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| + | :Name: Yasir Niaz Khan | ||
| + | Study: doing Phd in Computer Science (AI + Robotics) | ||
| + | Phone: +49-631-6258190 | ||
| + | Website: http://www.yasir.niaz.com | ||
| + | Email: yasir.niaz@gmail.com | ||
==General Issues== | ==General Issues== | ||
Revision as of 14:51, 10 February 2006
Kaiserslautern is a small city in the West of Germany near French border. It is known for the largest US army base in Europe and a huge airfield near it. This city lies between hills and a river called 'Lautern' once flew through it.
This page is part of a broader series of information pages aimed at helping the Pakistani/Muslim community in Germany. Here you will find Kaiserslautern-specific information only, for general information on living in Germany in general, see Living in Germany.
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Doctors in Kaiserslautern
Since 2005, on the first visit in the quarter, the patient must pay additional 10 euros as Praxisgebuehr (only govt insurance). Each calendar year is divided into four quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec). Subsequent visits in the same quarter are not charged Praxisgebuehr.
List of doctors is empty right now (please add if you know of any):
Barbers in Kaiserslautern
The cheapest known barber costs about EUR 6 per hair-cut (edit this as more information is collected).
- Abdul-Aziz
- Location: Freelance Friseur
- Contact: 01633663056
- Directions: He'll come to your place to cut hair. He is a professional barber. Makes the hair very short unless asked otherwise.
- Speaks English: No
- Speaks German: Yes, but not so good (He has come from France).
- Price: EUR 6
- Karstadt
- Location: Near Rathaus
- Price: EUR 10
Food Related Information
Halal Meat Restaurants
- Pizzeria Pyramide (Halal Turkisch Restaurant + Pizza + Döner)
- Location: Pariser Str. 19, 67655 Kaiserslautern.
- Home delivery: Yes, call (0631)92570/ 64150
- Timings: Montag bis Donnerstag 11am-2pm und 5pm-1am
- Freitag 11am-2pm und 5pm-5am, Samstag 11am-5am, Sonntag 11am-1am
- Tip: They'll give you a discount if you personally go there and tell them you are a student.
University Mensa
Mensa at TU Kaiserslautern usually has vegetarisch dishes and has fish once a week. Same menu is available in FH-KL.
- Opening hours: Montag bis Freitag: 11.30 am bis 1.45 pm
- Menu: [1] (Click on Aktuelle Woche)
There is also a buffet only at TU-KL Mensa from Monday to Thursday containing mostly vegetarisch dishes.
- Opening hours: Montag bis Donnerstag: 11.15 am bis 2.00 pm
Fast-food & Snacks
- Nord See (Central market) [2]
- All kinds of fish and sea food dishes + burgers.
- Menu: Not known
- Opening hours: Not Known
- NORDSEE Meeresbuffet
- Kerststr. 17, 67655 Kaiserslautern
- Telefon: 0631 3606603
- NORDSEE Restaurant
- Fackelstr. 7, 67655 Kaiserslautern
- Telefon: 0631 3606688
Mosques or Praying Areas
- Turkish Mosque
- Address:
- Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7)
- Also hosts Eid prayers, although gets crowded.
- Arabic Mosque
- Address: Humbold str
- Closest Bus stop: Rosen str. (Bus Route Numbers 2, 5, 7) (requires a bit of walking)
- Exactly behind the big store "Logo".
- University Campus Mosque/Praying Room
- Location: Building 3, Room U-05, TU Kaiserslautern
- No Eid prayers. Just Friday prayers (1 pm) and daily prayers like Zohar, Asar and Maghrib.
Entertainment
- International Cinema
- Location: Building 48, Ground Floor
- Day: Thursday or Friday
- Time: 7 pm
- Ticket: free
The International Club (IntClub) at the university usually shows a movie every week.
- ASTA Cinema
- Location: Building 1, Room 006
- Day: Wednesday
- Time: 8 pm
- Ticket: 1.50 euros. (Semester ticket costs 6 euros)
- Film Schedule: http://www.asta.uni-kl.de/referate/film/
The Student organization (ASTA) at the university shows a movie every week on a very big screen like cinema.
Kaiserslautern University
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There are currently at least 12 Pakistani students at TU Kaiserslautern and 1 Diplom student at FH Kaiserslautern (Jan 2006 estimate).
- Bachelors (Diplom): 3
- Masters: 1
- PhD (or mitarbeiter): 9
Existing students and/or alumni should enter their contact here:
- Name: Yasir Niaz Khan
Study: doing Phd in Computer Science (AI + Robotics) Phone: +49-631-6258190 Website: http://www.yasir.niaz.com Email: yasir.niaz@gmail.com
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
