Neisse University

NEISSE UNIVERSITY Bachelor course Information- and Communication Management

LIBEREC/CZECH REPUBLIC

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JELENIA GÓRA/POLAND

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GÖRLITZ/GERMANY

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one degree — three countries — four languages

Greetings from the president

Dr.-Ing. Maciej Pawlowski President

Dear Students, Dear Friends, Europe and the whole world are in a permanent process of transformation. This is a time of new tasks and challenges, a time of building new bridges and human relations.

This is what brought us to the idea of cooperating universities and research institutions in different countries into one entity.

program of common studies NEISSE UNIVERSITY.

This brochure is a short description of the academic network, program of the studies and the introduction to the places where you will be living and studying. If you like to be innovative and creative and want to take on the current challenges of This cooperation brings young peo- our time, please come to us and join ple together, to study, to be friends the NEISSE UNIVERSITY. and to understand: other people, We welcome you to our program other countries, other culture.

We are contributing to making a “INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT”. better world.

Three universities from three coun- Wrocław, December 2013 tries: University of Technology Wro- Dr.Ing. Maciej Pawlowski claw — Poland, Technical University President of Liberec — Czech Republic, University of Applied Sciences Zittau/ Görlitz — Germany. In the year 2000, at the dawn of a new millenium, we opened together the international 2

Contents

04 Introduction — What is the NEISSE UNIVERSITY 06 Bachelor course

— Information & Communication Management

— modules 08 Liberec / Czech Republic

— university

— information for the 1st year

— something about Liberec

— city map

— student life 13 Jelenia Góra / Poland

— university

— information for 2nd year

— something about Jelenia Gora / Cieplice

— city map

— student life 18 Görlitz / Germany

— university

— information for 3rd year

— something about Görlitz / Zittau

— city map

— student life 23 Statements 25 Conclusion

office NEISSE UNIVERSITY Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau, Germany www.neisse-uni.org

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Introduction

WHAT IS THE NEISSE UNIVERSITY ?

POLAND

Germany

Görlitz

Jelenia Gora

Liberec CZECH REPUBLIC

INTRODUCTION NEISSE UNIVERSITY is an international cooperation between the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, Wrocław University of Technology, Poland and the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, Germany.

The studies have an average duration of three years. This program has been accredited in 2004 and is taught in English.

What makes this degree program stand out is that the students attend the Technical University of Liberec during This university is however not a buil- their first year, Wrocław University of ding or an institute, it is rather a virtu- Technology during their second year al campus, a cooperation between the and the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz for their final year. three named partners.

NEISSE UNIVERSITY was founded in the This means that each student has the year 2000 and offers the opportunity to opportunity to experience three diffestudy Information and Communication rent countries, cultures, and languages.

Management and to obtain a Bachelor of Science.

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Introduction

The Information and Communication Management degree program is fully integrated within the three named universities. This means that the students use the same lecture theatres, rooms and facilities as all the university‘s full time students. Not only the same facilities are used-the students of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY are also taught by the same experienced lecturers who teach the local students.

The subject matter of the course is a composition of the core subjects Economics, Communication, Computer Science, Psychology, and the languages

and cultures of the three different countries.

Since 2003 every year students succesfully graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Management, of which were mainly from the three Neisse countries Poland, Czech Republic and Germany but also from non-EU states as Nigeria, Vietnam or Egypt.

The graduation ceremony takes place inside the Town Hall of GĂśrlitz each year and is attended by political and economic representatives from all three countries.

Students IKb 13

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Course Information and Communication Management

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT If you want to study Information and Communication Management, your prerequisites for admission for application are the general qualification for university entrance as well as a certificate on your foreign language skills in English. This can be obtained in a language course which is offered in Liberec for first year students or an appropriate degree as for example with TOEFL or the Cambridge certificate.

The structure of the course with its modules constitutes an integrated and wide ranging knowledge base.

What makes this degree stand out from the rest is that it directly adjusts to our globalized world and increasingly interdisciplinary work environments with an innovative combination of Economics, Computer Science and Psychology of Communication with questions of intercultural education as well as languages and ensures a high degree of flexibility after graduation.

The program is highly diversified. You learn all the important facts about Computer Science, however you also develop important interdisiplinary skills taught in Business Administration and Psychology.

The idea of NEISSE UNIVERSITY was conceived as a place to study in a linguistical, cultural, academical, and economical setting.

One of the major benefits of this tricultural university, which is based on already built up facilities and knowledge, is the fact that it can draw on the strengths of each individual university which supports it. In this way all three universities benefit from the course and vice versa.

