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A welcome guide for international degree, exchange and study abroad students
2 WELCOME TO STUTTGART!
We are pleased to welcome you as our guest at the Baden-Wuert-temberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart (DHBW Stuttgart).Whether you are seeking a degree at our university or are comingfor a couple of months to Stuttgart, our Welcome Guide will ac company you throughout your time at the beginning of yourstay at the university and in Stuttgart itself.
The brochure is a guide on how to deal best with unavoidable administrative paperwork and it contains a lot of useful ad dresses, telephone numbers and contact persons at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Stuttgart and outsidethe university. In addition, it provides interesting tips for leisureopportunities – because Stuttgart is unique, not only as a placeto study!
We wish you an eventful stay in Stuttgart!
International Office
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WELCOME TO STUTTGART!
ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELLING» International Office» Central International Office» Academic Counselling / Clearing Centre
GETTING STARTED IN STUTTGART» Checklist - To handle the formalities» ONE Accommodation » TWO Enrolment at the DHBW Stuttgart» THREE Using the public transportation system » FOUR Residence registration / Working in Germany» FIVE Opening a bank account» SIX Health insurance» SEVEN Liability insurance » EIGHT Important formalities at the end of studies
STUDYING AT THE DHBW STUTTGART» Made in Baden-Wuerttemberg – a success story » The Cooperative Degree Programme » Academic calendar» Schools and study centres» Internet / Email / Computer Centre» Libraries» Dining halls and cafeterias» Extracurricular activities
- Extracurricular studies- Collegiate sports- Chormäleon - DHBW Engineering Stuttgart e. V. - Student Union - DHBW Stuttgart Alumni and Friends Association
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EVERYDAY LIFE» Telephone » Summer time » International Student Identity Card (ISIC)» Bank holidays » Car and driving licence » Travelling by train» Travelling by bus » Call a bike » Shopping » Legal counselling» Social counselling» Psychological counselling » Medical care » Information for wheelchair users
EXPERIENCE STUTTGART » Programme for the leisure time» Tourist information» Culture Connection» Evening classes and language schools» Museums / Galleries » Opera / Ballet / Theatre / Musicals » Cinema, clubs & bars » Gardens and walking tours» Stadiums and sports halls / Swimming pools and
mineral water springs » Festivals and events in the region
BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN GERMANY
IMPORTANT EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELLING6
Find out more about
our international student club
Culture Connection!
www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/
culture-connetion
INTERNATIONAL OFFICEBLUMENSTRASSE 25 / 70182 STUTTGART
Head of the International Office Dorte Süchting / phone: 0711/1849-862email: [email protected]
ACADEMIC ADVISOR (SIZ)PAULINENSTRASSE 50 / 70178 STUTTGARTAndreas Wenserit / phone: 0711/1849-543email: [email protected]
OUR OFFER» Support and organization of exchange and study abroad
students’ stay in Stuttgart before their arrival and afterwards(students’ dormitory, enrolment, visits to the authorities etc.)
» Counselling with regard to visa and residence permit, health insurance, opening of a bank account etc.
» Information on general questions regarding the studies at theDHBW Stuttgart and the stay in Stuttgart
» Information on students’ leisure time activities » Counselling and support for international degree students
www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/incomings www.facebook.com/aaio.dhbwstuttgart www.twitter.com/DHBWStuttgartIO
CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL OFFICE OF BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG COOPERATIVE STATE UNIVERSITY FRIEDRICHSTRASSE 14, 70174 STUTTGART
Head of the Central International OfficeProf. Dr. Axel Gerloff / phone: 0711/320660-0email: [email protected]
OUR OFFER» The Central International Affairs Office of DHBW coordinates
the international affairs of Baden-Wuerttemberg CooperativeState University (DHBW)
» Information concerning foreign educational credentials
www.dhbw.de/international
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ACADEMIC COUNSELLING / CLEARING CENTREBLUMENSTRASSE 25 / 70182 STUTTGART
General information on studies at the DHBW StuttgartKarin Stark / phone: 0711/1849-632 email: [email protected]
Academic Counselling / Clearing CentreAstrid Oltmann / phone: 07111/1849-744 email: [email protected]
OUR OFFER» Information and counselling of future and current students on
study opportunities, contents, structure and requirements of astudy programme
» Support in reaching a decision during the selection process ofan adequate course
» Support during all stages of students’ studies
www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/studienberatung
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CHECKLIST – TO HANDLE THE FORMALITIESThe first steps at the beginning of your stay in a foreign countryare often not easy. Many formalities have to be dealt with,many forms have to be filled in in a foreign language. Ourchecklist will help you to orientate better.
» ONE Accommodation
» TWO Enrolment at the DHBW Stuttgart
» THREE Using the public transportation system
» FOUR Residence registration / Working in Germany
» FIVE Opening a bank account
» SIX Health insurance
» SEVEN Liability insurance
» EIGHT Important formalities at the end of studies
ONE ACCOMMODATION
STUDENT DORMITORY
In case you have been assigned a room in a student dormitorythere are some formalities to comply with:
» You must pay a deposit to the Studierendenwerk (Student Services) before you move into your dormitory room. Usually itis EUR 600.00 including EUR 200.00 as a partial payment of yourfirst month's rent. Please see the contract from Studierenden-werk in order to get the information on the bank details and theamount of money to be transferred.
» Please keep the receipt of the deposit payment in a safe placeas you will need to present it later in order to receive the key toyour room and at the end of your studies in order to get a refund. The deposit will be returned to you when you move out,providing you left the room in an orderly manner (see „Refundof the room deposit” in the section ”Important formalities atthe end of studies“).
» In case you authorize someone else to pick up your room key,the deposit still must be paid in advance and your representa-tive has to show the receipt to the house keeper (a faxed orscanned copy will be accepted as well in case there is no originalform available). The representative will also need either a copyof your letter from the Studierendenwerk or an authorizationletter or email from you or your institute in order to receive thekey.
» Present the SEPA direct debit to the house keeper in orderto receive your key. You will have to sign the tenancy agree-ment in the house keeper’s office and you will be asked by thehouse keeper to provide him with your bank details (Einzugser-mächtigung) as soon as possible so the monthly rent can bedebited automatically to your account.
» You will also be asked by the house keeper to fill in a registrationform (Erfassungsblatt) and to hand in a copy of your passport,residence permit (as soon as you have it) and a passport photograph.
Visiting students can purchase bed linen and coverlets fromthe house keeper for EUR 45.00
Rent varies between EUR 250.00 and EUR 350.00 per month
In all student dormitories you can only move in and out from Monday to Friday during the office hours of the housekeeper.
Studierendenwerk StuttgartHousing DepartmentRosenbergstrasse 18 / 70174 Stuttgartphone: 0711/9574 410email: studentenwerk@studentenwerk-stuttgart.dewww.studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/wohnen
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INTERNET ACCESS
There is internet access for students in their room in each dormi-tory. The costs for using the internet are already included in therent. With exception of some dormitories, where students haveto pay a small membership fee, there are no extra fees for the internet access.
