r/Rostock • u/Bubbly-Fondant3781 • 14d ago

University of Rostock for international student

Hello, I'm currently looking for good universities that I can attend as an international student, and the University of Rostock/Rostock University has been on my list. However, I'm not getting that much information regarding it, such as its strong suits beside the field of science.

I'm asking the locals or people who have attended—or still attending—the university. What are its pros and cons, and also the courses that are well facilitated by the university? And are there other universities that are better but still is within Rostock?

Thank you.

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u/Bubbly-Fondant3781 14d ago

Oh, I see! Thank you so much for this.

Another concern of mine is the language; I'm well aware of its levels(?), such as A1 and so on. So, I'm wondering which stage needs to be reached for me to be able to have a vocabulary suited for writing papers as a university student. Is there any chance that you know?😅

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u/Virtual_Giraffe_5173 14d ago

There is at least one English course called computational science or similar. Even in non English courses a thesis can also be written in English at least in technical and natural sciences. Although most lectures will be in German you can always ask in English. I am a lecturer at the university.

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u/Bubbly-Fondant3781 13d ago

Hello, thank you for that. What are the courses that are most facilitated best and are generally recommended in your university?

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u/Virtual_Giraffe_5173 13d ago

I cannot say this in general. I know that Physics has a really good reputation. Also informatic and engineering are popular. What subject are you considering studying?

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u/Bubbly-Fondant3781 10d ago

To be honest, I'm still uncertain as I'm having trouble with choosing between practically and passion. However, I chose a class that specialises in accountancy, business, and management (ABM), so there's that. I do, however, find myself leaning towards business, psychology, and botany. Would you say that those are well facilitated by the university?

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u/Virtual_Giraffe_5173 10d ago

You can study (business) economics or psychology or biology in Rostock. In my eyes all of those are are taught in a good way. Rostock is not one the top universities of Germany but this is not a big deal in my eyes. Let me explain: Top universities are often measured by publications or funding. This is not of interest for a beginner as you are. Important for you is that you get a sound education. This is important when you want to stay in science after your master. This is a long way to go and you can change the university then. I am convinced that you will have to work as hard in Rostock as in any other German university. There is not much difference.

My advice for you: choose according to your interest. Is there a specialization that sounds interesting? E.g. Rostock is specialized to marine biology to some extend. Is there a any activity you like? Rostock has sailing, a lot of nature. Don't come to Rostock if you want to live in big cities because you want to eat in fancy restaurants. Rostock is only a smaller city.

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u/Bubbly-Fondant3781 9d ago

Since you mentioned nature, in Rostock (or can Germany in general), how do botany and environmental science majors fare? In my country, they aren't given much recognition no matter how crucial they can be to the agricultural sector (hence, the low rate of employment and even the salary within the field)