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The B. Eng. Hydrogen Technology Transnational (BWTT) is a shared programme between the German Jordanian University (GJU) Amman, Jordan and the Technical University of Applied Sciences (THWS), Schweinfurt, Germany. Thus, the study location is the GJU during the pre-year and semesters 1-4 and the THWS in semesters 5-7.

The B. Eng. Hydrogen Technology (Transnational) is officially established for 7 semesters as a full-time programme plus the pre-year if needed (total of 9 semesters), where the students will have technical and German courses.

However, as most students will need to study German besides taking the modules, we recommend extending the study programme to 10 semesters.

The Jordanian and most international school-leaving certificates do not directly qualify for entering the degree programme according to the German system. Moreover, the required German language skills are usually lacking.

For this reason, the GJU sets up a pre-year's course (corresponding to PY1 and PY2 in the module overview) which, if successfully passed, can be partially credited towards the degree programme to reduce the workload. It also provides the German language skills required for the first admission level at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) through extracurricular classes. For the BWTT, the pre-year and the degree programme add up to 9 regular semesters.

In the GJU for the pre-year and semesters 1-2 the language of instruction will be English. For semesters 3-4 at GJU most modules will already be taught in German and two modules per semester will be taught in English. At the THWS (from semester 5 onwards) the lectures will be completely taught in German, since students will be attending the regular technical courses of the German-speaking bachelor programme in Schweinfurt.

The approximate cost of the entire study programme will be about 30.000 €, depending on whether or not you are in need of the pre-year and German language courses. For details, please see the fees page.

Students of the Hosted Programmes from Jordan and other countries can apply for Surplace and Thirs Country Scholarships in the academic year 2024/2025. The application for those scholarships will start 4 August 2024 and will end 13 October 2024.

The pre-requisites, application requirements and procedures are to be announced soon. Kindly stay alert and check our news section and financial support page on the website.

The programme targets excellent high school graduates with very good English language skills who aim for a study programme that will train them as engineers to design, construct and operate hydrogen plants and systems along the hydrogen value chain. Prospective students should be open for the option of an international or German career path and very much committed to learn the German language.

About 70 per cent of the lecturing will be delivered from THWS and 30 per cent from GJU. The aim is to have an international team of lecturers to broaden the perspective of the profession.

Lectures for the pre-year of the B. Eng. Hydrogen Technology (Transnational) at the GJU will start each winter semester around the October 6th.

Once successfully completing the bachelor programme in Hydrogen Technology (Transnational), the students will receive a German degree in Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.) that is recognised in Jordan and internationally.

With a German degree, students fulfil the academic requirements to practise their profession in Germany and Jordan. Typically, this would also be the case of other European or Arab countries (maybe depending on some adaptation measures). They will also gain access to a wide range of Master’s programmes in engineering in Germany, Europe, Jordan and worldwide. Graduates will thus have a wide range of opportunities for further progression. These include opportunities in the fields of energy technology, mechanical engineering, plant and process equipment construction, process engineering, energy economics, and sustainable resource management.

The study programme will take place at GJU for the pre-year and 1st-4th semesters, and at THWS for the 5th-7th semesters. However, some lectures might be online or hybrid as the professors and lecturers will be international. For the time spent at GJU, most of the German professors will teach parts of their lecture online and the rest in physical presence at the GJU campus for an intensive block course.

The aim of the transnational Bachelor's degree programme is to educate engineers for the design, construction and operation of hydrogen facilities and systems along the hydrogen value chain, independent of sectors, based on well-known technical processes. Hydrogen technology is a key technology and a pioneer for a carbon-neutral era. Engineers in hydrogen technology make the most significant contribution to the necessary transformation of industry, transport, and households towards carbon-free energy use, actively implementing the demands of the World Climate Council. In addition to the technical content, the programme also develops student’s methodological and personal skills. For more detailed learning outcomes, kindly refer to the module handbook.

In this programme, students will be able to choose some electives in order to specialise in different fields. Further specialisation will be possible through the practical experience gained during the internship.

If you look at the graphic illustration of the study plan you see how the courses are planned for each semester. In the module handbook and the table in the study plan section for the Hydrogen Engineering programme you will find more details and information for each course.

We aim to keep classes small to serve you best. Thus, for the upcoming intake, we expect a class size of 20 students, but could accommodate more.