Two student unions manage the internet affairs:
SELFNET » Allmandring I (Allmandring 8 A) » Pfaffenhof I and II (Allmandring 8 A) » Max-Kade-Heim (Holzgartenstrasse 9a) » Theodor-Heuss-Heim (Rosenbergstrasse 68) » Heilmannstrasse (Heilmannstrasse 4b)www.selfnet.de
WH-NETz Filderbahnplatz (Allmandring 8a)www.wh-netz.de
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Please be aware that
GEZ-fee (TV licence)
may apply.
YOUTH HOSTELS IN STUTTGART
Jugendherberge Stuttgart InternationalHaussmannstrasse 27 / phone: 0711/664 74 70email: [email protected]
Jugendgästehaus StuttgartRichard-Wagner-Strasse 2 / phone: 0711/24 11 32email: [email protected]
ALEX 30 HostelAlexanderstrasse 30 / phone: 0711/838 89 50email: [email protected]
Inter-HostelPaulinenstrasse 16 / phone: 0711/66 48 27 97email: [email protected] www.inter-hostel.com
Jugendherberge Stuttgart NeckarparkElwertstrasse 2 / phone: 0711/664 74 70email: [email protected] www.jugendherberge-stuttgart-neckarpark.de
INTERNATIONALES STUDENTENHOTEL
Internationales StudentenhotelNeckarstrasse 172 / phone: 0711/41 43 00email: tudi-hotel@studentenwerk-stuttgart.dewww.studentenwerk-stuttgart.de
ROOMMATE / FLATMATE DATABASE
Several roommate/flatmate database companies in Stuttgart(Mitwohnzentrale/zimmervermittlung) provide a room findingservice on payment of a small fee of about 20% of one month’srent. Rooms in a shared flat can be rented for a day or up to afull year.
Home Company Vogelsangstrasse 23 / phone: 0711/19445www.homecompany.de
Night & DayBesmerstrasse 29 / CH-8280 Kreuzlingenphone: 0049 211 43 691 153www.nd-bed-breakfast.de
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SEARCH ONLINE FOR A ROOM
Students can also search online for a room:
www.clicklodge.de www.studenten-wg.de www.studentenwohnungsboerse.de www.die-wg-boerse.dewww.studentenwohnungsmarkt.dewww.wg-gesucht.dewww.wg-himmel.de www.zimmersucher.dewww.wg-homepages.de www.wg-welt.dewww.dreamflat.com
MOVING INTO A NEW FLAT
Every time you move within Germany you have to notify thechange of address to the residents’ registration office (Bür -gerbüro). This also applies when moving within the same cityor the same student dormitory. The form for the residenceregistration should be handed in by the end of the first weekafter moving in.
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TWO ENROLMENT AT THE DHBW STUTTGART
ENROLMENT
Degree students will be enroled by the secretariats of the specificstudy programme. Please note that you may only be enroled atthe DHBW Stuttgart if you have concluded a study contract witha partner company. Visiting exchange students should contact theInternational Office.
FEES
The following fees are mandatory:» Student Services fee» Administration fee
(not relevant for exchange and study abroad students)» Student body contribution
(not relevant for study abroad students)» Social insurance contribution covered by the partner company
(not relevant for study abroad students)
Disabled students who are eligible for free use of public trans-port because of their disability will be refunded the contributionfee to the financing of VVS StudiTickets upon application and uponpresentation of a disabled ID card. The refund request must besubmitted and handed in to the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart by the end of the semester.
Stephanie Rössler / phone: 0711/1849-711 email: [email protected] www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/gebuehren
STUDENT ID CARD
Once enroled, students receive a multi-functional student ID inthe form of a plastic card with photo. The card must be activatedat the validation machines:» Herdweg 23 / EG, house keeper’s office» Jaegerstrasse 56 / cybercafé room 0.10» Rotebuehlplatz 41 / entrance hall» Theodor-Heuss-Strasse 2 / copy point» Tuebingerstrasse 31 / 33, room 2.20» Rotebuehlstrasse 131, copy point (ground floor)
What you can do with your Student ID card:» Copy card» Library card» Charge card at the dining halls and cafeterias
operated by the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart» Credentials for the purchase of the VVS monthly tickets
and VVS StudiTickets
In case of loss or damage of your student card a new card can be obtained from the computer centre. For this you will be charged a fee of EUR 18.00www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/rechenzentrum
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THREE USING THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
S-BAHN / U-BAHN / BUSThere is a very good public transportation system in Stuttgart,which is organised by the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB)and Verkehrsverbund Stuttgart (VVS). You can travel by train (S-Bahn), underground train (U-Bahn) or bus.
ZONESThere are several tariff zones in the greater Stuttgart area. Whenpurchasing a ticket you should pay attention that it is valid for thezones you are travelling through.
TRAVEL PASSIf you intend to buy a weekly, monthly or a semester ticket youshould order a travel pass (Verbundpass). The validity of the passdepends on the zones listed. The order form for the travel passcan be collected at one of the sale points of the SSB or the VVS (at the Central Station as well at the stations: Stadtmitte,Charlottenplatz, Degerloch) or on the internet. The form and aphoto (and occasionally the student ID card) have to be shownat the sale points of SSB or VVS.
TRAVELLING WITH THE STUDENT ID CARDThe student ID card (with the VVS symbol) entitles you to use itas a travelling card within the VVS-network from Monday to Fridayafter 6 p.m., on weekends and bank holidays the whole day long.
MONTHLY TICKETS FOR STUDENTSThis ticket is valid for the period of one month starting on the 1st day of a month. The ticket will only be valid for the zones listedin the travel pass.
SEMESTER TICKET FOR STUDENTS ”STUDITICKET“With the StudiTicket you can travel without any time restrictionon all buses and trains in the VVS-network (2nd class) during thewhole semester.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DURING THE NIGHTOn the weekends and on bank holidays there are night trains (S-Bahn) and night busses in Stuttgart and in the region. For moreinformation please visit the website:www.nachtaktiv.net
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FURTHER INFORMATIONFor further information on the time schedule, the network andthe ticket prices please contact the sale points of SSB or VVS atthe main train station Hauptbahnhof or at the stations Stadtmitte,Charlottenplatz, Degerloch or on the internet.
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)Rotebuehlstrasse 121 / 70178 Stuttgartphone: 0711/19449www.vvs.de
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FOUR RESIDENCE REGISTRATION / WORKING IN GERMANY
RESIDENCE REGISTRATION
All international students are required to register at the resident'sregistration office (Bürgerbüro) after their arrival in Stuttgart(please find the address below).
The following documents must be provided:» Passport or ID card» Registration form (Anmeldung), filled in and signed» Letter of admission (zulassungsbescheid der DHBW Stuttgart)
Amt für Öffentliche OrdnungOffice of public orderBürgerbüro MitteAusländerbehördeEberhardstrasse 39 / 70173 Stuttgartphone: +49 711 216-91992
Biometrical photos are photos created with special requirements and must be taken by a photographer. EU citizens do not need biometrical photos.
When you want to leave Germany temporarily, you mustensure the validity of your passport and the visa in order to reenter the country.
RESIDENCE PERMIT
EU citizensEU citizens do not need to apply for a residence permit.
Non-EU citizens who do not require an entrance visa and citizens from Non-EU countries with a special agreement Citizens from Australia, Israel, Canada, Japan, Republic of Korea,New zealand or the USA can enter Germany without a visa. This also applies to such countries as Andorra, Honduras, Monacoand San Marino. After their arrival in Stuttgart, citizens of thesecountries have to go to the residents’ registration office (Bürger-büro) in order to register and then they have to apply for a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) at the office of publicorder (Ausländerbehörde).
