Study Guide for incoming students - Hochschule Kehl

Information brochure for incoming students 

University of Applied Sciences Kehl 

Prof. Dr. Ewald Eisenberg 

Petra Savkovic 

15.03.2013 

University photos by Jörg Finger

Erasmus Study Guide............................................................................................................ 0 

Contents ............................................................................................................................... 0 

Welcome note from the Rector .......................................................................................... 3 

“Erasmus: changing lives, opening minds for 25 years” .................................................. 3 

Kehl/Strasbourg – A vibrant European metropolis .............................................................. 5 

World Heritage and easy-going nature – discover the fascinating twin cities of Kehl and 

Strasbourg ...................................................................................................................... 5 

City of Kehl ........................................................................................................................ 5 

City of Strasbourg .............................................................................................................. 6 

City with a rich heritage .................................................................................................. 6 

Walks in and around Strasbourg .................................................................................... 6 

Strasbourg, University City ............................................................................................. 7 

Structure of the academic year .......................................................................................... 8 

INTERNATIONAL OFFICE OF KEHL UNIVERSITY .......................................................... 9 

International contacts ..................................................................................................... 9 

Study trips & seminars:................................................................................................... 9 

Internships abroad .......................................................................................................... 9 

Erasmus Welcome Service ...............................................................................................10 

Language Centre ..............................................................................................................10 

Prerequisite ...................................................................................................................10 

Language course offerings ............................................................................................10 

European and international studies to boost your career ...............................................11 

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Courses are: ..................................................................................................................12 

Courses: ........................................................................................................................13 

Master’s programme: Management of Clusters .................................................................15 

A UNIQUE PROGRAMME OF STUDY .........................................................................15 

COMPETENCES AND OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE .....................................................15 

Erasmus study guide 1

COURSES ....................................................................................................................15 

Bachelor’s and master’s programmes in “Public Management” ........................................17 

Your International Library Loan .....................................................................................20 

Electronic Work Space and Internet Access ..................................................................20 

Cafeteria and snack bar ....................................................................................................21 

STUDENT SERVICES ......................................................................................................22 

Head of Administrative Services ....................................................................................22 

Student Affairs Office and Admissions Office ................................................................22 

REGISTRATION ...............................................................................................................23 

Application Deadlines ....................................................................................................23 

Registration Deadlines ..................................................................................................23 

The Campus Card .........................................................................................................24 

Insurance Coverage ......................................................................................................25 

Opening a bank account ................................................................................................26 

GENERAL PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON LIFE IN KEHL .............................................27 

Accommodation.............................................................................................................27 

Halls of residence: .........................................................................................................27 

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How to get to Kehl ............................................................................................................30 

By car ............................................................................................................................30 

By train ..........................................................................................................................31 

By long-distance bus .....................................................................................................31 

By plane ........................................................................................................................31 

Important Addresses .........................................................................................................32 

UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KEHL ..............................................................32 

International Office ........................................................................................................32 

Student application form for exchange students ...................................................................33 

Please send your application to .....................................................................................36 


Professor Paul Witt, 

Rector of the University of Applied Sciences Kehl 

Dear Erasmus students, 

Friends and experiences last for a lifetime. The European exchange programme ERAMUS is 

one of the greatest culture- and character-building programmes that you may ever have in 

your whole life. 

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, ERASMUS is the most popular and successful 

student exchange programme in the world. Each year, more than 230,000 students study in 

another European country thanks to the Erasmus programme. It also offers the opportunity 

for student internships in enterprises and administrations, for university staff to teach and be 

trained, and for the funding of co-operation projects between institutions of higher education 

across Europe. 

The University of Applied Sciences Kehl participates actively in the ERASMUS programme. 

Our university is dedicated to preparing students for careers in public service. This means 

training students for positions at the management level in public administration (in state 

agencies and departments, in municipalities, in counties or in other public institutions, 

corporations and foundations, etc.). Graduates of Kehl University mostly take on 

management positions after having finished the program. For this reason Kehl University is 

often called the “backbone” of public administration. 

Public service plays an important role in European and international development. That is 

why we at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl believe that students must be prepared 

during their training to deal with increasing internationalization and globalization. We actively 

encourage our students to gain experience abroad and are very happy to welcome to Kehl 

students from other European universities and from all over the world. 

This handbook has been designed to facilitate orientation for incoming and outgoing 

students, particularly with regard to Kehl’s international relations, courses for ERASMUS 

students (especially in English), student facilities and other aspects of your stay in Kehl. 


The University of Applied Sciences Kehl is one of the most renowned institutions for public 

management in Germany. It was founded in 1971 and enlarged in the 1980s. 

Kehl, as Strasbourg’s neighbouring city, offers wide 

opportunities to become well acquainted with the 

European institutions in Strasbourg (Council of 

Europe, European Parliament, European 

Ombudsman and European Court of Human Rights) 

during the course of study programmes. 

