Guide Book

For Master Students of Aerospace Engineering Automotive Vehicle Integration Summer Term 2011 Winter Term 2011/2012

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Before Departure 06 Visa 06 Health insurance 07 Finding accommodation in aachen 08 German language course in your country/Zertifikat Deutsch 09 english language tests and Gre test 10 necessary Belongings upon arrival in Germany 11 arriving in Germany 12 the city of aachen 13 registering in aachen 13 accommodation 14 German language 14 course in Germany 14 communication Before/on the registration Day 16 Health insurance 16 Bank account 18 student registration 18 orientation Day around the study 21 the Fh aachen) 22 Department of aerospace engineering 24 accreditation 24 professors 26 term Dates 26 room numbering 27 course contents

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lectures/exercises/ practical activities colloquia/seminars/ excursions examinations campus office standard period of study (regelstudienzeit) lecture notes, Manuals and recommended literature library cafeteria internet on campus

useful tips 35 Visa extension 35 semester-ticket 35 public transportation 36 activities in aachen 36 sports at the university 37 scholarships 37 student-Jobs 37 alumni 38 abbreviations 38 imprint

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Herzlich Willkommen
Welcome to the FH aachen (university of applied sciences). We congratulate you for your admission to our Master programme in aerospace engineering/automotive Vehicle integration. the FH aachen boasts of one of the largest research grants in Germany. We at the FH aachen are happy to have you in our uniquely conceived Master programmes in aerospace/automotive engineering. this guide book is compiled to help you plan your stay in aachen. the topics Before Departure informs you on matters prior to your flight to Germany. in Upon Arrival in Germany and On Registration Day helpful hints to organize your accommodation in aachen and your registration at the FH aachen are listed. important information regarding your study can be found in Around the Study. We are looking forward to welcoming you in the FH aachen soon. With best regards. prof. Dipl.-ing. Michael Bauschat prof. Dr. Dipl.-ing. thomas esch

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Visa | in order to study in Germany, you require a student Visa. check with the German embassy or consulate in your country for the valid regulations and requirements. please make sure that within your Visa the possibility of performing a research semester for 5 months or an intership within a German company is given. Be aware that visas may take up to 3 months to be issued and require lots of documentation like Proof of Income, Health Insurance, High School or University certificates and more. therefore make sure you take this period into account when planning your travel (plane and train tickets, language course, etc.). the German Federal Foreign office has organized a website explaining the procedures and listing frequently asked questions (FaQ): www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Infoservice/FAQ/Studium/ Uebersicht.html you can also contact the nearest German consulate or embassy and obtain relevant information and instructions on how to proceed with your visa. also contact DaaD offices in your country. Health Insurance | in order to apply for a student Visa and obtain a residence permit in Germany you must have a valid and recognized health insurance (Krankenversicherung). For your initial days in Germany, a private or tourist insurance with at least 30.000 coverage is enough.