The following documents must be provided:» Passport» Registration form (Anmeldung), filled in and signed» Letter of admission (zulassungsbescheid der DHBW Stuttgart)» 1 biometrical photo» Health insurance certificate (Krankenversicherungsnachweis)» Proof of sufficient funds (ca. EUR 670.00 per month), e.g. a bank
statement or a letter of award from a scholarship organization » EUR 50.00 handling charge
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www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.dewww.make-it-in-germany.de
Non-EU citizens who require an entrance visa Students from countries of which an entrance visa is requiredmust have a student applicant visa or a student visa issued by theGerman embassy in their home country. After their arrival inStuttgart they have go to the residents’ registration office (Bür -gerbüro) in order to register and, then, they have to apply for aresidence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) at the office of publicorder (Amt für Öffentliche Ordung).
The following documents must be provided:» Passport» Registration form (Anmeldung), filled in and signed» Letter of admission (zulassungsbescheid der DHBW Stuttgart)» 1 biometrical photo» Health insurance certificate (Krankenversicherungsnachweis)» Proof of sufficient funds (ca. EUR 670.00 per month), e.g. a bank
statement or a letter of award from a scholarship organization » EUR 50.00 handling charge
WORK PERMITEU citizens do not need a work permit in order to be employed inGermany. Please note that there are temporary regulations forthe new EU countries.
Students of all other countries must have an additional annexein their passport (please make sure that it is approved explicitlyin your passport while applying for the residence permit):”Beschäftigung bis zu 120 Tagen oder 240 halben Tagen im Jahrsowie Ausübung studentischer Nebentätigkeiten und studien -integrierte Praktika nach § 2 BeschV erlaubt“.
For a successful job application students will also need a valid social security number (www.deutsche-rentenversicherung.de)and a tax identification number (www.fa-stuttgart.de).
International degree students do not need to apply for awork permit in order to be accepted at the DHBW Stuttgart.The practical training periods form a part of the cooperativestudy programme.
Degree students are not allowed to work during the study period at the DHBW Stuttgart.
Agentur für ArbeitNordbahnhofstrasse 30 - 34 70191 Stuttgart www.arbeitsagentur.de
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Some open questions about
living and working in Stuttgart
and in the region? The new
Welcome Service Region Stuttgart
(WSRS) will support you!
www.welcome.region-stuttgart.de
SIX HEALTH INSURANCEFIVE OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
To participate in the cash-free transfer of money in Germany inorder to pay for your rent, health insurance, tuition and similarthings you must have a bank giro account (Girokonto).
When opening a bank account you can order a bank card withwhich you can withdraw money 24/7 free of charge at any ATMof your bank. After opening an account you need to fill in thedebit authorization (Einzugsermächtigung) at the housekeeper’s office in order to pay cash-free for the rent (see sectionAccommodation).
To open a bank account you will need: » Your passport and the residence permit
(Aufenthaltserlaubnis)» Letter of admission (zulassungsbescheid der DHBW Stuttgart) » Your address in Germany
All students who are under 30 years old are required by German law to prove their medical insurance when enroling at the university and at the city‘s authorities.
Health insurance for citizens from non-EU countries Non-EU students who are under 30 years old may, dependingon the visa, purchase a student health insurance at a localhealth insurance company. This insurance usually costs aboutEUR 80.00 per month and covers most costs for medical treat-ment by a doctor, dentist or in a hospital. We strongly recom-mend to procure such an insurance.
We strongly recommend students over 30 years of age whonever have been insured by a public health insurance companyto purchase a private health insurance.
To purchase a health insurance online: At MAWISTA süd GmbHstudents can purchase online in a quick and easy way a goodand convenient health insurance for only ca. EUR 33.00 to 60.00per month. Please read the policy conditions carefully as alot of payments are excluded at Mawista. The certificate ofinsurance will be accepted as an insurance proof by every authority. Usually it is enough to show a copy of it. Your appli-cation will be proceeded within one day and the insurance policywill be sent to you via mail. Please pay attention that you noteon the application form that the insurance confirmation has tobe faxed or emailed to you to the number or email listed. www.mawista.com
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Health insurance for EU citizens As an EU citizen you need the European Health Insurance Card(EHIC) from your insurance company in your home country. Takethis card to an official health insurance company in Germany (e.g.AOK or Techniker Krankenkasse) and have them exempt you fromthe compulsory health insurance obligation. You will receive themedically necessary treatment at a doctor, dentist or in hospitalwith your EHIC.
Addresses of health insurance companies » AOK Service-Point Mensa II
Campus Uni Vaihingen / Pfaffenwaldring 45phone: 0711 656-91532 / email: [email protected]
» Techniker Krankenkasse / Rotebuehlplatz 25phone: 0711/25 09 51 90
Take with you:» Letter of admission (zulassungsbescheid der DHBW Stuttgart)» Passport» European Health Insurance Card (EU citizens only)
If you plan to travel outside Germany it is recommended that you get information about the payments in case of an illness in the specific country and to take out a travelhealth in surance.
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SEVEN LIABILITY INSURANCE EIGHT IMPORTANT FORMALITIES AT THE END OF THE STUDIES
A private liability insurance is not mandatory, however, we recommend to effect one as everyone takes responsibility for amaterial or personal damage caused by oneself with his/herwhole asset. The amount for a private liability insurance canvary between EUR 50.00 to 70.00 per year. You can find data-bases comparing current rates on the internet: www.degenia.de / www.check24.de / www.geld.de
EXMATRICULATIONAt the end of your studies your registration as a student at theDHBW Stuttgart ends. Please contact the responsible secretariatfor further information. Degree students can find the informa-tion on the requirements for the successful passing of an assessment in the examination regulations. Visiting exchangestudents are asked to contact the International Office.
MOVING OUT OF THE STUDENT DORMITORYWhen moving out of the student dormitory pay attention to thefollowing:
Refund of the room depositWhen you move out of the student dormitory you will be returned your deposit of EUR 300.00 by the Studierendenwerk.You will be given a kind of statement (Laufzettel) from a housekeeper, provided that your room has been left in an orderlymanner. The money will be transferred to your account. It isalso possible to transfer money to a third party. In case you havealready cancelled your bank account in Germany before movingout of your room, you can pick up your room deposit at the office of Studierendenwerk in Stuttgart in cash. Make sure totake the Laufzettel with you and pay attention to the office’sopening hours. Please call the Studierendenwerk in advance inorder to make an appointment. Phone: 0711/957 44 70
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Cancelling of your tenancy agreement ahead of scheduleIf you want to move out earlier than you had planned, you haveto submit your cancellation to the Studierendenwerk at least 2 months before the intended moving out date. The Studieren-denwerk decides about your cancellation. In case you don’t cancelin due time you will be charged for the full duration of your lease.
CANCELLING THE REGISTRATION AT THE BÜRGERBÜROBefore you leave Stuttgart you have to cancel your registration atthe Bürgerbüro. Therefore please fill in the appropriate green form“Abmeldung” (you will receive it at the Bürgerbüro or at the International Office).
