D A A Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Home [/imww.daad.de/en/index.html] / Information on Study and Research in Germany Uiwww.daad.de/deutschlandien/] / International Programmes (www. daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international-programs/en/] International Programmes in Germany 2014 Graduate School of Excellence advanced Manufacturing Engineering in Stuttgart (GSaME) « University of Stuttgart + Stuttgart Degree Doctoral Degree University of Stuttgart In cooperation with Numerous internationally renowned companies from production technology and the automotive industry support GSaME with organisational, financial and strategic contributions. In the area of applied research, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA and the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO are participating partners, both of them providing experience in the area of production research and development. Course language(s) German, English Courses are held mainly in German. Admission semester Any time CONTACT Beginning After the application deadlines Universitat Stuttgart Graduate School of Excellence GSaME in Stuttgart Programme duration Eight semesters (four years) Prof Dr-Ing Sylvia Rohr NobelstraBe 12 Application deadline 70569 Stuttgart Please look at our website (www.gsame.uni- stuttgart.de) for the current application deadlines. Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 18 01 Course contentAn excellent Graduate School for advanced Manufacturing Engineering, GSaME has been jointly created by 32 principal investigators from 19 institutes belonging to five faculties of the Universitat Stuttgart. Successful doctoral candidates will receive the degree of Dr-Ing or Dr rer pol. The advanced Manufacturing Engineering paradigm for next generation factories is, supported by a collection of emerging technologies according to the main interdisciplinary research fields (clusters): Stuttgart Enterprise Model; Digital and Virtual Engineering; ICT for Manufacturing, Materials and Process Engineering, Networking in Manufacturing, Intelligent Production Systems; Knowledge-Based Management; Life Cycle Sustainable Management. In total there are 96 ECTS for this cooperative, interdisciplinary doctoral programme. Educational organisation GSaME has self-administration with its own terms and conditions, autonomous management, its own curricular concept including selection procedures and regulations for the doctoral degree. The mission of the Graduate School is to advance the scientific foundation of manufacturing engineering by autonomous scientific work and through interdisciplinary qualification of elite managers, engineers and scientists for the global challenges of the next generation factories. GSaME will implement the very successful concept of the dual ‘education system for vocational training established in Germany, aiming at a dual scientific education system, which will focus on a constant exchange between theoretical and practical phases based on independent scientific work. Working in close cooperation with national and international institutions, the schoo! will promote an innovative model of doctoral research training, based on the integration and harmonisation of five core elements. 1.) Theoretical lectures and seminars 2.) The Leaming Factory for advanced Manufacturing Engineering, as an innovative training, research and test environment for performing practical research with physical and digital tools 3.) Dissertation projects performed in an expert and collaborative supervision and mentoring environment E-mail [m stuttgart.de] » Course website http://www.gsame.uni-stuttgart.de] ‘Submit application to Applications are only accepted via the internet using the GSaME homepage: www,GSaME.uni-stuttgart.de http /www.GSaME.uni-stuttgart.de]4.) Industry best-practice internships 5.) International orientation The relationship between research training activities, within GSaME and research projects is defined as 50/50 at the beginning. The calculation is based on a minimum of 40 working hours per week. The research training activities consist of theoretical lectures and seminars, the Learning Factory for advanced Manufacturing Engineering and the international orientation. Study abroad unit(s) International exchange of doctoral candidates: doctoral candidates will have the chance to study abroad within the network of international universities of GSaME. Internships Industry internships are part of the doctoral programme. Forms of assessment First year: core programme (28 ECTS), cluster-specitic programme (11 ECTS), supplementary programme (3 ECTS) ECTS credits 96 General promotion / funding German Research Foundation Course-related German language courses Yes Course objectives The objective is to take a substantial step towards a comprehensive System for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering through interdisciplinary scientific research and to provide comprehensive approaches, methods and tools for engineering of manufacturing systems. It includes manufacturing engineering as a core technology and requires education and infrastructurefor the development of a competitive position of the manufacturing industries. GSaME is the first initiative of its kind to be fully oriented towards the challenges and goals of European research and education at the highest level. Tuition fees No tuition fees Enrolment fees Approx. 140 EUR per semester Costs of living To cover living expenses, you will need about 750 EUR per month. This is for rent (approx. 240 to 350 EUR), health insurance for non-EU residents (approx. 75 EUR), the semester ticket for public transport (180 EUR’six months), food (approx. 200 EUR), other incidental expenses and working materials (approx. 