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As at: 19.09.2018
Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................... 3
Overview of fees and charges ............................................................... 4
1. Tuition fees - university studies ......................................................... 5
2. Tuition fees - language programmes ................................................. 6
3. Tuition fees - payment by installments .............................................. 6
4. General fees and charges ................................................................. 7
5. Tuition fee discounts......................................................................... 7
6. Guest student fees/parallel course ................................................... 7
7. Living in Friedensau .......................................................................... 7
8. Accommodation options for part-time students and
students on the B.A. programme Health and
Nursing Sciences (7th-9th semester) .................................................... 9
9. Cafeteria costs ................................................................................ 11
10. Semester ticket/student card ....................................................... 11
11. Information on health and liability insurance ............................... 11
12. Down payment, payment deadlines and periods ......................... 12
13. Payment transactions with the university..................................... 13
14. Admissions procedure and contracts............................................ 13
15. Communication between Friedensau Adventist University
and students ....................................................................................... 15
16. Registration for a new semester ................................................... 15
17. E-Mail, internet and CampusNet access on the campus .............. 16
18. Financing studies .......................................................................... 16
19. Students recruiting students ........................................................ 18
20. Working at Friedensau Adventist University ................................. 18
Planning sheet study financing. .......................................................... 20
Contacts at a glance ........................................................................... 21
Appendices ......................................................................................... 21
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Introduction
The aim of this financial bulletin is to inform registered
and prospective students about the financial contribution
that they make to their academic education at Friedensau
Adventist University.
As a private university run under the auspices of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Friedensau Adventist
University receives no state subsidies, but finances itself
from university fees and charges and, to a much greater
extent, from subsidies from the church.
As well as an overview, the following pages also contain Tobias H. Koch, Chancellor
many details on the different fees and services relating to studying, living and eating in Friedensau, as laid
down in the legally valid contracts and regulations. It is, therefore, important that this bulletin is read
carefully during a student's application for a place and used as a source of information during their studies.
A planning sheet makes the personal financial planning of a student's studies easier.
According to its mission statement, Friedensau Adventist University is a campus university. This means that
our teachers, employees and students form a trusting, tolerant, multicultural and cooperative community.
Therefore, in addition to the courses offered, students are also given the opportunity to live on campus.
Anyone who lives in a hall of residence is fed in our cafeteria, which provides vegetarian meals. Living and
studying together finds its basis in our Christian values: the equality of women and men is a basic fact here,
as is respect for other religions, world views and cultures. As a family-friendly university, we want to create
conditions to make it easier to balance studying, work and the family. The spacious layout of the campus
with its natural setting and a public nursery also contribute to this.
If any questions arise relating to the study contract, the financing of studies or the processing of the
payments, we at the Chancellor’s office would be happy to help. All means of communication are
available:
E-mail: Kanzlei@ThH-Friedensau.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-100
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
and by agreement
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The basis for the university fees is the “Regulations for University Fees and Charges”, which is part of
the study contract and for which certain services are provided. The Adventist University is entitled to
adjust the university fees and charges appropriately every year at the start of the new academic year. 1
The students will be informed of the new fees by 31st August of the current year.
All amounts are quoted in EUR. The contact for all questions relating to the tuition fees is the
Chancellery.
Martina Lucke
E-mail: Kanzlei@ThH-Friedensau.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-107
Office hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
and by agreement
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The board of trustees has decided to raise the tuition fees by 3.5% per year in the next four years.
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I. Tuition fees in the standard period of study per semester per year
For all courses, in addition to the registration fee, from the 400.00
third seminar exceeding the standard period of study.
For all courses (Health and Nursing Sciences, phase 2, 7th - 9th 380.00 760.00
semester), includes the student contribution to the Student
Council, the semester ticket, membership of the university sports
club, also to be paid during a leave of absence and in the event
that the standard period of study is exceeded.
Health and Nursing Sciences, phase 1 (1st - 6th semester), 160.00 320.00
not including the student contribution to the Student
Council or the semester ticket, incl. membership of the
university sports club
For our language programmes no registration fees are None
charged. Contributions to the semester ticket, Student Council
and university sports club are included in the tuition fees.
IV. Service charge for vocational work placement (B.A. Social Work) one-off
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I. Tuition and examination fees for our language programmes per course per examination
Language programmes
German as a foreign language, 9 months: on the 15th of October to June 540.00
Preparatory Course in Biblical Languages 150.00
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Charge for issuing a declaration of commitment in accordance with the German 50.00
Residence Act.
