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==Otto Von Guericke University==
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This page is part of a broader series of information pages aimed at helping the Pakistani/Muslim community in Germany. Here you will find Magdeburg-specific information only, for general information on living in Germany in general, see [[Germany|Living in Germany]].
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University Website: [http://uni-magdeburg.de]
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'''Msc Courses in English'''
 
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*'''Chemical and Process Engineering'''  [http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/isut/master/index_m.html] (two years)
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==Doctors in Magdeburg==
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==Barbers in Saarbruecken==
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Pakistanis currently enrolled and graduated (rough figures):
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The cheapest known barber costs €5.5 per hair-cut (edit this as more information is collected).
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Post Doc: 1
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==Travel Information==
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PhDs: 2
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For travelling locally within Magdeburg, use the bus or tram connections: http://www.mvbnet.de/.
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MSc: 5
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Train schedule and connections: http://www.db.de
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Travel on public transport is free for students of OVG University within the city but not outside it.
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*'''Computational Visualistics''' [http://isgwww.cs.uni-magdeburg.de/master/] (two years)
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'''Deals & Discounts'''
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Pakistanis currently enrolled and graduated (rough figures):
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Wochenende ticket : €30 ticket valid for up to five people for one whole weekend-day (either Saturday or Sunday) for using any train for travel within Germany (except first-class or inter-city etc). Available from automats or the Bahnhof (railway station).
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PhDs: 2
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==Food Related Information==
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MSc: 2
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===Doners===
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*'''Data and Knowledge Engineering'''  [http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/k3/Datenblatt/Data_Knowledge_engl.htm] (two years)
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==Masjids or Praying Areas==
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MSc: 6
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There are two mosques in Magdeburg, one is managed by Arabs and Turks under the IslamicheGemainde group [1] which also has a separate prayer section for women. The second is managed by the Pakistani business community in Sudenburg.
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Volunteer Contacts:
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* Masjid ArRahman
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*Atif Abdul Rahman [http://www.atifshaikh.blogspot.com]
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(afatshaikh@yahoo.com)
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Situated near the city center and near the university at WeitlingStraße. five minutes walking distance from the university and two minute walk to Breiter Weg.
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* Sudenburg Masjid
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Situated in Asia Zentrale Markt, managed by the Pakistani business community there (Opposite Kaufland). Currently only a men's masjid.
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==Otto Von Guericke University==
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{| border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" align="right" style="margin:0.5em;"
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!colspan="2" align=center bgcolor="#336699" | <font color="#FFFFFF">UNIVERSITÄT DES SAARLANDES <br />   
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|colspan="2" align=center | (logo goes here)
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!colspan="2" align=center bgcolor="#336699" | <font color="#FFFFFF">'''Daten'''
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Founded''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | 1948
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Location''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | Saarbrücken
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Students''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | 15,500 <small>( Foreign students: 17%)</small>
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Employees''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | 2000 <br/><small>- Professors: 290</small><br/><small>- Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende: 800</small>
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|bgcolor="#888888" | <font color="#FFFFFF"> '''Website''' || bgcolor="#efefef" | http://www.uni-saarland.de/
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|}
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<googlemap lat="51.254417" lon="10.040348" zoom="13" controls="small" width="300" height="200">
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49.254417,7.040348, Saarland University
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</googlemap>
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There are currently 28 Pakistani students (bachelors, masters and Phd) and 1 post-doc researcher at Saarland University (Jan 2006 estimate).
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*'''Management''' [http://www.ww.uni-magdeburg.de/isp/msc_management.shtml] (1.5 years)
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Existing students and/or alumni should enter their tasuraat here.
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MSc: 2
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===Weblinks===
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* Website of the [http://frweb.cs.uni-sb.de/index.php?theme=1&lang=en Computer Science Department] (English version)
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* Google maps' [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&t=h&ll=49.254417,7.040348&spn=0.012577,0.029268&t=h satellite view of Saarland University].
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* [http://www.uni-saarland.de/de/profil/anschrift/lageplan/interaktiv_plan/ Campus map] of Saarland University (clickable, interactive)
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==Sports Facilities/Options==
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*'''Economics and Finance''' [http://www.ww.uni-magdeburg.de/isp/msc_economics.shtml] (1.5 years)
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The university offers extensive sports facilities, with something of interest for nearly everyone. Even in the winters, it is possible to play indoor sports like volleyball, indoor football, handball etc. Tournaments for different sports are occasionally arranged by different organising bodies with a small token participation fees. Most of the sports can be played for free. However, all sports have a fixed time slot in the week (changes every semester), which might prove difficult if you have a demanding schedule.
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For further details, consult the following web site:
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* URL http://web.swi.uni-saarland.de/swi/root-t3/index.php?hssp
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MSc: 1
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
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*'''Quality, Safety and Environment''' [http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/iaut/qse/] (one year)
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Frequently asked questions (especially by students) can be found in [[Germany: Prospective Visitors#Frequently Asked Questions|Prospective visitors/students to Germany: frequently asked questions]].
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MSc: 2
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==General Issues==
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Non-city-specific topics, which are relevant to people living in Germany in general are discussed under [[Germany]]. Some of the topics discussed in the main article include:
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*Travel-related information (finding cheap tickets)
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*Economical means for calling Pakistan (calling cards, telephone codes etc.)
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*Visa related FAQ
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*Online communities and mailing-lists
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*Miscellaneous information, such as contact info for the consulate general of Pakistan