For eU citizens | it is possible to remain insured by the health insurance from your home country and use the so called european Health insurance card. access the following website to check if these rules apply to you: www.dvka.de/oeffentlicheSeiten/Staatenuebersicht.htm Make sure you contact the Health insurance Faculty in your country and find out which documents you need before travelling to Germany. Finding Accommodation in Aachen | Getting accommodation in aachen immediately is little challenging task. so it is highly recommended to apply for the accommodation, as soon as you decide to come to aachen. the most common type is the WG (Wohngemeinschaft), where the student rents a room in an apartment or house and shares the other facilities with other people (Mitbewohner). there is also the possibility to rent a room in one of the many dormitories (studentenwohnheim) spread all over the city. Do not forget that vacancies are limited and it may not be possible to find a room for your first semester there. in this case you can apply for a room and have your name included in a waiting list (Warteliste). Message boards at the university and at the cafeterias offer many accommodation possibilities. some websites for searching accomodation. www.wg-gesucht.de www.studenten-wg.de
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www.studenten-wohnung.de www.studentenwerk-aachen.de asta@fh-aachen.de in case you do not find a place to live prior your arriving in aachen, it is possible to stay in a youth Hostel (Jugendherberge) for a few days until you find a place to live. the cost of living per day, per person may vary from 25 to 30 . Make sure you book a bed or room in advance to avoid any problems with availability: www.jugendherberge.de/de/jugendherbergen/visitenkarte/ jh.jsp?IDJH=434 German Language course in Your country/Zertifikat Deutsch | all Master students in aerospace engineering and automotive Vehicle integration, who have acquired their Bachelor or equivalent university degree from a non-German speaking university, have to pass ZD (Zertifikat Deutsch (B1) of Goethe institute) test and submit the result at the student office on the registration day. therefore it is highly recommended to attend a German language course in your country before travelling to Germany. it eases communication and helps in social integration, besides helping in information assimilation. please keep in mind: even though almost everyone can communicate in english, German is the official language and people will appreciate your effort to speak it. the Goethe institute, with centres in over 80 countries is the largest German language learning resource in the world and a good place to begin your journey to Germany. www.goethe.de/enindex.htm if your country is not listed on the Goethe institutes webpage you can learn German from numerous other certified institutes elsewhere. a search in the internet will reveal many other possibilities. For self-learning, there are a number of websites available, like the following one: www.nthuleen.com/teach/grammar.html english Language Tests and GRe Test | all Master students in aerospace engineering and automotive Vehicle integration who have not acquired
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their Bachelor or equivalent degree from an english speaking university have to submit an english language proficiency certificate at the student office by the time of registration. the following tests and scores are eligible: > toeFl internet-based with a minimum of 79 points or > toeFl computer-based with a minimum of 213 points or > toeFl paper-based with a minimum of 550 points or > ielts with a minimum of 6.0 overall band-score toeFl (test of english as a Foreign language) More information about toeFl is provided at: www.ets.org preparation courses and test dates in aachen: www.spraachen.net sample tests can be found under: www.ets.org (after registering online for the test) www.examenglish.com alternative test at the FH aachen sprachenzentrum, where your skills in reading, writing and communication will be evaluated. the fee is 35. For further information and dates please contact sprachenzentrum@fh-aachen.de or floeck@fh-aachen.de. IeLTS (International english Language Testing System) | More information about ielts is provided at: www.ielts.org preparation courses and test dates in aachen: www.spraachen.net sample tests can be found under: www.examenglish.com

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GRe (Graduate Record examinations) General Test | at the time of admission, all Master students in aerospace engineering and automotive Vehicle integration who have acquired their Bachelor or equivalent degree from non-German university have to submit a Gre test result. More information about Gre is provided at: www.ets.org/gre Find location and test dates in Germany or in your home country: www.prometric.com/gre sample tests can be found under: www.testprepreview.com/gre_practice.htm necessary Belongings | it is necessary to bring your Bachelor certificate, academic transcript of record and other documents required for your application in original. also do not forget any other documents which are relevant for your studies, Visa, insurance, etc. Make sure you bring also a certified and translated copy of your documentation if they are not in either english or German. since you are leaving for a long period, it is always good to bring some personal belongings like books, photos, objects to help you deal with difficulties and loneliness.

Upon Arrival in Germany

Arriving in Germany | once you arrive in Germany you have to make your way to aachen, which is easily reachable by train, bus, and car. almost every airport in Germany is connected directly to a railway station (Bahnhof) and if not so, there are shuttle-buses that can take you to the nearest one. the nearest airports (Flughfen) are Dsseldorf airport and Kln-Bonn (cologne-Bonn) airport. they are located at no more than 2 hours away from aachen by train. another main international airport is Frankfurt airport. to find a location map or information related to your travel of both airports please visit their websites: www.dus-int.de/dus_en www.koeln-bonn-airport.de www.airportcity-frankfurt.com information regarding timetables, prices and other transport regulations of the Deutsche Bahn (German rail) can be accessed at their website: www.bahn.de/international/viewen/index.shtml The city of Aachen | aachen is situated directly at the border with Belgium and the netherlands. it is Germanys westernmost city, with a population of nearly 250,000. nearly 40,000 students attend aachens four major colleges and universities rWtH aachen, FH aachen, Katholische Fachhochschule and Hochschule fr Musik Kln, standort aachen. aachen unites tradition with progress. emperor charlemagne has left his mark throughout the city. the aachener Dom (cathedral) - the first monument
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in Germany to be included in the unesco cultural Heritage list - and the gothic rathaus (city Hall) lend an aura of charm to this elegant city. For outstanding services to european unity the internationally acclaimed Karlspreis, named after emperor charlemagne, is awarded to prominent personalities by aachens citizens. this award has been presented on ascension Day every year since 1950. along with the old, aachen showcases the new and the modern as well. at eXpo 2000 in Hanover, aachen was presented as a european model region, as a fine example of successful structural change and a remarkable instance of a regions departure from mining and conventional industry to become one of europes major high-tech locations. aachen has much to offer in respect of quality of life, too. the city has a flair and atmosphere of its own. the attractive layout of the old city centre, the important historic monuments, the wells and baths over the hottest natural springs in europe, the bustling activity in the streets and squares, the cultural diversity and quality, and the many recreational and leisure activities make aachen an exciting and pleasing whole. More information of the city aachen can be found on its official websites: www.aachen.de Registering in Aachen | once you have found a place to live, it is necessary to register yourself within a week upon your arrival at the (Denizens registration office) einwohnermeldeamt. it is best to take all the documents such rental agreement (Mietvertrag), receipt from language course

