the information sheet "Student work at Friedensau Adventist University"; the contact for all questions relating to work at Friedensau Adventist University is the Dean of Students
Jens Schwenger, Dean of Students
E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-140
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and by agreement
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1. Charges and tariffs relating to the work
Remuneration per hour of work General remuneration 8.85
Increased remuneration per hour of work Activity in trained profession
9.00
Charge for late submission of time sheets 25.00
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Planning sheet To be completed by the student. Payments for an academic year in EUR.
1. UNIVERSITY FEES AND CHARGES - to be paid to Friedensau Adventist University
Example Single Married couple
Tuition and registration fees (B.A. programme) 5,240.00
Hall of residence twin room / apartment rent 1,998.00
TOTAL in 1st year 7.238.00
2. COSTS OF LIVING
Health insurance e.g. 650.00
Liability insurance e.g. 50.00
TV and radio licence fee (if applicable pro rata or exemption)
210.00
Power (for one family with 4 people approx. € 50.00 /month onto the apartment rent)
600.00 X
Food i. e. 2.400.00
Pocket money 500.00
Clothing 500.00
Other (books etc.) 600.00
TOTAL costs to pay yourself
TOTAL COSTS for 1 year 12,148.00
3. INCOME
Independent means, private support 6,000.00
Other, e.g. BAföG grants 4,200.00
Grants and bursaries (from 2nd year) 0.00
Work (summer or academic year) 3,000.00
TOTAL INCOME 13,200.00
BALANCE OF INCOME/COSTS (must be positive) 52.00
A deposit of € 600.00 must also be paid in the first year. The required down payment is offset against the university fees and charges.
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Contacts at a glance
Contracts, financing, bursary issues, study account, hardship applications, registration for a new semester, insurance issues (not including health insurance) Chancellery Martina Lucke (cafeteria, 1st floor) Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916107, E-mail: [email protected]
Account statements, study account Accounts Department Ramona Bräutigam (cafeteria, ground floor) Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916113, E-mail: [email protected]
Health insurance Admissions Office Irina Heinz (LÜP108) Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916134, E-mail: [email protected]
Payments Reception, Cashier's Office (cafeteria, ground floor) Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916-0, E-mail: [email protected]
Student work, bursaries and grants, accommodation allocation Dean of Students Jens Schwenger (SWH, EG) Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916140, E-mail: [email protected]
Appendices
Information sheet "Health Insurance in Germany"
Application for disconnection cafeteria and accommodation
De-registration Regulations
Regulations for University Fees and Charges