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The aim is to send graduates out into the world, who have a strong understanding of the processes in practice and can take on various jobs in economics, media, communication, and administration, and management.

Career opportunities include e.g. positions in the areas of information technology, data processing, optimization of organizational processes, project management, analysis, modelling and consulting of processes, implementation and service of information systems and software engineering.

Course Information and Communication Management

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SUBJECT

SWH EPCTS

10 24 2 4 4 2 4 8 4

11 12 3 4 5 2 5 10 5

Business administration Financial accounting Costs, controlling Microeconomics I European law Macroeconomics I Organizational Science

4 4 2 2 4 2 4

5 4 3 3 5 3 6

4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4 4/5 4/6 4/7 4/8

Information management Distributed data process Databases I Business modelling Multimedia Intelectual property protection Introduction to data mining Data protection and data security

2 4 4 8 3 2 4 2

2 4 5 9 3 2 4 2

M M M M

5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4

Information marketing Project management I Project management II Internship supervision

4 2 2 8

5 2 2 8

M M M M M

6/1 6/2 6/3 6/4 6/5

Introduction to psychology Psychology of communication Argumentation and rhetoric CCC in Enterprises Negotiations

2 2 2 2 2

2 2 3 2 2

Bachelor seminar Elective subjects Sport activities Internship Bachelor thesis

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4 7 2 20 6 184

M M M M M M M M M

1/1 1/2 1/3 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/5 2/6

Mathematical Foundations I and II National language and cultural paradigms Introduction to Scientific work Algorithms and complexity Hardware and computer architecture Operating systems Programming I Software engineering Programming II

M M M M M M M

3/1 3/2 3/3 3/4 3/5 3/6 3/7

M M M M M M M M

M 7/1 M 7/2 M 7/3

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TECHNICKÁ UNIVERZITA V LIBERCI Technical University of Liberec Studentská 2 461 17 Liberec 1 Czech Republic

THE FACULTY OF ECONOMICS

Technical University of Liberec Faculty of Economics Voroněžská 13 461 17 Liberec 1 Czech Republic

doc. Ing. Miroslav Žižka, Ph.D Dean:

Mgr. Hana Stárová Students office:

Phone: +420 485 352 531 +420 485 352 229 Fax: E-mail: Web address:

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hana.stárová@tul.cz www.ef.tul.cz

Technical University of Liberec

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 1ST YEAR IN LIBEREC — ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

1. Information meeting: end of August, Building M (blue auditorium-Harcov).

2. Beginning of the English course: end of August, Faculty of Economics / Building H (Voroněžská street 13, city center), rooms H61, H62 (6th floor) 3. Accommodation: halls of residence-Harcov, (information at the reception).

Accommodation available at the end of August. Each year students are accommodated in different buildings (A,B,C, D,E or F).

4. Administrative requirements:

- ID card (passport)

- 1 photo for accommodation card

- 2 photos for student documents

- 1 photo for public transport month ticket

- 270 CZK for ISIC card

- 3,000 CZK - security deposit for accommodation (will be returned at the end at accommodation termination)

5. Time schedule:

end of August - end of September intensive English course

end of september -one week no classes October beginning of the winter term

note: Take the tram no. 2 or 3 to the center from the railway or bus station and change to bus no. 15 to Harcov at Fügnerova street - Bus Terminal.

Liberec TU students‘ hostel „Harcov“ 17. Listopadu 584 460 15 Liberec Czech Republic Ms. Simona Doubravová Phone: + 420 485 355 251 Fax: + 420 485 355 209 E-Mail: simona.doubravova@tul.cz

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Technical University of Liberec

ABOUT LIBEREC

Liberec was first mentioned in the year 1352. During the period of industrialization, wealth and prosperity was due to the textile production. In the city centre there is a historic town zone. Hundreds of houses and villas of the 19th century and early 20th century constitute the architecture of the town. Liberec is an important tourist and skiing centre of the region.

The Town Hall

Jizera Mountains

Ještěd

Its 65 metre high tower, splendid facade decoration and valuable windowpanes catch the eye immediately. Visitors are invited for a sightseeing tour of the town hall‘s interiors.

The Jizera Mountains are situated on the north of the Czech Republic, between the Lusatian Mountains and the Giant Mountains. The highest mountain is Smrk (1124 meter).

Few other towns can boast a dominant feature such as Ještěd Ridge with its 1012 meter high peak crowned with a remarkable tower containing a hotel.

The basement of the building includes a restaurant and wine bar and the floors above contain the mayor‘s offices and three halls. The most artistically valuable of which serves as a venue for weddings for the towns residents.

The matriculation of students of NEISSE UNIVERSITY takes place in the town hall each year.