Yes, in the 6th semester of the bachelor programme, the students will complete the practical module as an internship in a company. This allows them to gain work experience and to build their first professional network. Students will also have the opportunity to write their bachelor thesis in their 7th semester related to their practical experiences.

The 22-week-long internship is an integral part of the studies and takes place in the 6th semester. It is highly recommended that you do your internship in Germany since you will receive a German degree and want to ensure that you are familiar with the German engineering sector. If you wish to enter the German labour market after graduation, it is highly recommended that you do so in order to increase your chances. According to the regulations, however, you are also free to do it abroad. In any case, the specific internship must be approved by the THWS.

The Bachelor Hydrogen Technology Transnational is a full-time course of study based on attendance, which generally takes place during the week. In some cases, blocked seminars are also held on Saturdays. While most courses do not have compulsory attendance, do not let this fool you: The programme is very demanding, especially as you have to acquire the necessary German language skills and might have to work harder than the average native speaker. Students are expected to be present and to do additional work (presentations, assignments, preparation and follow-up work, etc.), in some cases even during the lecture-free periods. If students do not show up for classes, this is their responsibility. The German university system gives students a lot of freedom – along with the respective responsibilities. Thus, we strongly advise not planning to work alongside your studies.

First of all, we will support you along the way to make sure this does not happen. If you were actually in need of a safety net, there are different options and we would encourage you to get in touch with our advisory team in time:

• Re-taking the courses you need (even though this might extend your studies).
• Switching to a regular programme at GJU that would also provide you with the opportunity of a German Year, and where the language courses and, depending on the programme, technical courses could be recognised.
• Continuing in a related engineering programme at a Jordanian university.

Generally yes, on an individual, self-planned basis. However, you would have to make sure to stay on track with your technical and German language courses. As you will have an extensive stay in Germany, we recommend that you focus on that.

The prerequisites for admission to the B. Eng. Hydrogen Technology (Transnational) are a proof of...

1. ...the general university entrance qualification,
2. ...the subject-related university entrance qualification (also conveyed by the GJU pre-year)
3. ...the advanced technical college entrance qualification, or
4. ...an entrance qualification for a bachelor's degree programme at universities of applied sciences recognized as equivalent by law or by the competent state authority.

(Most prospective students will be admitted to the programme through the successful completion of the pre-year by the GJU.)

The language admission requirements for the study programme are:

• German language skills. Students must provide evidence of the following German certificates:
  • At the beginning of the programme (or by the end of the GJU pre-year): At least B1 (CEFR)
  • By the end of the 4th semester at the latest: At least B2 (CEFR), better C1 (CEFR)
• English language skills. Students must demonstrate an English certificate of at least B2 (or TOEFL: at least 72) prior to the GJU pre-year. For those who do not have the relevant English language certificate at the time of enrolment for the pre-year, GJU offers a placement test. Applicants will be accepted as students of the pre-year if they can demonstrate English language skills on a B2 level or a level that can be raised to B2 by a single regular GJU English course. Affected students must expect to carry an overload in this respect. Admission to the German programme requires the submission of one relevant English language certificate at the time of application at the THWS.

Arabic language skills can be an advantage for your time at GJU, but are not mandatory.

Not for the pre-year. You will acquire the programme’s required first entry level of B1 German during the pre-year. There will also be extracurricular German classes during your time at the GJU to help you reach a C1 level or at least the second admission level of B2 before the end of the second academic year.

Different language certificates are accepted. For German:

• Goethe Institute language certificate
• DSH examination
• TestDaF
• etc.

For English:

• TOEFL
• IELTS
• Cambridge certificates
• etc.

A more detailed list depending on the level can be found at the THWS website.

Also passed exams at the German Language Center of the GJU will be accepted as a proof.

In case you already have a B1 German language certificate that is accepted as proof, you enter directly into the German degree programme and would, of course, skip all German language courses. In this rare case, the technical classes would still need to be taken. In any case, you can start the programme now in October 2024 too. If that is your case, please contact us in this respect so we can help you to design your first academic year.

International programme students can apply already through the GJU's registration portal for the pre-year in the Hydrogen Engineering bachelor for the academic year 2024/2025. For Tawjihi students, registration will be open in August. For any specific questions, kindly refer to the THWS Campus GATE Jordan team at GJU. We will guide you through the process.

No. There is only one annual intake for the respective winter semester.

