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A double degree means obtaining two degrees from two universities within the regular study period, one from your home university (TU Ilmenau) and one from the partner university (UAJY).

The International Office will support you in applying for a visa for Indonesia. Please note that you will have to bear the costs yourself.

There are specific recommendations for vaccinations that you should follow. You can find out more about the necessary vaccinations on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

Yes, international health insurance is necessary. You must take care of this yourself. The best way to do this is to contact your current insurance company.

There are student residences where you can be accommodated. Ideally, the Indonesian university will support you in organizing accommodation. On site, you can rely on the university to help you find suitable accommodation.

The cost of living in Indonesia is relatively low compared to Germany. For detailed information, you can find out for yourself on the internet, as there are numerous detailed pages and resources on this topic.

You will receive a detailed study plan at the beginning of your semester abroad. However, the semesters roughly last from September to December and February to June. So you have about 2 months of semester break between the two semesters.

Yes, the language of instruction for the international courses is English and you can get by very well with English on campus. Outside the campus, Bahasa Indonesia is mainly spoken, but even there you can get by with English.

Yes, the university offers a language course where you can learn the basics of the language.

Yes, there is a buddy program (buddies are similar to tutors) that will help you settle in and support you during your stay (e.g. with questions about your studies).

No, you only pay the semester fee at your German university, as it is a partner university.

The International Office offers various support options. There are also various DAAD scholarships. You can contact the International Office directly, in particular Franziska Albrecht (Franziska.Albrecht@tu-ilmenau.de). It is also possible to apply for BAföG abroad.

A credit card without foreign currency fees is recommended for your year abroad in Indonesia. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted and cash can be easily withdrawn from many ATMs.

Yes, there are other international students that you can get to know. You have the opportunity to learn more about their cultures, for example through international festivals and events that are regularly organized.

Yes, there is a dress code that says you should wear a collared top (e.g. a polo shirt) and shoulders and knees should be covered. However, you do not have to wear a uniform.

Indonesia is generally considered a safe destination for students. However, it is advisable to find out about the current security situation and form your own opinion. You can find out more on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

Together with the International Office and your buddy, you can take out an internet contract and buy an Indonesian SIM card.