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Contact person for your program

Who can I contact with which question?

Questions concerning application for the MO:VE program: mo-ve@uni-marburg.de

Questions concerning MO:VE classes in different departments: Please contact the Departmental Exchange Coordinator of the department that offers the class. List of Departmental Exchange Coordinators

Registration for classes in different departments: Departmental Exchange Coordinator of the department that offers the class.

Questions concerning MO:VE German language classes: mo-ve@uni-marburg.de

General questions about the program: mo-ve@uni-marburg.de
Where do I find information?

Registration for the MO:VE program and Step-by-Step Guide for the Application. MO:VE homepage: Registration

MO:VE Academic Program (Subject courses and German language courses): MO:VE homepage: Academic program

International Student Orientation Week: Schedule for the International Orientation in April/October

How to get a Transcript of Records

University of Marburg / Study infrastructure

What is my status as a MO:VE student?

You are officially enrolled as an exchange student at Philipps-Universität Marburg. You will receive a matriculation number and get access to all technical tools and portals at Philipps-Universität Marburg.
Students Account

The IT Services Center (Hochschulrechenzentrum, abbrev. HRZ) of the University of Marburg provides every student with an account exempt from charges. It is valid until the end of the semester.

You need to activate your students account. In order to do so you have to complete this online-form (after receiving your Letter of Admission which will include your matriculation number). Please do not forget your username and password! The procedure to apply for a new one is complicated.

Your account includes an email address (username@students.uni-marburg.de). As soon as you have activated your account you can log in here. We highly recommend you to regularly check the messages sent to this postbox since most instructors and administration staff will use this address to send you messages and important updates from the university. You can also activate a forwarding to your private mail address to not miss any information.

The functions of students accounts are described on the website of the HRZ.
What is ILIAS?

ILIAS is the teaching and learning platform of the Philipps-Universität Marburg. Access to the content is restricted to members of the university with a valid login.
As a student, you will find here teaching materials, e-learning and blended learning offers as well as opportunities for cooperation with fellow students. You need your student account username and password in order to log in.

Each university course has a folder on ILIAS, where you can find papers that you need to read and tasks for the sessions. There are different ways on how to get access to a specific folder for a course you are attending: either the instructor will add you to it, give you a password for entering or the folder is open for everyone. You can search in the magazine for the different courses or follow the given structure on the start page.

You will learn more about how to use Ilias in the orientation program. More information, tips and FAQS can also be found on the website of the HRZ, the University Computer Center.
What is Marvin?

Marvin is the campus management system. Here you can find the university’s course catalogue, change your address and download your certificate of enrolment. Our YouTube webinars explain the different tools (in German). There is also an English introduction video.

For the log-in you need to activate your students account.

We will introduce Marvin to you during the orientation program.
What is BigBlueButton (BBB)?

BigBlueButton is a videoconference tool that the University of Marburg uses to host online sessions of courses. The link to the session will normally be send to you by the course instructor. You can join without signing into your student account by opening the link and entering your name. Then you need to allow the access to your microphone and your camera. You can learn more on how to use BBB in the orientation program. More information, tips and FAQs can be found here, too.

You can also use BigBlueButton to host a video conference with your study group. First, you need to create a room. Please go to: https://webconf.hrz.uni-marburg.de/b/ldap_signin and sign in with your students account.

Documents

Letter of Acceptance

Document of confirmation that you have been accepted as an exchange student into the MO:VE program. This document will be sent via Mobility Online after your complete application has been checked and you have been accepted as a MO:VE student.
Letter of Admission

Document of confirmation that you have been registered/enrolled as a student at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. It contains your Matrikelnummer (student number), your field of study, as well as the beginning and end dates of your lecture times. This, too, will be sent via Mobility Online once your Matrikelnummer has been generated.
Transcript of Records

For more information see also our website on Transcripts of Records. After you have submitted your Belegliste and all the grades for your courses have been entered into Mobility Online by your departmental coordinator your Transcript of Records will be created. Your home university will require this document to process the transferring of credits.
Extension

If you want to do MO:VE again, for a second semester, please write an e-mail informing us about your wish to extend your stay. You will be informed about further steps. mo-ve@uni-marburg.de

Academic Program

Which classes can I take as a MO:VE student?

