Please use the SEP form to register for the freshman orientation if you are a senior and would like to take it during the next winter semester.

Please also check your status in HiO after the first allocation. The allocation takes place continuously throughout the semester, as places are always available.
registered = applied for seminar place
registered and admitted = seminar place received.

Please be sure to observe the following regulation: If you are assigned to a block seminar and do not participate in it without having deregistered via HiO at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance, you will be automatically excluded from all other seminars in this semester and placed on a blacklist!

Attendance at FB07 methods seminars will be noted on a list of participants and subsequently recorded in HiO. (Please allow a few days processing time after the end of the seminar)
For external seminars (summer/winter academy etc.) you will receive a certificate. Please note that you are responsible for keeping your certificates until they are posted, as it is often not possible to issue them later/again. Further info in the document Procedure & Event Offerings PO 2017

If you have achieved the required credit points for the module Method Seminars, please list all achievements that should lead to credit in the achievement overview for credit for the Method Seminar (routing slip). These will be reviewed by the Chair of the Examinations Board using HiO or other attached supporting documents. Afterwards, the methods seminar is booked as a whole in the examination office.
It is not possible to book partial points.
All necessary documents can be found in the download area on the right.

Dear students,

from 8 April you can register for the projects in the coming winter semester 24/25.

Information and online registration:

- Information on the project course can be found directly on the right in the pulldown Projects (5th semester) - Slides Info (deu/eng)
- If you have any questions, please contact Prof Weide/Prof Zöll
- From 08.04.2024 online registration for projects is possible on this website

Kick-off meeting and further dates:

- Date 26.09.24 at 8:15 am: Zoom kick-off event with attendance check, information about the project event, drawing of lots for the project teams, election of project leaders in the groups; end around 12:00 pm
- Date 26.09.24 at 13:00: Zoom information event for all project leaders; the other team members carry out initial research on the topic; ends around 16:00
- Date 27.09.23 at 8:15 am to approx. 4:00 pm: first team meetings via Zoom
(with compulsory attendance), internal organisation, visit by topic creator

- Every Wednesday jour-fix from date 02.10.24 from 16:00 (team-specific often from 14:00) until 18:00 team meeting with compulsory attendance
 
To register for the projects, please refer to the file in the pull-down menu on the right.

The internship placement or the university abroad is chosen independently by you.

There is no entitlement to assignment of an internship placement.

The internship/semester abroad must be requested and approved in writing by the examination office.

Upon application, those who have acquired at least 89 credit points will be admitted to the internship/semester abroad.

During the internship/semester abroad, you will be supervised by a professor from the department. He/she assesses the suitability of the internship placement and discusses with you the courses to be taken during the semester abroad. You can choose the supervising professor yourself and discuss your plans with them.

For the successful completion of the internship/semester abroad, 30 credit points are awarded.

In the study plan of the bachelor's programs, the internship/semester abroad is scheduled for the sixth semester, but it can also be completed in another semester. Please consider the semester or exam periods when choosing the partner university or internship period. There may be overlaps here.

The internship semester aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during your studies so far through practical work in a company in the textile or clothing industry, or another suitable area, and to prepare you for your future professional activity.

If you opt for an internship semester abroad, there are various programs to support your stay.

Research:
Regularly, job and internship offers are published on the homepage of the Department of Textile and Clothing Technology. For tips and recommendations, please contact the professors in your respective area of interest or, if necessary, the study program coordinators.

Internship Semester Abroad:
For internships within the EU, there is the possibility of funding your stay through the ERASMUS+ Student Mobility Internship program.Outside the EU, you can apply for the PROMOS funding program. Please note the application deadlines. Furthermore, you can find more information on this on the International Office (IO) website.

To apply online for ERASMUS+ Student Mobility Internship, click here.

For a stay abroad, language skills at least at level B2 of the working language are required, which can also be demonstrated in the high school diploma. Please also inform yourself about possible requirements or prerequisites of the internship company. For language certificates, please contact the Language Center of the University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein.

Before the stay:
Once all admission requirements are met and you have found an internship position of your choice, you should proceed with the registration of the internship semester at the department. The "Application for Admission to the Internship Semester" must be signed by you and your supervisor and then forwarded to the examination office.

Please also forward the completed internship contract (in copy) to your supervisor, who must submit it with the "Application for Admission" to the examination office. Admission to the internship semester will be decided upon submission of the documents to the examination office.

After the stay:
After completing the internship/semester abroad, you are required to prepare an approximately 20-page report and promptly submit it to your supervisor. Additionally, a internship certificate/confirmation must be provided. These documents, along with the completed "Documentation Form for the Internship/Semester Abroad", should be forwarded to the examination office through your supervisor. The internship semester can then be recorded accordingly.

