Below you will find information on the semester and lecture periods set by the Ministry of Science and Research: https: //www.mkw.nrw/hochschule-und-forschung/studium-und-lehre/vorlesungszeiten. Information on preliminary courses for first-year students, an earlier start to lectures or examinations can be found on the faculties' websites. Welcome events for first-year students: Ersti-Infos
The Minimum Wage Act (MiLoG) came into force on January 1, 2015.
The following information is intended to summarize the current status of the interpretation for you. However, we cannot offer binding advice or provide legal information.
Electronic student registration procedure (SMV)
Proof of health insurance or exemption from compulsory insurance is required for admission to studies. This information is sent directly to us electronically by the statutory health insurance fund. According to § 199a SGB V, there is a mutual obligation to report health insurance between health insurance companies and universities. This electronic procedure replaces the paper procedure. Notifications in paper form can no longer be accepted.
The health insurance companies report the following to the university
The university notifies the health insurance companies of
The Hochschule Niederrhein supports and facilitates your studies with a variety of IT services! On the following link you will find an overview of all IT services such as information on the start of the semester, software for students as well as information on examination administration, the semester ticket and other important topics related to your studies!
Enrolled students are covered by statutory accident insurance through the Unfallkasse NRW. This also applies to sports accidents within the scope of the HN sports program.
Guest students are not insured.
Since January 1, 2018, the Maternity Protection Act has also applied to students if the university specifies the place, time and schedule of courses or if an internship is mandatory as part of their studies.
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