Below, we have compiled some helpful questions and answers for prospective students and new students.

1. Can I start my degree in the winter semester or the summer semester?
   No. Generally speaking, the admission requirements set out in Section 2 of the admissions regulations must be met. A total of 210 credit points is required to commence your studies, although degree programmes totalling 180 credit points may also be suitable. Depending on the decision of the Admissions Committee, a bridging semester with individual requirements totalling 30 credit points may be necessary in both cases. There is therefore nothing to prevent you from applying to start your studies on your preferred date; however, the decision rests with the Admissions Committee and is subject to fulfilment of the admission requirements.
   
2. How do I create my timetable?
   You’ll find an overview of the modules on offer in the current subject-specific examination regulations and a more detailed overview in the module handbook. When creating your timetable, you should bear in mind that some courses are offered once a year and that, for example, the ‘Marine Field Research’ module runs over two semesters. You can find the full range of courses on Stud.ip, the university’s campus management system – you’ll receive your login details as soon as you’ve enrolled. You also have the option for a selection of courses – please see the question ‘Are there any options for selection?’ for more information.
   
3. Are there any elective options?
   Yes, you can choose courses worth a total of 6 CP from both Marine Environmental Sciences and the area of specialisation. For the area of specialisation, you can choose from the range of courses offered by the University of Oldenburg’s open-admission Master’s programmes, the Language Centre or Jade University of Applied Sciences; however, the content must be related to marine sensor technology (see subject-specific examination regulations). In the first academic semester, students may choose two out of a total of three modules (Ocean Modelling / Regional Oceanography / Time Series Analysis); the same applies in the second academic semester (Aquatic Optics / Advanced Practical Course in Systems Engineering / Robotics)
   
4. What examination requirements must be met to have modules recognised for credit?
   It is best to check the current subject-specific examination regulations and the module handbook. In the subject-specific examination regulations, you will find the relevant examination requirements listed in the tables for each module. In some modules, the type of examination ultimately depends on the selection the lecturer makes from the available alternatives. You will find a definition of the types of module examinations in the current general examination regulations.
   
5. What types of examinations can I expect?
   Most modules are assessed by an oral examination; written exams are less common. Assignments in the form of practical exercises, reports, papers and the like are also common. It is best to check the current subject-specific examination regulations to find out what is required of you for each module.
   
6. How should the module forms be used?
   To have a module recognised, the module form must be completed. To do this, the lecturer must confirm your successful attendance at every session of the module. The examination requirements to be met are also entered on the module form, which is why you must bring it with you to the examination. Once the module form for a module is complete, it can be submitted to the Examinations Office for credit.
   
7. Are there any language requirements?
   Yes, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at B2 level. Applicants whose first language is not German must also provide proof of this. For details, please refer to §2 (5) and (6) of the admissions regulations.
   
8. In which language are the lectures held?
   The degree programme is taught in German, although up to a quarter of the modules may be taught in English.
   
9. Do classes take place during the lecture-free period?
   As a rule, a few exams still take place at the start of the lecture-free period. Internships and field trips are also often offered during this period or, for example, must be undertaken as part of the Marine Field Research module. Alongside other supplementary opportunities (e.g. summer schools, conferences, etc.), this time is of course available for you to pursue your own interests.
   
10. Is it possible to do an internship whilst studying?
    Yes, the ‘Marine Sensor Technology Research Project’ module is an integral part of the degree programme and offers the opportunity to undertake an internship outside the university or the Institute.
    
11. Are field trips offered?
    Yes, the ‘Marine Field Research’ module includes, amongst other things, a field trip which will take the form of fieldwork near the water or an expedition on a research vessel.
    
12. What do I need to know about the co-operation between the University of Oldenburg and Jade University of Applied Sciences in Wilhelmshaven?
    One of the outcomes of this co-operation is that there are several study locations. This means that modules take place both at the University of Oldenburg and at Jade University of Applied Sciences in Wilhelmshaven. In addition, the Institute of Chemistry and Biology (ICBM) has a further site in Wilhelmshaven, where modules are also held. With the semester public transport pass, you can easily travel between the two locations. However, you do not need to change study locations within a single day; in other words, on any given day, all your modules will take place at just one of the study locations.
    Every co-operation is likely to have aspects that are still being worked on. Work is currently underway to find solutions for us students so that we can study on the Jade University of Applied Sciences campus without any obstacles; this includes, for example, providing a library card to borrow specialist literature or a user account to access the computers in the laboratory. (As of June 2019)
    Anyone who needs to attend modules at Jade University during the bridging semester should definitely bear in mind that the semester starts earlier there than at the University!

If you have any further questions or need support, please do not hesitate to send us a message (master.icbm@uol.de) or contact the specialist academic advisory service for Marine Sensor Technology (Prof. Dr Oliver Zielinski).

As of June 2019

University of Olsztyn Degree Programme Homepage

Here you will find a profile of the degree programme, which provides a good overview, comprehensive information on the application process – including admissions regulations – as well as documents and guidance on examinations.

Degree programme profile

Here you will find the general and subject-specific examination regulations, the form for the module record sheet, and the contact details of the relevant administrator at the Examinations Office:

Exams

Here you will find the Examinations Office’s FAQs:

uol.de/studium/pruefungen/faq-pruefungsamt/

ICBM Degree Programme Homepage

Here you will find key information about the programme, potential career paths, the course structure and module handbook, an FAQ, and your point of contact for academic advising

uol.de/marsens-msc/