Studying in Magdeburg

8 good reasons to study computer science in Magdeburg:

*FIN = Faculty of Computer Science

1. Students at FIN* receive individual support:

• You get help getting started through our preliminary courses, the organisation week, our mentoring programme and the Discord server
• Individual counselling by the respective study advisor
• Quick response from the Examination Office for questions about exams and/or the organisation of your studies

2. Interdisciplinary work is carried out in Magdeburg:

• All FIN* degree programmes include courses offered by other faculties at the University of Magdeburg (e.g. Psychology, Education, Physics, Mechanical Engineering,...)
• One semester of work placement is compulsory for all FIN students
• An individual software project is compulsory for all FIN students

3. Reasonable tuition fees in Magdeburg:

• all students pay a semester fee of 277.90€ (as of winter semester 24)
• This includes the Deutschlandticket, which allows you to travel in Germany during your studies

4. Living in Magdeburg is very cheap

• Magdeburg has some of the lowest rents in Germany, so you pay comparatively not much for a lot of space
• Living near the university is very easy and the price is the same as in Magdeburg itself
• Bars, pubs and clubs are comparatively cheap and not overcrowded

5. Very well equipped with computing technology:

• 24-hour access to the FIN* building means you can work undisturbed in one of the labs even at night
• For fans of fresh air, there is WiFi on the entire campus and of course also in the FIN

6. Dedicated team of professors awaits you:

• Professors/research assistants are very easy to reach (email usually within 24 hours)
• Professors/research assistants are often available to answer students' questions about presentations, projects and internships, even without a specific appointment
• Possibility to talk to lecturers after the lecture/exercise and ask questions

7. Varied leisure programme:

• Extensive range of sports offered by the University Sports Centre (Spoz)
• A wide range of languages to learn at the University Language Centre (Sprz) (everything from Japanese to Portuguese)
• the nightlife is varied thanks to the various clubs, bars and pubs - especially around Hasselbachplatz
• many parks (e.g. Nordpark, Elbauenpark, Rotehorn-Park) where you can switch off and have a barbecue with fellow students
• Further offers: http://www.urbanite.net/de/magdeburg/

8. Participation in exchange programmes with foreign universities:

• Close cooperation with the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, USA (Dual Degree Programme)
• Semester abroad easily possible through ERASMUS/SOCRATES agreements with the university