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Mobility and Logistics, BSc Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences KampLintfort
Degree
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Bachelor of Science in Mobility and Logistics

Course language(s)

ochschule-rhein-waal.de]

Courses are held entirely in English.

Admission semester
Winter semester only
Beginning
Winter semester - middle of September
Programme duration
Seven semesters
Application deadline
The application deadline for the winter semester is 15
July.

CONTACT
Hochschule Rhein-Waal
Student Service Centre
Dr Petra Radtke
Marie-Curie-Strae 1
47533 Kleve
Tel. +49 (0) 28 21-80 67 33 60

Course content
Logistics is an inevitable part of modern life and one of
the most promising sunrise industries. If you think that
logistics is just about delivering goods, then think
again. Logistics professionals of tomorrow are able to
identify current trends, develop clever ideas, find
innovative solutions and use the latest technology in
order to realise their visions in an economical, timesaving, and eco-friendly way. They can think outside
the box and are adept at cooperating with experts from
different disciplines on a global scale.
We aim to provide you with a skill set that is essential
for future business and success, including the
knowledge needed to design and optimise production
processes, international supply chains, and traffic
flows. We will also introduce you to the field of modern
household innovations such as the development and
implementation of cutting-edge assistance systems
which help to maintain personal mobility in old age.

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chschule-rhein-waal.de]
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hule-rhein-waal.de]

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evaluation service "uni-assist". Please submit
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You will not only gain specialist knowledge of the latest

logistic innovations and problem solving methods but
also develop a sound understanding of strategic
logistic planning processes. Additionally, you will learn
to design innovative private mobility concepts and to
equip them with the technical systems they require.
Together with the technical English language skills you
will gain over the course of your studies, this
programme provides excellent preparation for you to
embark on an international career.
Work-related learning is a crucial part of our
programme and you will find many opportunities to put
your knowledge into practice, such as work
placements, model factories and simulations.
Our interdisciplinary approach also gives you the
chance to work collaboratively with students from other
disciplines like International Business or Environment
and Energy in developing your own research project
that demonstrates your individual strengths and helps
you stand out from the crowd.
Educational organisation
Your first semesters will introduce you to logistic
systems as well as to planning and applied problem
solving methods. You will acquire a firm grounding in
business administration and specialist knowledge in
technical fields such as information technology and
electrical engineering, learning for example about
identification systems and automation. This knowledge
is the key to dealing with the latest technologies used
in mobility and logistics and to being successful on a
global scale.
The fourth and fifth semesters will then give you the
chance to broaden your professional horizon by
studying electives in the fields of logistics, engineering
or economics according to your interests and career
aspirations. You will also have the opportunity to work
independently on a research or development project.
The sixth semester focuses on the practical application
of your knowledge and will give you the chance to
either do a work placement or study abroad. This will
be another valuable experience and a great boost to
your CV.
In the seventh semester, you will complete your
Bachelor's thesis, which you will then present and
defend in an open discussion with professors.
Study abroad unit(s)
In the sixth semester, students have the chance to
either study abroad or do an internship (in Germany or
abroad). We provide support in selecting partner
universities and institutions as well as in raising funds.
Internships
In the sixth semester, students have the chance to
either study abroad or do an internship (in Germany or
abroad). We provide support in selecting partner
universities and institutions as well as in raising funds.

by other means will not be considered. For

more information, please see our website: htt
p://www.hochschule-rheinwaal.de/en/academics/prospective-students [
http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/acad
emics/prospective-students].

Forms of assessment
Graded examinations (written examinations, seminar
papers, presentations, written assignments) and
certificates (projects, reports, presentations)
Bachelor's thesis
ECTS credits
210
Diploma supplement
Yes
Course-related German
language courses
Yes
Course-related English
language courses
Yes
Course objectives
As one of the leading and fastest growing economic
sectors worldwide, mobility and logistics offers a wide
range of careers. By the time you graduate, you will
have become a highly qualified expert in the
management of logistics and will also have the
knowledge and skills to respond to new challenges in
the field of public and private mobility. You can expect
to work in business areas like planning,
implementation, or economic operation and
optimisation of current or future logistic processes and
mobility concepts. Our graduates are highly sought
after for senior positions in mobility and logistics. They
gain employment as planners, consultants, innovators,
or optimisers and are often responsible for a range of
duties such as distribution, purchasing, or process and
product development.
Tuition fees
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences does not
charge tuition fees.
Enrolment fees
Approx. 270 EUR per semester. This covers nominal
administration fees and includes a semester ticket that
allows free travel on most bus and train routes
throughout the state of North Rhine-Westphalia as well
as to and from Nijmegen in the Netherlands.