CANCELLING OF HEALTH INSURANCEAs a rule, it is only possible to cancel your health insurance at the end of a semester. For this you will need to submit the ex -matriculation form and a copy of your “Abmeldung” (cancellingof your registration at the Bürgerbüro) with an accompanying letter (please indicate your full name and your date of birth) toyour health insurance company.
CLOSING YOUR BANK ACCOUNTBefore leaving Stuttgart you should close your bank account.Please go to your bank in person and give back your cards. In exceptional cases (e.g. if you are still waiting for money to betransferred to your account) the account can also be closed on-line. For more information please ask your bank.
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STUDYING AT THE DHBW STUTTGART24
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MADE IN BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG – A SUCCESS STORYIn the early 1970s, the companies Daimler-Benz, Bosch and SELinitiated the so-called “Stuttgart Model” as a forerunner of theBerufsakademie which started off in 1974 with 122 students in35 companies.
After 40 successful years, the government of Baden-Wuerttem-berg rewarded the excellent development of the Berufsakademieand established the Duale Hochschule Baden-Wuerttemberg(Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University) on 1 March2009.
Today the Stuttgart location with its Campus Horb is one of thelargest universities in the region: round about 8,000 studentscomplete the practical part of their studies in 2,500 first-classcompanies in Germany and abroad, including numerous marketleaders. Diverse courses of studies are offered in the BusinessSchool, School of Engineering and School of Social Work.
THE COOPERATIVE DEGREE PROGRAMMEThe cooperative degree programme offers a unique combinationof theory and practice. The students alternate every three monthsbetween the scientific study at the university and the practical experience at the company. Theory and practice contents are closely matched and integrate current developments in the economy, society and technology into the curriculum.
Since autumn 2011, the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative StateUniversity Stuttgart has been offering dual Master's degrees in
all faculties, thereby enabling cooperative career development beyond the Bachelor degree.
Benefits of cooperative studies» Financial independence» Varied and intensive studies of short duration» Highly-qualified lecturers» National and international recognition» International experience and orientation» Excellent job and promotion prospects
ACADEMIC CALENDARTheory and practice alternate, each lasting about 12 weeks, i.e.half of the semester you spend as a degree student at the university, the other half at your social or corporate training facility. For the first-year students the course begins every yearon 1 October.
Information for exchange and study abroad students on the programmes is available at www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/incomings
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BUSINESS SCHOOLPAULINENSTRASSE 50 / 70178 STUTTGARTProf. Dr. Bernd MüllerschönVice President and Dean Contact: Roswitha Hausser phone: 0711/1849-572email: [email protected]
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGJAEGERSTRASSE 56 / 70174 STUTTGART, Prof. Dr. Dirk ReichardtVice President and Dean Contact: Marion Röcklephone: 0711/1849-609email: [email protected] www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/technik
FLORIANSTRASSE 15, 72160 Horb am NeckarProf. Dipl.-Ing. Peter von ViebahnVice President Campus HorbContact: Andrea Rohrerphone: 07451/521-123email: [email protected]://www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/horb
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKROTEBUEHLSTRASSE 131 / 70197 STUTTGARTProf. Dr. Günter RiegerDean of the School of Social Work Contact: Sandra Eulenbergphone: 0711/1849-721email: [email protected] www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/sozialwesen
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK (ZIK)ROTEBUEHLSTRASSE 131 / 70197 STUTTGART Contact: Doris Kupferschmidtphone: 0711/1849-742email: [email protected]/zik
STUDY CENTRES
Blumenstrasse 25 International Office / KOMMUNITYStudent Advisory Services
Herdweg 18 Business SchoolHerdweg 20 Business SchoolHerdweg 21 Business SchoolHerdweg 23 Business SchoolHerdweg 29-31 School of Engineering /
Business SchoolJaegerstrasse 40 School of EngineeringJaegerstrasse 56 School of Engineering /
President’s Office / Administration Public Relations
Jaegerstrasse 58 School of Engineering /Auditorium Maximum
Kronenstrasse 39-41 School of EngineeringKronenstrasse 40 School of EngineeringKronenstrasse 53 A + B School of Engineering / LibraryPaulinenstrasse 45 Business SchoolRotebuehlplatz 41 Business School /
School of EngineeringRotebuehlstrasse 131 Business School /
School of Social WorkTheodor-Heuss-Strasse 2 Business SchoolTuebinger Strasse 33 Business SchoolHorb, Florianstrasse 15 School of Engineering
INTERNET / EMAIL / COMPUTER CENTRE
INTERNET / EMAIL / COMPUTER CENTREROTEBUEHLPLATz 41 / 70178 STUTTGART
Students receive their credentials to the computer network, anemail address at the DHBW Stuttgart and a student ID card fromthe computer centre. On the internet pages of the computer centre students can find the information where to copy and printat the DHBW Stuttgart and where to find the computer rooms.Students even are supplied with a wireless / VPN access and asoftware programme from the computer centre.www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/rechenzentrum
You will find more information on the current computer rooms and cyber cafés online at: www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/rechenzentrum
» Herdweg 18 ground floor» Herdweg 23 rooms U115 / U116 / U108» Jaegerstrasse 56 Cyber café room 010» Jaegerstrasse 58 Cyber café at the ground floor close to the
copy point / room 202» Kronenstrasse 39/41 2nd floor» Kronenstrasse 40 3rd floor» Kronenstrasse 53A/B Library » Rotebuehlplatz 41/1 rooms 312 / 326 / 112 / 119 / U119 /
U211 / cyber café room 124» Rotebuehlstrasse 131 room 320 / cyber café in the library at
the ground floor» Theodor-Heuss-Strasse 2 Cyber café at the 1st floor
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E-learningwww.dhbw-stuttgart.de/e-learning
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DHBW STUTTGART LIBRARYKRONENSTRASSE 53 B, 1st FLOOR / 70174 STUTTGART
Students benefit from the comprehensive services of the DHBWStuttgart library. The readers can choose from 50,000 printedbooks, 230 printed magazines and 22,000 e-books. The library offers full-text databases on journals in German and English.phone: 0711/1849-835email: [email protected]/bibliothek
PUBLIC LIBRARIESCity library at the Mailaender Platz www.stuttgart.de/stadtbibliothek
Library of the University of Stuttgartwww.ub.uni-stuttgart.de
Württembergische Landesbibliothekwww.wlb-stuttgart.de
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31DINING HALLS AND CAFETERIAS
Kiosk VITAPLUSKronenstrasse 45
Cafeteria DHBW StuttgartRotebuehlplatz 41/1
Mensa HolzgartenstrasseHolzgartenstrasse 11
Cafeteria K1 and K2Keplerstrasse 11 and 17
Cafeteria Hochschule für TechnikSchellingstrasse 24
The Studierendenwerk operates several cafeterias on the the various universitycampuses. Usually, the cafeterias areopen between 8.30 a.m. and 4.30 p.m.,the dining halls only between 11.15 a.m.and 2.15 p.m. Every day, students andem ployees can choose between variouslow-cost menus.www.studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/gastronomie
Good value eating in Stuttgart
Typical Swabian dishes are:
Maultaschen (stuffed
dumplings), Linsen mit Spätzle
(lentils with regional pasta),
Käsespätzle (regional pasta
with cheese). A lot of snack
bars offer good value inter-
national snacks to take away.
www.tipsntrips.de
EXTRACURRICULAR STUDIESJAEGERSTRASSE 56 / 70174 STUTTGART
Extracurricular Studies (Studium Generale)Claudia Schuetz / phone: 0711/1849-637email: [email protected]
Coordination Language-Softwareemail: [email protected]
The Studium Generale offers an interdisciplinary range of facul-tative courses, lectures and cultural events at the DHBW Stuttgart,thus promoting further education within the university. Thesecourses will give students the opportunity to get more specialistknowledge, skills and qualifications in addition to the curriculumcourses.
