We have collected some helpful questions and answers for prospective students and first-year students below.

1. Can I start studying in the winter and summer semesters?
   No. In general, the admission requirements under §2 of the admissions regulations must be fulfilled. A total of 210 CP is required to start the degree programme, but degree programmes with a total of 180 CP may also be suitable. Depending on the decision of the admissions committee, a bridging semester with individual requirements totalling 30 CP may be necessary in both cases. There is therefore nothing to be said against applying for the desired start of the programme, but the decision lies with the admissions committee or the fulfilment of the admission requirements.
   
2. How do I create my timetable?
   You can 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 make sure that the courses are offered once a year and that the Marine Field Research module, for example, runs over two semesters. You can find the entire range of courses on Stud.ip, the university's campus management system - you will receive your login details as soon as you are enrolled. You also have the opportunity to freely select some courses - take a look at the question "Are there options?".
   
3. Are there any options?
   Yes, you can choose courses from the Marine Environmental Sciences and the area of specialisation, each worth 6 CP. For the area of specialisation, you can choose from the range of admission-free Master's courses offered by the University of Oldenburg, the Language Centre or the courses offered by Jade University, but the content must be related to Marine Sensory Science (see subject-specific examination regulations). In the 1st semester, two out of a total of three courses (Ocean Modelling / Regional Oceanography / Time Series Analysis) can be chosen, as well as in the 2nd semester (Aquatic Optics / Advanced Practical Course in Systems Engineering / Robotics)
   
4. Which examinations are required in order to have modules recognised?
   Please refer to the current subject-specific examination regulations and the module handbook. In the subject-specific examination regulations, you will find the respective examination(s) in the tables for the modules. In some modules, the type of examination ultimately depends on what the lecturer selects from the options. You can find a definition of the types of module examinations in the current general examination regulations.
   
5. What types of examination can I expect?
   Most modules are completed with an oral examination, rarely with a written exam. Submissions in the form of practical exercises, protocols, reports, papers, etc. are also common. Here too, it is best to look at the current subject-specific examination regulations to find out what you can expect as an examination performance for the modules.
   
6. How should the module notes be used?
   The module sheet must be completed in order for a module to be recognised. The lecturer must confirm successful participation in each course of the module. The examination to be taken is also entered on the module slip, which is why it must be brought to the examination. If the module certificate for a module is complete, it can be submitted to the Examinations Office for credit transfer.
   
7. Are there language requirements?
   Yes, all applicants must provide proof of English language skills at level B2. For applicants whose native language is not German, proof is also required. For details, please refer to §2 (5) + (6) of the admissions regulations.
   
8. In which language are the lectures held?
   The degree programmes are taught in German, although up to ¼ of the lectures may be held in English.
   
9. Do courses take place during the lecture-free period?
   As a rule, some examinations take place at the beginning of the lecture-free period. Internships or excursions are also often offered during this period or must be taken for the Marine Field Research module, for example. In addition to other extension programmes (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 during the programme?
    Yes, the Marine Sensory Science research project module is an integral part of the degree programme and offers the opportunity to do an internship outside the university or Institute.
    
11. Are excursions offered?
    Yes, the Marine Field Research module includes an excursion, which will take the form of water-based fieldwork 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 Wilhelmshaven?
    Among other things, the co-operation results in several study locations. This means that the courses take place both at the University of Oldenburg and at Jade University of Applied Sciences Wilhelmshaven. In addition, the Institute of Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment (ICBM) has another location in Wilhelmshaven, where events also take place. You can easily commute between the locations with the semester public transport pass. However, you do not have to change your study location within one day, i.e. you can attend all your courses at one of the study locations in one day.
    Each co-operation probably has jobs that are still being worked on. We are currently working on solutions for us students so that we can study on the Jade University campus without any obstacles, e.g. providing a library card to borrow specialist literature or a user account to use the computers in the laboratory. (Status: June 2019)
    If you have to attend courses at the Jade University during the bridge semester, please note that the semester starts earlier than at 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 Marine Sensor Technology Student Advisory Service (Prof. Dr Oliver Zielinski).

Status: June 2019

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