(sprachkursbescheinigung), personal iD or passport (personalausweis), admission letter from the university and the insurance documents with you to make things easier and faster. the office is located next to the Hauptbahnhof. the address is: Verwaltungsgebude Bahnhofplatz rmerstrae 10 (Ground floor) 52064 aachen www.aachen.de/DE/stadt_buerger/politik_verwaltung/ behoerdenwegweiser/einrichtungen/index_detail. asp?searchId=44564 einwohnermeldeabteilung@mail.aachen.de Accommodation | to find accommodation in one of the many dormitories in aachen, check the list below. there are always waiting lists and if you are planning to stay since the first semester in a dormitory, book at least 5 months prior to your arrival. www.studentenwerk-aachen.de/wohnen/ansprechpartner.asp www.wohnheime-aachen.de www.studentenwerk-aachen.de/en/willkommen.asp

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German Language course in Germany | it is recommended to improve your German language beyond the level of Zertifikat Deutsch. there are many German courses in aachen and they take place all year round. Here is a list to start with: www.fh-aachen.de/3424.html www.spraachen.net www.inlingua-aachen.de www.berlitz.de www.vhs-aachen.de communication | once in aachen you will need means to be reached by the FH aachen, family, friends and colleagues. Here is a list to help you.

please do not forget to inform FH aachen of your new local mobile phone number. you can send an email to: floeck@fh-aachen.de or esch@fh.aachen.de Internet | usually all dormitories and most residences already have internet access. if not, you still can check your emails or surf the internet in a call shop or cyber caf. Most are located near the Bushof. the prices may vary but should not be more than 1,00 per hour.

Mobile phones | if you own a mobile phone without siM-lock, it is possible to buy a prepaid siM-card for as low as 10 . they are also available at supermarkets (alDi, liDl, plus). if you are already customer of Vodafone, t-Mobile, o2 or e-plus in your home country, you only have to transfer your line to Germany. Visit one of the stores location and you are all set. if you do not own a mobile phone, you can buy a mobile phone and siMcard either separately or bundled (with contract usually for 24 months). Find more detailed information about the major mobile phone providers at their stores in aachen. www.vodafone.de www.o2online.de www.eplus.de www.tmobile.de www.fonic.de www.pennymobil.de www.klarmobil.de/plus/index.html

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Health Insurance | it is mandatory to apply for a German health insurance in order to be register oneself at the FH aachen. there are special rates for university students (Hochschulstudenten) from all nationalised insurance companies. For more information regarding rates, eligibility, coverage and special offers visit the websites: www.aok.de www.tk-online.de/centaurus/generator/tk-online.de/s07__english/ english.html www.barmer.de eU-Residents | For eu residents it may be possible to remain insured by the health insurance from their home country and use the so called european Health insurance card. access the following website to check if these rules apply to you: www.dvka.de/oeffentlicheSeiten/Staatenuebersicht.htm Make sure you contact the Health insurance Faculty in your country and find out which documents you need before travelling to Germany. Bank Account | it is necessary to open a bank account (Girokonto) while you are in Germany. With a bank account you are entitled to withdraw