Due to the proximity to Strasbourg, Luxembourg and 

Brussels, high-ranking speakers from international 

organizations and from foreign universities come frequently to Kehl as guest lecturers and 

discuss all important European issues. 

Our University has close ties to other universities in Europe and all over the world. Together 

we organize many joint seminars, study trips, internships and exchange programmes. 

In the joint seminars the emphasis is laid on European integration and how administrations 

are growing closer together. Among the topics are regional development and benchmarking 

in day-to-day administrative practice. Thus, one can become well acquainted with Europe 

right on site. 


Kehl on the right side of the Rhine and Strasbourg on the river’s left bank are situated in 

different countries (Germany and France) but belong to the same metropolitan district. The 

“Euro-District” is the first transnational urban area in Europe with a population of nearly one 

million inhabitants. The European District on the Rhine in the very heart of Europe is the 

home of the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human 

Rights and other European institutions. 

The twin cities Kehl and Strasbourg are closely linked by public transportation. Inside the 

metropolitan agglomeration there are no more physical or cultural barriers between the two 

countries. But both cities have preserved their own character, which gives them an 

outstanding specific German and French mixture. 

In Kehl/ Strasbourg you find very old medieval buildings and modern architecture, pulsating 

city life and quiet lanes, wonderful parks and various waterways, European organizations 

and the world-famous cathedral: Kehl/ Strasbourg makes up a European puzzle full of 

surprises. 

You'll soon find out that the transnational twin city of Kehl/ Strasbourg is great for studying 

and also an awesome place to live in. 

Water is life – and Kehl has been very successful in meshing city life with natural living. Short 

distances connect unspoiled natural settings with the inner city of Kehl. 

In the city centre you find cozy shops and inviting street cafes and after long hours of classes 

you may relax in the marvelous “Rose Garden” or the “Old Rhine Park”. Getting the most out 

of your leisure time is no problem in Kehl. 

The dense forests and green meadows along the Rhine are ideal for long leisurely walks, 

strenuous hikes or even for bicycling. The 120-km long bike path opens up spectacular 

views. A paradise for nature lovers – the area has countless lakes for water sports. Sport 

fans find everything they need: indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, riding and 

sailing as well as flying facilities and an inline-skating circuit. Kehl is also an ideal starting 

point for exploring the mysterious mountains of the Black Forest and the Vosges as well as 

the wine routes which follow the foothills along the German and on the French side of the 

Upper Rhine valley. 

Along both banks of the Rhine a huge park, the “Two Riverbanks Garden”, spreads over 

more than 50 hectares. The German and French side of the park are connected by the 

“Passerelle des deux Rives,” an elegant bridge for pedestrians and cyclists designed by the 

Parisian architect Marc Mimram. 


The promenade on both sides of the Rhine has become a focal point for contemporary art, 

featuring numerous examples of today’s modern art and sculpture. In summer outdoor 

theatre performances, music festivals and other events attract thousands of visitors to the 

parks along the river. 

The City Civic Centre is the centre of cultural life in Kehl. The curtain opens up to many 

events all year long such as concerts, opera, musicals or cabaret. Art exhibitions and the 

latest feature films complete the city’s cultural programme. 

Kehl is well located in the middle of Europe. There is quick access to the European high 

speed train network, and several international airports such as Frankfurt, Zurich, Strasbourg 

and Stuttgart are near at hand. In Kehl you can find more than 100 different nationalities from 

around the globe living in the city. 

Strasbourg with its international flair enriches the region. The city is steeped in history and 

offers fantastic possibilities for pleasure and entertainment. Strasbourg is the capital of 

Alsace, which is a region of great beauty and could hardly be bettered as a place to live. 

The city enjoys a marvelous location and is an exciting mix of different cultures. Germany, 

Switzerland and Luxembourg are all within easy reach, while Paris, Lyon, Geneva, Zurich, 

Turin, Milan, Munich, Prague, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Brussels and Amsterdam are all within a 

600-km radius. 

Strasbourg is certainly one of the most beautiful cities of Europe with its magnificent 

cathedral, its picturesque Petite France district, its river and canals, along with a number of 

strikingly-designed modern buildings, especially in the district around the European 

Parliament. 

The whole of the central part of the city has been declared part of UNESCO's World Heritage 

list. Strasbourg is second only to Paris with regard to the quality and range of its cultural 

scene, with exhibitions, concerts, festivals, theatres, contemporary music, live music venues 

and cabarets all year round. 

Strasbourg has some beautiful parks, such as the Orangerie, the botanic gardens, Pourtalès 

and the Jardin des deux Rives, where you can go for a stroll and also, especially in the 

summer, often enjoy open-air concerts and other attractions. The city also offers a vast 

choice of other attractions, including excellent museums and art galleries, and over 400 km 

of bicycle trails. 


