INSTITUT FÜR

LOGISTIK UND

MATERIALFLUSSTECHNIK

Students that are enrolled in or accepted to the Masterprogram Wirtschaftsingenieur Logistik at OVGU.

The deadline for the application is March 15th of every year.

In order to apply for this program, you need to submit the following documents:

• Certificate of Graduation - Bachelor WLO or equivalent (proof via bachelor diploma and transcript of records)
• Motivation Letter
• Proof of the necessary knowledge of the English language by one of the following certificates:
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 80 Points,
  • IELTS with a minimum score of 6.0,
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English / CPE with a minimum score of “C”,
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English / CAE with a minimum score of “B”,
  • Chiang Mai University Electronic Test of English for Graduate Studies / CMU eTEGs with a minimum score of 80,
  • or by an equivalent certification with an equivalent score.

Yes, you can still apply. Your bachelor studies must be successfully finished before starting your studies at CMU (in August). However, it must be clear that you will finish your Bachelor studies succesfully in time. Students who have finished their bachelors degree at the time of application will be favored over those that have not.

Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg
Fakultät für Maschinenbau (FMB)
Institut für Logistik und Materialflusstechnik (ILM)
Universitätsplatz 2
39106 Magdeburg

For more information please contact Mr. Jettarat Janmontree, Email: jettarat.janmontree@ovgu.de

This needs to be decided for each individual case. In general, applicants to the TGDDP have priority.

This depends on the total of applications to the TGDDP and the distribution of them between the partner universities. In previous years the maximum of students that went from OVGU to CMU in one year was four.

In order to graduate, you need to fulfil the requirements of both universities. You will be granted both degrees at the same time. The requirements are as follows:

• You must pass all courses.
• Your cumulative GPA must be higher than 3.00.
• You must pass the oral presentation of your master thesis proposal.
• The topic of your thesis must be published in an international journal, or at least be accepted to get published in an international journal, or be accepted for an international conference and be published in the proceedings of that conference,
• Your master thesis must be accepted.
• You must pass the final oral presentation of your master thesis.

You will have to pay the regular administrative fees (Semestergebühren) at both universities. Tuition fees (Studiengebühren) only apply to those German students that would have to pay them independently from studying in the TGDDP Programm (e.g. long term study fees or second degree studies (Zweitstudium)).

There is no specific scholarship for the TGDDP. However, there are several scholarship programms that students can apply to, e.g. DAAD scholarships or the PROMOS scholarship (International Office at OVGU).

All courses relevant for the TGDDP will be taught in English.

Usually the semester starts in the middle of August and ends in December. However, in order to fulfill the requirements for the CMU Master students need to study at least half of the duration of the program (7 months) at CMU. This means students will be studying at CMU and staying in Chiang Mai from August to February/March.

There will be two examinations in each semester: midterm exam and final exam. You can check for the examination schedules online after enrolment. During the orientation of each class you will receive a syllabus which describes the details of that class and structure of the score. In contrast to the German system, class participation and papers/tests account for the final grade.

You don't need to take any courses at OVGU before starting your studies at CMU. The courses that you need to take at each University are defined in the Appendix to the double degree Agreement. Please discuss your planned study courses in advance with the programm coordinators.

In general, courses finish with an examination at the end of each semester.

You will have to pay the regular administrative fees (Semestergebühren) at both universities. Tuition fees (Studiengebühren) only apply to those German students that would have to pay them independently from studying in the TGDDP Programm (e.g. long term study fees or second degree studies (Zweitstudium)).

There are two types of student visa you can apply for: single entry or multiple entry. The single entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 3 months only. It needs to be extended within 3 months (before expiration). The multiple entry visa allows you to stay in Thailand for maximum 1 year. However, you still need to report back to the immigration center in order to re-activate the visa every 90 days (to confirm that you are still living in Chiang Mai). The multiple entry visa will be automatically re-activated when you re-enter Thailand. In this case there’s no need to report back to the immigration center. Multiple entry visa is recommended for students who want to travel to other countries during their free time and re-enter Thailand.

There are several airlines flying from Germany to Thailand everyday. All airlines will arrive to Suvarnabhumi airport, Bangkok. The ticket price varies from 200 - 500 € one way depending on the airlines.

By airplane:
To go to Chiang Mai by plan would be the most convenient way. However, if you decide to go with a low cost airline, you need to go to Don Muang airport which is located in the center of Bangkok. There are free shuttle buses provided for passengers (you can ask for more information at the airport). You can also choose to fly to Chiang Mai with other airlines which fly directly from Suvarnabhumi airport. But this might cost you more. It would take around 50 mins to arrive to Chiang Mai international airport.

