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MITTWEIDA AT A GLANCE

Mittweida is a city in Germany in the free state of Saxony. The city’s total area equals to 41.24 km2, and there are about 16,000 people living, studying and working there. In fact, about eight percent of all the people living in the city of Mittweida are international from around the globe, mostly from Turkey, Poland, and Syria. The official language spoken in the lovely city of Mittweida is German. The climate in Mittweida can be defined as warm and temperate. The summer in the city is warm with rainfalls while winter is relatively cold. During July and August temperatures go up to 24-27°C while in December and January, it is between -1 and 1°C. The city of Mittweida has an excellent public transportation network that consists of bus lines and railway. The buses connect all parts of the city, as well as the suburban areas. Through both buses and trains, the city of Mittweida is also directly connected to the bigger neighboring cities of Leipzig and Dresden. People can travel from Mittweida to Leipzig within two hours one way by train or by a bus, while to Dresden it will take a little more than an hour and will cost 7 to 10 EUR one way. Since the city of Mittweida is located close to the Czech border, which can be reached within only four and a half hours, students can have an amazing weekend spent in the beautiful City of Prague! Students benefit from huge discounts and the journey might cost not more than 20 EUR back and forth.

Academic Year

Summer Semester: March – September / Winter Semester: October – February

Official Language

German

Higher Education Institutions

1

Population

15907

Living Costs

800-850 EUR

STUDYING IN MITTWEIDA

Despite the fact that Mittweida is a small city, it does, however, provide excellent educational opportunities to students. Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, aka Hochschule Mittweida in German, for example, is considered to have one of the most modern media centers in Europe. All the classrooms are very well equipped and all the laboratories are new and modern. The university is currently home to more than 8,000 students, including exchange ones. Moreover, fifteen percent of university students who have put their trust in the university are internationals. Students from the higher education institution benefit from a good quality of teaching methods and a huge variety of degree courses offered, including Business Informatics, Biotechnology, Film and Television, and many others. Even though most of the courses are taught in German, there are also many degree programs that are offered in English as a main language of instruction. When it comes to student accommodation, it is not a secret that what every student is looking to find is a balance between price and quality, in addition to a good location of course. Students in Mittweida can choose between living in the student halls or also called student dormitories or find private rooms and flats to rent by themselves. The cheapest and most convenient type of student accommodation still is the good old dormitory. There is a total of four modern university houses based in the city that provide rooms to local students. They are located only a few minutes walking distance from the university campus and really close to the biggest park in the city. Depending on the type of the room, prices vary between 200 and 250 EUR. However, there are not enough places to accommodate all the students in the city, therefore students who want to get a room in the dormitories should apply as early as possible. Fortunately, even if a student does not get a room in the student halls, it is still possible to find and rent a room in a shared flat with other students. Prices, however, are higher, and a room in a shared apartment close to the university comes at the price of 240 to 380 EUR per month.

MITTWEIDA LIFESTYLE

Choosing the right university and degree course is important, but university life is not only about studying and attending lectures. It is also about creating new friendships, and having fun. The city of Mittweida can offer all of that. No matter if it is on Monday or Friday, there are events organized at the student clubs every single night. From table football and darts to beers and cocktails, everything costs not more than a euro at the student bars. There is always something happening there and very soon everyone knows everyone. For those who prefer to spend more time outside in nature, the Schwanenteichpark next to the university campus is the right place to go at every time during the year. No matter whether one wants to enjoy the sun while lying on the green grass or to have some barbeque, the park is always a good idea. On top, it is really close to both the student dormitories and the university building.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MITTWEIDA

Mittweide is a beautiful, historical but small city and therefore most of the graduates prefer to look for employment opportunities in neighboring cities such as Leipzig and Dresden which are only fifty kilometers away. That way graduates can benefit from living in Mittweida and still paying a lower amount of money for rent every month while receiving higher salaries in a bigger city. Moreover, in Germany, it is really common for students to have a so-called Minijob or part-time job. Some do it to finance their studies while others prefer to use their free time while gaining some work experience. The most typical student jobs in Mittweida include being a waiter/waitress at a local cafe or working in a call center.