The remuneration of students is obligatory at least for the operational phases. Their salary should initially be at least 80%, and from the 3rd semester onwards 100% of the remuneration of corresponding
that of regular non-dual studies, so that dual students attend the same lectures and seminars together with non-dual students. In this way, dual students receive a broad, high-quality, application-oriented [...] the combination of intensive practical experience in the company and studies at a university. The students gain extensive practical experience parallel to the regular Bachelor's or Master's programme at
is based on this. Dual students should have the same holiday entitlement as regular trainees in the respective training company. In principle, the holiday entitlement for students of full age is also based [...] agreement and the collective agreement is applicable, this regulation also applies to composite students. After passing the final chamber examination, the contractual regulation for the period after the
Before the start of the joint study programme, the future students conclude a contract on the dual study programme with the practice partner, in which the type and scope of the practical assignments, [...] as all other general conditions are regulated. In addition to the education contract, the future students conclude a vocational training contract: You can download the IHK's vocational training contract
There are two variants of how dual students can participate in vocational school classes and prepare for the final vocational examination: Variant 1: Participation in the regular vocational school class [...] class (frequent variant): Dual students attend the regular training class in the 1st year of training. Under certain circumstances, they can attend the 2nd school year straight away. In the second and third [...] Variant 2: Participation in own vocational school classes or special courses (rare variant): Dual students are taught in their own vocational school classes or in special courses during the lecture-free
learning involved are contractually interlinked. Dual students are subject to compulsory insurance in all areas of social security. Therefore, dual students also benefit from the resulting entitlements to benefits [...] such as the crediting of the dual study period towards pension insurance entitlements. Working students usually pursue paid employment parallel to their studies; the embedding of this practice in the [...] component of this model. Provided that the weekly working time does not exceed 20 hours, working students are generally exempt from labour, health and long-term care insurance.
oriented towards later professional activity Ensuring a qualified mentor who accompanies the dual students and is in contact with the university. Furthermore, it is recommended that the mentor has an academic
study models is chosen most often? Currently, two-thirds of the students are enrolled in the combined study model and one-third of the students are enrolled in the study with in-depth practice model.
dual study programme is particularly suitable for highly motivated and goal-oriented prospective students.
belong to the "Präsenzbestand" (= “presence inventory”) of a library should always be accessible to students and can therefore be used in the library but not borrowed. You can recognize the corresponding titles
the publisher, books can be downloaded in full or by chapter. Students and members of OTH can also look at our e-book info sheet . Students/external library users can access e-books directly from a PC in [...] Students of OTH and members of OTH can access e-books on campus at any time and from home via VPN access to the university. For more information, see How does the VPN access work? Call up the OPAC. Search
However, universities in Germany charge a small amount of money intended for administrative costs, student union and public transport. This payment is called “Semesterbeitrag” (semester contribution) and
There are no tuition fees. Only the student union fee of €72 is due per semester.
Master's programme lasts 1.5 - 2 years full-time and 2.5 - 3 years part-time. During the semester, students attend the regular lectures at the university. During the semester break, the practical semester
digitally to the OTH Students’ Office. Students from the United Kingdom must contact the National Health Service (NHS). This organization will issue a valid card for you. Students from EU Candidate Countries [...] for students. However, they have take out a pro-forma German statutory health insurance. As soon as the students enter Germany for face-to-face studies, the statutory health insurance for students is required [...] which will then transmit the corresponding insurance confirmation digitally to the OTH Students’ Office. For students from non-EU states, there are three options: Option 1 – Take out statutory health insurance:
Students of English-taught programmes have to submit a certificate of German skills at the level A2 at the end of their first year of study. There are no German beginners courses on offer at OTH. You have
Commission is a program to promote international academic mobility within Europe. It is open to students of all disciplines and all types of higher education institutions who have already completed at
International students at our University may apply for „Deutschlandstipendium”, a scholarship which involves federal and privately donated funds. The grant consists of a monthly rate of 300 Euros for a
If you need any advice or help in connection with your studies, just get in touch with the Student and Career Service. Below are some typical situations where you might want to ask their advice: You want
the historic center of Amberg. The big blue Ps mark the parking lots. The one on the left is for students. The one next to the left one is for employees. Between the two parking lots, you will find the [...] emergency . The two left ones in the upper part are parking lots of OTH. They are only accessible for students or employees of the university. The right one in the upper half is a paid parking lot. The purple-framed [...] lot on the right next to the big building is for employees. The other three parking lots are for students and visitors. The big parking lot in the upper part is the rally point where people have to gather
Our Café International is a regular meeting of the international students, but everybody is invited to join, talk and have fun. Sometimes we go on trips to explore the region.
options for accommodation for our students. There are student dormitories as well as private apartments. Go to the Studentenwerk website to find information about student dorms in Amberg and Weiden To apply [...] apply for a place in the student dorm, fill out the application form . If you don't speak German, send us an email . We will do our best to help you find accomodation. You may also want to check the classified
The OTH offers lots of sports activities for students and staff. Here, you will find the courses on offer (site in German).
International students who obtained their university entrance qualification outside Germany have to have their qualifications assessed by Uni Assist . They have to register for VPD assessment. The VPD
Here you can find all the student representatives of OTH.