Relatives' discount on the tuition fees for siblings, children/parents and 25%
spouse of the student if both are registered as full-time students
Spousal discount for German course on the tuition fees of the 50%
German course for accompanying spouses of full-time students.
I. Guest students are course participants who are not registered on the
degree programme; they do not take any examinations or earn any
credits.
Guest students pay according to the value of the credits of the class per credit
attended in relation to the tuition fees.
Registered students who want to attend classes in other degree Free
programmes with the approval of the lecturer
Accompanying spouses of full-time students up to 4 hours per week in the Free
semester
7. Living in Friedensau
In Friedensau, the world meets to study and live communally on the campus. The rental agreements
apply for rooms in the student halls of residence. All the rooms are furnished and equipped with a
limited access telephone (calls received and free telephoning on the campus), Internet connection
(WiFi) and TV connection, and most have a sink. There are communal showers and WCs on each floor.
Every student is responsible for their own TV and radio licence fees. Recipients of BAföG grants are
exempt from TV and radio licence fees.
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The Dean of Students and his colleague is available to provide further information.
Jens Schwenger, Dean of Students
E-mail: Jens.Schwenger@ThH-Friedensau.de
Tel.: +49 (0) 3921/916-140
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and by agreement
We offer students the following accommodation options, within the limits of the available capacity:
Single room in the Erich Meyer House (with sanitary facilities in the 237.00
room)
Twin room 166.50
Twin room in the Erich Meyer House (with sanitary facilities in the room) 194.00
On campus, there are apartments of various sizes and with different facilities available for married
couples and families. The rents for the apartments are between 230.00 and 590.00 per month, including
ancillary costs. The apartments are equipped with a limited access telephone, an Internet connection
(LAN) and a TV connection. These charges are invoiced through the ancillary costs.
On the campus, there is a men's house with two twin rooms and a women's house with Single room
two twin rooms and one single room. The rental price is subsidised by the Friends of 175.00
Friedensau; this subsidy is primarily awarded to international students. There is a waiting Double
list for these rooms. room 150.00
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At the start of each tenancy, a security must be provided, which is returned at the end of 300.00
the rental period.
V. Basic charge for telephone connection with full access per month
Activation of the limited access extension for calls to all networks (full access) 6.00
Telephone charges then as billed
The licence fee for public broadcasting must be paid for per accommodation unit 17.50
(room/apartment). An exemption applies if there are only recipients of BAföG grants
living in the accommodation unit. The TV and radio licence fee must be paid directly to
the fee collection service.
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III. Rent for room in a student hall of residence, shower and kitchenette
on each floor.
Accommodation in single room* per night 17.50
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9. Cafeteria costs
The goal of the cafeteria is to enable students, employees and guests to have a balanced diet. On
around 360 days a year, the cafeteria provides full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. A well-
stocked salad bar, a variety of vegetarian meals made from high-quality and, as far as possible, fresh
food and a comfortable dining room are the characteristics of the cafeteria.
The costs of breakfast, dinner and salad are based on what is actually consumed. The midday meal
costs between € 2.90 and € 5.00. Students receive a 15% discount on this marked price in the
cafeteria. With achievement of minimum amount of 100.00 € within 28 days students will get a further
discount of 10.00 €. Payment occurs from a cashless account.
An adult has to expect an average of 200,00 EUR costs for food.
The costs of the student's health insurance are not included. A valid health insurance policy is,
however, on the basis of the legal requirements, a mandatory prerequisite for registration and must be
maintained throughout the period of registration, irrespective of the student's place of residence.
Depending on the personal situation of the student, a family insurance policy may be continued, or a
private or statutory insurance policy has to be taken out as a student. For single students under 30 or
before their 14th semester, € 92,94 per month can be taken as a guideline for the contribution to the
statutory health insurance policy.
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Foreign students who are 30 or over must have private insurance. The costs are between € 37.20 in
the first year of study and € 75.00 from the second year of study, depending on the age and pre-
existing medical conditions. Detailed information can be found in the information sheet "Health
Insurance in Germany".
All students have an obligation to maintain a private liability insurance policy.
For accidents that happen in the course of a student's studies during the lecture period, there is
statutory accident insurance cover at the relevant professional association.
Deposit* at the start of the course for the accommodation, will be 300.00 with the down payment
returned in full after the student moves out (only for students who
live on the campus)
Deposit* at the start of the course for transponders etc., will be 300.00 with the down payment
returned in full at the end of the course (all students)
* A guarantee may be provided instead of a deposit. Bank guarantees from German banks are accepted. Absolute guarantees are
accepted from preachers in Germany, employees of Friedensau Adventist University or the old people's home and of agencies and
institutions of the Church of the Seventh Day Adventists in Germany.