Strasbourg is a dynamic city with over 50,000 students: it is the main university town in the 

east of France, and some 20% of its students come from outside France. Renowned for the 

quality of its universities and schools, Strasbourg also offers a great night life, university 

restaurants, and terraces in the summer for a good beer or glass of wine. 


At Kehl University, the academic year is divided into two terms: the winter semester and 

summer semester. 

The winter term begins officially on September 16 and ends on February 28. The summer 

term begins on March 1 and ends on September 15. However, the lecture period only runs 

from mid-September until the end of January and from March until the end of July. The 

remaining time, the so-called “no lesson period”, is intended for exams and homework. 

TIMETABLE FOR THE BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME BEGINNING IN 2013 

SEMESTER COURSES BEGIN COURSES END 

Winter semester 2013/14 Monday, September 16, 2013 Friday, January 31, 2014 

No lesson period Oct. 28, 2013 – Nov. 01, 2013 

No lesson period Dec. 12, 2013 – Jan. 06, 2014 

Summer semester 2014 Monday, March 3, 2014 Thursday, July 3, 2014 

No lesson period June 09, 2014 – June 20, 2014 

The examination period depends on the subject; final examinations take place during the last 

weeks of the classes. The time between semesters is to be used for writing exams and 

research papers, and preparing presentations. 

Please note: The examinations usually take place after the semester has ended. The exam 

dates can be found in the display case in the main lobby. 


Contact person: 

Pia Kipp, Head of the International Office 

E-Mail: kipp@hs-kehl.de 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100 

The tasks of the International Office can be divided into several areas: 

international contacts (study trips, seminars, ...) 

 

 

 

 

 

assistance to foreign visitors 

cooperation with international organisations, international universities 

assistance to foreign master’s degree candidates 

internships abroad 

assistance to Erasmus students 

For some years now we have maintained close contacts with foreign universities and 

administrations. Have a look on the overview. 

Study trips to China, South Africa, and the USA take place on a regular basis. These trips 

are carried out by the International Office in cooperation with the University’s partner 

organisations located there. 

In addition, binational seminars take place every year, in particular with students from 

Russia, Poland, France, and Romania. Students from Kehl University travel regularly to the 

partner universities abroad, and in turn, they gladly host the foreign seminar participants at 

our university in Kehl. 

At Kehl University students have the opportunity to do a 3-month internship abroad. The 

programme of study at Kehl University is enhanced by this time spent abroad, along with the 

newly acquired foreign language knowledge and expanded cross-cultural competence. An 

internship abroad is a definite plus on a CV. 


An internship abroad can be of great importance for your professional career. Specialized 

language knowledge and experience gained abroad play an important role when applying for 

a job. 

In Kehl we have students tutors for incoming ERASMUS students. 

The tutors welcome new students and show them things of interest in and around the 

university. So you can easily come into contact with your new environment. The tutors show 

the newcomers where they can find everything (departments and staff, student facilities such 

as the cafeteria/library/computer room/student dorms, etc.). Furthermore, they help new 

students to register at city hall, to open a bank account, to get to Kehl and Strasbourg, and 

they can give advice on where to buy the cheapest food, etc. Contact the ERASMUS tutor 

service through the International Office at Kehl University. 

Contact person: 

Pia Kipp, Head of the Language Centre of the University 


Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181 

Kehl University offers specialized language courses in English, French and Spanish. For 

English and Spanish, previous knowledge of the respective language is required. For French, 

a beginner's course will be offered if there are enough interested students. Language 

courses in German on request. 

 

 

Taking a placement test (except for the “beginning French” level) 

Students will be placed into groups on the basis of the test results 

English: A2 – B1 (Intermediate 1) B1 – B2 (Intermediate 2) B2 – C1 (Advanced) 

French: A1 (Beginner) B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Advanced) 

Spanish: A2 - B1 (Intermediate) B2 – C1 (Advanced) 


Kehl University offers different types of studies for foreign students: 

 

 

 

 

The in-depth studies in European Public Management and international relations 

offer a full semester for ERASMUS students. This programme takes place in the 6th 

semester of the bachelor’s programme in Public Management and treats all subjects 

linked to European integration, EU policies, cross-border relations and intercultural 

management. It specifically addresses incoming students from other universities for 

an ERASMUS exchange. It is suitable for all students in disciplines linked to public 

management (law, economics, political sciences, social sciences, etc.). Sponsored 

study trips to other European countries are part of the programme. The programme 

is run entirely in English (details see p. 11). 

The master’s programme "European Master of Public Administration" (EPAM) is a 

complete 4-semester cooperative master’s course of study. A joint degree is granted 

by Kehl University and the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigsburg. One 

semester takes place in Ludwigsburg, one semester in Kehl, one semester is spent 

doing an internship abroad and one semester is reserved for writing the thesis. 

