Department of Engineering and Communication
Student information
General information about starting your studies
Starting your studies is an important step in your academic life. We look forward to accompanying you and are happy to help you get started. Visit our welcome events at the start of the semester. We warmly welcome you!
University systems and e-learning tools
At our university, you have access to central IT systems, licences for external applications and a comprehensive range of digital teaching and learning resources. You can conveniently log in to many of these systems via the Identity Management MIA after registering once. Some examples are listed here. Click on the first box for an overview of all systems.
Study organisation and planning of the IWK department
It is very important to us in the department to accompany and support you on your study path in the best possible way. We want you to feel that you are in good hands with us and that you can complete your studies in a structured and appreciative environment. On the university's e-learning platform, LEA, you will find all the information you need about your degree programme, as well as FAQs on frequently asked questions from students.
Current dates of the department, the language centre and the library
19.
June
2026
ProGlobe Project: International Hybrid Student Conference on AI and Communication in the Workforce 2026
As part of the ProGlobe Project and the Erasmus+ funded BAIN project, Master’s students from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), Germany, the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana, and Moi University (MOI), Kenya, will take part in the international virtual exchange and hybrid student conference “AI and Communication in the Workforce.”
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24.
June
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: How to write a thesis II (BA & MA)
Have you already attended the workshop "How to write a thesis I (BA & MA)"? This is the follow-up workshop. It will provide a brief review of the first workshop and offer more tips on how to write a thesis.
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01.
July
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: Essential tips for writing in English (for non-native speakers)
Are you writing in English? Is this not your first language? Are you sometimes unsure whether what you write is correct? We will discuss essential tips on how to improve your writing and the transferrable skills writing can teach you.
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08.
July
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: How to write an international CV
Are you applying for a semester abroad or perhaps work experience in an English-speaking country? Then you will need an international CV.
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15.
July
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: How to write a letter of motivation
Are you applying for a semester abroad or perhaps work experience in an English-speaking country? Then you will need to write a letter of motivation (LoM).
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17.
July
2026
Exam Date: Oxford Test of English
As a licensed test centre, the Language Centre is offering regular test dates for the Oxford Test of English (OTE) at Sankt Augustin campus.
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23.
July
2026
Faculty council meeting IWK
The Department Council is the highest decision-making body of the Department of IWK and is responsible for all matters relating to the Department, unless another responsibility is expressly specified. The meetings of the Faculty Council are generally open to the public. An exception to this are agenda items relating to personnel decisions.
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24.
July
2026
Exam for the DAAD Language Certificate
The DAAD language certificate serves as proof of your English language skills and is required for scholarships, studies abroad or internships abroad with the other application documents.The DAAD language certificate serves as proof of your English language skills and is required for scholarships, studies abroad or internships abroad with the other application documents
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News and offers for students
Departmental secretariat
Location
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 157
Address
Grantham-Allee 20
53757 Sankt Augustin
Telephone
+49 2241 865 301Contact points
Departmental Office Engineering and Communication
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 157
Opening hours
Montag bis Donnerstag: 09:00 - 15:00 Uhr
Freitag: 09:00 - 14:00 Uhr
Student Council Engineering and Communication
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 041
Opening hours
Mondays to Fridays: just drop by!
Service Point IT Department IWK
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Opening hours
weekdays
Service Point Technology (tools and components) IWK
Campus
Sankt Augustin
Room
A 039.2 (through the door to the machine hall and then first door on the right)
Opening hours
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 (during the lecture period)