Study Orientation Days

Professors and students will be on-hand to answer any questions you may have. We are looking forward to seeing you.


2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Building 1 | 1st floor | Room 01 01 105
Kick-Off 
School will soon be over and you're thinking about going to university? Then Rhine-Waal University might be for you! The Central Student Advisory Service provides you with general information on study orientation, the application process, requirements and our degree programmes.

3.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Building 1 | 1st floor | Room 01 01 105
Welcome to the Faculty of Communication and Environment
Reception and event information

3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Building 4 | Ground floor | Student Advisory Service
Info Point (on individual student advisory-specific topics)
and
Meet a student 
What is the best, what is the most difficult thing about student life at Rhine-Waal University? Talk to our students and get individual insights into everyday student life!

Anytime
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360°Campus tour
Join us on a virtual tour


Visit our modern laboratories and see how practical teaching and research is done

4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Building 1 | Foyer and Audimax
See how theory becomes practice! Students' projects
In the 5th semester, our students prove that they have not only learned theory. In interdisciplinary teams, they share their knowledge, investigate exciting current issues and cooperate in developing innovative solutions. Each year, the individual projects are presented at a poster session and judged by a jury. Come along, take a look at the numerous project stands and talk to our students to find out how they have applied their knowledge in practice.

3.30 - 4.00 pm
Building 3 | 1st floor | FabLab
FabLab tour
Our FabLab is one of the largest and best-equipped open high-tech workshops in the world. With over 600 m² of space, it offers students not only the room, but also the necessary machines to turn their own ideas into real products using the latest technologies, such as 3D printers, milling or self-developed electronics. Come by and we'll show you what's made possible here.

4.00 - 4.15 pm
Building 3 | 1st floor | FabLab
A quick insight into fundamentals of digital fabrication
Following the FabLab tour, we will give you a practical demonstration of how we use the possibilities of digital fabrication in teaching.

Starts at 4.00 pm
Building 3 | 2nd floor | Room 03 02 130
Exciting radio astronomy
Astronomy is one of the oldest and at the same time one of the fastest developing modern sciences. Get to know different radio telescopes and their operation and find out how you can do radio astronomy with very simple means. We will show you how neutral hydrogen can be measured in our own galaxy and explain the significance of astronomical measurement methods and the analysis of data for our teaching.
After a short introduction, we will visit the research terrace and the FabLab.

Anytime between 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Building 3 | 2nd floor | Room 03 02 135
Learning by playing - Serious gaming in logistics teaching
Even in technical studies, you can learn by playing. Our logistics experts show you playful methods to learn about "Lean Management" and "Strategic Management".
If you visit the exhibition of our interdisciplinary projects, you will also find out which games for "technical logistics" our students have developed themselves.

Starts at 4.45 pm
Building 2 | 2nd floor | Room 02 02 330
Psychology labs
Understanding the people of today, shaping the world of tomorrow - that is the motto of industrial and organisational psychologists. In our modern labs, we'll show you how psychologists can capture people's behaviour and personality.

Starts at 4.00 pm
Building 2 | 1st floor | Room 02 01 120
Labs for media communication and computer science
Do you enjoy programming and are you interested in modern web technologies, virtual reality, media conception and design? Then visit our labs and learn more about the exciting field of digitalisation of business and society.

Anytime between 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm
Building 2 | Ground floor | Room 02 00 310
Energy lab
We'll show you how we learn and do research in the Environment and Energy course. Take a look at our demo set-up and learn how electricity can be produced from renewable energy and stored to secure the supply in the years to come. 

3.30 pm - 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Building 4 | 1st floor | Room 04 01 305
Be your own boss
How much entrepreneurial spirit is in you and is being a "boss" also a perspective for your own future? Let yourself be inspired by practical, student business plans and gain insights into business management thinking and social responsibility. Creativity and decision-making skills are also required - just what a boss of tomorrow needs.