Commencement
What are the requirements to be admitted to the internship semester?
For an internship semester, a suitable internship position must be available. The internship placement is independently selected. There is no entitlement to assignment of an internship placement. The suitability of the internship placement is decided by the supervisor.

Can the internship semester start during the semester break or must it start with the beginning of the semester?
The start date is not fixed. Thus, the internship/semester abroad can start during vacations or even in the middle of the semester. The important thing is that the entire period is continuous. Please consider potential overlaps with our exam periods, how you manage this is up to you.

Does the internship semester have to be completed in the semester specified in the study plan or can it be done earlier or later?
In the study plan of the bachelor's programs, the internship semester is scheduled for the sixth semester, but it can also be completed in another semester. The only requirement is that you have acquired at least 89 credit points.

Supervisor
What is the role of the supervisor?
The supervisor should advise and support you in case of uncertainties and problems during the internship semester. He/she usually decides on the recognition of the study performance (credit points, certificate, report) upon completion of the semester.

Additional Internship
Is an additional internship possible?
In principle, an internship can be completed in addition to an already completed and recognized internship semester. However, no additional credit points will be awarded for an additional internship. Please note that many companies require a certificate stating that the internship is a mandatory part of the degree program. Such a certificate cannot be issued if an internship/semester abroad has already been recognized.

Registration and Admission
Which forms need to be submitted and where? What deadlines must be observed? Once all admission requirements are met and you have found an internship position of your choice, you should proceed with the registration of the internship semester at the department. The "Application for Admission to the Internship Semester" must be signed by you and your supervisor and then forwarded to the examination office. Please also forward the completed internship contract to your supervisor, who must submit it with the "Application for Admission" to the examination office. Admission to the internship semester will be decided upon submission of the documents to the examination office. There are no specific deadlines for submitting the application.

Duration of Internship
How long should the internship be?
The internship period must be continuous and last at least 20 weeks. It is not possible to divide it into several parts (e.g., during semester breaks) and work at different companies. If you take vacation during the internship semester, for example, to take exams at the university, you are entitled to up to 2 weeks of vacation. If you take this vacation, the internship semester will be extended accordingly. If serious difficulties arise during the internship semester, such as the insolvency of the company or unreasonable working conditions, it is possible to continue the internship in another company. In this case, however, your supervisor should be involved as early as possible, and contact should be made with the chairpersons of the examination board.

Completion and Recognition
What do I need to fulfill at the end of the internship semester to receive credit points?
You are required to prepare a report and submit it to your supervisor. The deadline for submitting the report is not precisely defined but should be coordinated with your supervisor. However, it should be submitted promptly (within two to three weeks) after the end of the internship/semester abroad. It is important in this context that, for example, you cannot register your thesis if this achievement is not recorded in your status sheet. Furthermore, a certificate of the study achievements obtained during the internship semester must be submitted. Finally, together with the report, the documentation form for the internship/semester abroad should be submitted to the supervisor for signature and forwarding to the chairperson of the examination board.

Report
How many pages should the internship report comprise? What are the requirements?When should it be submitted?
As a guideline, the report should comprise 20 pages. The submission should preferably be made promptly (within two to three weeks) after the end of the internship semester to the supervisor. Content-related and formal questions should be clarified with him/her but usually follow the formal requirements for theses.

Grading
Is the internship semester graded?
No, you will be awarded 30 credit points upon successful completion of the internship semester.

Discontinuation
 I unfortunately did not complete my internship semester - can I repeat it? Or can I forgo the internship semester altogether and complete my studies without it?
The internship semester can be repeated once in its entirety. A change between domestic internship, international internship, and semester abroad is allowed. Completely foregoing the internship semester is not possible. It is a mandatory part of the program. To obtain a degree, it must be completed. Note: Unlike subject examinations, you only have two attempts in total. If you fail twice, you will be deregistered!

Funding
What funding options are available for an internship semester?
Overseas Student Financial Aid (Auslands-BAföG) ERASMUS (within Europe for partner universities) Promos (outside Europe) DAAD and HAW Scholarships Additionally, there are other funding opportunities. Please inquire with our international student advisor for the financing option that suits your plans. You can also find detailed information on financing and funding opportunities on the International Office website of our university.

Semester Fees
Can I save the semester fee during the internship semester?
No, as this is a mandatory part of the program. However, you can apply for a refund of the amount for the semester ticket if you can prove that you are abroad or in another federal state. Please inquire about this with the student council (AStA) of the university. They will provide you with a form to apply for the refund of public transportation fees.

