WELCOME TO THM - Welcome to TH Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences
More about TH Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences
Motorsport
THM Motorsport is the racing team of the THM University of Applied Sciences. Learn more about our projects and our successes https://www.thm.de/motorsport/
University Sport
Visit the gym or any other sports and health courses. We offer courses in presence, online and outdoor https://www.thm.de/sport/en/
Mensa - Cafeteria Campus Gießen
he easiest and cheapest way for students to eat is to visit one of the cafeterias of the “Studierendenwerk”, they offer are for the THM and the JLU. The cafeterias provide you with breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can choose from a variety of warm meals (with meat, vegetarian and vegan), pasta dishes or fresh raw vegetables and salad from the salad bar. Get know all cafeterias around the campus. Mensa/Cafeteria Campus Giessen
Bike Sharing
Friedberg and its surroundings also offer scenic routes and landscapes to discover. These are very easy to ride by bike and are suitable for day and weekend trips. https://wetter-radweg.de/friedberg-und-bad-nauheim/
Giessen is a typical student’s town, where many travel by bike rather than by bus or car. BikeNext offers free use of rental bikes in Giessen for 45 minutes. You can rent up to 2 bikes on one account at the same time. NextBike
Student Chip Card
The chip card is your student ID, RMV semester ticket, electronic wallet for the dining halls, library card, access key to rooms and buildings of the THM. After official enrollment at the THM, your chip card will be created.
InfoCenter THM
The InfoCenter team will answer all your questions about the university, studying and the THM and will put you in touch with the right contact person if necessary. Office hours are from 8 a.m. and in Friedberg also on Saturdays until 12 noon. go.thm.de/infocenter
Meeting new people at the THM
International Buddy Programme
Meet new people from all over the world and build up an international network. Each semester, buddy teams are made up of newcomers and oldies of different nationalities. go.thm.de/buddy-en
International Stammtisch – International get-together
Make contacts with students from all over the world. Every 1st Wednesday of the month, our International Stammtisch offers you the opportunity to talk to each other in a relaxed atmosphere and get to know other students.
Events and Workshops
Connecting people and discover Germany. Exkursions are free of charge. There is also the opportunity to get to know other buddy teams and participants at the events. You can find all current events under. go.thm.de/internationa_events
ASTA
The AStA represents all students of the THM externally and internally. The events team plans and organises events for THM students. It also supports student groups in organising their events, e.g. with equipment. https://www.asta.thm.de/en/
eSports
They are represented in all team games and support players in the individual disciplines. There are many different leagues, cups and tournaments held all over Germany. Find out in which leagues and tournaments THM competes against other universities. https://www.thm.de/games/
The 3D printing centre
You can turn your models into reality. You can give shape and form to your projects. We want to bundle existing resources and competences in order to work more economically and sustainably with the devices and materials. Various 3D printers are available. https://www.thm.de/3ddz/
What can you do in Mittelhessen?
Living and studying in Hesse - Giessen
What can you expect if you are interested in studying in Giessen? This video takes you on a tour of the city and its universities.
Living and studying in Hesse – Friedberg
What can you expect if you are interested in studying in Friedberg? A tour of the city of Friedberg (Hesse)
Advent season and Christmas markets in Hesse
Giessen: https://giessen-entdecken.de/events/weihnachtsmarkt-2/
Friedberg: https://friedberger-advent.de/
Bad Nauheim: https://www.bad-nauheim.de/weihnachtserlebnis
Gießen kocht!
"Gießen kocht!" is a unique culinary experience where guests prepare an appetiser, main course or dessert in someone else's kitchen with a randomly selected partner. Giessen kocht! will be a fun and unique experience for all participants. https://giessen-entdecken.de/events/giessen-kocht-jetzt-anmelden/
Your exchange experience
Nomination & Application for exchange students
You can apply to the THM as an exchange student if your home university has a cooperation agreement with the THM. The most important information for a good start into the semester. nomination / application
Course catalogue
International Semester Programme offers you the opportunity to study for one or two semesters (up to 30 ECTS per semester) in English at THM . Choose subject-related courses - your field of study at your home country must matches the courses offered. go.thm.de/thinc
Your degree at the THM University of Applied Sciences
International students who would like to study at the THM (full-time students, not exchange students) have to apply via the online portal of uni-assist.
Please note that all undergraduate courses at THM are taught in German. You can apply with B2 level of German, but for enrolment you need C2 level of German. More information and support
Get to know the Bachelor Degree Courses of the THM!
International students who have completed their undergraduate degree abroad and would like to apply for postgraduate study with THM, must apply via the online portal of uni-assist.
German is the language of instruction for most of our masters courses. You can apply with a B2 level of German, but for enrolment you need a C2 level of German. Get to know the Master Degree Courses of the THM!
You can find more information here.
Living in Germany / Mittelhessen
Living expenses
How much money do you need per month to live and study in Germany? How much money do you need to budget?
There are fixed costs such as the semester fee (one-off) or rent (monthly) plus individual expenses that you will need for everyday life. In total, you will need at least €992.00 per month. Proof of funding
Living / Accommodation
Accommodation is provided by an external organisation. The Studierendenwerk Giessen offers nearby rooms in Giessen and Friedberg. Guaranteed accommodation for exchange students from our partner universities if you apply on time.
If you prefer, you can also look for a private room or a shared flat on your own – Wohngemeinschaft. go.thm.de/accommodation