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your savings as cash, receive or start money transfers from national and international Banks and more. you can also choose to make scheduled payments of your rent, health insurance, language course, just to mention few of the advantages. as a student below 31 years of age, you are also entitled to have free account. the necessary documents are: personal iD, registration in aachen, proof of address and studies. there are many banks in aachen but it is recommended to open an account in the sparkasse, which offers plenty of atMs and is easily reachable everywhere in Germany. normally it takes about 2 to 6 weeks to deposit an international demand draft or cheques in your account. so it is recommended that you carry some cash with you for expenses of initial days. if you wish it is also possible to open an account in the Deutsche Bank and Dresdner Bank in aachen and you can choose whom to bank with. if you wish to open an account with a bank in Germany and transfer your money before leaving your country, then please contact the akademische auslandsamt for more details. www.sparkasse-aachen.de www.deutsche-bank.de www.dresdner-bank.de www.aachener-bank.de www.commerzbank.de

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Student Registration | the registration must be done by you personally. By the time of registration, you should have an acceptance letter, which also indicates where to go and what to take with you for the registration. Double check the acceptance letter and the items listing what you should bring to the registration office. Make sure you have copies and the original documents with you (Bachelor or equivalent degree, academic transcript of record, language proficiencies, etc.). Do not forget to bring your bank, health insurance and registration documents. the student registration at the FH aachen will be done at the: Sekretariat fr studentische Angelegenheiten stephanstrae 58-62, 1. Floor, room 103, 52064 aachen p + 49.241.6009 51612/51613 F + 49.241.6009 51606/51614 studierendensekretariat@fh-aachen.de www.fh-aachen.de/2430.html Orientation Day | the orientation day takes place in the first week of the semester (please check on www.fb6.fh-aachen.de/ automobiltechnik/ master-english/ for the exact date and time). During the entire day, the students are introduced to their faculty, FH aachen, professors, subjects and services, just to mention a few. it is very important to attend the orientation day; your colleagues will be there, as well as the entire Faculty. Feel free to ask about relevant topics regarding the beginning of your studies, structure, advices, etc. the agenda will be sent by email and presented to you and your colleagues by the time of your arrival at the FH aachen.

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The FH Aachen | orientation towards practice in teaching and research this is a major aim of the FH aachen: close cooperation with regional and internationally operating companies, renowned research institutes like the Forschungszentrum Jlich (research center Jlich) and numerous universities all over the world guarantee students an education that meets the increasing demands of todays labour markets. With over 8000 students and more than 217 professors as well as about 180 lecturers and another 450 staff members at its two locations, aachen and Jlich, the FH aachen ranks among the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. in addition to a broad spectrum of engineering sciences, the range of programs offered also includes Design and economics. While FH aachen was founded in 1971, some predecessor institutions can look back on a partly centennial tradition. the FH aachen is appealingly situated at the Belgium-Germany-netherlands border, probably the model region for europe. international relations with partner universities in all five continents are highly promoted for years already. some of our renowned partner universities are: coventry university (Great Britain), politecnico di Milano (italy), university of technology sydney and royal Melbourne institute of technology (australia). internationality is also underlined by the range of academic courses on offer: German and international students are educated in more than 20 international or foreign-oriented programs and can acquire German as well as international degrees (Bachelor/Master) or Doppel-diplome (double degrees). the percentage of foreign students meanwhile amount to more than 21%. For further information about the FH aachen please visit the website
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Faculty of Aerospace engineering | the Faculty engineering (Fachbereich 6, luft- und raumfahrttechnik) is located at Hohenstaufenallee 6. currently there are approximately 900 enrolled students (175 freshmen), 22 professors and 12 assistants. the Faculty is in charge of the following programmes: > Bachelor aerospace engineering with/without pilot qualification training > Bachelor automotive Vehicle integration/Body engineering > Bachelor powertrain engineering > Master aerospace engineering* > Master automotive Vehicle integration/ powertrain and chassis engineering*
*3 semesters (without research semester) and 4 semesters (with research semester)

Study Course Director Aerospace prof. Dipl.-ing. J.-Michael Bauschat p + 49.241.6009 52305 bauschat@fh-aachen.de

