Minimum Qualifications and Selection Process The IGCHE Programme Candidates with aggregate of 80% in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in the plus 2 of Tamilnadu Government examinations or equivalent are eligible to apply. Education from Germany B.E in Mechanical Engineering B.E in Electrical Engineering (with specialization in Communication Engineering) Short listed candidates will be called for interview / written test for final selection. B.S in Computer Science and Engineering The major goals of the IGCHE programme are to provide the students with high quality education and to help them attain profound knowledge of both language and culture. With this unique educational background students will be able to work for various companies both in India and in Germany. Selected candidates will be informed and the courses will start in August. • Students will be able to differentiate themselves from others, and with an advantage on the academic and industrial market. How to Apply? • Fluency in German opens excellent opportunities with respect to employability at leading German companies in Germany and their subsidiaries in India • For Indian students, Germany is an interesting place to enhance their knowledge. No other country besides Germany offers such a wide range and opportunities in engineering. Application can be downloaded from www.psgias.in (Admission 2012) Duly filled in application along with Demand Draft for Rs.1,000/- drawn in favour of ‘PSG Institute of Advanced Studies’ payable at Coimbatore and Xerox copies of mark sheets is to be submitted in person or by post within 10 days of the announcements of +2 results of the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Education Board to: Description of the Programme Education from Germany In the first three years of study, all students will do their courses in English at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies. During that time PSGIAS is responsible for the courses of study and all students must attend German classes of 800 hours starting from the first semester. B.E in Mechanical Engineering B.E in Electrical Engineering (with specialization in Communication Engineering) The Admission Coordinator PSG Institute of Advanced Studies P. B. No : 1609, Avinashi Road Peelamedu, Coimbatore – 641 004. Ph : (0422) 4344000, Extn : 4148, 4104 B.S in Computer Science and Engineering It is mandatory to pass the exam of TestDaF level 4 by the end of the third year in order to continue the study in Germany. In their sixth semester, while still in India, the students will have one or two subject specific courses in German which will be taught by German guest lecturers. Those courses will either be block courses or will be taught as online tutorials. In the fourth year the students will continue their study at one of the German IGCHE Universities. During that time, the students will take part in the regular study programme which is taught in German. For further details please contact P.B.No. 1609, Peelamedu, Coimbatore - 641 004 Website : www.psgias.ac.in, Email : pgn@ias.psgtech.ac.in Phone : 4344000, Extn : 4148, 4104 Consortium of University of Applied Sciences Germany PSG Institute of Advanced Studies P.B.No. 1609, Peelamedu Coimbatore - 641 004 Phone : 4344000, Extn : 4148, 4104 Website : www.psgias.ac.in www.acedata-india.net Prof. P. Ganesan PSG INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES In addition each student will do an internship in a German company for one semester. If possible, the students will write their thesis in cooperation with the German company. After completion of the study each student will receive a certified Bachelor degree in Engineering / Bachelor degree in Science from the respective German University. German Members of the IGCHE Consortium The IGCHE is a Consortium of German universities currently lead by Bochum University of Applied Sciences. Hachschule Bachum MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Westfälische Hochschule Prof. Dr. Dirk Froehling Prof. Dr. Roland Boettcher ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE Hachschule Bochum Hochschule Bonn Rhein-Sieg Prof. Dr. Jan Albers Prof. Dr. Sayeed Klewitz-Hammelsen For each programme stream, a distinct University has been identified to coordinate programme specific activities. Presently the IGCHE consists of six different German Universities and the number is expected to increase in near future. Every student of the programme is assured of admission to one of the German Universities that are the members of the IGCHE (Subject to satisfactory academic performance). All IGCHE Universities are accredited to assure high quality education and have a strong international focus. Due to the small number of students per University, they are assured of intensive support and mentoring. Five good reasons to study the IGCHE Programme • • • • • First-class education Diverse range of study opportunities Excellent career prospects Close link between theory and practice Strong international focus Why study in Germany ? Although English is a must, German is a plus. A recent British Council survey has revealed that German higher education institutions are the most internationalized ones. Most people regard English as essential, but knowing another foreign language can improve one’s career opportunities in a globalised world. That’s why learning German language (DAAD) is a good idea! This ranking compares the higher education systems in 12 countries on various factors such as accessibility, support for foreign students, quality and reputation of degrees worldwide, and the extent of mobility of University academics to study. Computer Science Mechanical Engineering HS Bochum √ √ √ MS Bonn Rhein Sieg √ √ √ University PM Dusseldorf √ Westfälische Hochschule √ FM Kiel √ HS Zittau/Gorlitz √ - .Available √ The table below shows the average costs you can expect as a student in Germany. However additional costs like the flight to Germany, a fee for the visa application and tuition fees of about 250 Euros for one semester (transportation ticket included) are not included. During your stay there will not only be costs but also a possibility to earn income. Due to less contact hours in German Universities, compared to Indian Universities, the students will have time for a job. Many students in Germany take a part-time job to supplement their parental allowance, financial aid or scholarships. German is one of the most important scientific languages and is shared by over 125 million people worldwide. Electrical Engineering In order to get entry into Germany, students need to prove their financial support. It is required to certify at least 7 776 Euros at one‘s disposal for one year. Studying and Living in Germany The safety in German cities is very high on international rankings. The police can always be asked for help and advice and can be called for free from every phone by dialing 110. Our current Universities are all located in safe areas and comparably small cities. Currently the biggest city of our consortium is Düsseldorf with 580,000 inhabitants which is small compared to more than 1 million inhabitants in Coimbatore and 4.2 million in Chennai. As a student you will get a public transport ticket for travelling in a large area around your University (usually the whole state) without additional costs. Germany has a very dense and good public transport system. Therefore you can visit other cities for sightseeing, shopping and other fun activities without paying additional money. There will be differences depending on the University and the city you will be in. All Universities of Applied Sciences have similar facilities on the campus: • Cafeteria • Library • Computer centres • Sport programmes • International Office Students from non-EU countries are allowed to work 90 full days or 180 half days without a work permit. In most cases you can also expect a payment for your internship. The salary depends on the size of the company and other variables, so it is not possible to give exact figures. Based on experience, it can be as much as 400 € per month. Students Monthly Expenses (Average) Euro Rent and Utilities 281 Food and Drink 159 Clothing 51 Learning Materials 33 Car and public Transport 76 Health Insurance, Medical 59 Telephone, Internet, TV 35 Recreation, Culture, Sports 63 Total 757