Several modules take place in a joint programme with the University of Strasbourg. 

Sponsored study trips to Brussels, Luxembourg and other European countries are 

part of the programme. The programme is run partly in English and partly in 

German (details see p. 13). 

The master’s programme in "Cluster Management" is a 4-semester programme. It 

prepares students for networking and management positions which link public and 

private organisations. It is organised together with the University of Strasbourg and a 

joint degree is awarded. The programme is run partly in English and partly in 

German and French (details see p. 13). 

The bachelor’s and master’s course of studies in “Public Management”. These 

programmes are only held in German (details see p. 17). 


The last semester of the bachelor’s programme is the in-depth course of study called 

“European Public Management and international relations”. All courses are held in English 

and this programme offers a great opportunity for Erasmus students. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

European Public Management and Cross-Border Cooperation 

European Union (European unification, European institutions and EU law) 

Economic Integration of Europe and Financial Affairs of the EU 

EU Public Policies (Environmental and transport policies, social affairs, culture and 

youth policies, EU labour market…) 

Transnational and Cross-Border Cooperation 

European Development Policies 

EU as a Global Player 

During the European in-depth studies students have the opportunity to join different study 

trips to partner universities and organizations. 

In the academic year 2012/2013 students 

attended: 

3rd International Cyprus 

Symposium hosted by Mersin 

University (Mersin, Turkey). 

Seminar about migration and 

integration in Europe hosted by 

the Academy of the Diocese of 

Stuttgart (Stuttgart, Germany). 

French-German seminar (Mayotte, 2013) 

 

French-German seminar hosted by CNFPT (Mayotte, Indian Ocean). 

For information about the in-depth course of study see 

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module5.aspx. 


The programme is a complete 4-semester cooperative 

master’s course of study. A joint degree is granted by Kehl 

University and the University of Applied Sciences 

Ludwigsburg. 

For over 10 years now this programme of study provides the 

students with the latest knowledge and skills to make them 

fit for Europe upon graduation. They find exciting positions in 

international, regional and local administrations dealing with 

European Affairs. The considerable amount of practicable knowledge in European Matters is 

highly esteemed by employers. The communicative, legal, economic and organisational skills 

gained in the programme also enable the graduates to work competently in NGOs or in the 

private sector for the advancement of European Integration. 

The educational objectives are as follows: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge of European law and its application 

Understanding of the European process of integration and the challenges it poses for 

national governments as well as public administrations 

Critical examination of the concrete demands of European integration at the national, 

regional and local levels of administration 

Ability to acquire funds from, implement and evaluate European aid programmes 

Acquisition of key qualifications needed to communicate and conduct negotiations in 

cross-cultural settings and with European institutions 

Ability to cooperate in transnational settings, especially by acquiring knowledge of the 

political and administrative systems in other Member States 

First semester (October to February in Ludwigsburg) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

European law 

Historical and political dimensions of European integration 

European public policies 

European tax systems 

Intercultural communication 

European Structural Funds 


Second semester (March to July in Kehl/Strasbourg) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

European policy fields (e.g. funding policies and methods of uhsing them) 

Management of European administrative systems 

Comparison of European political and administrative systems 

Information management within the European Union databases 

Management of cross-border programmes, projects and conflicts 

Public relations 

Development cooperation of the European Union and Germany 

Intercultural competencies (preparation for internships abroad) 

Third semester 

 

6-month internship abroad (excellent possibilities around the world) 

Forth Semster 

 

Master thesis 

Several modules in the second semester take place in a joint programme with the University 

of Strasbourg. Sponsored study trips to Hungary, Brussels, Luxembourg are a fixed part of 

the programme. Further excursions to Armenia, Turkey, and Great Britain have also taken 

place. The programme is run partly in English and partly in German and – for excellent 

speakers – in French. 

For information about the course of study see www.euro-mpa.de 


The programme is a complete 4-semester cooperative master’s 

course of study and a joint degree is granted by Kehl University 

and Strasbourg University. 

Business networks, competence centres and regional networks have rapidly developed over 

the past years and have attained increasing importance at the European level. This 

development has given rise to new occupational profiles, for example, that of the cluster 

manager. The cross-border programme of study “Management of Clusters and Regional 

Networks” offered by the Universities in Kehl and Strasbourg places a strong emphasis on 

practical training and provides a unique opportunity to date in Europe to specialize oneself in 

the requirements of this area. 