Course Organizer (studiengangsbetreuer) Dipl.-pd. corinna Hornig-Flck p + 49.241.6009 52428 floeck@fh-aachen.de

also the programmes listed above, the Faculty of aerospace engineering contributes to the following programmes: > Mechatronics (Master of science) over the years, the Faculty of aerospace engineering has developed a close partnership with the industry. eaDs, Dlr, airBus, BMW, auDi, ForD, VW are only a few examples to illustrate it. the cooperation with other universities is also a main objective of the faculty. universities from Germany, spain, australia, usa, chile, italy, Belgium, France, Malaysia and other countries participate in various student exchange programmes. When necessary, feel free to contact the concerned faculty member with your queries: Dean (Dekan) prof. Dr.-ing. peter Dahmann p + 49.241.6009 52400 dekan@fb6.fh-aachen.de

Office (Sekretariat) ramona Brighina p + 49.241.6009 52410 brighina@fh-aachen.de

Examinations Office (prfungssekretariat) Barbara schoeppers p + 49.241.6009 52322 schoeppers@fh-aachen.de

Study Course Director Automotive & Vice-Dean prof. Dr.-ing. thomas esch p + 49.241.6009 52369 esch@fh-aachen.de

Accreditation | the 3 semester and 4 semester master courses are accredited by aQas e.V. Professors | Here is a list of the professors who will be engaging first semester students in first semester of Master aerospace engineering and Master automotive Vehicle integration.
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For further assistance consult your professors during their consulting hours. Do not forget to fix an appointment beforehand. this information can be found at the professors room or message board. Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christa Polaczek advanced Mathematics p + 49.241.6009 52384 polaczek@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gnter Schmitz automobile electronic systems p + 49.241.6009 52314 schmitz@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Klaus-Gerd Bullerschen Mathematical optimisation p + 49.241.6009 52338 bullerschen@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jan-Welm Biermann Vehicle acoustics p + 49.241.80 25 606 biermann@ika.rwth-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Harald Funke environmental problem of aircraft propulsion p + 49.241.6009 52387 funke@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J.-Michael Bauschat advanced control technology Dynamics of Flight / Flight control p + 49.241.6009 52305 bauschat@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Josef Cordewiner advanced caD p + 49.241.6009 52392 cordewiner@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bernd Dachwald aerospace environment /simulation space Mission analysis and Design 1 advanced space Dynamics p + 49.241.6009 52343 dachwald@fh-aachen.de

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Esch environmental problems of Vehicle powertrain p + 49.241.6009 52369 esch@fh-aachen.de
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Term Dates for summer and Winter semester 2011 Offcial start of term: March 01st 2011 summer semester september 1st 2011 Winter semester Start of lecture period: March 14th 2011 summer semester october 03th 2011 Winter semester End of lecture period: June 24th 2011 summer semester February 03rd 2012 Winter semester Official end of term: august 31st 2011 summer semester February 28th 2012 Winter semester For the 4 semester courses with initial semester in winter the courses will start with a research semester at a company or institute around aachen. according to this a coordination interview is required. Room numbering | it is very easy to find your way with the numbering system used at the FH aachen. consider the following example: room 01223 > the first digit stands for obergeschoss (Groundfloor and above) and untergeschoss (Basement). > second digit indicates on which floor the room is located. > third digit indicates in what part of the building the room is located (this information can be found in the signs next to the buildings entrance). > Fourth and fifth places indicate the number of the room at the specific floor. > the aerospace and automotive buildings are located at two buildings, one at Hohenstaufenallee 6 and the other Goethestrae 1, which are in front of each other.
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the room numbering does not tell you whether the room is located at the Hohenstaufenallee 6 or Goethestrae 1. Make sure you always ask in which building the class takes place. course contents | For course contents and other necessary information regarding the subjects, please refer to the following websites: for automotive Vehicle integration www.fb6.fh-aachen.de/automobiltechnik/master-english/ for aerospace engineering: www.fb6.fh-aachen.de/luft-und-raumfahrttechnik/masterenglish Lectures/exercises/Practical Activities | the courses are divided into 3 parts: > lectures (Vorlesungen) take place at least once a week and are held by the respective professor. > exercises (bungen) take place usually every even or odd week and are held by the professor or an assistant. > practical trainings (praktika) take place usually 4 or 5 times during the course (for each course, but not all courses offer this type of activity). attendance is mandatory and you may not be allowed to write the exams if 100% attendance is not furnished. (in case you were sick or is/were not possible to attend a practical training, contact the professor as soon as possible to justify your absence)
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colloquia/Seminars/excursions | your participation in the FH aachen is not limited to the subjects you are taking. During the whole year, different activities take place at the FH aachen and you can attend them. colloquia, seminars and excursions are just a few examples of these activities and are held by either members of the faculties or visiting faculties from other universities and companies. the schedule for these activities can be found on the websites and on the message boards (Hohenstaufenallee 6). sometimes the seats are limited and it is necessary to confirm your participation in advance. examinations | the examinations (Klausuren) are mostly written exams and they take place at the end of the semester. the most important rules about them are: > registration is made on-line through the campusoffice website. > pay attention to the message boards regarding registration dates. if you do not register in time, no exceptions will be made and you may have to wait a couple of months or even a semester for the next registering dates. > once you are registered for an exam, you have to pass it within 2 years of the first attempt. > you are allowed to take the same test for a maximum of 3 times until you pass it. For complete information refer to the examination office (prfungsamt): www.fh-aachen.de/index.php?id=7752&L=1 www.qis.fh-aachen.de campus Office | campus office is the online schedule system for the students at the FH aachen. Here you can organize your classes, activities, appointments among other advantages. it is also through this system that you can register for the examinations. During the introduction Day of the Master course you will receive information on how to use the system, username, password and other advantages of using it. www.campusoffice.fh-aachen.de

