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3.89 / 5 based on 33 reviews
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Julien G
Overall
I wish I had known...
FH Dortmund is no a very recognised university in Germany, you had better to choose a good university before, because you would experience difficulty to find an internship with the name of your university.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Choose it, if you like being in a big town and travelling without problem to visit others town of the region.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The weather is pretty cold, but the quality of life (Public transport, ...) you experience can pretty much that make up.
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William D
Overall
I wish I had known...
That there wasn't any special facilities for foreign students such as language courses
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
superb building, good cheap canteen, tutor who have both professional experience and academic knowledge
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
It took a while to adjust to the german lifestyle because of the rather unflexible attitude most of them have. But once I got over that I really enjoyed the fact that they make themselves accessible and don't discriminate. You might find the Germans a little brash but do not give up on trying to participate to the social life. If you fail to make friends there, you will at least be amazed by the transport system and the general organisation of things (maybe not by the administration).
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William D
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
A private grant
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Life is overall cheaper than in the UK
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Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Drinks like beer and fruit juies are sold by the crate and you will have to pay a deposit for the crate and the bottles, but it works out to be very cheap in the end. Accomodation is widely available but you really have to be careful what you sign. Make sure to specify when you intend to leave or you may have to pay for a period longer than your stay.
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“High level in a good university of applied sciences”
Frank M
Germany, Graduate
Engineering, Electrical, 1993
Overall
I cannot determine whether this given title is still valid, as it was 27 years ago that the training took place. However, I have not heard anything seriously detrimental yet.
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Pros
Training at that time relatively close to the current technology.
Cons
Very old buildings and equipment with professors of above average age.
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“High level in a good university of applied sciences”
Frank M
Germany, Graduate
Engineering, Electrical, 1993
Overall
I cannot determine whether this given title is still valid, as it was 27 years ago that the training took place. However, I have not heard anything seriously detrimental yet.
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Pros
Training at that time relatively close to the current technology.
Cons
Very old buildings and equipment with professors of above average age.
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William D
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Mockefuc, café off Ledermann Strasse, very laid back atmosphere, nice terrasse. The best night life happens in other people's houses and German students at always glad to invite newcomers. Don't miss the market in the city center on Thursday and Saturday and the flee market near the main campus on Saturdays
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