THWS stands for the abbreviation of the university's name in German (Technische Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt). The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is one of the biggest universities of applied sciences in the famous federal state of Bavaria (south-east of Germany). It is located in the very north of Bavaria and, therefore, quite centrally within Germany and Europe. There are 10 faculties, divided between two cities: Würzburg and Schweinfurt. THWS offers more than 50 bachelor's and master's programmes for different disciplines, both in German and English. It is characterised by internationalisation. About 20 per cent of the student body has an international background.

The B. Eng. Hydrogen Technology (Transnational) is taught at the THWS Campus Ignaz Schön (Ignaz-Schön-Straße 11), in Schweinfurt.

Schweinfurt, with a population of 55.000, is an important business hub with long tradition, located in northern Bavaria, Germany. Many leading regional and international companies are located here, for example ZF, (FAG) Schaeffler, SKF, Bosch Rexroth, Fresenius Medical Care, SRAM, SenerTec and Winora. Thanks to their proximity and the cooperation between THWS and the local industry, students have many opportunities for internships, projects, bachelor's theses, and the start of their professional careers.

For students, Schweinfurt is a good place to live, with low rents and living expenses. There is a train station and the motorways A7, A70 and A71 as well as a well-developed public transport system (buses). Schweinfurt also has a lot to offer in terms of leisure activities and cultural events. It has a well-established bar scene and important museums.

More information about living in Schweinfurt can be found on the cities' website. Recreational activities offered by the THWS such as cultural events or sports in Schweinfurt can be looked up at the THWS International website.

In Germany, the workload is measured using ECTS credits instead of Credit Hours (CH) as at GJU. ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are a European standard and indicate the amount of work required to complete a programme of study or a module within a study programme (student work load). ECTS credits indicate only the amount of work required, not the contact/lecturing hours or the grade. 1 ECTS corresponds to the average expected student workload of 30 hours. You can find the ECTS points you receive for each module in the module handbook.

Typically, a module is a set of courses on a specific topic - sometimes it is only one course. To complete a module and to get your module credits and grade, you have to accomplish all courses belonging to the module.

The grading scheme at German universities usually comprises five levels (with numerical equivalents; intermediate grades may be given):

• “Sehr gut” (1) = very good
• “Gut” (2) = good
• “Befriedigend” (3) = satisfactory
• “Ausreichend” (4) = sufficient
• “Nicht ausreichend” (5) = insufficient/fail

The minimum passing grade is “Ausreichend” (4).

GJU’ International Affairs Department (IAD) is very experienced in this regard and has special procedural arrangements coordinated with the German embassy. Please do not apply for a visa on your own, the IAD and the Campus GATE Team will help you with the application process and arrange the necessary appointments at the embassy.

More detailed information can be found on the IAD website from GJU. However, always keep in mind that the hosted programmes are special programmes and details might differ. Do not worry, we will guide you through it and get it done.

According to the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, you must currently have a minimum amount of 11.208 EUR (plus Fintiba 189 EUR fees) blocked in advance for your stay in Germany. (Keep in mind that this is subject to legislation and might change.) This money should cover your monthly expenses, but of course it also depends on your lifestyle. Depending on in how far you utilised the money on the blocked account during your first year, you might be required to “fill” it, again when applying for an extension of your residency. You can find relevant information here.

Schweinfurt is a fantastic location to study abroad – also for financial reasons. Life in Franconia is cheaper than in many other parts of Germany. However, you will still need to plan for certain fixed costs for your studies at THWS. Find all details about it on our website. You can also contact the Campus GATE Team any time for further information in this regard. 

Please note that THWS, like all German universities, cannot offer accommodation for its students itself but is closely cooperating with the responsible public and private providers in this regard. You could either search for an individual flat for your own or apply for the student dormitories in Schweinfurt. All information about the student dormitories can be found here. Of course, our team is happy to assist you in finding a flat!

Please take into consideration that some of the information in those websites can be general and that there might be specific issues not applying to you as a hosted programme student. Do not worry, the Campus GATE Team will provide you with all the necessary information.

Before your arrival at THWS (looking for accommodation, opening a bank account, acquiring a health insurance, etc.)

After your arrival at THWS (get the health insurance certificate, registration office, orientation programmes, residence permit, etc.)

Some important rules and tips on how to make your stay in Germany easier can be found here.

For administrative questions:

At GJU: Campus GATE Jordan
At THWS: Campus GATE Germany

For academic questions:

At GJU: Dr. Osama Saadeh
At THWS: Prof. Dr. Winfried Wilke