This programme of study qualifies highly-skill trilingual staff members of clusters and regional 

networks for tasks at the cross-border, European or international level. Possible fields of 

responsibility can be found: 

• in information and communication management 

• in the design and administration of networks in public-private cooperation 

• in the evaluation of cooperative projects at the interface between business entities 

and area municipalities in order to promote new centres of competition and innovation 

Semester 1: Strasbourg 

• Law and international relations 

• Economics, marketing and business administration 

• Professional working methods 

• Language skills 


Semester 2: Kehl 

• Cross-cultural communication 

• Comparison of European administrative systems with regard to their 

legal political and cultural aspects 

• Areas of EU policy with regard to legal, economic and 

socio-political aspects 

• Administrative management in the EU 

• Economic cluster theory 

• Public relations 

Semester 3: Strasbourg and Kehl 

• Economic intelligence 

• Management of clusters 

• International development of clusters 

• Project management 

• Total quality management 

• Project management 

• Practical workshops 

• Language skills linked to cluster management 

Semester 4: Internship / Master’s thesis 

• Internship of at least five months 

• Master’s thesis 


The bachelor’s and master’s programmes in 

“Public Management” provide students with 

knowledge regarding the basic principles of 

good governance, the rule of law, the tasks and 

organisational structure of public administration 

and their legal basis, financial management, human resources management, economics, 

sociology, psychology, planning methods, municipal organisation and many more methods 

and tools needed for modern, democratic, transparent and efficient governance. The degree 

granted is the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and the Master of Arts (M.A.). 

The basic course of study includes: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public law for public administration 

Planning tools 

Social affairs 

Municipal regulations 

Private law for public administration 

Financial management and business administration in the public sector 

Economics 

Sociology 

Psychology 

Organisational standards for public administration 

IT in the public sector 

Human resources management 

Psychology 

Language and cross-cultural studies 

Ethical principles and civil service – challenges for public administration today 

and tomorrow 

Research seminars and projects 


The in-depth courses of study: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administration of social benefits 

Public law and order 

Environmental policies and planning methods 

Economic affairs and financial management 

Local government policies, management in the public sector 

Public enterprises and hospital management 

Information technology and management 

Human resources, organization and communication 

Europe (English language) 

For information on individual in-depth courses of study see 

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Studium/Bachelor/Pages/Module.aspx. 


Library Opening Hours 

Monday – Friday 

During the "holidays" 

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 

Tuesday 

07.45 a.m.– 5.00 p.m. 

07.45 a.m.– 1.15 p.m. 

07.45 a.m.– 5.00 p.m. 

Please note: Click on "library latest" on the right side of our website or phone us. Especially 

between Christmas and January 6th and also sometimes during the summer the library may 

be completely closed! 

Staff of the Library 

Hass, Torsten 

Head Librarian, Cataloguing, Information 

retrieval and IT 

Reinbold, Bruno 

Loans, Supervision and Interlibrary Loan 

Room no. 112 (Library) 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 127 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 127 

E-Mail: hass@hs-kehl.de 

Room no. 112 (Library) 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 148 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 148 

E-Mail: reinbold@hs-kehl.de 

For guided tours of the library, see http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeNW9LZ9fnM. 


Do you know what to do? Click here to fill in the ILL form. 

More information about the International Library Loan: 

Costs 

ILL concerning books and other media: 4.30 € 

ILL concerning article copies (not more than 20 pages!): 2.80 € 

 

You pay at the moment you pick up the media/copies. 

Picking up the media 

 

 

We do NOT send the media/copies to you! If you aren't able to come to Kehl, take a 

look at SUBITO or consult a library in your area. 

Please retain the ticket you get together with your book/media. We have to send the 

ticket back to the library we got the book/media from. 

Computer use and Internet access on campus will be available to students after registration 

at the university. The initial password will be sent to students by e-mail. Students may also 

access the university network via WLAN with their own laptops. 

Students can access the Intranet page by choosing “Current Students” and then “Intranet” 

(see picture below). 


The cafeteria (Mensa) is located right next to the university. Every day from Monday to 

Friday there are at least two hot dishes to choose from (one of which is vegetarian). During 

semester breaks the cafeteria is closed. 

Cashless payment is made with the Campus Card, which can be „refilled“ at the machines on 

campus at any time. 

Free lunch vouchers may be granted on request. 

You can have a look at the cafeteria menu here: http://www.swfr.de/en/food-andbeverages/speiseplaene/mensa-kehl/. 

You can have breakfast or take care of those „hunger pangs“ between meals in the snack 

bar. The snack bar is closed during semester breaks. 

Opening Hours: 

Cafeteria 


11.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m. 

Snack bar 


Contact information 

Cafeteria management 

07.30 a.m.– 2.00 p.m. 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 153 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 154 

Snack bar Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 152 


The Head of Administrative Services is the supervisor of the non-academic staff and is 

responsible for the budget, the properties as well as for legal and other administrative tasks. 

