Getting started at UAS Landshut

The University of Applied Sciences Landshut has a much larger campus than Novia and about 5000 students. However, I can assure you won't get lost on the Campus! During your studies you will not only get guidance from the International Office but also from your 'Buddy' and fellow students on the Campus.
Before you leave Finland, you should find out where you can get further information!
In the following I will give you a briefing about your first weeks in Germany and the people to contact if you have any questions:
Most likely the very first person you will meet in Germany will be your "Buddy". A Buddy is a local student, who helps you during your stay in Germany. He will give you information about the way of life in Germany, hints and guidance regarding university-related matters, and maybe accompany you on trips or show you around Landshut.
The Buddies will be assigned by the International Office during the semester break (August). You will receive an E-Mail by your Buddy, who will inform you about your arrival the dorm and your schedule.
Depending on your arrangements, your Buddy will pick you up from the airport or wait for you in Landshut. He will assist you when arriving and help you to get acquainted with your new environment. You may want to ask your Buddy about Internet access in your dorm, the syllabus and about German customs.
Of course he will accompany you to register at the city hall, go grocery shopping and show you around Campus.

Basically your Buddy will be the first contact person during your study year abroad.
Regarding university-related affairs you can contact the International Office. This might be important in case you want to change your Learning Agreement. It is located in SH 09 + 10, right next to the business faculty. The contact person for the incoming students is Sabrina Bornemann. You should visit her soon after your arrival to get your 'Certificate of Arrival' confirmed.

Moreover the International Office organizes 'Welcoming Weeks'. Within these 2-3 weeks you will meet foreign students from other partner universities and discover your new surroundings. The president of the UAS Landshut will kick-off the 'Welcoming Weeks' by welcoming you to Landshut. In the following days the administrative part of your studies will be taken care of. You will get a student card, which permits you to free bus rides and enter the library 24/7. Moreover you will learn about the online student pages, printing and  access to computers.
Besides there will be an intensive German course for beginners, which you will attend together with fellow exchange students from other partner universities. Of course you will not only be engaged in administrative work and studying German! A visit to the Oktoberfest, the Deutsches Museum in Munich and maybe a a personally guided sight-seeing tour through Landshut will be on your agenda!

The International Office also offers special cultural activities throughout your stay in Landshut. The activities include a visit to the BMW plant in Dingolfing, a town close to Landshut, a visit the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg or trips to nearby cities.
As you can see, you will experience a rather active social life on Campus! Compared to Finland, your learning environment, party locations and the dorm will be close by. You will be able to connect to local students as well as to other exchange students.
Hope you enjoy your stay in Germany!

Raisa