Nordhausen is located in Thuringia, in the green heart of Germany and in the centre of Europe. Under Approach/Arrival to find out the easiest way to get to us.

One option for accommodation directly on campus is the Halls of residence of the Thuringian Student Union. Fully furnished rooms in various sizes are available there. If you have any questions about the application (Application form) for the dormitory places please contact .

If you have any questions after moving into the hall of residence, you can also contact the Residential tutors contact. These are students who have been living in the hall of residence for some time and can support you. Please note that places in the halls of residence are limited and you must apply very early.

You should therefore also be on the free housing market look for accommodation in Nordhausen. Students in Germany often live in shared flats (WGs). This means that several students share a flat. Everyone has their own room, but the kitchen and bathroom are shared. This way you save a lot of money and get to know nice people. Alternatively, you can also look for small one- or two-bedroom flats. You can find offers on the internet, e.g. at

• WEBG Südharz
• SWG Nordhausen
• Study centre
• Student Hotel Nordhausen
• Nordhausen residential park
• Flat share wanted
• ebay classifieds - Rent a flat
• ebay Classifieds - Temporary & shared flat
• www.immobilienscout24.de

Academic calendar

The academic year at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is divided into two semesters.

The Summer term starts at the beginning of April and ends in mid-August.

The Winter term lasts from the beginning of October to mid-March.

You can find the exact dates at Semester dates.

German grading system:

Number	Per cent fulfilled	Grade
1,0-1,5	90-100%	very good
1,6-2,5	75-89 %	good
2,6-3,5	60-74 %	Satisfactory
3,6-4,0	50-59 %	sufficient
>4,0	<50 %	inadequate

Feedback

You must re-register for each semester (except the first) to inform the university that you wish to continue studying here. You do this by submitting the Semester fee transfers.

If you do not want to or cannot continue your studies directly, you can apply to the Study Service Centre apply for a leave of absence or de-registration.

Language course

In the Language Centre language courses are offered in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.

International students also have the opportunity to take courses in "German as a foreign language".

Thoska - Student ID card

The Thuringian University and Student Union Card (short: Thoska) is your Student ID card.

The thoska also has a number of other functions:

• Library user card
• Semester ticket for regional trains in Thuringia and buses and trams in Nordhausen
• Copy card
• Cashless payment in the canteen and in the launderettes on campus

Details on the functions of the Thoska can be found at thoska.

StuRa

StuRa stands for Student Council. It is elected annually by the students and represents the interests of HSN students.

If you have any problems or suggestions for improvement, you can contact the StuRa at any time.

Do you want to exercise and make new contacts at the same time? Then come to the free University sports!

Or are you more into singing? Then become part of our university choir.

HSN also offers International activities to get to know each other.

For those who would like to get involved, the Associations and initiatives of the university.

And finally, the city also offers Nordhausen numerous leisure activities.

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is a family-conscious university. Flexible study organisation and appropriate facilities make it possible to reconcile studies and children. HSN students can bring their children to the Kita Campus-Kinder register. This is located directly on campus. There is also a cafeteria Free children's meal.