Head of Administrative Services 

Heitz, Arnold, Head of Administrative Services 

Lux, Yvonne, Administrative Office Staff 

Room no. 108A 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 121 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 121 

E-Mail: heitz@hs-kehl.de 

Room no. 107A 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 119 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 120 

E-Mail: lux@hs-kehl.de 

The Student Affairs Office is responsible for, among other things, 

advising and assisting students (bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates) 

 

 

 

 

 

issuing student IDs and certificates 

certifying transcripts 

students’ notification of illness 

job listings 

accommodation listings 

The Admissions Office is responsible for, among other things, 

application and admission to the programme of study 

 

 

organisation of the student aptitude test 

assignment to the University 

Head of Student Affairs Office 

Fien, Johannes 

Room no. 104A 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 117 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 8945 117 

E-Mail: fien@hs-kehl.de 


For information about the application process please check the university website 

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/AAmt/Pages/index.aspx. 

Application procedure & deadlines 

Application deadlines 

• for students coming in the winter semester: 15 May 2013 

• for students coming in the summer semester: 15 November 2013 

Please note: It is possible to apply before/after these deadlines if you have been accepted at 

you home university as an Erasmus student. 

The registration deadlines for Erasmus students are at the beginning of September for the 

winter semester and at the beginning of March for the summer semester. 

Students will receive all the important information about registration along with their letter of 

acceptance. 

Students will need the following documents for the process of registration: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter of acceptance 

Passport or personal identity card 

Health insurance coverage 

Application form for registration 

Passport photo for the Campus Card 

Transcript of records (Download) 

At the end of his/her studies in Kehl, the Erasmus student receives a transcript of 

records for his/her academic performance. This T.O.R. contains the following 

information: 

o all examination results 

o the ECTS points achieved 

o the German examination scores 


After the registration process you will receive your Campus Card, which serves students as: 

 

 

 

a student identity card 

a library card for the University Library 

a debit card for the cafeteria/snack bar (to purchase food, coffee, lunch…) 

The Campus Card can be topped up for use as a debit card in the cafeteria or it can be 

„refilled“ at the machines on campus (one machine is next to cafeteria and one is in main 

hall). 


After moving into your room in Kehl, you must register as a resident at the Resident 

Registration Office of the City of Kehl (see “registration”). Please do not forget to take along 

your passport or identification card. 

If you live in Kehl, you must register at the Kehl Resident Registration Office (Citizen Centre). 

Kehl Resident Registration Office (Citizen Centre) 

Einwohnermeldeamt Kehl / Bürgeramt 

Hauptstraße 85 

77694 Kehl 

Germany 

The office hours 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 88 255 

E-mail: buergerservice@stadt-kehl.de 

Mon. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. 

Tues. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. 

Wed. 08.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon 

Thurs. 08.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. 

Fri. 08.30 a.m. - 12.00 noon 

If you do not live in Kehl but in another place in Germany, you must register at the resident 

registration office responsible for that municipality. You will also receive information on 

resident registration along with your letter of acceptance from the University of Applied 

Sciences Kehl. 

When you register as a resident, you will receive written confirmation. Please do not lose this 

document. Everyone who lives in Germany must go to the Resident Registration Office of 

their municipality and register their new address within a week after moving. 

Please note: Before departing Kehl at the end of your stay, you will need to go to the Kehl 

Resident Registration Office in order to give official notice of departure. 

The German healthcare system with its dense network of highly qualified doctors is 

considered one of the best in the world. As a student in Germany, you benefit from optimum 

medical care and affordable insurance coverage. Remember that you cannot register at a 

German university without health insurance. 

If you wish to study in Germany, you always need health insurance. All statutory health 

insurance funds in the country are obliged to insure students up to the age of 30. If you turn 

30 in Germany, you can continue to be insured through a statutory health insurance fund by 

paying a higher premium. If you are already older than 29 when you start studying, you can 

only take out private health insurance. Before your departure find out whether your health 

insurance from your home country is also recognized in Germany, for example, if a social 

security agreement exists between your country and Germany. This applies, among others, 

to members of the European Union as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland 


and Macedonia. An updated list of countries to which this applies is available on the website 

of the German Liaison Office for Health Insurance Abroad. 

Note that foreign insurance companies do not always pay for all the costs of medical 

treatment in Germany. In such cases, you will be obliged to pay for additional expenses 

yourself. 

Find out from your health insurance company whether it is also recognised in Germany. If it 

is, you will require confirmation that you are exempt from statutory health insurance when 

you register at your German university. Such confirmation can be obtained from any of the 

many German health insurance funds. 

If the insurance coverage you have in your home country is not recognised in Germany, you 

must take out a health insurance policy in this country. Most students in Germany are 

insured with a statutory health insurance fund. In some cases, however, it is also possible to 

take out private insurance. Insurance premium rates for students with statutory insurance 

funds are currently around 80 euros a month. 

Source: DAAD 

Opening a bank account as soon as possible after your arrival will make organising monthly 

payments such as rent much easier for you. Most banks offer current accounts free of charge 

for students. 