In an international and globalized world of work languages pro-vide the basis for career success. In the language courses of theExtracurricular Studies (Studium Generale), students can brushup and strengthen their language skills or learn new languages.In addition, all students of the DHBW Stuttgart can use a free on-line language learning software offered by Rosetta Stone orSpeexx, which can be used more independently in relation to timeand space. Besides German, English, French and Spanish (Speexx)the Rosetta Stone software offers some more exotic languagessuch as Chinese, Arabic or Swahili and much more. For foreignstudents, the online language portals offer the opportunity to improve their German. www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/studiumgenerale
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Online Dictionarieswww.pons.eu Install a mobileapp on your smartphone!
COLLEGIATE SPORTS ROTEBUEHLSTRASSE 131 / 3rd FLOOR / ROOM 3.14 / 70197 STUTTGARTStudents who wish to be active in sports will find a wide range ofcourses here. email: [email protected]/hochschulsport
CHORMÄLEONChormäleon is the official choir of DHBW Stuttgart – a communityof those who love to sing: students, alumni, lecturers and staff ofthe university. The choir rehearsals take place once a week.www.dhbw-stuttgart.de/chor
DHBW ENGINEERING STUTTGART E. V.For all motor sports enthusiasts the DHBW Engineering Stuttgarte. V. provides the opportunity to construct one’s own race car together with other students in the context of the ”Formula Student“ and to compete against teams from around the world.The team is pleased to welcome new members at any time!www.dhbw-engineering.de
STUDENT UNIONThe DHBW Stuttgart offers students numerous opportunities towork actively for their interests. Student representatives are partof the institutions of the university, the University Council and theAcademic Senate and can exert influence over the events at theuniversity. The Student Union welcomes your engagement.email: [email protected] www.stuv-stuttgart.de
DHBW STUTTGART ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONBLUMENSTRASSE 25 / 70182 STUTTGARTThorsten Ottmüller / phone: 0711/1849-515 email: [email protected]
The DHBW Stuttgart Alumni and Friends Association (Alumni-Por-tal) of the DHBW Stuttgart has opened its website in June 2008.All members can use the KOMMUNITY benefits of the exclusiveonline platform in a password-protected area. As the DHBW Stuttgart does not have a real campus, we want to offer a ”virtualcampus“. The DHBW Stuttgart Alumni and Friends Association is the location and time-independent communication platform for students, graduates, professors, lecturers and company re presentatives for all topics related to the DHBW Stuttgart. Get involved and get online!
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TELEPHONELandline phone: In case you would like to have a fixed tele-phone line at home you can apply for it at different shops, suchas Telekom, Saturn, O2, Vodafone or Arcor. If you live in a student dormitory please ask the house keeper how to get aphone line.
Call-by-call numbers: You will find the low-priced Call-by-Callprefixes for calling within Germany or abroad at the websiteswww.billiger-telefonieren.de / www.verivox.de
SUMMER TIMEIn Germany we have the Central European Time (CET). However,in the summer time clocks are switched to summertime in orderto save daylight. It means that the clocks are moved one hour forward on the last weekend of March (CET+1). The summer-time ends on the last weekend of October. The clocks are thenturned one hour back.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IDENTITY CARD (ISIC)With the international student identity card (ISIC) you can receive discounts in Germany and abroad. Please find more information on the internet: www.isic.org
BANK HOLIDAYSIn the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg we have, besides Bavaria,the most public holidays in Germany. On these days there areno lectures at the DHBW Stuttgart and shops, banks and otherpublic sector institutions stay closed.
Winter semester3rd October German Unification Day1st November All Saints’ Day24th December Christmas Eve (Shops close earlier)25th/26th December Christmas31st December New Year’s Eve (Shops close earlier)1st January New Year’s Day6th January Epiphany
Summer semesterGood FridayEaster1st May Labour DayAscension DayPentecostCorpus Christi
CAR AND DRIVING LICENCEIf you would like to rent a car you can do it at any car rental company. Addresses and telephone numbers can be found in atelephone book www.telefonbuch.de or in the yellow pageswww.gelbeseiten.de under the keyword “Autovermietungen”. Wellknown car rental companies are for example Avis, Europcar, Hertzor Sixt. Deutsche Bahn also offers a Car-Sharing service. Pleaseinform yourself online: www.flinkster.de
In order to drive in Germany you need an international driving licence, an EU driving licence or a translation of your driving licence from your home country. You can have your driving licencetranslated at the German Automobile Association. ADAC Stuttgart / Am Neckartor 2 / phone: 0711/ 28 00 21 07.
Since 1 March 2008 Stuttgart is a designated “green” or low emission zone. Any vehicle driving through a low emission zonerequires an appropriate environmental badge (Umwelt-Plakette).Find more information online: www.umwelt-plakette.de
TRAVELLING BY TRAINFor the information on special offers and ticket prices or to purchase a train ticket please visit the internet or one of the DB ticket centres (e.g. at the main train station Hauptbahnhof).Please pay attention to the fact that the rail prices are often lowerwhen you buy tickets online or at the ticket machine instead atthe ticket counter because the service charge won’t apply. www.bahn.de
TRAVELLING BY BUSFor the information on special offers and ticket prices please visitthe internet pages: www.deinbus.de / www.meinfernbus.de /www.flixbus.de / www.busliniensuche.de
CALL A BIKERed bicycles with a red DB sign on it are everywhere to be foundin the city. Driving for the first 30 minutes is for free. You can findmore information here: www.callabike-interaktiv.de
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TGV train to Paris
www.tgv-europe.de
Travelling abroad
by buswww.eurolines.de
www.reisebus24.de Car poolingwww.mitfahrzentrale.dewww.mitfahrgelegenheit.de www.bessermitfahren.dewww.drive2day.de
SHOPPINGIn general, stores in Germany are open from Monday to Fridaybetween 8 a.m. (alternatively 10 a.m.) and 8 p.m. and on Satur-days between 8 a.m. (alternatively 10 a.m.) and 6 p.m. A lot ofbigger department stores and grocery shops in the inner city andat the bustling places such as in Stuttgart for example around thecentral station, are partly open till 10 p.m. On bank holidays theshops are closed in Germany. Outside the business hours you canfind only the petrol stations open 24/7. There you can buy a selection of the groceries which are a bit more expensive thanusual.