Charge for issuing a declaration of commitment. 50.00 with the down payment
Tuition and registration fees (per semester) at the start of the semester
The university fees must be paid into the university's bank account on-time and free of charges. No
later than the start of the new seminar, the tuition fees account must be balanced, as it is otherwise
not possible to register for a new semester. In this case, access to the student administration software
(CampusNet) is also blocked.
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If tuition fees are not paid on time, the university may terminate the study contract. If the obligations
from the rental contract are not met, this may be terminated.
If a payment deadline cannot be observed in an exceptional case, the accounts department must be
informed of this in advance and, at the same time, advised as to when the payment will take place.
In the event of any financial problems, the students may seek options for sufficient financing with the
Chancellor of the university. The consultation with the Chancellor must take place in good time before
registration. Issues cannot be resolved on the date of registration itself.
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After the receipt of the application or the application enquiry, the applicant receives further
information on the admission requirements (interview date, language certificates etc.) as well as a
study contract.
On the basis of the certificates, the initial decision about the academic admission is made by the
Admissions Committee. If the academic admission requirements are available, the Finance Committee
examines the financing plan and approves the admission. If the applicant is admitted, he/she is
informed of this by e-mail or post.
After being informed of his/her admission, the applicant must pay the down payment and the deposit
to Friedensau Adventist University and send the signed study contract to Friedensau Adventist
University by e-mail or post. If the contract is sent by e-mail, the student must bring the original with
him/her to the registration.
After receipt of the payment, applicants from EU-countries receive the letter of admission. At the
same time, the application for Internet access with a data privacy form and network regulations are
sent.
After the receipt of the payment, international applicants from non-EU countries receive the
documents required by the German embassy for a visa application (admission certificate, declaration
of commitment if applicable, health insurance certificate). If the visa is granted, the International
Office/Admissions Office must be informed of this. If the visa is refused, the down payment is
reimbursed.
The Management of the Halls of Residence provides information about the status of the application for
accommodation on request, or if the accommodation cannot be granted e granted as applied to the
beginning of the study.
On the date of registration, the students receive the matriculation certificate and the student card
with a semester ticket. The rental contract is also signed, and the countersigned study contract
handed over. Students from EU countries must provide their health insurance certificate no later than
the date of registration.
Contracts
Before the start of the course, the university concludes contracts with every student which govern the
performance of both parties. These contracts form the basis for the studies, accommodation and
payments. The requirement for the conclusion of the contracts is the admission to a course. A de-
registration (end of the course) also effects a termination of all contracts. If a study contract is
terminated, this results in de-registration. The following contracts are concluded with the university:
Study contract
It forms the basis for studies at Friedensau Adventist University. The Regulations for University Fees
and Charges are part of the contract.
Rental contract
The rental contract is linked to the study contract. Only someone who studies in Friedensau has the
option of living on campus. The rental contract includes the General Rental Terms, which govern the
details of living together.
Students may terminate the contracts at any time with a notice period of 14 days to the end of the
month. This notice period must be observed. The termination must be addressed to the Chancellery or
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the Management of the Halls of Residence. In the event of the termination of the study contract by
the student, the charges in accordance with the Regulations for University are billed.
Hardship provision
In accordance with the study contract, all fees and charges must be paid on time. In the event of a
negative balance in the tuition fees account, a registration for a new semester is not possible. In
exceptional cases the student can apply for hardship provision. This allows the student to continue
studying with a negative balance. For this, the following conditions must be satisfied:
1. The student prepares a financing plan which shows how he/she will balance his/her account by the
end of the academic year;
2. The negative balance may not exceed € 1,500 in the individual months;
3. The university's Finance Committee makes the decision about the finance plan.
A hardship provision is not possible at the start of a new academic year. The account must then be
balanced. The hardship provision is an exception. There is no legal entitlement to it.
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Students – including non-EU foreigners – can generally work in Germany during the semester and in
the lecture-free period to the extent usual for students. In accordance with the statutory regulations,
students may work for no more than 19.5 hours per week during the lecture period in order to not put
their status as students at risk. The work of foreign students is limited according to the specifications in
their visa.
Friedensau Adventist University and the retirement home located on the campus provide jobs for
students to a limited extent (see Working at Friedensau Adventist University).