Simultaneous Examinations
Can I take exams at our university during the semester in which I am doing the internship semester if I return early enough?
You can participate in the examinations of the University of Applied Sciences Niederrhein if you manage your time accordingly. Please inform yourself early about examination times and, above all, about the registration periods for the exams. Also, note that you need a valid TAN number for registration.

Requirements
What requirements are there regarding the internship placement?
There is no requirement that students of clothing technology must complete the internship semester in a clothing or textile company. The examination regulations only state "... in companies or other institutions of professional practice ...". Also, there is deliberately a broad scope regarding the activities in the internship placement. This means that you can undertake internships in all fields of work related to individual subjects of your course of study or typical future work areas; clarify this with your supervisor! Before starting the internship semester, a contract must be concluded with the company and presented to the supervisor or the examination board. Forms can be obtained from the examination office and on our website, but they are not mandatory. If a company wants to use its own contracts that include the required content elements, this is allowed. The internship semester must last continuously for 20 weeks.

Internship Positions
Is there a list of companies where I can do an internship?
No, such a list does not exist. You can inquire with your study program coordinators or browse the job market on the website of the Department of Textile and Clothing Technology. Apart from that, there are numerous websites (e.g., "Wer liefert was?") of the textile and clothing industry that regularly advertise internship opportunities on their job markets. Furthermore, you should research companies that cover your area of interest or study focus and contact them independently. The search for a suitable internship position always requires a lot of initiative. Trade fairs or events such as "MG zieht an" can also be helpful for making important contacts.

Instead of the internship semester, you also have the option to complete a study semester at a foreign university or college. The study abroad experience should serve to deepen knowledge in the chosen field of study, promote intercultural competence and global thinking, as well as improve language skills in the host country's language.

For a semester abroad, you have the option to choose between the partner universities and colleges of HSNR or organize your stay abroad independently as a freemover. Registration for a semester abroad at a partner university is done through the Mobility Online Tool.

If you wish to study within the EU, funding for EU partner universities is provided through ERASMUS+ Study, and registration is also done through the Mobility Online Tool.

Studying abroad at a partner university automatically applies you for the respective financial support through ERASMUS+ Study or PROMOS. For further information, including options for traveling abroad as a Freemover, please visit the website of the International Office (IO).

Research and Partner Universities:
For all partnerships, only a limited number of study places are available. Therefore, it is important to gather information early, apply early, and potentially select an alternative. For a stay abroad, language skills at least at level B2 of the working language are required, which can also be demonstrated in the high school diploma. Many of our partner universities offer courses in English. Please research course materials on the website of your desired university. Additionally, please pay attention to the language proficiency requirements at the partner university. You can obtain relevant language certificates at the Language Center.

Students of the TCM program do not need additional language certification for English instruction. Access to the database of international university cooperations/partner universities of HSNR can be found here:

Partner Universities Database

Before the Stay:
You will typically receive information about accommodation, insurance, etc. from the partner university. Your course selection must be documented in the form of a Learning Agreement. You enter your course selection in the Online Mobility Tool. You must earn a minimum of 20 credit points through successfully completed exams at the host university.

Changes During the Semester:
Changes to your course selection are also made through the Mobility Online Tool via "Changes during the mobility" with the approval of the home university.

After the Stay:
After the semester abroad, a report of approximately 20 pages about your stay is submitted to your supervisor promptly. An additional 10 credit points can be awarded for this report. Thus, upon recognition of the semester abroad by the examination board, you will be awarded 30 credit points. Please remember that the points earned abroad may need to be converted into ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) points.

Further information and the application form can be found on the right-hand side in the dropdown menu "Bangladesh".

Contact:Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Büsgen

As part of the Bachelor's program, there is an opportunity to obtain an exclusive German-Chinese double degree in "International Textile and Clothing Management" in cooperation with Tiangong University (TGU, P.R. China).

In this double degree program, you will receive two bachelor's degrees in the international field of textiles and clothing, one from TGU and one from Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR). You will acquire intercultural competencies and comprehensive knowledge in textile and clothing technology and management.

The English-language Double Degree Bachelor Study Program begins after the 5th semester. The start at TGU is in March. (The semester schedules are similar to those at HSNR) The duration of study is 8 semesters. The first part of the double degree program consists of 5 semesters of regular study at Hochschule Niederrhein.

The 6th and 7th semesters at TGU include courses, an internship including visits to local textile companies. Additionally, the bachelor's thesis is written in the 8th semester at TGU. HSNR students will be supervised during the thesis by two professors, one from TGU and one from HSNR.

For more information, please refer to the attached flyer and application form.

Contact Prof. Dr. Boris Mahltig