The most common bank for students is the Sparkasse Hanauerland. Opening a bank 

account as a student at the Sparkasse is free of charge and simple. For opening a bank 

account you will need your personal identification card, student card and a letter confirming 

that you are a student at the University of Applied Sciences Kehl. 

Please note: Before departing Kehl at the end of your stay, you will need to close the bank 

account – that is also free of charge. 

Sparkasse Hanauerland (Bank in Kehl) 

Sparkasse Hanauerland 



Germany 

The opening hours 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 860 2070 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 860 2099 

E-Mail: mail@sparkasse-kehl.de 

Website: http://www.sparkasse-kehl.de 

Mon. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. 

Tues. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. 

Wed. 08.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 

Thurs. 08.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. 

Fri. 08.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. 

Sparkasse “cash-machines” or ATMs can be found all around the city of Kehl and around 

Germany as well. At Sparkasse ATMs cash withdrawal is available free of charge. 


There are several possibilities for finding accommodation in Kehl: 

The Office of Student Services runs dormitories. Since the rooms are attractive and 

inexpensive, they are very popular. Therefore, you should apply for one as early as possible. 

Please note that there is a waiting list and it often takes some time to get a room. 

Another popular form of student living in Germany is apartment sharing 

(“Wohngemeinschaften” or “WGs”). 

The rent for a single room in a dormitory varies widely. It is typically between 200 and 260 

euros per month. Rent for rooms on the private market cost the same and there you may 

have to pay extra for heating, water, and electricity. 

Student residence hall I, Kinzigallee 7 

A hall of residence run by the University student union and located at Kinzigallee 7 in Kehl: 

 

 

217 one-room apartments with toilet and shower, completely furnished, 

rent is currently 210 € per month, including utilities 

Studentenwohnheim I (Student dormitory I) 

Kinzigallee 7, 77694 Kehl, Germany 

Contact address: 

Studentenwerk FH e.V. 

Mr. Kiefer 

Blumen Str. 1 C 

76889 Schweigen 

Contact data: 

Phone: +49 (0) 6342 922 641 

Fax: +49 (0) 6342 922 642 

E-Mail: studentenwerk-fh@web.de 

Website: http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de 


Hall of residence II, Kinzigallee 3 and 3a 

These student dormitories are located at Kinzigallee 3 and 3a in Kehl. Each room is in a fourroom 

apartment with a shared kitchen and bathroom. A single room (depending on size) 

costs from 249 € - 260 € (prices are subject to change). 

An application form can be found online at: 

http://www.swfr.de/en/wohnen/wohnheime/application/. 

Studentenhaus Kehl (Student dormitory II) 

Kinzigallee 3 and 3a, 77694 Kehl, Germany 


Studentenwerk Freiburg 

Außenstelle Offenburg 

Mrs. Renate Litterst 

Badstr. 24 

77652 Offenburg 

Germany 

Contact data: 

Phone: +49 (0) 781 205 328 

Fax: +49 (0) 781 205 330 

E-Mail: litterst@studentenwerk.uni-freiburg.de 

Website: http://www.studentenwerk-fh.de 

Studentenhaus Kehl – Kinzigallee 3 and 3a (photo by Studentenwerk Freiburg). 


Student hall of residence "City Campus" 

Starting in the autumn of 2010 in the tower of the railway station in Kehl: Kehl’s first designer 

hall of residence "City Campus" with 24 individually designed, completely furnished one-room 

apartments. 


Bahnhofsplatz 1, 77694 Kehl, Germany 


City Campus Kehl 

c/o Badische Grund und Boden Immobilien 

Herrn Martin Nikolai Braun 

Bahnhofsplatz 1 


Germany 

Contact data: 

Phone: +49 (0) 7854-983-7029 

Fax: +49 (0) 7854-983-7044 

E-mail: info@city-campus-kehl.de 

Website: http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/ 


(photo by http://www.city-campus-kehl.de/lage.html). 


Motorway A5 (Karlsruhe-Basel) 

 

 

 

 

Motorway exit Appenweier, then on to route B28 and follow the sign to Kehl-Strasbourg. 

At the first set of traffic lights, turn left (Aral service station) off route B28 and onto the 

street called Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße. 

At the next set of traffic lights, turn left off Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße and onto the 

street called Kinzigallee. 

Take the next left turn, which leads you to the campus of the University of Applied 

Sciences Kehl. 


Kehl/ Strasbourg is very well served by the European high-speed train network. It is located 

at the junction of two major high-speed lines from North to South (Berlin/ Hamburg to Milan/ 

Marseille) and West to East (London/Paris to Vienna/ Bratislava/ Budapest) 

 

 

High-speed trains ICE/ TGV from everywhere in Europe to Offenburg or Strasbourg 

From Strasbourg main station or Offenburg main station there is a regular S-Bahn (local 

train system) connection to Kehl 

Kehl/ Strasbourg is located at the juncture of several long-distance European bus lines: from 

Poland/ the Czech Republic to France and Spain and from the Netherlands to Switzerland. 