The nature of the Jizera Mountaines fascinates visitors with its coarse Scandinavian character and plenty of beautiful places with unique natural creations. In winter they become a famous place for skiers, because of many kilometres of arranged tracks or ski tows in many ski-centres of Jizera Mountains.

Ještěd serves not only as the emblem of the town; it also provides a splendid view of the area, ideal conditions for hang gliding enthusiasts in the summer, and a range of well-maintained downhill runs, ski lifts and ski jumps for fans of skiing and races which are staged regularly in the winter.

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Technical University of Liberec

Technical University of Liberec

STUDENT LIFE IN LIBEREC

From the moment when you arrive in Liberec, and you see the surrounding mountains, it becomes clear that the region is perfect for all sorts of mountaineering. There are also many good mountain bike tours and hiking trails.

Harcov Club In the Czech Republic, students go out in the evening at around 10 p.m. You will find most of the cafĂŠs and bars around the main square.

Animal park

If you do not like parties you can do many kinds of sport such as cycling or climbing but you can also visit the oldest animal park in the Czech Republic.

The park was built in the The Harcov Club is very po- year 1919 and is speciapular amongst students lised in the breeding of and offers a selection of rare and endangered wild venues including all tastes. animal species. A rarity among the animals is the White Tiger.

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SUTR climbing hall In the city center there is a big climbing hall, called SUTR, where you can climb the whole day. It is a nice atmosphere inside of this hall and you can meet people from all over the world.

There is also a small cafeteria where you can relax after climbing and have a cup of tea or you have a look into the shop beneath the entrance.

POLITECHNIKA WROCŁAWSKA Wrocław University of Technology 27 Wybrzeże Wyspiańskiego 50-370 Wrocław Poland BRANCH JELENIA GÓRA

Wrocław University of Technology Faculty of Technology and Informatics Plac Piastowski 27 58-560 Jelenia Góra Poland

Branch Director Jelenia Góra:

Dr.-Ing. Maciej Pawlowski

Vice Director branch Jelenia Góra:

Prof. Tadeusz Radzik

Phone: Fax:

+48 75 755 10 48 +48 75 755 15 99

E-mail:

maciej.pawlowski@pwr.jgora.pl sekretariat@pwr.jgora.pl

Web address:

www.jelenia-gora.pwr.wroc.pl

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Wrocław University of Technology

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS 2ND YEAR IN JELENIA GÓRA - ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

1. The winter term in Jelenia Góra will start at the end of September (the exact date will be given in July 2015).

Two days before the students can announce their arrival to the reception office (which is inside the main building of our university) to be accommodated at our dormitory.

2. All the students of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY have the opportunity to stay in our student dormitory.

3. Administrative requirements:

- 2 color passport photos (35mm x 45 mm each)

- 1 electronic passport photo with 300 x 375 pixels 4. German and Czech students should prepare 21zł of payment for the identification card and student‘s book.

5. The director of the branch in Jelenia Góra will invite all the two-year students of NEISSE UNIVERSITY for the first meeting to discuss all the necessary matters and problems.

(Changes are possible)

Student hostel Jelenia Góra/Cieplice Plac Piastowski 25 58-560 Jelenia Góra, Poland Ms. Dorota Dec Phone: +48 757 52 49 07

+48 607 16 48 35 Fax: +48 757 52 49 07 E-Mail: dorota.dec@pwr.wroc.pl

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Wrocław University of Technology

ABOUT WROŁCAW / JELENIA GÓRA

Jelenia Góra / Cieplice In their second year, students of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY study in Jelenia Góra, at the Faculty of Technology and Informatics of Wrocław University of Technology. Wrocław is the fourth biggest city in Poland and economic, cultural, and intellectual capital of Lower Silesia.

Wrocław is one of the largest university centers in the country. The intellectual life of the city is focused around 13 academic schools such as the University of Wrocław, Wrocław University of Technology, and Wrocław University of Economics.

Wrocław is situated on the River Odra, just north of the Sudety Mountains. It is close to both the German and the Czech Republic‘s borders. It is divided by the river and its many tributaries and canals. Within the city there are 12 islands and 112 bridges.

Jelenia Góra is a charming city in voivodeship Lower Silesia in Poland. It is about 100 kilometers away from Wrocław and 70 kilometers from Görlitz. Jelenia Góra is situated at the foot of the Sudety Mountains. The students‘ campus of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY is located just outside Jelenia Góra in Cieplice. Cieplice is a calm and beautiful suburb around 10 km from the city center.