Grants, scholarships and bursaries
Grants programmes are offered by a variety of institutions. A guide to the grants is provided by the
Federal Ministry of Education and Research at https://www.stipendienlotse.de/.
Friedensau Adventist University itself currently awards three bursaries in collaboration with other
organisations. These bursaries are only awarded to students in the 2nd year or higher who can prove
that they are unable to finance their studies from their own resources. The bursaries only cover part of
the university fees and, therefore, only constitute additional funding. Applications must be submitted
to the Chancellery of Friedensau Adventist University on separate forms by 30th April of a year for the
following academic year
As the funds of the grants are limited and/or have to be applied for annually to the provider of the
funds, the number and the size of the grants is not always the same and cannot be guaranteed. A
financing plan for the studies can, therefore, not take funds from grants into consideration.
The acceptance for a grant only applies for one academic year. Repeat applications can be made. There
is no legal entitlement to receive grants. All grants are awarded by the corresponding selection
committees, in accordance with the conditions for the grants.
Deutschlandstipendium
The selection committee awards students of Friedensau Adventist University with outstanding
academic achievements the DeutschlandSTIPENDIUM from funds of the state and the Friends of
Friedensau International (FFF). Annually, one to three students are awarded € 300.00 of funding per
month. You can find general information on the DeutschlandSTIPENDIUM at
http://www.deutschlandstipendium.de/
DAAD scholarship
The selection committee awards foreign students DAAD scholarships amounting to € 250.00 for the
months of April to December from DAAD and FFF funds.
https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/hinweise/en/
Ministry grant
The North German and South German Associations of the Seventh Day Adventist Church award tuition
fees grants to students on the B.A. and M.A. Theology degree programmes. This grant funds students
who have the intention to work as a preacher of the Seventh Day Adventists in Germany. If the work is
not taken up after the course, the grant must be returned. The maximum amount of the grant is based
on the amount of the tuition fees. The grants are awarded once a year by a joint grants commission of
Friedensau Adventist University and the associations. The Chancellery is responsible.
ADRA grant
The ADRA Foundation awards grants for the financing of tuition fees of a different amount every year
to students on the International Social Sciences degree programme. The Dean's Office of the Faculty of
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Social Sciences is responsible for information and for applications for the ADRA grant at Friedensau
Adventist University.
Sponsoring
One option for financing studies is direct help for the students. The student brings this money as a
personal contribution.
The second option: The sponsor transfers the support to the university's bursary fund via the
Friedensau Adventist Foundation with or without indicating a name (reference, name if applicable,
bursary fund). This money is then awarded within the framework of the university's bursary procedure.
Transfers indicating a name (indication of matriculation number) are credited to the corresponding
tuition fees account. The donations go to the Friedensau Adventist University Foundation at the Bank
für Sozialwirtschaft, DE 53 810 20500 000 1485400, BIC BFSWDE33MAG.
The university recommends transferring money to the university bursary fund (without indicating a
name) to support students. This is the best way to guarantee that the money will reach corresponding
students in a needs-oriented and appropriate manner. However, it is conceivable that some students
will not receive anything from the bursary fund, as it is regularly the case that more bursaries are
received than funds are available. In our opinion, a direct support of students is only to be
recommended if the student has a direct relationship with the sponsor.
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Planning sheet To be completed by the student. Payments for an academic year in EUR.
2. COSTS OF LIVING
Food i. e. 2.400.00
Clothing 500.00
3. INCOME
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Contacts at a glance
Contracts, financing, bursary issues, study account, hardship applications, registration for a new
semester, insurance issues (not including health insurance)
Chancellery Martina Lucke (cafeteria, 1st floor)
Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916107, E-mail: Kanzlei@ThH-Friedensau.de
Account statements, study account
Accounts Department Ramona Bräutigam (cafeteria, ground floor)
Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916113, E-mail: Buchhaltung@ThH-Friedensau.de
Health insurance
Admissions Office Irina Heinz (LÜP108)
Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916134, E-mail: Zulassungsamt@ThH-Friedensau.de
Payments
Reception, Cashier's Office (cafeteria, ground floor)
Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916-0, E-mail: Hochschule@ThH-Friedensau.de
Student work, bursaries and grants, accommodation allocation
Dean of Students Jens Schwenger (SWH, EG)
Tel. 0049 (0)3921-916140, E-mail: Jens.Schwenger@ThH-Friedensau.de
Appendices
Information sheet "Health Insurance in Germany"
Application for disconnection cafeteria and accommodation
De-registration Regulations
Regulations for University Fees and Charges
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