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Universität Augsburg

University of Augsburg, Universitätsstraße 2, 86135 Augsburg, Germany
4.30 / 5 based on 42 reviews.

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88% of students recommend
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Housing
4.6/5
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4.3/5
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Academic
4.3/5
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4.3/5
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4.1/5
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“There is no international airport in Augsburg and the last trains leave Munich at about midnight so it is best to arrive early. Be sure to have all relevant documents as the local authorities will not give much leeway on that front. get a bank account as soon as possible.” Read Review
cillian1980, Ireland

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HOUSING    
by cillian1980, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Linguistics, Erasmus
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I would have liked a bigger apartment, and I found, once I arrived that larger accomodation would have been within my budget.
Personal comments:
I found the accomodation basic but adequate for the needs of any student. It was a minute walk to the university and connected to the city centre by both trams and buses. The atmosphere in the apartment block was very friendly; there were regular parties, which offered ample opportunities to meet other students and speak German. Overall the accomodation that I received was ideal for my needs.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by cillian1980, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Linguistics, Erasmus
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
There were many great bars in Augsburg, the trendiest being situatuated along the "Max Strasse." Other hot-spots included the Mahagoni Bar and Motown. Augsburg is full of cafes; some of the nicest are in front of the picturesque townhall. Augsburg is about an hour away from Munich, so Oktober Fest should not be missed - Augsburg has its own beer festivals as well , all of which are widely advertised.
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ACADEMIC    
by cillian1980, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Linguistics, Erasmus
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
As an international student it is helpful to take the language courses offered. It is also desirable to stick to seminars rather than lectures, as there is more interaction in the seminars - although there is also a bit more work involved



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
The library is not very student friendly. Books must be ordered before they can be withdrawn - I feel that this rule should be relaxed as the university has the details of every person who borrows a book.

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by cillian1980, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Linguistics, Erasmus
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: German
Was learning German a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your German?
My level before: Did not speak it
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Personal comments:
When I arrived in Munich I had problems telling the taxi-driver where to take me. This did not last long though - the rest of the international students did not speak English and so German became our lingua franca. My studying linguistics also helped immensly in that I was able to see the similarities between German and English very quickly. By the end of the year I was able to read Die Welt without a dictionary. I found the Germans very helpful and patient in dealing with students who did not have a good understanding of German.
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EXPENSES    
by cillian1980, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Linguistics, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
I worked
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
Germany, along with the rest of mainland Europe is simply cheaper than Ireland. For example, I went out more in Augsburg than I would at home and still spent less.
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If at all possible, try to get a job teaching; the wages are very high and the tax low. Find out where the xheaper supermarkets are - there is actually a large difference in what they will charge. Rail travel is very expensive, so if you are going to do a lot of travel it is worth investing in a BahnKarte.
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OVERALL    
by demi_4, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
European Studies, Erasmus
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
Not to choose Deutsch als Fremdsprache classes with Herr Ostberg.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Augsburg is located in Bavaria and that is a great place with many important and beautiful sights. One is very close to Italy, Austria and Switzerland etc.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you prefer to live in Halls of Residence then try your hardest to get into UniViertel. Otherwise, i would suggest moving into a shared flat where you can live with other German students. Halls of Residence do not provide such a good opportunity for mixing with the native speakers, as they keep to themselves.
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