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Wrocław University of Technology

city map cieplice

Wrocław University of Technology

STUDENT LIFE IN JELENIA GÓRA / CIEPLICE

In Jelenia Góra there is plenty to keep you entertained. Cultural offerings include concerts, celebrations, expositions, theatres, and festivals all year round.

The Silesia Sounds festival, Vienna Music, and the international street theatre are only a few examples.

Lots of restaurants offer traditional Polish and international food. Cafés and bars invite students to come inside and socialize with others.

The Jelenia Góra valley is the natural foreland of the Giant Mountains. Many places in the valley offer unparalleled views of the mountains.

The lake district in the south of the Wzgórza Lomnickie at the foot of the mountains is another great place to spend your weekends!

Some of the attractions in the valley include the large number of mansions and castles.

One of the highlights in Jelenia Góra is the large park in Cieplice adjacent to the students‘ campus.

This mountainous region is ideal for sports and leisure all year round.

In summer you can go hiking or cycling and in winter the conditions are perfect for skiing or snowboarding.

I met nice colleagues and teachers during my studies. They were very friendly and I am glad to stay in contact with them. Living in a different town for some time is different from coming there for a visit. l like that NEISSE UNIVERSITY allows us to study in different places. But most I appreciated the opportunity to do an internship in a foreign country.

Zuzana Brozová , Graduate IKb08

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UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ZITTAU/GÖRLITZ University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz Theodor-Körner-Allee 16 02763 Zittau Germany

THE FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGENEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz Faculty Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Brueckenstraße 1 02826 Görlitz Germany

Dean:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus-Dieter Haim

Representative of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Lässig

Office NEISSE UNIVERSITY:

Dipl.-Ing. oec. Gabriele Sefrin

Phone: Fax:

+49 (0)3583-611 504 +49 (0)3583-611 324

E-Mail: Web address:

info@neisse-uni.org www.hszg.de

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University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz

INFORMATION FOR THE STUDENTS 3RD YEAR IN GÖRLITZ — ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016

1. The subject local languages and cultural paradigms (German course) in the 5th term in Germany will take place in the time between mid and end of September (2 weeks only for Polish, Czech and Non-EU students) in

Görlitz.

2. The registration in the foreigner authority in Görlitz is scheduled at the same time.

3. Administrative requirements:

- registration form

- identity card or passport

- registration certificate from the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/ Görlitz

- 1 passport photo

- health insurance proof (please confirm the validity for the entire academic year)

- copy of the lease 4. Time schedule:

study time:

practical term:

bachelor thesis:

examination:

October - December (12 weeks) January - April May - June June - July

Changes are still possible!

Student hostel in Görlitz Gottfried-Kiesow-Platz 2 02826 Görlitz, Germany Ms. Heidemarie Michel Phone: +49 (0)3581-406 388 Fax: +49 (0)3581-649 646 E-Mail: hm.michel@swdd.hszg.de

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University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz

ABOUT GÖRLITZ / ZITTAU

Görlitz

Zittau

Görliz is a town in Germany. It is Germany‘s most eastern town, located on the Lusatian Neisse River in the Federal State of Saxony.

It is opposite the Polish town of Zgorzelec, which was a part of Görlitz until 1945.

Due to the historical parts of the city, many movie makers have used the various backgrounds. Today the most prominent example is Quentin Tarantino who shot the movie Pride of the Nation for Inglourious Bastards on the Untermarkt and Obermarkt - the oldest parts of the city.

Zittau is a beautiful German town on the borders of Poland and the Czech Republic, divided by the romantic River Neisse.

The city is enclosed in a valley called Zittauer Becken and surrounded by the Zittau Mountains, the Ještěd and the Jizera Mountains as well as the Lausitzer Bergland. Because of its special location, Zittau is known as link in Europe with open borders, a city surrounded by three different countries.

Zittau welcomes its visitors with an international and vibrant atmosphere. The city The highest place in Görlitz is the Lan- center alludes to the glory of a bygone era deskrone hill, which is about 412 meters with its historic weavery and beer making high. On the top of the Landeskrone the- traditions. re is a small restaurant and tower, from which you have a great view over the city There are a lot of small cafés and restauas well as to the Ještěd and Jizera Moun- rants, where you can have a cup of tea or tains, when it is clear. an excellent dinner.

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University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Gรถrlitz

University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz

STUDENT LIFE IN GÖRLITZ

Student Club ‘Maus’

Café Kugel

Königshainer Berge

Directly beside the entrance to the student hostel Vogtshof is the student club Maus.

Café Kugel is a café on the Weberstreet near the Untermarkt and the University.

Round about 12km away, behind the small village Königshain you can visit the Königshainer Berge.

This bar attracts a great mix of clientele from young to old, students, graduates, and pretty much everyone else.