Standard Period of Study (Regelstudienzeit) | as mentioned already that the standard period of study for both master courses are 3 or 4 semester (with integrated research semester). However it is common cases in Germany, that students might need additionally 1 or 2 semester to successfully complete the study. only few numbers of students can really successfully complete the study within the standard period of study. therefore please take this also into your consideration while you are planning your finances or time.

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Lecture notes, Manuals and Recommended Literature | the lecture notes and practical activities manuals are usually available for download from the institutes website. this information is always given in the beginning of the semester. it is your responsibility to print the files so you can use them during the lectures. taking notes is a very efficient way to learn subjects. professors also provide a list with recommended books for their courses. these books should be available at the library of the FH aachen. in case you do not find a specific book or need more suggestions, feel free to ask the professor for suggestions. they will be glad to help you.

Library | the FH aachen provides its students with 5 divisional libraries. one of the divisional libraries for students of engineering courses is in: eupener strae 70 library in eupener strae nr. 70 p +49.241.6009 52050 bibliothek@fh-aachen.de www.bibliothek.fh-aachen.de opening hours: Mo. th. 08:00h 20:30h (18:00h service) Fr. 08:00h 19:00h (15:00h service) sa. 10:00h 16:00h (no service) library iD cards are free and available upon request at the front desk in the library. the documents required are student iD (studentenausweis) and personal iD (personal ausweis). your library card may take a week to be issued. the borrowed books can be renewed directly at the front desk, over phone or online. Do not forget to return the books on time. any delays will be charged according the following table: 1 10 days 2 / book 11 20 days 5 / book 21 30 days 10 / book 31 - days 20 / book you can also be a member of the rWtH-aachen library and get more benefits. the library timings for reading rooms are Mo. - Fri. 8.00 - 24.00 sat. 9.00 - 24.00 sun. 11.00 - 24.00

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cafeteria | the cafeteria (Mensa) of the Faculties 6 (aerospace engineering) and 8 (Mechanical engineering and Mechatronics) is located at the Goethestrae 3 on the ground floor. there are choices of cold/hot meals, beverages, sandwiches, ice cream and snacks. it is necessary to show your student iD (studentenausweis) in order to buy your meal with the discount for students. opening hours: Mo. - th. 08.00h - 14.15h (lunch after 11:30h) Fr. 08.00h - 14.00h (lunch after 11:30h) there is also a cafeteria in the building where the library is (eupener strae 70). it is located on the 1st floor and the opening hours are the same. the menu is also available online in the following address: www.studentenwerk-aachen.de/en/essen/speiseplaene.asp Internet on campus | the FH aachen offers all enrolled students, the possibility to use the wireless network. after the orientation Day you will receive information on how to obtain a username and a password to use the network of the FH aachen (campusoffice, Wlan, etc).