For some lines you have to change in Karlsruhe or Freiburg, which are also important 

connecting points for international long-distance bus companies. 

On the Internet you will find a lot of very cheap tickets (from 18 euros and up) for a trip to 

Kehl by bus. 

There are several major airports very close to Kehl/ Strasbourg: Strasbourg International 

Airport, Karlsruhe/ Baden-Baden and Basel/ Mulhouse. 

The intercontinental airports of Frankfort, Zurich and Stuttgart are also nearby. 

From all these airports local ground transportation (train, bus and light-metro) brings you 

easily to Kehl. 

For” budget flights”: Check the low-cost airlines to Strasbourg, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden 

and Basel/Mulhouse (Air Berlin, Easy Jet, Pegasus, Ryan Air, Sun Express, Volotea, 

Vueling, Wizz etc). 


You can also plan your route with Google Maps. 

You may plan your route to Kehl with different means of transport: 

www.verkehrsmittelvergleich.de. 

Interactive map of the city of Kehl http://www.kehl.de/stadtplan/html/en/index.html. 

For more information about Kehl please visit the official website http://www.kehl.de. 

Kinzigallee 1 


Ms. Pia Kipp, Head of the International Department and the Language Centre 


Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100 

http://www.hs-kehl.de/EN/Hochschule/Einrichtungen/AAmt/Pages/index.aspx 

STUDENT SERVICES 

Studentenwerk Freiburg 

Schreiberstrasse 12-16 

79098 Freiburg 

http://www.swfr.de/en/ 

E-Mail: info@swfr.de 

Tel.: +49 (0) 761 2101 200 

RESIDENT / ALIENS REGISTRATION OFFICE 

Einwohnermeldeamt Kehl / Bürgeramt 



E-Mail: buergerservice@stadt-kehl.de 

Phone: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 88 256 to 259 

http://www.kehl.de/stadt/stadtverwaltung/dienstleistungen/anmeldung.php 


Application deadline for a start in autumn: 15th May 

Application deadline for a start in spring: 15th October 

1. Application 

I would like to start my exchange in: 

____________________________________ 

I would like to do a 1. Semester begin: 

Autumn 20___ 

Spring 20___ 

one-semester exchange 

two-semester exchange 

2. Personal data 

Gender: Female Male 

Surname (as in passport): First name (as in passport): 

Date of birth: Nationality: 

Contact address in your home country: 

Street: ______________________________________ 

Postal code / City: _____________________________ 

Country: _____________________________________ 

Tel: _________________________________________ 

E-Mail: ______________________________________ 

Number of completed semesters at the home institution: 

____________________________________________ 


3. Sending Institution 

Name and address of home university: 

___________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________ 

ERASMUS code of home university: 

____________________________________________________ 

Contact details of ERASMUS coordinator (name, telephone, E-Mail): 

___________________________________________________________________ 

___________________________________________________________________ 

4. Language Skills 

Mother tongue: _____________________________________________________ 

Foreign languages: oral: (C2) (C1) (B2) 

___________________________________ excellent good fair 



Foreign languages: written: (C2) (C1) (B2) 




The language of instruction within the International Program is 

only English (In-depth study programme “European Public Management and 

International Relations 

German and English (Master programme “European Public Administration”) 

German and French (Master programme “cluster Management”) 

German (Bachelor and Master programmes “Public Managemnt”) 


Students should have at least a 

C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for 

Languages. 

5. Health and accident insurance 

In Germany having a health insurance is compulsory. Please contact us for more 

information. 

6. Enclosures 

In addition to this application form please hand in the following documents: 

Certificate of enrolment of your sending university or a copy of your current 

student-ID 

Completed Learning Agreement, approved by sending institution 

A learning agreement between the sending institution and the receiving 

institution (University Kehl) must be concluded before the studies begin. The 

details of the study programme are set down in the learning agreement. 

Photo (electronic in JPG-format) 

Copy of an identity document (Passport or ID) 

Transcript of records of past semesters at your home university 

At the end of his/her studies in Kehl, the Erasmus student receives a transcript 

of records for his/her academic performance. This T.O.R. contains the 

following information: 

o all examination results 

o the ECTS points achieved 

o the German examination scores 

Confirmation of English language skills 

Confirmation 

I hereby confirm that I have read and accept the information supplied in this form and 

that the information I have given is correct 

Place / Date: Signature: 

_______________________________________________________. 


UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES KEHL 

International Office 

Pia Kipp, Head of the International Office 


Phone: +49 (0) 7851 894 181 

Fax: +49 (0) 7851 894 100

Study Guide for incoming students - Hochschule Kehl

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