Anytime between 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm
Building 2 | Ground floor | Room 02 00 310
For those who see "sustainability" and "climate protection" as calls to action
Environment and Energy, B.Sc.
Do you want to help protect the environment? Are you fascinated by the natural sciences? Then consider a degree in Environment and Energy. In this degree programme you’ll study and do research in a deeply interdisciplinary environment that weaves together environmental sciences, energy technology, economics and more. Against this backdrop, the focus of your studies will be on renewable energy, sustainability and effective environmental protection measures.

Any time between 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Building 4 | 1st floor | Room 04 01 305
For globally conscious leaders
International Business Administration, B.A.
Are you interested in global economics and international issues? Do you want to study in English and have a knack for analytical thinking and problem solving? Then study International Business Administration! In this degree programme you’ll learn how to navigate incredibly complex national and international markets and lead companies to economic success.

Starts at 5.00 pm
Building 3 | 2nd floor | Room 03 02 135
For those wanting to optimise transport and production
processes
Mobility and Logistics, B.Sc.
Are you the kind of person who wants to move not just the little things around, but the big things, too? Then study Mobility and Logistics. Learn how to improve the transport of freight and people and explore innovative ways to enhance production and distribution processes! Imagine using the latest, sustainable technologies to make travel easier and more comfortable or manufacturing and transportation processes more robust and resilient. We’ll teach you how to plan and manage modern logistics systems, supply chains, and transportation effectively so that, as a graduate, you can not only help ensure regional logistics centres thrive in the future, but also contribute to solving thrilling and complex logistical puzzles of global importance.

Anytime between 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Building 1 | 2nd floor | Room 01 02 105
For IT specialists with an eye for administration and commerce
E-Government, B.Sc.
Ever wondered who made it possible for you to apply for a new ID card online from home? Or pay for parking with an app? Or cast your vote online? E-Government specialists are the developers behind the innovative and functional software solutions, products and services used by government administrations, companies and the public around the world. In this degree programme you will study not only computer science but also public administration, project management and strategies for effective intercultural teams. As a graduate, you will be trained and ready to contribute to the digital transformation of society.

3.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Building 3 | 2nd floor | AIS-Lab 03 02 120
For tech-savvy problem solvers
Infotronic Systems Engineering, B.Sc.
If you’re interested in the cutting edge and enjoy solving complex puzzles involving technology, then Infotronic (= informatics + electronics) Systems Engineering is for you. Here you’ll cut your teeth on a wide range of data collection systems and their uses, studying computer science, data processing, electrical technology and signal processing technology along the way. At the end of this challenging path stands an engineer who can effectively plan and build complex, interconnected systems.

4.00 pm - 4.45 pm
Building 2 | 2nd floor | Room 02 02 330
For sharp and insightful analysts of human behaviour
Psychology, Specialization Industrial and Organizational Psychology, B.Sc.
Understanding the people of today to shape the world of tomorrow: this is the creed of occupational and organisational psychologists. In this degree programme you’ll learn how to reduce stress and improve motivation in the workplace, how to turn a group of individuals into a cohesive team, how to find and choose the best new employees, and how to nurture their unique personalities, train leaders and shape company culture.

3.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Building 2 | 1st floor | Room 02 01 120
For future software developers and data visualisers
Media Communication and Computer Science, B.Sc.
Do you really like programming and learning about modern web technologies, virtual reality and media design? Then why not study Media Communication and Computer Science? Modern information technologies affect nearly every aspect of our lives. Experts in these technologies are highly sought after as project managers for companies, developers of software, websites, apps, virtual reality and video games, data visualisation experts and more.

Anytime between 3.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Building 2 | 2nd floor | Room 02 02 340 
For the passionately creative
Information and Communication Design, B.A.
Do you love developing ideas and making them come alive? Then Information and Communication Design is the right choice for you. Here you’ll study not only fundamental visualisation techniques such as illustration and photography, but also advanced subjects like interaction design, editorial design and identity design. Our greatest passions are the new and the visionary. During your studies, you’ll be tasked with numerous personal design projects, each one an opportunity to take your ideas from the drawing board to reality using your growing skills and know-how. This type of approach provides the perfect preparation for a later career in the design world, whether at an agency or as an independent designer.