Magdeburg
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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 Living in Germany.
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Doctors in Magdeburg
Barbers in Magdeburg
The cheapest known barber costs €5.5 per hair-cut [but where from??](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).
Tourism
- Döm (Magdeburg Cathederal)
- Elbauenpark (BUGA 1999)
- Nordpark
- Stadtpark
- Zoological Garden
Check out more at the city website: http://www.magdeburg.de
Local Web Links
Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg http://www.magdeburg.de
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.
Pakistanis in Magdeburg
- Students
There are around 15 students currently enrolled, the number fluctuates nearly every semester since people arrive and graduate nearly every semester here. Pakistani Students at Magdeburg: [1]
- Non-Students
There are many business folks here as well, we also have a desi shop here where u can find all sorts of desi edibles and media.
Otto Von Guericke University
| AT A GLANCE | |
|---|---|
| (logo goes here) | |
| Daten | |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Location | Magdeburg |
| Students | 12,475 ( Foreign students: 12%) |
| Website | http://www.uni-magdeburg.de/ |
Msc Courses in English
There are currently 15 Pakistani students (Masters and Phd) and 1 post-doc researcher at Otto Von Guericke University (Feb 2006 estimate).
| Chemical and Process Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| English | 100% |
| HiWi | Rare |
| Nature of HiWi | Not Applicable |
| Average Class Strengh | 10 |
| Affiliates | Fraunhofer IFF [2] Max Plank [3] |
| Summer Deadline | Unknown |
| Winter Deadline | Unknown |
| Link | [4] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 1 |
| PhD | 2 |
| Masters | 5 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [5] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
| Computational Visualistic | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 1.5 Years |
| English | 50% |
| HiWi | Available |
| Nature of HiWi | Programming (C++,Java) |
| Average Class Strengh | 20 |
| Affiliates | Fraunhofer IFF [6] |
| Summer Deadline | Unknown |
| Winter Deadline | Unknown |
| Link | [7] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 0 |
| PhD | 2 |
| Masters | 2 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [8] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
| Data and Knowledge Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| English | 50% |
| HiWi | Available |
| Nature of HiWi | Programming (C++,Java) |
| Average Class Strengh | 10 |
| Affiliates | Unknown |
| Summer Deadline | July 15 |
| Winter Deadline | January 15 |
| Link | [9] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 0 |
| PhD | 0 |
| Masters | 6 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [10] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
| Economics and Management | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 1.5 Years |
| English | Unknown |
| HiWi | Unknown |
| Nature of HiWi | Unknown |
| Average Class Strengh | Unknown |
| Affiliates | None |
| Summer Deadline | Unknown |
| Winter Deadline | April 30 |
| Link | [11] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 0 |
| PhD | 0 |
| Masters | 2 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [12] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
| Economics and Finance | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 1.5 Years |
| English | Unknown |
| HiWi | Unknown |
| Nature of HiWi | Unknown |
| Average Class Strengh | Unknown |
| Affiliates | Unknown |
| Summer Deadline | April 30 |
| Winter Deadline | April 30 |
| Link | [13] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 0 |
| PhD | 0 |
| Masters | 1 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [14] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
| Quality, Safety and Environment | |
|---|---|
| Since | Unknown |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| English | 100% |
| HiWi | Unknown |
| Nature of HiWi | Unknown |
| Average Class Strengh | Unknown |
| Affiliates | None |
| Summer Deadline | Unknown |
| Winter Deadline | Unknown |
| Link | [15] |
| Pakistanis enrolled or graduated (roughly) | |
| Post Doc | 0 |
| PhD | 0 |
| Masters | 2 |
| Bachelors | 0 |
| Diplom | 0 |
| Volunteer Contact(s) | |
| Atif Abdul Rahman [16] | mailto:afatshaikh@yahoo.com |
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, badminton, handball etc. Tournaments for different sports are occasionally arranged by different organising bodies. 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: http://www-f.uni-magdeburg.de/spoz/
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