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piano classeswww.piano-fischer.de
second hand bicycle marketwww.rsv-vaihingen.de
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LEGAL COUNCELLINGWho wishes a legal councelling can receive it free of charge froma professional at the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart:http://studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/rechts-sozialberatung
SOCIAL COUNSELLINGIn case you have queries or troubles with your studies the socialcounselling at the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart offers you a freeof charge and confidential appointment. http://studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/rechts-sozialberatung
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLINGWho needs a psychological consulting can receive it from a professional at the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart. The appointmentsare free of charge and confidential. http://studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/psychologische-beratung
MEDICAL CAREDoctors, dentists and hospitals are listed online at:www.telefonbuch.de / www.gelbeseiten.de / www.stuttgart.de
The legal health insurance companies pay for medical treatmentif you have an insurance card or the European Health InsuranceCard. Please pay attention to the fact that if you are insuredthrough Mawista it can happen that you have to pay for the doctor in advance and order the money refund later from theMawista insurance company. Those of you who are insured at aprivate insurance company will need to pay for the treatmentyourself and submit the invoice to your insurance company.
INFORMATION FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS
DHBW STUTTGART STUDY CENTRESThere is a good access for wheelchair users in the buildings atRotebuehlplatz 41, at Paulinenstrasse 45, Paulinenstrasse 50,Rotebuehlstrasse 131 and Herdweg 23. In the buildings in Herd-weg 23, Rotebuehlplatz 41, Rotebuehlstrasse 131 and Blumen-strasse 25 there is a handicapped-accessible toilet. In addition, inthe buildings in Herdweg 23, Rotebuehlplatz 41, Paulinenstrasse50 and Rotebuehlstrasse 131 there is an elevator and in buildingsin Kronenstrasse 53 A + B an elevator equipped with a Braille forthe visually handicapped.
LIBRARYWith the new library administration software the DHBW studentswill have easy access to other libraries (e.g. the library of the University of Stuttgart). The rooms at the DHBW library are nothandicapped accessible (circular stairs in the basement).
INTERNATIONAL OFFICEThe rooms of the building at the Blumenstrasse 25 are only partlyhandicapped-accessible (ground floor). There is no handicapped-accessible elevator going up to the upper floors. There is a handi -capped-accessible toilet at the ground floor. Please make anappointment with the staff members in order to find a more suit-able place to meet.
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ACCOMMODATIONThere are handicapped-accessible rooms in the student dormi -tories. Please note that reservations have to be made in advance.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONMost U-Bahn stations are handicapped-accessible. Be careful onentering the train as there usually is a gap of approximately 10cm between the platform and the door. The same applies for thedifference in the height. Please note that poles in the entrancearea limit the space for wheelchairs. Most buses in the city centrecan be lowered to street level and are, therefore, reachable forwheelchairs. Underground stations in the city centre can bereached by elevators.
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PROGRAMME FOR THE LEISURE TIME In order to encourage the integration of international students atthe DHBW Stuttgart and to familiarize them with the region, thepeople and the customs, the International Office provides youwith a programme for your leisure time: Day trips to attractivedestinations in Baden-Wuerttemberg, factory tours of local companies, festivals and other seasonal highlights.
Please inform yourself at the International Office about the current agenda!
TOURIST INFORMATIONCultural and tourist information about Stuttgart and the sur -rounding area (e.g. event calendar, sightseeing, city maps etc.) isavailable at the Tourist Information “i-Punkt”. There you can alsobuy tickets for almost any event in the region or a nice gift to takehome with you.
„i-Punkt“ / Koenigstrasse 1 A / phone: 0711/2228 100 www.stuttgart-tourist.de
More informationwww.stuttgart.dewww.lift-online.dewww.prinz.de www.forum-der-kulturen.dewww.stuttgarter-zeitung.dewww.stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
CULTURE CONNECTION
Culture Connection is a students’ association dedicated to students with a high interest in more internationality during theirstudies. Cooperating with the International Office of the Uni -versity, the club helps to integrate exchange students in our community and the German Culture. The association was foundedout of a students’ initiative in 2012. Since then the club has beenimproving its skills continuously to guarantee the guests a pleasant and memorable stay.
email: [email protected]/culture-connectionwww.facebook.com/cultureconnection.dhbwstuttgart
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VHS STUTTGARTFritz-Elsas-Strasse 46/48phone: 0711/1873-800email: [email protected] www.vhs-stuttgart.de
DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHES ZENTRUM (DAZ)Charlottenplatz 17 / phone: 0711/22818-0email: [email protected]
INSTITUT FRANçAIS STUTTGARTSchlossstrasse 51 / phone: 0711/23925-0 email: [email protected] www.institutfrancais.de
TRICOS LANGUAGE SCHOOLFritz-Elsas-Strasse 60phone: 0711/9457-1739email: [email protected] www.tricos-gbr.de
ANGLO-GERMAN INSTITUTEFriedrichstrasse 35 / phone: 0711/6018-7650email: [email protected]
SPRACHENZENTRUM UNIVERSITÄT STUTTGARTBreitscheidstrasse 2 / 70174 Stuttgartphone: 0711/685-88055email: [email protected]
SPRACHENZENTRUM HOCHSCHULE FÜR TECHNIK STUTTGARTSchellingstrasse 24 / 70174 Stuttgartphone: 0711/8926 2659email: [email protected]
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LANDESMUSEUM WÜRTTEMBERGOver several hundreds of years the old castle served as the principal residence of the Wuerttemberg dukes and earls. Todayit houses the Wuerttemberg State Museum with the state’s historyfrom the Stone Age to the present, as well as ex hibitions on glass,crafts, coins, etc. covering the pan-European region.www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de
STAATSGALERIE STUTTGARTThe classical Old State Gallery (opened 1843) and the New StateGallery (opened 1984) with their unconventional, initially con -troversial building house collections of old German paintings, Italian paintings, Dutch paintings, Art from 1800 to 1900, worksof the 20th century as well as an extensive ”graphic collection“.www.staatsgalerie.de
KUNSTMUSEUM STUTTGARTThe Kunstmuseum Stuttgart opened in 2005 in the pedestrianzone Koenigstrasse. The unusual glass cube architecture and theextensive collection (including works by the artist Otto Dix) attractmany visitors. www.kunstmuseum-stuttgart.de
WEISSENHOF-SIEDLUNG The Weißenhof-Siedlung in the north of Stuttgart is a rare exampleof 1920s modern architecture. Here you can visit buildings designed by famous architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,Le Corbusier or Walter Gropius. www.weissenhofsiedlung.de
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HAUS DER GESCHICHTE BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERGAt the Kulturmeile, located in the House of History of the regionof Baden-Wuerttemberg, the visitors find interesting historical topics around the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg: the ABC-Wuert-temberg, chronology of the country’s history, a theme park to current problems in their historical context. www.hdgbw.de
STAATLICHES MUSEUM FÜR NATURKUNDE STUTTGARTLocated in Stuttgart’s Rosenstein Park, the Museum Schloss Rosenstein is dedicated to the subject of the natural sciences. TheMuseum am Löwentor is dedicated to the field of paleontologyand geology. www.naturkundemuseum-bw.de
LINDEN-MUSEUMSTAATLICHES MUSEUM FÜR VÖLKERKUNDEThe Linden-Museum is one of the greatest ethnological museumsin Europe. In addition to the permanent exhibitions in the depart-ments of Africa, South and East Asia, Oceania, North and SouthAmerica there are many interesting exhibitions, theme events,lectures and festivals such as the International Market of Nations.www.lindenmuseum.de
MERCEDES-BENZ MUSEUMOn the trail of the Mercedes-Benz Museum opened in May 2006,visitors can experience a journey through the 120 years of auto-motive history on 17,000 qm and a total of eight floors, whichweave their way in the form of a double helix around the atrium.www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/museum
PORSCHE MUSEUMThe new Porsche Museum was opened in 2009. 80 exhibits canbe admired by the visitors on around 5,600 qm of exhibition spacein a modern building. The exhibition vehicles change frequentlyand are shown in the museum‘s collection of approximately 450exhibits. www.porsche.com/museum
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OPERNHAUSWorld class opera and ballet. You can buy student tickets onehour before the beginning of the performance at the box officefor around EUR 10.00 or online in advance for certain seats at lowprices. www.staatstheater.stuttgart.de
SCHAUSPIELHAUSRemaining tickets are sold to students one hour before the beginning of the performance for around EUR 10.00 or online inadvance for certain seats at low prices.www.staatstheater.stuttgart.de
THEATERHAUSComprehensive cultural offers from theatre to cabaret and rockconcerts. www.theaterhaus.com
ROSENAUCabaret, literature readings and gastronomy in a very enticing ambience. www.rosenau-stuttgart.de
SI-ZENTRUMMusical performances. www.si-centrum.de / www.musicals.de
FRIEDRICHSBAU-VARIETéA cabaret with a changing programme. www.friedrichsbau.de
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You can find the cinema programme at the film theaters and on-line: www.innenstadt-kinos.de / www.ufastuttgart.de / www.cinemaxx.de
Movies in their original language or with German / English sub -titles are marked in the programme with OFmU or OVmU. Theyare often shown at the Corso cinema in Stuttgart Vaihingen, or inthe Arthaus cinemas or in some local cinemas in some part of thetown: www.corso-kino.de / www.arthaus-kino.de
English films and lectures are also provided by the James F. Byrnes Institute on Charlottenplatz www.daz.org
In the summer there are many open-air cinemas in Stuttgart andin the region.
