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
10.
June
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: How to write for university I
Are you writing a paper in English for uni? This workshop offers helpful tips on how to do that. It will introduce you to academic writing in English and help you to improve your writing.
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17.
June
2026
Workshop Writing Centre: How to write a thesis I (BA & MA)
Are you in the process of writing your thesis? Are you wondering how to begin, how to structure your text? Are you maybe wondering what you should be doing and what you should avoid? Can you use AI? This workshop might help you to answer all these questions and more.
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18.
June
2026
Fachbereichsratssitzung IWK
Der Fachbereichsrat ist das höchste beschlussfassende Organ des Fachbereichs IWK und zuständig in allen Angelegenheiten des Fachbereichs, soweit keine andere Zuständigkeit ausdrücklich bestimmt ist. Die Sitzungen des Fachbereichsrats sind in der Regel öffentlich. Eine Ausnahme bilden Tagesordnungspunkte zu Personalentscheidungen.
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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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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
IWK Student Council
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)