University of St.Gallen (Switzerland)
“The University of St.Gallen provides a setting which marries the promise of the future with the foundations of traditions - and an absolutely essential link between academic work and the practical world.”
Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the UN, University of St.Gallen, 18 November 2006
CEMS Programme Manager (PM)
Diana Brunner
CEMS Programme Manager
cems@unisg.ch
Phone: +41 71 224 27 58
Fax: +41 71 224 24 45
Jacqueline Meier-Küng
CEMS Programme Manager
cems@unisg.ch
Phone: +41 71 224 31 06
Fax: +41 71 224 24 45
CEMS Corporate Relations Manager (CRM)
Diana Brunner
CEMS Programme Manager
cems@unisg.ch
Phone: +41 71 224 27 58
Fax: +41 71 224 24 45
Elmar Friedrich
Jacqueline Meier-Küng
CEMS Programme Manager
cems@unisg.ch
Phone: +41 71 224 31 06
Fax: +41 71 224 24 45
CEMS Academic Director
Jürgen Bruecker
Associate Dean, International Relations
juergen.bruecker@unisg.ch
Phone: + 41 71 224 29 20
Fax: + 41 71 224 24 45
Target of this fact sheet: Prospective CEMS students applying to MSc+MIM
Contact
Programme Info
Information, Media and Technology Management (IMT)
Marketing, Services and Communication Management (MSC)
Accounting and Finance (MAccFin)
Banking and Finance (MBF)
Strategy and International Management (SIM)
Business Management (MUG)
Economics (MEcon)
Quantitative Economics and Finance (MiQE/F)
International Affairs and Governance (MIA)
Law (MLS)
Law and Economics (MLE)
Organization Studies and Cultural Theory (MOK)
Application to MSc's: http://www.unisg.ch/en/Studium/ZulassungUndAnmeldung/AnmeldungZumStudium...
Application to CEMS MIM:
Application to the CEMS MIM is only possible, once you are registered in one of our master programmes
Application deadline: 31 October each year
MSc Academic Expenses
Living Expenses
Estimated monthly budget for single students:
No on-campus housing available. Housing office locates housing for exchange students if requested and for a
GRADING
TRANSCRIPTS
LIVING EXPENSES
fee.
Non-refundable processing fee: CHF 250. Housing price per room: from CHF 550. on individual requirements Security deposit: CHF 350.
(required)
to 750. refunded upon departure, less fees for
damages and/or cleaning Liability insurance: approx. CHF 30.
Gas/Electricity: approx CHF 30. Students may arrange housing on their own by using the online housing
market. See information on the International Exchange housing website
Target of this fact sheet: Enrolled CEMS MIM Students before their term abroad
Academic Information
Main language: German, many courses in English (course availability will vary) ISP programme taught entirely in English.
German: Although the University of St. Gallen does not require exchange students to have knowledge of the German language, we strongly encourage students to have some basic skills in the language.
Englsih:TOEFL requirement: Non-native English speakers in the ISP programme must have minimum TOEFL score of 89(itb) or 570(pbt). This requirement is waived for students enrolled in an English-taught MBA/MA at the home university.
All incoming exchange students have the option to participate in an intensive German course before the start of the semester and may continue the course during the term. Other language courses include: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Russian
A minimum workload of 16 ECTS is recommended, however, students should follow the minimum requirements of their home university. At HSG 1 ECTS equals 30 hours of course work (in and out of class) Courses take place throughout the entire semester (13 weeks) and/or in block seminars.
| Academic Year | Term 1 | Term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | 13/09/2012 - 22/12/2012 | 14/02/2013 - 25/05/2013 |
FALL SEMESTER
5 September 18 November 2011
ISP Fall 2011
7 16 September 2011
Optional language program (for fall semester guest students)
15 16 September 2011
Mandatory orientation program for fall semester guest students
19 September 24 December 2011
Fall semester 2011
Begins approximately 2 1⁄2 weeks before 19 Sept. 2011
Course registration (bidding)
October 2011, tbd
Study Abroad Fair: exchange students present home schools to HSG students
31 Oct
12 November 2011
Break fall semester 2011 (block seminars)
1 November 2011
All Saints' Day (university closed)
7 18 November 2011
Registration for exams in regular exam period (January/February)
SPRING SEMESTER
9 January
16 March 2012
ISP Spring 2012
8 17 February 2012
Optional language program (all spring semester guest students)
16 17 February 2012
Mandatory orientation program for spring semester guest students
20 February
27 May 2012
Spring semester 2012
Begins approximately 2 1⁄2 weeks before 20. February 2012
Course registration (bidding)
May 2012, tbd
Study Abroad Fair: exchange students present home schools to HSG students
2 14 April 2012
Break spring semester 2012 (block seminars)
12 23 April 2012
Registration for exams in regular exam period (June/July)
06 April 2012
Good Friday (university closed)
09 April 2012
Easter Monday (university closed)
17 May 2012
Ascension (university closed)
Academic Expenses
Books, course materials: approx. CHF 400 per semester.
Living Expenses
Estimated monthly budget for single students:
No on-campus housing available. Housing office locates housing for exchange students if requested and for a
GRADING
TRANSCRIPTS
LIVING EXPENSES
fee.
Non-refundable processing fee: CHF 250. Housing price per room: from CHF 550. on individual requirements Security deposit: CHF 350.
(required)
to 750. refunded upon departure, less fees for
damages and/or cleaning Liability insurance: approx. CHF 30.
Gas/Electricity: approx CHF 30. Students may arrange housing on their own by using the online housing
market. See information on the International Exchange housing website
Services and Facilities
Regular exchange
Students on regular exchange must have a student visa to enter Switzerland. They will also be required to obtain a residence permit once they arrive in St. Gallen. The exchange office assists students in initiating the visa/permit process. Students are responsible for all related fees.
ISP students
ISP students may enter and reside for up to 90 days in Switzerland on a tourist basis provided they do not come from a visa-compulsory country. The exchange office does not assist ISP students with tourist visas, however, will provide students with an acceptance letter. ISP students from visa-compulsory countries will have to arrange for a Schengen visa.
Check out CEMS partner HousingAnywhere in addition to the local offers
Library: (460,000 volumes) ▪ www.biblio.unisg.ch Computer services: Approximately 1500 networked PCs (incl. 60 Macs)
Approximately 225 PCs available to students. Access on campus via a public net. A wireless LAN is available. Off campus the university provides a Remote Access Service. ▪ www.infob.unisg.ch or www.tutor.ch Student Union ▪ www.myunisg.ch Sports on- & off-campus: weight & workout rooms, gym, tennis, beach volleyball, football field ▪ www.sport.unisg.ch Other off-campus facilities nearby for skiing, sailing, climbing, etc. ▪ www.myswitzerland.ch
Check out CEMS Internship Guide
35 clubs: BuddySystem, Student Union, cultural & sport activities, etc.