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Visa extension | it is important to extend the visa, before your initial visa expires. the necessary documents include insurance, house contract, passport, registration documents from university, bank account details, biometric passport photos, and other important documents. For students of the FH aachen the responsible visa officce is located in: SuperC der RWTH Aachen templergraben 57 52062 aachen office hours: Mo. 8:00 12:15 tu. 8:00 12:15 We. 8:00 12:15, 14:00 16:45 th. closed Fr. 8:00 12:00 Semester-Ticket | once you have paid all the fees and are enrolled as a student at the FH aachen, you will receive the semesterticket. With this ticket you are entitled to use all buses and trains belonging to the public transportation system of the nrW-region. there are no restrictions regarding day and time where you can use the public transportation. the semesterticket is valid for one semester and can be used during lecture period or vacation. For more information regarding conditions of use, please visit: www.avv.de/nc/de/ressorts/tickets-und-preise/tickets-fuer-allekunden/studenten/semester-ticket/?sword_list[0]=semesterticket Public Transportation | the buses are usually on-time, comfortable and clean. they connect the city and its surroundings in a well implemented fashion. at every busstop you will find a map of the bus routes of the city and timetables of the buses covering that area. there is a service centre of the transport authority (aseaG), where you can find all timetables and maps. www.aseag.de www.avv.de
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Activities in Aachen | new and alone? aachen offers a lot of opportunities for students to interact, exchange ideas, make friends and much more! always remember that many others are facing the same situation as you are and are willing to make contacts with other peoples. www.incas.rwth-aachen.de (association of international students) www.aisa.rwth-aachen.de (association of indian students) www.gats.rwth-aachen.de (association of thai students) www.asta.fh-aachen.de www.asta.rwth-aachen.de there are movie theatres, parks, theatres, museums, soccer stadium, bars and many other possibilities to have fun and enjoy your stay in aachen. there is a lot of information in the websites listed above and in the university cafeterias. you can also check the official website of the city of aachen: www.aachen.de/en check also the following site for parties and events for students in aachen: www.campuslife.de Sports at the University | a wide variety of sports and facilities are available for students in aachen. practicing sports can be a great way to meet new friends and keep you in shape! as you might have thought, places are limited and are quickly occupied. registration takes place at the beginning of the semester and for more information you can access: www.hochschulsport.rwth-aachen.de

Scholarships | the FH aachen does not offer its students any kind of scholarships (stipendium). there are however, many institutions offering scholarships for eu and non-eu residents. For information about applying procedure, requirements and other relevant questions, please visit the scholarship database at: www.funding-guide.de www.innovation.nrw.de/studieren_in_nrw/studienstarter/ finanzierung/nrw-stipendienprogramm/index.php Student-jobs | you can find a number of jobs, in or around the university, as under professors or in some companies (HiWi jobs). Alumni | By the time you finish the master study you are welcome to join the alumni association alfha.net of the FH aachen. With its more than 1800 members worldwide well known enterprises, like eaDs, airbus, German aerospace center (Dlr), FeV Motorentechnik, robert Bosch and Daimler aG. alfha.net offers you as a member the benefit of establishing contacts for the best career start.alfha.net also arranges an annual congress, where outstanding alumnus of the FH aachen present their career experiences, and follow up on their contacts.Further information about alfha.net can be found on: www.fb6.fh-aachen.de/alumni/home/ Find alfha.net on Xing open Bc: www.xing.com/net/wwaachen

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Abbreviations ac asta es / ersti FB HiWi Hs p rWtH ss V Ws

aachen allgemeiner studierendenausschuss (students union) erstsemester (Freshman) Fachbereich (Faculty) Hilfswissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (student assistant) Hochschule (university) praktikum (practical activity) rheinisch-Westflische technische Hochschule (rWtH aachen university) sommersemester (summer term) bung (exercise) Vorlesung (lecture) Wintersemester (Winter term)

Imprint Publisher | rector of the FH aachen Kalverbenden 6, 52066 aachen, www. fh-aachen.de Editor | Faculty of aerospace engineering Hohenstaufenallee 6 | 52064 aachen t + 49.241.6009 52400 F + 49.241.6009 52680 www.fh-aachen.de/luftraum.html Dipl.-ing. Mohsen Bagheri M. eng. Mayur patwari prof. Dipl.-ing. Michael Bauschat prof. Dr.-ing. thomas esch

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