International
Information for International Students
We would like to inform everyone who is studying and working at TH OWL about the current status of the corona virus on this page. We have established a Corona-Action-Team, which coordinates the prevention measures at TH OWL and is in regular contact with the health authorities.
Here you will find an overview of all current regulations, answers to the most important questions as well as further information about the operation at the university.
What are the current regulations?
| That's what it's about | Status | Current regulations |
|---|---|---|
Teaching and practical events | ✅ yes | In the winter semester 2021/2022, teaching and practical events will again be held primarily in attendance. A requirement for participation is a 3G certificate (Vaccinated - Recovered - Tested) and a fixed seat during the event. In these events, either a distance of 1.5 m between participants or the wearing of a mask must be ensured. |
| Exams | ✅ yes | The exams in September will take place digitally or in presence as planned. |
| Student workspaces | ✅ | Student workspaces can now be used for individual learning. For the use of study group spaces, please notify the dean's office of their use. The responsible person must ensure that the 3G certificates are checked. |
| Libraries and service points | ✅ yes | Current information on opening and service times of the libraries and service points can be found on the S(kim) pages. You can reach the telephone support team at extension 2222. In addition, the team is available 24 hours a day via the "S(kim) Service-Point (Online)" or by e-mail via support(at)th-owl.de. |
| Consulting and service | 🖥 digital | Appointments with the Student Advisory Service, the International Office, the Career Service, and the Enrollment Office can be made by phone or e-mail; counseling in person is currently not possible. |
| Central hotline for infection and quarantine cases | ✅ yes | TH OWL has set up a central hotline for all students and employees: +49 5261 702 2133 |
FAQ – Enrolled students
All participants must present valid 3G verificatin proof (vaccinated, tested, recovered) before a learning event. All three verification formats are equally accepted to access learning events.
During the first four weeks (September 27th-October 22nd, 2021) a security service will support you in checking the 3G verification at clearly defined verification entrances. Other entry ways may not be used. On campus there are posters on the buildings informing about the location of the 3G entrances. You can find an example of the main building in Lemgo here.
- Please have your 3G verification, and your student ID or ID card ready when entering the campus.
- For 3G certificate, please use the CovPass app from the Robert Koch Institute.
- Please also plan for the additional time of the verification control and arrive as early as possible.
- A special note for students at the Innovation Campus in Lemgo: Due to the current construction work, parking is currently only available in a limited extent. Further information can be found in this news.
Please check, if the vaccine used has a valid authorisation from the European Commission.
If not, it will most probably be necessary for you to get vaccinated again.
You can get in contact with Professor Dr. med. Manfred Pilgramm in Detmold. The professor and doctor offers guidance in cases like yours. You can contact him on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7 to 8 am and from 6 to 7 pm. The phone number is +49 170 44 15 435.
You will find more information about this councel offer on our website (in German).
The Health Department will decide on the quarantine/isolation regulations and the procedure regarding contact tracing. Please follow the appropriate instructions from the Health Department.
If necessary, inform your course instructors about your absence from the courses.
All departments of the TH OWL have their own websites where you can find current information about courses and exams as well as information concerning your study program:
On our page "Living in OWL" you will find bundled information about the housing market in Lemgo, Detmold and Höxter.
Your student ID card shows the "standard period of study".The state of North Rhine-Westphalia has extended the "individual standard period of study" in relation to the pandemic, which means that:
- Students who have been enrolled since the summer semester 2020 have an increased individual standard period of study of 3 semesters
- Students who have been enrolled since the winter semester 2020/2021 have an increased individual standard period of study of 2 semesters.
- Students who have been enrolled since the summer semester 2021 have an increased individual standard period of study of 1 semester.
If you need a certificate of the individual standard period of study for your employer, your health insurance company or the Studierendenwerk, please send your request by e-mail to immatrikulationsamt(at)th-owl.de.
No, a refund of the semester fee for the past online semesters is not possible, as the amount is made up of running costs.
The Studierendenwerk Bielefeld provides information on its website about the legal regulations for financial aid that compensate for pandemic-related study restrictions, such as short-time work allowance from parents or the loss of one's own part-time job.
Basically, students who are unable to complete their specialized internship/practical semester due to the current situation, or who may only be able to complete it at a later date, should not suffer any study-related disadvantages as a result. As a rule, the examination offices will grant pragmatic solutions, such as an extension of the deadline for the proof of studies, etc. Please check the homepage of your department or contact your local examination office!
Current information on foreign language offers can be found on the pages of the ZA Fremdsprachen. If you have any questions, you can reach the team by phone or e-mail using the contacts provided.
We are currently in a special situation. The corona virus limits our social contacts and the opportunity to go to work. If you do research, study, teach or work at the TH OWL and you realize that you are overwhelmed by the situation or need mental support, do not hesitate to contact the following addresses:
Initial psychosocial counseling for employees
Telephone: +495231 975 823
Mobile: +49 160 3812387
Email: gerlinde.dingerkus(at)hfm-detmold.de
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