Semester Programme

Information event on stays abroad for all HSD students within the framework of the Spring School. Topics are:
- with Erasmus through Europe
- with PROMOS through the world
- with Fulbright to the USA and other scholarships

Further information: zwek.hs-duesseldorf.de/spring-school

11:00 
HSD, room 03.3.022

A workshop for international students and exchange students at the HSD within the framework of the Spring School. We work on the topic "culture shock" and develop coping strategies for personal and cultural challenges. The workshop will be held in English.

Registration: zwek.hs-duesseldorf.de/spring-school​

09:00-13:30
HSD, room​ 03.4.002

Two-hour walking tour of the "Altstadt" for internattional students.

13:30
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16a (Opera House)

At the end of the orientation weeks we go for a hike to the Drachenfels in Königswinter. We also visit the fairytale castle Drachenburg.​

10:30​
Düsseldorf Main Station (in front of McDonald's)

In cooperation with the International Office of Heinrich Heine University and the Office for Migration and Integration Düsseldorf. If you have ever asked yourself “Do I need official permission if I want to get a job?”, “does an internship count towards my permissible days of work?” or “do I need to inform the Foreigners’ Office when I move to a different city?” this lecture is for you. You will get valuable insight into proceedings at the Office and there will be time for individual questions.
16:30 - 18:00
Haus der Universität, Schadowplatz 14

The Gasometer in Oberhausen is an industrial monument, landmark of the city and symbol for the development of the entire Ruhr area. Built in the 1920s, the disc gas tank is reminiscent of the heavy industry that has shaped the region for more than a century.
Visit with us the Gassometer and the current special exhibition "The Call of the Mountains", the highlight of which is an impressive replica of the Matterhorn in the 100 metre high airspace of the Gasometer.

09:45
Düsseldorf Main Station (in front of McDonald's)

Take your chance and enter your pic in our annual photo contest. There are great prizes to win! Send us the best photo of your stay abroad or (for international students of HSD and Incomings) of your studies in Germany. We look forward to your contribution.
You can find more detailed information and participation tips here: https://hs-duesseldorf.de/currentstudents/studentlife/photocontest

Japan Day is one of the biggest cultural events in Düsseldorf every year. Together we visit the colourful hustle and bustle along the Rhine promenade and immerse ourselves in Japanese culture.

15:00
Heinrich-Heine-Allee 16a (Opera House)

Two-hour hike to Burg castle in Solingen.

11:30
Düsseldorf Main Station (in front of McDonald's)

In cooperation with Heinrich Heine University. A lawyer will inform you about German labour law – everything you need to know from contract of employment to reference letters. After the lecture, you will have a chance to ask questions. 

16:30 - 18:00
Heinrich-Heine-University, SSC, Universitätsstraße 1, building 21.02, room 0.30

In cooperation with the International Office of Heinrich Heine University and the Employment Agency Düsseldorf. This excursion gives international students an opportunity to learn what the Agency has to offer. The programme includes a presentation on the job market in Germany and an introduction to the Agency’s online career portal and learning services.

16:20 - 18:00
BIZ, Grafenberger Allee 300

The International Office invites all HSD students to this cultural exchange.
The Summer Party offers the opportunity to try international delicacies, make new contacts and exchange ideas with other students about the past semester at the HSD.

18:00
HSD, mensa

In cooperation with Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf.

Two-hour hike from Gruiten to the Neanderthal Museum.

10:45
Düsseldorf Main Station, platform 13, section C​

Applications are open to international students of the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences who have so far achieved good academic results and who are expected to complete their studies within one year with a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.
Find out more here.