By bus:
To go by bus you need to go to Mor Chit bus station. The easiest way to get to Mor Chit is to go by taxi. Due to the traffic problem in Bangkok it might take 1 - 2 hours to get you to the destination. You can also go to Mor Chit bus station by using sky train which is located at the ground floor of Suvarnabhumi airport. You need to transit to BTS train at ASOK station and head to Mor Chit station. After arrival you need to buy a ticket which would cost 20 - 25 € depending on the bus quality and company. With this method, you will arrive to Chiang Mai central bus station. It would take around 8 hours to arrive to Chiang Mai.

By train:
To go by train, you need to go to Hua Lam Pong train station. You can get there either by train or by taxi (same as above). The ticket would cost around 10 - 20 €. There are two types of train: normal train and sleeping train. This is the most inconvenient way to travel to Chiang Mai because it usually takes at least 10 hours or in some case 13 hours to arrive to Chiang Mai.

After arriving in Chiang Mai, you can ask at the information point for a taxi service to pick you up and bring you to Chiang Mai University. The taxi would cost you around 4 €. However, you can use the Red-Taxi service which would be cheaper. You can find the “red cabs” in almost every area. The price would be around 1 - 1.5 €.

So far, CMU has provided TGDDP students with a temporary accommodation (Engineering Home) during their first week of stay in Chiang Mai. This accommodation is located at the Engineering Faculty which has easy access to most facilities of Chiang Mai University.

The best way of finding accommodation is to take a look at the actual room. You might need one or two weeks after your arrival to find an accommodation. It is advisable to bring a local person along since the landlords often do not speak English. There are several kinds of possible accommodations:

Private Dormitory:
There are several private dormitories located around Chiang Mai University. The price range for a private room would be around 90 - 120 € per month. Usually you need to pay deposit and first month rent when signing the contract. However, sometimes it depends on the agreement between you and the owner. All apartments in Chiang Mai charge extra for utilities (e.g. water and electricity) depending on usage. Some include internet and some charge extra for it.

Private Apartment:
This type of apartment is more “luxury” and one of a best options to stay in Thailand. This kind of accommodation usually includes kitchen and living room. However, the rent will be more expensive than for private dormitory. All private apartments in Chiang Mai charge extra for utilities (depending on usage). Some include internet and some charge extra for it. The price range for a private apartment would be around 100 - 300 € per month.

In order to receive the student ID card, you need to register at the registration office which is located on the ground floor of the Industrial Engineering building.

After the student registration, you will receive your student account and password which gives you access to the university database. On the first week of each semester you will be able to enroll for courses online. If you miss the enrollment period, you need to enroll manually by contacting the teacher or professor who is responsible for that particular class.

You need to have travel insurance. The German health insurance is not valid in Thailand. Former participants of the program had quite good experience with private German insurance companies. Some of them offer flexible rates for students and also refund money in case of an earlier than expected return to Germany. However, there are a lot of companies offering travel insurance. You might want to check and compare their conditions.

There are several public and private hospitals located in Chiang Mai and also close to the university. You can use services of Suan Dok Hospital for free if you are a student of Chiang Mai University. But be prepared for long waiting times due to the huge number of patients in the hospital. Pai Lom Clinic might be a better option if you don’t have any serious symptoms. This clinic is located directly at the university.

Beyond the classroom students have a lot of opportunities to enjoy the student life. For example, there are free electric vehicles operating on the campus grounds allowing students to get around in the big campus area and between faculties. Small stores, canteens and coffee shops are located within walking distance and invite students to eat healthy food during the lunch break or take a break from study. Moreover, students can participate in several sport activities like football, basketball, badminton, or just work out at the gym.
The campus grounds are surrounded by two main streets where students can find everything they need for living without having to go somewhere else. There are a lot of opportunities to spend time around the university, e.g. in the zoo, department stores, bars, or at one of the public markets where you can buy everything from food to clothes and gifts.

There are also activities especially for freshmen students. Walking up to Doi Suthep is one of the biggest activities in Chiang Mai. It will be held on the first Saturday of September of each year. The objective of this activity is to bring freshmen students to the Doi Suthep Temple which is one of the most important temples in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a compact city and easy to get around in. The university is about 5 kilometers from downtown and the main tourist areas.

By motorcycle:
The most convenient way to get around the city is using a scooter. You can rent an automatic scooter for 50 € per month. There are many rental shops in the city as well as around the university. Driving in Chiang Mai could be dangerous without protecting equipment and driving licence. Make sure that you have some experience before driving in Chiang Mai.

By bicycle:
Renting a bicycle might be better, if you don't have any scooter driving experience. This might cost around 10 - 20 € per month.

By taxi:
Taxis (red cab) are available around the city You should try to negotiate for the price before getting in because the taxi drivers usually try to charge a higher price. The fare starts from 20 THB (currently around 0,50€). In case you need to go somewhere far or you need a private trip, it is also possible to hire the entire taxi with a driver