100 EUR). Job opportunities ‘Owing to its location in the heart of one of Europe's largest high-tech regions, there are many opportunities to find employment. Nevertheless, please do not come to Germany expecting to be able to finance your entire studies by working. The study load is very high and it is not always easy to find a part-time job. Non-EU citizens are allowed by law to work for a maximum of 120 days per year. Students who are employed by the university in one of the institutes or departments ("Studentische Hilfskrafte") are exempt from this regulation, but other restrictions apply. You are not allowed to work during the first year while attending a German language class in preparation for the TestDaF. Funding opportunities the university No university scholarships are available. Nevertheless, the university may exempt students from tuition fees who show evidence of exceptional talent or have excellent results in their courses. Language requirements Applicants must provide proof of their German and English skills.German: TestDaF-Niveau TDN5S English: TOEFL (Minimum 102 IBT-TOEFL; 255 CBT- TOEFL; 575 PBT-TOEFL) Required DSH / TestDaF Yes Academic requirements ‘An engineering (mechanical or electrical), information or physical science or business administration university degree is mandatory (Diplom or Master's degree) Written personal statement (motivation and background) Letters of recommendation from two well-known professors Online application is required. Where to apply Applications are only accepted via the internet using the GSaME homepage: www,GSaME.uni-stuttgart.de [httpy/mmw.GSaME.uni- stuttgart.de] Arrival support A pick-up service is part of our welcome package. If you wish, you will be contacted before your departure and - if you arrive between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm - met at the Stuttgart airport or railway station and taken to your accommodation. Your host-partner will also help you with all formalities. Services and support for international students Cross-Cultural Mentoring The Office of International Affairs invites international degree students to sign up for its Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme. The programme is intended to ease initial challenges at the university as well as to offer study information, counselling services, subject- specific tutorials, courses, and activities during the whole study programme.For further information please contact: heidenreich@ia.uni-stuttgart.de. The Welcoming Service We want to make you feel at home here very quickly. If you wish, a German host-partner ("buddy") will pick you up at the airport or railway station and help you with all formalities. This service is free of charge. Please register online: www.ia.uni- stuttgart.de/internat/studierende/services/weleoming/index.en.htm! Have a safe journey! See you soon in Stuttgart! Accommodation Both campuses in Stuttgart-Vaihingen and in Stuttgart city centre have on-site halls of residence. Dorm rooms (ranging from 240-350 EUR per month) are furnished, some are equipped with a sink and all have access to kitchen and sanitary facilities, telephone and internet. From the campus in Stuttgart-Vaihingen, the city of Stuttgart can be reached by suburban railway within 10 minutes. If you are under 30 years old and want to apply for a room in one of the student dormitories, please contact the Student Service: Studentenwerk Stuttgart RosenbergstraBe 18 70174 Stuttgart Germany Phone: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 4470 Fax: +49 (0)7 11-9 57 44 50 Email: wohnen.sws@t-online.de Internet: www.sws-internet.de Course web: www.gsame. stuttgart.de] About the university Universitat Stuttgart - A Research University of International Standing The Universitat Stuttgart is a research-intensive university with a focus on engineering and science, aswell as outstanding departments in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Economics. It has established itself as an internationally renowned centre for research and training. The high quality of research at, the Universitat Stuttgart has just been rewarded in the second part of the joint federal and state Programme of Excellence Initiative. A cluster of excellence in the field of simulation technology as well as a graduate school in advanced manufacturing engineering have been selected for funding by the German Research Foundation. The university's joint projects with a number of institutes, both the Fraunhofer and Max Planck Society, the German Aerospace Centre and many other research institutions make the Universitat Stuttgart a driving force in technological innovation in one of Europe's most dynamic high-tech regions. Facts and figures, - Approx. 25,000 students - Approx. 5,000 international students from more than 100 countries - More than 100 Bachelor's and Master's programmes - Master's programmes taught in English - About 150 institutes in 10 faculties A research university The university constantly strives to react to the dynamics of change in the knowledge society. It ensures that, whenever required, its research and teaching activities have an interdisciplinary focus, and makes use of the latest teaching technology (such as e-learning, blended learning, and virtual classrooms). The work of selected research centres and training groups extends beyond the traditional limits of individual faculties, conducting teaching and research within a flexible framework in pioneering fields of study. Research centres such as the High Performance Computing Center, the Institute for Visualisation and Interactive Systems, the Center for Systems Biology, or the Aerospace Center have set milestones in the ongoing development of vital cutting-edge technologies. In the subjects we teach, we have become one of the most popular educational institutions in the world.Around 25,000 students from more than 100 different countries are enrolled in courses offered by the 150 institutes of the 10 different faculties. We have some 110 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes, including Master's programmes taught in English. Our International Centre provides a "Cross-Cultural Mentoring Programme" as well as a "Welcoming Service" for international freshmen - including German language classes for international students wishing to study for a degree here. Total number of students 25,000 Total percentage of international students 20 % About the city The city of Stuttgart, with about 600,000 inhabitants, is the state capital of Baden-Wirttemberg. Situated in the valley of the river Neckar, between the hills of the Swabian Alb and the Black Forest, itis often called "the city between forests and vineyards". A large number of cultural highlights are to be found in the city, including the State Opera, the famous ballet founded by John Cranko, theatres, concert and musical halls, art galleries, and various museums. The Stuttgart region is one of Europe's strongest high-tech regions - specialised in industries such as car manufacturing, environmental technologies, machine tools, electronics, information and communication technology. Many internationally renowned companies such as Bosch, Daimler, Porsche and IBM Germany have their headquarters and factories in the greater Stuttgart region. In addition, numerous smaller companies producing machine tools, textiles, precision instruments and luxury items are located here. Population 600,000Disclaimer: The data used for his webste was cllcted and analysed in good faith and with due oiigence. The DAD and the Content5 AG accept no ibility forthe corecinass ofthe data contained inthe "Intemational Programmes in Germany"