Universität Leipzig - Mechanical Engineering

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the application process for the bachelor program of International Program in Science and Engineering (IPSP) at Universität Leipzig, specifically from the perspective of a student currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering program. Questions include admission criteria, the relevance of university grades, and the social environment in Leipzig.

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  • Homework-related
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the difficulty of transitioning from a Mechanical Engineering program to IPSP.
  • Questions are raised regarding the necessity of university grades for the application process and their importance to Leipzig University.
  • There is curiosity about the main criteria for admission to Leipzig University.
  • Participants discuss factors that could enhance the chances of approval, including CV content.
  • Concerns are expressed about the social climate in Leipzig, particularly regarding perceptions of conservatism and racism, and their potential impact on university life.
  • Clarification is sought on what constitutes relevant content for a CV in the context of the application.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that specific questions about the application process should be directed to uni-assist and the university. However, there is uncertainty regarding the weight of university grades in the admission process and differing views on the social climate in Leipzig.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include a lack of detailed information about the applicant's background and the specific admission criteria for IPSP, as well as the subjective nature of social climate perceptions.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students considering applying to the IPSP at Universität Leipzig, particularly those with non-standard educational backgrounds or concerns about the social environment in Leipzig.

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Hello everyone,

This year I'm planning to apply for the bachelor program of IPSP. Since my high school is not qualified by DAAD, I have to complete at least one year in any other university and apply through uni-assist. I'm already in my second undergraduate year of Mechanical Engineering and planning to apply soon. So I have some questions about the application process:

0) Will it be hard to get into IPSP from Mechanical Engineering program?

1) How do you think, why does uni-assist ask for university grades? Why?

2) Does Leipzig university care about your university grades? Even though, on the website of IPSP, they are asking only high school grades.

3) What are the main criteria to get into Leipzig university?

4) What could increase the chance of being approved?

5) I've heard that Leipzig is a quite conservative and racist place. To what extent, it's true and not? Does it affect university life?

6) What could you recommend about application and enrollment?Thank you in advance for any help you can provide :3
 
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Most of these questions you'll have to ask uni-assist and the university. In general bachelor programs have very loose admission criteria.

If you want to use your university courses to demonstrate your knowledge then uni-assist will ask for grades you obtained there.
The University of Leipzig will have most of their applicants coming directly from high school. The websites rarely cover corner cases, but you can send them a mail and ask how to proceed in your case.
amelune said:
4) What could increase the chance of being approved?
Everything that might be in your CV. Maybe. You didn't give us much information.
amelune said:
5) I've heard that Leipzig is a quite conservative and racist place. To what extent, it's true and not? Does it affect university life?
Compared to the rest of Germany maybe, but it shouldn't be a problem, especially not at the university.
 
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Thank you so much for the answers!
But, what do you mean by "everything in CV"? For example, IELTS or SAT score, high school grades, internship or what?
 
All that, science competitions, other science-related activities outside school, whatever might be useful.
 

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