Costs of living
The "Deutsches Studentenwerk" puts the average cost
of living for students in Germany at around 700 to 800
EUR per month. This includes rent, utilities, personal
expenses, and other nominal costs. For a sample
breakdown of living expenses and information about
financing your studies in Germany, please see our
website: http://www.hochschule-rheinwaal.de/en/academics/students/costs-scholarships-and
-grants [http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/acade
mics/students/costs-scholarships-and-grants].
Job opportunities
International students from non-EU countries are
legally permitted to work 120 full days or 240 half days
per year on a student visa. No additional authorisation
from German authorities is required.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences often posts
job advertisements for students both inside and outside
the university on campus noticeboards. Some jobs at
the university only require English, but most jobs in
Kleve, Kamp-Lintfort, and surrounding areas will
require at least conversational fluency in German.
Fortunately, our Language Centre offers German
courses that students can attend at no charge.
However, due to the intense workload at Rhine-Waal
University of Applied Sciences, first-year students are
strongly advised to dedicate their full attention to their
studies. In later semesters, you will have a more open
schedule and a better idea of how to balance work and
studies. This is also a realistic time frame for acquiring
speaking proficiency in German while studying fulltime.
Funding opportunities
within the university
A limited number of scholarships are available for
currently enrolled students at Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences. The most prominent scholarship is
the Germany Scholarship ("Deutschlandstipendium").
German and international students are both eligible to
apply. The Germany Scholarship is a stipend of 300
EUR per month awarded each year to a limited number
of students who have demonstrated excellent
academic performance or exemplary social
commitment to the community. Other scholarships,
grants, and fellowships are available through regional
and national organisations in Germany. Please see our
website for details.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences informs all
students of important scholarship deadlines in advance
so that they don't miss any potential application
opportunities.
http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/academics/stu
dents/costs-scholarships-and-grants/scholarships-andgrants [http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/acade
mics/students/costs-scholarships-and-grants/scholarshi
ps-and-grants]

Language requirements
Please note that for this degree programme English
language skills at level B2 according to the Common
European Framework of Reference are required.
Please be aware that all applicants' test report form
numbers will be checked. We will accept the following
certificates (or equivalents):
IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5
TOEFL (Internet-based test): minimum 80
TOEFL (paper-based test): minimum 550
TOEFL (computer-based test): minimum 213
The TOEFL code of our university is: 6962
The only exceptions to these language requirements
are a secondary school certificate or a Bachelor's
degree achieved in the following countries: USA,
Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. Please
understand that no further exceptions can be made,
even if you have achieved a Bachelor's degree taught
in English in any other country.
Academic requirements
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences welcomes
applications from nationals of all countries. Please see
our website for general admission requirements.
Other requirements for Mobility and Logistics BSc
degree programme:
A sufficient level of English language proficiency
(level B2 CEFR or better)
Completion of an eight-week internship before the
start of the fourth semester. You can also do this
internship in your home country before applying to
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences.
Interest in technical, economical and organisational
problems
Where to apply
Applications must be sent to the academic evaluation
service "uni-assist". Please submit all required
documents electronically via the uni-assist online
portal. Applications sent to Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences by other means will not be
considered. For more information, please see our
website: http://www.hochschule-rheinwaal.de/en/academics/prospective-students [http://ww
w.hochschule-rheinwaal.de/en/academics/prospective-students].
Arrival support
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is
accessible from the international airports Amsterdam
(AMS), Dsseldorf (DUS), Cologne/Bonn (CGN), and
Weeze (NRN). The university does not offer any pickup services, but both Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort can be
reached by public transportation from any of these
airports.
If you anticipate any travel problems, delays, or
unexpected changes to your plans, please contact our

Welcome Centre so that we can support you with

helpful advice.
Services and support for
international students
Our Welcome Centre supports international students
during their first few weeks in Germany. The Welcome
Centre provides helpful advice and guidance on
contracts, opening a bank account, registering your
place of residence, applying for a student visa, setting
up health insurance, and more.
The student mentors at the Welcome Centre know firsthand what it's like adjusting to life as a student in
Germany. They are also an important first contact point
for students with personal and social issues, as they
can direct students to the right place for their specific
needs. The Welcome Centre also promotes student
culture at the university by organising trips and
excursions to destinations all around the region as well
as a range of social events for students such as the
annual "Freshtival", the university's week-long
orientation festival for new students in the winter
semester.
Accommodation
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences strongly
urges you to make accommodation arrangements
before your arrival. The university does not have its
own residence halls, but the "Studierendenwerk
Dsseldorf" runs dormitories near campus in Kleve and
Kamp-Lintfort with options for single rooms or two- and
three-room flats. Prices start at around 220 EUR per
month. Room availability in these dormitories is limited
and subject to a waiting list, so it's important to register
online for a room as soon as possible. Please note that
a security deposit of three months' rent is also required.
Most students choose to share a private flat off campus
with fellow students. There are a number of popular
online portals for finding a flat in Germany, for
example: http://www.wg-gesucht.de [http://www.wg-ges
ucht.de]. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
also maintains its own list of available flats and rooms
for students on its website. Thanks to the flexibility of
the Semester Ticket, students can live in Kleve, KampLintfort, or one of the many cities and towns nearby
and reach campus by public transport. For more
information and helpful tips on finding a flat, please see
our website: http://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/a
cademics/prospective-students/housing
[http://www.hochschule-rheinwaal.de/en/academics/prospective-students/housing].
Course website
www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de [http://www.hochschule
-rhein-waal.de]
About the university

Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is a young

and modern university with two campus locations in
Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort. Centrally located in the Lower
Rhine region of Germany, Rhine-Waal University of
Applied Sciences sits a stone's throw from the Dutch
border, roughly halfway between the Dutch cities of
Nijmegen and Arnhem to the north and the major
German cities of Dsseldorf and Cologne to the south.
Our founding goal in 2009 was to build an innovative,
interdisciplinary, and international university of applied
sciences. Our commitment to this goal has been met
with brilliant success, as both the size and scope of our
university have grown rapidly over recent years. RhineWaal University of Applied Sciences currently offers
over 30 undergraduate and postgraduate degree
programmes in life sciences, social sciences,
engineering, and technology. Our innovative
programmes are closely attuned to the current and
future needs of industry and designed to produce
graduates with expert qualifications and practical work
experience in their field of study. Around 75% of our
programmes are taught in English, which attracts
students from all over the world. In fact, international
students make up a third of our total student
population.
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences prides itself
in top-notch teaching, excellent research, and a rich
international network of partnerships and industry
contacts. Students enjoy our friendly and personable
campus atmosphere as well as small class sizes and
close interaction with professors who know you by
name. Our team of professors bring a young, dynamic
approach to teaching and continuously support,
encourage, guide, and inspire students, ensuring that
their time with us is successful and memorable.
Our campuses in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort offer stateof-the-art laboratories and technical facilities, canteens,
libraries, and lecture halls, all within walking distance.
Around 6,000 students are currently enrolled at RhineWaal University of Applied Sciences, drawn from
Germany, Europe, and around the world. The result is
a university ingrained with a vibrant international
culture and a rich, intercultural exchange of ideas,
experience, and knowledge. We look forward to
welcoming you here as well!
Total number of students
6,000
Total percentage of
international students
34 %
About the city
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences sits in the
historic and picturesque Lower Rhine region, nestled
between the Netherlands and the Rhine-Ruhr
metropolitan region, which is one of the largest
population centres in Europe. The university has two

campus locations, in Kleve and in Kamp-Lintfort.

About Kleve:
Kleve has approx. 50,000 residents and is located
some 10 km from the Dutch border. Due to its location
and history, Kleve enjoys a unique German-Dutch
cultural overlap and has a lively, international feel to it.
Its proximity to both the Dutch cities of Nijmegen and
Arnhem and the German cities of Dsseldorf and
Cologne allows residents to benefit from both the
bustle and excitement of a big city and the safety,
comfort, and cosiness of a smaller city. The Kleve
Campus sits in the heart of the city, and the flat
landscape and good infrastructure make cycling a fun
and effective mode of transport. Sights include the
11th-century Schwanenburg Castle, Baroque-style
botanical gardens, cultural museums, and art galleries.
The city offers shopping in the form of large
department stores and local boutiques, pubs, cafs,
and a small nightlife scene. Students can also enjoy a
diverse range of sport activities offered through the
university and local clubs, which are free to attend and
a great way to meet the locals.
About Kamp-Lintfort:
Kamp-Lintfort has a current population of about 37,000.
It sits around 60 km south of Kleve, very close to
Duisburg and the heart of the bustling Rhine-Ruhr
region. Kamp-Lintfort once played an integral role in
the coal mining industry in Germany and has seen a
profound economic resurgence in recent years with its
shift towards technology, innovation, and higher
education. Our Kamp-Lintfort Campus is located in the
heart of the city, so students can easily get about on
foot. Kamp-Lintfort is best known for its namesake, the
nearly 900-year-old monastery "Kloster Kamp", which
to this day gives visitors the impression that they've
been transported back in time. Apart from its historical
sights, the vibrant town is characterised by a
welcoming, safe, and neighbourly atmosphere and
offers numerous shops, bars, and sports activities for
students.

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