You can take classes listed on the MO:VE course list. Additionally you can take a MO:VE German language class.
When are the courses for the upcoming semester published?

Courses for the summer term are published on the 1st of March, courses for the winter term are published on the 1st of September.
Do I have to register for classes?

Yes.
Please note that registering for courses and creating a Belegliste/course list in Mobility Online are not the same – therefore, yes, you need to register for courses.

The deadlines differ from department to department. We would advise you to register as soon as possible.

The registration process also varies from department to department. Please check if the department has a designated website for incoming exchange students. They often provide helpful material specific to their department. If you have questions about registering for classes, please be so kind and get in touch with your departmental coordinator.

Here you can find more information from the departments (designated website for incoming exchange students):
FB02 School of Business and Economics
FB03 Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
FB04 Psychology
FB09 German Studies and Arts
Department of English and American Studies
Department of Romance Studies

To register for a MO:VE German language class, please contact the MO:VE coordinator mo-ve@uni-marburg.de
I have a specific question regarding a class (Lecturer/ECTS/Test, etc.).

Since there are many different classes and departments, please ask your departmental coordinator for further information.
What is a Vorlesung/Übung/Seminar?

Vorlesung means lecture in English. During a lecture, a professor presents the subject matter and students listen and take notes. The test will cover the subject matter presented.

An Übung is a class, where you learn things by doing different exercises. An Übung could also be a course that accompanies/complements a Vorlesung/Seminar. The test form may vary.

A Seminar is a class, generally with a small group of students who discuss different subjects with each other and the lecturer. You will generally be required to hold a Referat (a brief oral presentation on a certain topic) and to write a Hausarbeit (A paper generally about 15-20 pages long).
What is an LP? What are ECTS? How does the grading work in Germany?

An LP is a Leistungspunkt; it refers to the credit system.

ECTS means European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System. It is the general system used in the EU.

Concerning the grades, your faculty may use two different systems: from 1 to 5 or from 1 to 15.
Where do I find information about the examinations?

What type of examination will be required is often indicated in the course description in Marvin and discussed in the first session of a course. The instructor will also give or discuss the date of the examination with you. Registration for examinations start in the middle of the semester. Please check the website of the examination office (‘Prüfungsbüro’) of your department for the registration deadlines.
Is there an Orientation Week for international students?

Yes. Philipps-Universität offers an orientation week for international students in the first week of October. Please check the schedule on our homepage, events that are marked with (M) are also relevant for students from the MO:VE program.
Can I obtain a summary of the courses I attend and the grades I got? / Can I get a Transcript of Records? / What is a Belegliste? (Mobility Online)

Yes. To do so, you will have to complete the Belegliste/course list on Mobility Online. You will receive more information about the Belegliste/course list during the orientation program. You do not have to fill it out beforehand. More information on the Belegliste and the Transcript can be found on our website Course list/Transcript of Records.
Where can I get a Transcript of Records?

Please ask the instructor of the course to notify the departmental coordinator about your participation and grade. After the instructor notified the departmental coordinator, they will directly enter the grade into Mobility Online. Up to 5 weeks after the end of the semester the International Office will review the entered data and create the Transcript of Records. The transcript will be sent to your home university in digital format. You will also receive a soft copy by e-mail. More information and the contact for further questions can be found here.
Do I have to exmatriculate after completing my studies in Germany?

As an exchange student you are only registered for a limited period. Nevertheless, it is important to fill out an exmatriculation form to avoid problems in the future e.g., if you want to study again in Germany.

Please fill out the exmatriculation form, that you can download here. You will receive a confirmation about your exmatriculation. Please keep this document and present it when needed to health insurances, funding offices or other universities.