Revision as of 19:41, 18 February 2006

This page is part of a broader series of information pages aimed at helping the Pakistani/Muslim community in Germany. Here you will find Magdeburg-specific information only, for general information on living in Germany in general, see Living in Germany.


Contents

Doctors in Magdeburg

Barbers in Saarbruecken

The cheapest known barber costs €5.5 per hair-cut (edit this as more information is collected).

Travel Information

For travelling locally within Magdeburg, use the bus or tram connections: http://www.mvbnet.de/.

Train schedule and connections: http://www.db.de

Travel on public transport is free for students of OVG University within the city but not outside it.

Deals & Discounts

Wochenende ticket : €30 ticket valid for up to five people for one whole weekend-day (either Saturday or Sunday) for using any train for travel within Germany (except first-class or inter-city etc). Available from automats or the Bahnhof (railway station).

Food Related Information

Doners

Masjids or Praying Areas

There are two mosques in Magdeburg, one is managed by Arabs and Turks under the IslamicheGemainde group [1] which also has a separate prayer section for women. The second is managed by the Pakistani business community in Sudenburg.

  • Masjid ArRahman

Situated near the city center and near the university at WeitlingStraße. five minutes walking distance from the university and two minute walk to Breiter Weg.

  • Sudenburg Masjid

Situated in Asia Zentrale Markt, managed by the Pakistani business community there (Opposite Kaufland). Currently only a men's masjid.

Otto Von Guericke University

UNIVERSITÄT DES SAARLANDES
(logo goes here)
Daten
Founded 1948
Location Saarbrücken
Students 15,500 ( Foreign students: 17%)
Employees 2000
- Professors: 290
- Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeitende: 800
Website http://www.uni-saarland.de/

<googlemap lat="51.254417" lon="10.040348" zoom="13" controls="small" width="300" height="200"> 49.254417,7.040348, Saarland University </googlemap>


There are currently 28 Pakistani students (bachelors, masters and Phd) and 1 post-doc researcher at Saarland University (Jan 2006 estimate).

Existing students and/or alumni should enter their tasuraat here.

Weblinks

Sports Facilities/Options

The university offers extensive sports facilities, with something of interest for nearly everyone. Even in the winters, it is possible to play indoor sports like volleyball, indoor football, handball etc. Tournaments for different sports are occasionally arranged by different organising bodies with a small token participation fees. Most of the sports can be played for free. However, all sports have a fixed time slot in the week (changes every semester), which might prove difficult if you have a demanding schedule. For further details, consult the following web site:

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions (especially by students) can be found in Prospective visitors/students to Germany: frequently asked questions.

General Issues

Non-city-specific topics, which are relevant to people living in Germany in general are discussed under Germany. Some of the topics discussed in the main article include:

  • Travel-related information (finding cheap tickets)
  • Economical means for calling Pakistan (calling cards, telephone codes etc.)
  • Visa related FAQ
  • Online communities and mailing-lists
  • Miscellaneous information, such as contact info for the consulate general of Pakistan

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