Magdeburg is the capital city of the German State of Saxony-Anhalt with a population of over 230,000. As well as numerous landmark sights like Magdeburg Cathedral and the Green Citadel, there is lots to discover in Magdeburg: for instance the many parks, the late-nineteenth century architecture around Hasselbachplatz with the city’s “pub mile”, cultural events, sporting events and much more.

You will find further information on the city of Magdeburg´s website.

For the part of the University located in Magdeburg, all the departments are located in Breitscheidstraße. Projects and continuing education provision are based at a second location in Brandenburger Straße.

Further information on Magdeburg Campus

Map of the Campus in German (PDF)

Student Affairs

The enrolment and examination office administers your personal and academic data. It is responsible for admissions, registration (including the production and issue of student ID cards), de-registration and re-registration, and for the production of academic records. Please get in touch immediately if your address or health insurer has changed (can also be done online). For exchange students the Unit is also responsible for producing the Transcript of Records.

Further information on student affairs

Library

Your student ID card entitles you to use the University Library’s services. You will find a large selection of text books and newspapers, journals, CDs and DVDs, and also have the facility to search online and in catalogues. Please note that Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences and Otto von Guericke University are two separate institutions. Therefore as a student at one university you do not automatically have access to the other university library. You can, however, apply for a guest account there.

Further information about the library

University Computer Centre (ITM)

The ITM is Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences' computer centre and media centre. It provides computer pools and many software applications as well as special workstations with scanners etc. It is also a place where you can use the Internet and activate and access your University email account. You can log onto the computers with the access data that you receive with your student ID. Regarding the use of computers in your Department, please ask in the departmental office.

Further information about the University Computer Centre (ITM)

Career Center

The Career Center’s tasks consist of advice and guidance as well as the direct placement of university students and graduates in companies and other organisations. It provides advice and various events on seeking a job or an internship, and services including an online jobs portal.

Further information about the Career Center

University Sports Office

As a student at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences you can take part in a wealth of sporting courses (normally free of charge) which are offered during the semester and in the semester break. Please note that enrolment is only possible online, and that prior to enrolment you must be registered on a course. The Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences Sports Office can be found in Building 4, Room 2.13.1.

Further information about the University Sports Office

Canteen

Opening times and menus of the canteen

Internet Access

Please note that you cannot use the computers and Internet access on the university campus until after you have enrolled. If you need Internet access before that, you can get online in Magdeburg’s Internet cafés. 

Street Map of Magdeburg

Interactive street map of Magdeburg (in German only)

Listings Magazines

In Magdeburg there are various free listings magazines can be picked up at many venues around the city. Up-to-date information and event listings for Magdeburg can also be found on the Internet:  

Website of the magazine "Dates"

Website of the magazine "Urbanite"

Website of the magazine "Port 01"

The hanseatic town of Stendal with its population of 40,600 is the geographical and economic centre of the Altmark region.

Stendal is a place where diverse hanseatic traditions and significant examples of North German red-brick gothic architecture have been preserved. This is evident, for example, in sites like the St. Nikolai Cathedral, the two well preserved city gates, and the marketplace with its town hall, Roland statue and St. Mary’s Church. Stendal also boasts a theatre, pleasant restaurants and cafés and many green spaces.

Further information about the city of Stendal (in German only).

Two departments are based on the Stendal campus: the Department of Economics and the Department of Applied Human Sciences.

The campus in Stendal has constantly developed over the past few years.

Further information on Stendal Campus

Map of the Campus Stendal in German (PDF)

Student Affairs

The enrolment and examination office administers your personal and academic data. It is responsible for admissions, registration (including the production and issue of student ID cards), de-registration and re-registration, and for the production of academic records. Please get in touch immediately if your address or health insurer has changed (can also be done online). For exchange students the Unit is also responsible for producing the Transcript of Records. Further information can be found

Further information on student affairs

Library

Your student ID card entitles you to use the University Library’s services. You will find a large selection of text books and newspapers, journals, CDs and DVDs, and also have the facility to search online and in catalogues. Please note that Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences and Otto von Guericke University are two separate institutions. Therefore as a student at one university you do not automatically have access to the other university library. You can, however, apply for a guest account there. Further information can be found

Further information about the library

University Computer Centre (ITM)

The ITM is Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences' computer centre and media centre. It provides computer pools and many software applications as well as special workstations with scanners etc. It is also a place where you can use the Internet and activate and access your University email account. You can log onto the computers with the access data that you receive with your student ID. Regarding the use of computers in your Department, please ask in the departmental office. Further information can be found

Further information about the University Computer Centre (ITM)

Career Center

The Career Center’s tasks consist of advice and guidance as well as the direct placement of university students and graduates in companies and other organisations. It provides advice and various events on seeking a job or an internship, and services including an online jobs portal. Further information can be found

Further information about the Career Center

University Sports Office

As a student at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences you can take part in a wealth of sporting courses (normally free of charge) which are offered during the semester and in the semester break. Please note that enrolment is only possible online, and that prior to enrolment you must be registered on a course. The Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences Sports Office can be found in Building 4, Room 2.13.1. Further information can be found

Further information about the University Sports Office

Canteen

 Opening times and menus of the canteen

Internet Access

Please note that you cannot use the computers and Internet access on the university campus until after you have enrolled. If you need Internet access before that, you can get online in Stendal’s Internet cafés.

Street Map of Stendal

Interactive street map of Stendal (in German only)

Listings Magazines

In Stendal there are various free listings magazines can be picked up at many venues around the town. Up-to-date information and event listings for Stendal and for the Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences can also be found on the Internet:  

website of "Stendal Magazine"

website of the magazine "Urbanite"