It is open on Monday and Wednesday and for special events like concerts or start up parties. Darts and table soccer are also available or you can just sit back and relax.

The charming café is famous for organic food and drinks and offers its guests a delightful atmosphere by serving different mokka and tea specialities, sorts of fruitcake, and homemade cakes. During summer the romantic herbary is open.

The perfect place to let the day go by and relax.

This small paradise of nature offers something for everyone. Years ago it was a granite quarry. You can read something about the history of this place while following the way around - but there is still more to discover. It is e.g. a paradise for climbers, from beginners to professionals.

If you are looking for something unique, NEISSE UNIVERSITY is the place to go. It is a perfect way to grow as a personality. During your journey you will meet a lot of people from different countries, creating unforgettable memories. Because of that uncommon setting, living in three different countries in such a short time, you‘ll certainly get the attention of most of the employers.

David Braun, Student IKb09

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STATEMENTS

I travelled a lot before starting university and was afraid of getting stuck in one place. Then I heared of NEISSE UNIVERSITY - changing enviroment each year will not let you get bored with your study and will provide constant stimulation to try new things.

The program has all advantages of the Erasmus exchange program but additionally offers security and peace of mind - the accomodation and formal issus are taken care of for you.

If I were choosing University again I would choose the NEISSE! Krzysztof Stankiewicz, 2014 Graduate

rafting Danube river, Poland

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Neisse Meeting 2013, Gรถrlitz

Not only was the NEISSE UNIVERSITY a great opportunity to prepare myself for my later activities in several fields of the workforce, but it was also lived diversity from the very start.

Being in a tri-national group of students helped me to begin to understand the different cultures and to greatly benefit from a multitude of different approaches, ways of thinking, the often experienced hopitality and friendship.

Studying at the NEISSE UNIVERSITY was a great experience that not only opened a lot of doors for me, but that also showed me what lies beyond my expectations.

Kai Bรถsch, IKb 11

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CONCLUSION

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Technical University of Liberec

Prof. Dr. Ing. Zdenek Kus, The Rector Doc. RNDr. Jaroslav Vild, Vice President of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY www.ef.tul.cz

Wrocław University of Technology

Prof. dr hab. inz. Tadeusz Wieckowski, The Rector Dr.-Ing. Maciej Pawlowski, President of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY www.pwr.wroc.pl

University Zittau / Görlitz

Prof. Dr. phil. Friedrich Albrecht, The Rector Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Lässig, Vice President of the NEISSE UNIVERSITY www.hszg.de

Office Neisse University

Frau Dipl.-Ing.oec.Gabriele Sefrin Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz Theodor-Körner-Allee 16 02763 Zittau, Germany Phone: +49 (0)3583 61-1504 Fax: +49 (0)3583 61-1324 E-mail: info@neisse-uni.org www.neisse-uni.org

Mgr. Ewa Mroczek, Dr. Vojtech Vild, Dipl.-Ing. Gabriele Sefrin, Prof. Klaus Ruhland, RNDr. Jaroslav Vild, Dr.-Ing. Maciej Pawlowski, Mgr. Hana Stárová, Prof. Roland Giese; v.l.n.r.

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FINANCES

Technical University of Liberec

Student hostel: about 2.800 CZK per month also there is to pay a security deposit of 3.000 CZK cash 300 CZK for ISIC card season ticket for bus if you want - 300 CZK per month _____________________________________________________ sum of the living costs - approximately 350 EUR per month

Wrocław University of Technology

Student hostel: about 350 zł per month, also there is to pay a security deposit of 200 zł cash student book and identification card 21 zł _____________________________________________________ sum of the living costs - approximately 300 EUR per month

University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Goerlitz

Student hostel: about 250 EUR per month, also there is to pay a security deposit of 300 EUR cash semester contribution: 81,10 EUR per semester university chip card: 10 EUR _____________________________________________________ sum of the living costs - approximately 350–400 EUR per month (Changes are possible)

References: City map page 11,16, 21: archive University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz Photo page title, 2, 9, 19: archive University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz Photo page 3 up, 5, 6, 8, 10 left, 12 down, 24: Karel Sák, Liberec Photo page 3 down, 4,12 right, 20, 22 right: Melanie Hofmann Photo page 03 middle, 13-15,17 middle, right: Ondrej Prochazka Photo page 10 middle, down: David Jirout Photo page 12 middle: theworldweshare.com/zoo/white-bengal-tiger Photo page 18: www.commons.wikimedia.org Photo page 22 left: maus.15grad.org Photo page 22 middle: cafe-kugel.de Photo page 23: Krzysztof Stankiewicz

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