Stuttgart offers a lot of opportunities to go out. The Theodor-Heuss-Strasse is very popular with young people due to the highdensity of clubs and bars. The magazines Lift and PRINz give youan overall insight into the best locations for meeting with friends:www.lift-online.de / www.prinz.de / www.stuttgartgehtaus.de
Like a green band green spaces and recreation parks loop throughStuttgart:
SCHLOSSGARTENwith a Biergarten
ROSENSTEINPARKwith the Museum of Natural History and Rosenstein Castle
HÖHENPARK KILLESBERG with a viewing tower, a little train and a nostalgic merry-go-round
TV-TOWERThe TV-tower is the town’s landmark. With its 217 meters theStuttgart TV-tower was the first one in the world and was there-fore the prototype for the future TV-towers. www.fernsehturmstuttgart.com
WILHELMAWilhelma is the only zoological botanical garden in Europe andwith its combination of plants, animals and historic buildingsunique worldwide. www.wilhelma.de
WEISSENHOF-SIEDLUNGThe Weißenhof-Siedlung in the north of Stuttgart is a rare exampleof 1920s modern architecture. Here you can visit buildings designed by famous architects such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe,Le Corbusier or Walter Gropius. www.weissenhofsiedlung.de
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Mercedes-Benz-Arena www.mercedes-benz-arena.deHere the first league football matches take place VfB-tickets (soccer) http://tickets.vfb.de/tickets.php
Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle / Porsche Arenawww.schleyerhalle.deBesides sporting events they also host concerts
Tennisclub Weissenhof e.V. www.tennis-weissenhof.deAt the beginning of July the world-class clay court tennis matchtakes place (Mercedes Cup)
Stuttgart has the biggest mineral water sources in western Europe. Three mineral water spas – Leuze, Bad Berg and Mineral -bad Cannstatt – are easy to reach by public transportation. Thewater is especially healthy, although the entrance is a bit moreexpensive.
The Schwaben Quellen is a wellness paradise, an exotic world ofwellness journey through 18 countries and cultures: a variety of different sauna cultures with daily more than 30 adventure-infusion ceremonies, refreshing swimming lagoon, gorgeous relaxation areas, hot tubs, steam baths, showers and muchmore – in one of the finest day spas in Europe.www.stuttgart.de/baeder
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CANNSTATTER VOLKSFEST It is one of the biggest folk beer festivals in the world. Every autumn merry-go-rounds, amusement kiosks and rustic beertents attract visitors to the ”Wasen“. www.wasen.de
STUTTGARTER WEINDORFThe Wine Village takes place at the end of August. Every year thevisitors enjoy the regional wine and typical swabian food at therustic stands around the Market Square, Schiller Square and onthe Kirchstrasse. www.stuttgarter-weindorf.de
FLEA MARKET AT THE KARLSPLATZThere is a so called ”small” flea market every Saturday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Karlsplatz behind the Old Castle. The bigflea market in the city centre takes place twice every year, in thespring and in the autumn. www.maerkte-stuttgart.de
THE STUTTGART NIGHTThe Stuttgart-Night takes place every year in October. This is abus tour around the city and it takes the participants to differentplaces where music events take place, theater and parties. Thisis a unique chance to experience Stuttgart’s cultural life. www.stuttgartnacht.de
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STUTTGART’S CHRISTMAS MARKETThe Christmas market in Stuttgart can look back on a 300year old tradition and it is one the biggest Christmas Marketsin Europe. There you can warm up while drinking a ”Glüh-wein“, a hot spiced wine, and from kitsch to arts and crafts
the visitors can buy anything connected to Christmas at the won-derfully decorated stalls. www.stuttgarter-weihnachtsmarkt.de
FASCHING / CARNIVALCarnival – the traditional way to expel the winter – is celebratedthroughout Germany with costume parades and festivals in February. It is absolutely recommendable to see one of the realtraditional “Fasnet” in a swabian town like Rottenburg or Rottweil.You can go also to Mainz or Köln to celebrate the Carnival.
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THE LONG NIGHT OF MUSEUMSThe Long Night of Museums (Lange Nacht der Museen) takesplace in the spring. During the night you can visit differentmu seums and galleries in the city and shuttle buses willbring you to the participating venues. www.lange-nacht.de
CANNSTATTER FRÜHLINGSFESTIt is one of the biggest folk spring festivals in the world. In thespring merry-go-rounds, amusement kiosks and rustic beer tentsattract the visitors to the “Wasen“. www.wasen.de
JAZZOPENJazzOpen is one of the biggest Jazz events in Europe with starsand legends of the jazz scene and neighbouring areas of music. www.jazzopen.com
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SUMMER FESTIVAL OF CULTURES”Sommerfestival der Kulturen“ is organized every year by the association “Forum der Kulturen” and offers music, perform-ance and international food from all over the world. www.forum-der-kulturen.de
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTIn the summertime there is a gorgeous fireworks display at theKillesberg Park. A nice get together with picnic baskets in a marvelous surrounding. www.lichterfest-stuttgart.de
HAMBURG FISH MARKETComing from far north, from Hamburg, the Fish Market takesplace every year at the Karlsplatz. Delicious treats from the seacan be enjoyed in nice surroundings. www.original-hamburger-fischmarkt.de
AFRICA FESTIVALThe south quarter of Stuttgart “Stuttgart Süd” invites Africa enthusiasts to a short summer trip to Africa with delicious Africandishes, interesting events and a lot of African arts and crafts. www.afrikafestival-stuttgart.de
BALLET IN THE PARKFor ballet enthusiasts the opera house of Stuttgart offers a uniquesummer event: One day spent in the green garden with such awonderful cultural event will be remembered for long.www.staatstheater.stuttgart.de
BOHNENVIERTEL FESTIVALThe Bohnenviertel Festival takes place in the oldest part of thetown. A walking tour through the old alleys, a great offer of musicand international food is worth visiting!www.das-bohnenviertelfest.de
HEUSTEIGVIERTEL FESTIVALThe residents of the Heusteigviertel, a nice part of the town, celebrate in the summer, too. A small flea market and a lot of creative arts and crafts, and music performed by local artists areoffered to the visitors. www.strassenfest.heusteigviertel.info
UMSONST & DRAUSSEN The biggest non-commercial music-politics-culture festival of thealternative scene in Stuttgart. www.ud-stuttgart.de
STUTTGART SUMMER FESTIVALThe Stuttgart Summer Festival takes place in August at theSchloss Platz and in the city gardens. Almost half a million visitorsenjoy the unique ambiance with a great offer of local and inter-national food and live music. www.sommerfest-stuttgart.de
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ESSLINGEN / LUDWIGSBURG / TÜBINGEN / METZINGENJust a few miles from Stuttgart, in the middle of the vineyards onthe banks of the river Neckar there is the beautiful medieval townEsslingen with an old castle. North of Stuttgart there is the baro-que town Ludwigsburg with its magnificent and imposing castleand gardens. The attractive university town Tübingen shows itsbest sides to the visitors in every season. For those who fancyshopping, the Outlet City Metzingen welcomes its visitors.
HEIDELBERG / HEIDELBERG CASTLEHeidelberg is a city in Baden-Wuerttemberg which is not far fromwhere the Neckar flows into the Rhine. The landmark of the cityis the castle ruins which extend up above the river and the pic -turesque old town. The Ruprecht-Karls-University is the oldestuniversity in Germany. Scientists and tourists from all over theworld visit Heidelberg.
FREIBURG / BLACK FORESTFreiburg is the southernmost city in Germany (about 220,000 inhabitants). The old town with the cathedral and the „Bächle“,the landmark of the city, annually attracts millions of visitors. TheBlack Forest is Germany’s largest mountain range, usually denselyforested, the region ex tending from the upper Rhine in the southto the north Kraichgau. Lakes Titisee and Schluchsee, the moun-
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tain Feldberg (1493 m above sea level) and the Hell Valley areworth seeing. A recreation area with many hiking trails, mountainbike trails in summer and winter, water and winter sports whichhas maintained its long tradition (traditional costumes, farm houses, parties, etc.).
LAKE CONSTANCE / MEERSBURG AND KONSTANZ / ISLAND MAINAU / FRIEDRICHSHAFEN / LINDAUThe Lake Constance was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age.Today, it shares borders with Austria and Switzerland and is divi-ded into the Upper and the Lower Lake. Both basins are connected by the Seerhein, a section of the Rhine. Do not missthe medieval town of Meersburg with a castle, from which onecan enjoy an excellent view over the vast lake. Constance can bereached by ferry from Meersburg. There, visitors can walk aroundthe local port and enjoy the picturesque downtown. The beautifulIsland of Mainau is best to visit in the spring and summer time.The zeppelin Museum is located on the shore of the lake in Fried-richshafen. Visitors can stroll there along the beautiful pro -menade. In Lindau, the Bavarian pearl island on the lake, visitorsare fascinated by the narrow, romantic streets of the town andthe many small and cozy shops. It is particularly advisable tomake a trip by bike (e.g. Langenargen to Lindau).
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ALLGÄU: FÜSSEN / NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLEFüssen is a small town in the Eastern Allgäu in the south-westernpart of Bavaria near the Alps. The city is situated on the RomanticRoad and Via Claudia Augusta. The castles Schloss Neuschwan-stein and Schloss Hohenschwangau, constructed for the BavarianKing Ludwig II, adorn the region and attract millions of touristsfrom around the world. Numerous lakes, green sapphire riverLech, fresh herbs of mountain meadows and the wonderfullyclean air contribute indisputably to the popularity of this recrea-tion area. Be sure to visit a cheese factory in order to taste themilk and the Allgäu cheese!
MUNICH / BMW-WORLD / OKTOBERFESTMunich is the capital of the Free State of Bavaria. With about 1.3million inhabitants it is the largest city in Bavaria and the thirdlargest city in Germany. Munich shows its modern and the tradi-tional face at the same time: Long history, admirable architecture,numerous attractions, modern infrastructure, housing and workspace are close together. A walk through the Viktualienmarkt, arest for a coffee at the Odeonsplatz, a carriage ride through thefamous English garden or a visit to the Frauenkirche with a won-derful view over the roofs of downtown buildings to the Alps ingood weather – everything is worth doing it. The Munich beer,white sausage and Brezn can be tasted in one of the numerousbeer gardens or, in the autumn, on the Theresienwiese, a placewhere the largest annual beer festival, the Oktoberfest, takesplace. For automobile enthusiasts the BMW World is worth visi-ting.
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FRANCE: STRASBOURG / SWITZERLAND: ZURICH / BASELThe capital of the French region of Alsace, Strasbourg, invites youto a day visit: Im pressive architechture, narrow alleys, placeswhich offer a short recreation within the busy town – a veryFrench flair „around the corner“ from Stuttgart! Strasbourg is alsohost to the headquarters of many European Institutions and seesitself as Europe’s capital. zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, isalso the most important economic, scientific and cultural centreof the country. Surrounded by hills, the town is picturesquely situated on Lake zurich. Basel is the third largest city in Switzer-land and is located at the corner of Switzerland / Germany /France.
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POLICE: 110FIRE DEPARTMENT: 112AMBULANCE: 112This numbers can be called free of charge from all phones.
LOSS OF YOUR EC-CARD AND YOUR CREDIT CARDPlease call in order to block your card 24/7:
EC-Kartephone: 01805/021021Visa Cardphone: 0800/8149100Mastercardphone: 0800/8191040
LOST PROPERTY DEPARTMENT OF STUTTGARTHauptstaetter Strasse 66 / 70178 Stuttgartphone: 0711 216-89494
LOST PROPERTY DEPARTMENT STUTTGARTER STRASSENBAHNEN (SSB)For items lost in the U-Bahn, in the buses or at the stops:Schoettlestrasse 2 / 70597 Stuttgart / phone: 0711/7885-3333
LOST PROPERTY DEPARTMENT DEUTSCHE BAHN (DB)phone: 0900/199 05 99
LOST PROPERTY AT THE DHBW STUTTGARTPlease give back found items to the house keeper’s office atJaegerstrasse 56. There you can eventually find your missingitems, too.
LOSS OR THEFT OF YOUR PASSPORTIn case you lost your passport you should immediately report tothe police. You will be given a certification of loss/theft and file acharge against unknown. The foreign registration office (Bürger-büro) must be immediately informed, too. They will issue a preliminary residence permit (a so-called “Fiktionsbescheini-gung“). You must also apply for a new passport at an embassy orconsular office of your home country.
Addresses of foreign embassies/consulates in Germany can befound at: www.auswaertiges-amt.de
In case you get into trouble or something happens to you: pleasecontact the staff of the International Office immediately.
IMPORTANT EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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