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2018 Cycle . INFOPACK .
Poly- goes- UAS Infopack
Introduction ----------------------------------------- 3
• What is a UAS
• How the Poly-goes-UAS programme started
• Who are the German Mittlestand Champions
• How Poly-goes-UAS differs from a traditional
university path
• Practice-oriented education
Poly-goes-UAS Overview------------------------- 5
• Poly-goes-UAS sponsorship details
• Poly-goes-UAS sample schedule
Poly-goes-UAS Preparation --------------------- 7
• Learning German
• Additional preparation
Application ------------------------------------------ 8
• Application timeline
• Poly-goes-UAS timeline
• Who can apply
• How to apply
• Selection process
Participating Companies ------------------------- 10
• Introduction to sponsoring companies
University Courses Available-------------------- 13
• Studying in UAS
• Available Courses
Student Testimonials ----------------------------- 14
Introduction --------------------------------------------- Are you keen to pursue a career in engineering, and would you like to start work with an industry leader from Germany? If so, the Poly-goes-UAS programme is perfect for you! What is a UAS? A University of Applied Sciences (UAS) is a practice-oriented tertiary education institution, often specialising in specific subjects (e.g. engineering, technology or business). The UAS model was first introduced in Germany, and later adopted by Austria and Switzerland. Under the European Union’s Bologna Educational Reform Process, UAS and traditional universities have, since 2013, awarded legally equivalent academic Bachelor's and Master's degrees. This work-study format in the UAS and the requirement for professors to have at least three years’ industry experience remains the main difference between a UAS and the traditional universities. How the Poly-goes-UAS programme started The Poly-goes-UAS programme is an initiative by German Mittelstand Champions to build practice-oriented engineering talent for their operations in Singapore. In Germany, these Mittelstand Champions have, for many years, been sponsoring students to complete their higher education degree at a UAS. The number of German Mittelstand Champions has been growing in Singapore. Today, a sizeable number of them have or are setting up Engineering Centres in Singapore to better serve the Asian market. Under the Poly-goes-UAS programme, these Mittelstand Champions provide deserving diploma-holders a bond-free scholarship – enabling selected candidates to obtain a degree, relevant work experience and their first job back in Singapore. For 2016, the companies Heraeus, ifm, Mann+Hummel, Pepperl+Fuchs, Rohde & Schwarz and SICK on board the programme. Who are the German Mittelstand Champions? The German Mittelstand Champions are a group of around 1,500 German companies who are world market leaders in their fields. They also share a common background and mentality – they are typically family-owned engineering companies with up to €5 billion in annual revenue. These companies place a strong emphasis on talent development, and are well-known for their efforts in research and development of new and innovative engineering technologies. How Poly-goes-UAS differs from a traditional university path
The Poly-goes-UAS programme allows students to be groomed by a top engineering company. Students are specially selected by companies to be trained in a UAS, where they will undergo a work-study programme. Unlike a traditional university education, the sponsoring company accompanies the student through university, and provides multiple structured internships in different departments. For example, students will have the opportunity to be rotated between product management, design, R&D, technical customer service, while completing their bachelor’s degree within 3 years. Through the programme, students will not only learn valuable skills from leaders in R&D and innovation, but will also build a strong relationship with their sponsoring companies. Furthermore, students will also pick up language and cultural competencies through their participation in the German language programme in their first year of studies. Practice-oriented education In short, this programme introduces more opportunities for industry exposure for students, greater continuity in their internship experiences and a deeper appreciation of the sponsoring company’s culture. A proven track record of good performance in the company will give students a higher chance of securing a job with the company, compared to a candidate who has no prior experience with them.
Poly-goes-UAS Overview --------------------------------------------- Poly-goes-UAS sponsorship details During the study period, students alternate between studying at the university and internships at the sponsoring company. Upon graduation, the students will most likely be employed by the sponsor. Participating companies are prepared to provide the following to selected students: • A series of meaningful internships throughout the period of study Students will to undergo up to 6 internships in engineering departments and possibly different facilities of the same company during their term breaks. The internships will provide practical exposure to complement the student’s course of study. • Monthly stipend This varies by region as it is pegged to local cost of living, but will be the same as is provided to the German students sponsored by the company. Typically, this ranges from €800 to €1,400 per month (S$1,200 - $2,000). The stipend kicks in the first year, when students are taking German lessons in Singapore. • Tuition fees As of 2017, Baden-Württemberg state government has announced the reintroduction of tuition fees to international students. However, the fees will be fully reimbursed by the sponsoring company. • Reimbursement for language studies Companies are willing to provide full reimbursement for successful completion of German language studies, as part of the student’s preparation for studies in Germany. • Return airfare between Singapore and Germany Companies will sponsor at least one return airfare to Germany, to cover the cost incurred by students when travelling up for the Poly-goes-UAS programme. • Consideration for job offer Upon completion of studies, the sponsoring company will determine whether the student is fit for employment and will make an offer for a relevant job in its Singapore operations no later than one month before graduation. Shortlisted applicants are advised to discuss the details with companies directly, before making a final decision on the sponsorship offer.
Poly-goes-UAS sample schedule
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
Preparation Learn German German
Year Language Test
(6-9 months in Singapore)
(in Germany)
Year 1 in the Theory Apprenticeship Theory Apprenticeship
UAS
Year 2 in the Theory Apprenticeship Theory Apprenticeship
UAS
Year 3 in the Theory Apprenticeship Theory Apprenticeship
UAS
For more information, please refer to the following English-language websites:
• DHBW: http://www.dhbw.de/english.html
• HM: http://www.hm.edu/en/Poly-goes-UAS Preparation
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Learning German
To be admitted to a course of study at the UAS, students must be fluent in German.
Students will need to provide certification of their proficiency in German before the UAS
course start date. Recognised certification includes DSH 2 or TestDaF Level 4, which are
approximately equivalent to Level C1 in the Common European Framework of References
for Languages (CEFR).
To build up knowledge of the German language, students will undergo:
• A 6 to 9 month-long intensive programme in Singapore to cover CEFR Levels A1, A2, B1
and B2. This would entail up to 3 hours of formal study per day on weekdays;
• An immersion programme of up to 3-4 months in Germany to cover CEFR Level C1 and
test preparation (e.g. a 4-week long DSH preparatory course offered by the UAS).
The total cost of language study and proficiency tests is estimated at S$13,000 to S$17,000
(inclusive of course materials and accommodation for immersion in Germany). The
companies are willing to reimburse students for these costs, if the students perform well on
the proficiency test.
Additional preparation
Even though the UAS is a more practice-oriented track, capability in math and sciences will
be critical to succeed. Students may be required to take an entrance exam, and possibly a
bridging preparatory course should the UAS require this. However, students with good
academic achievements are likely to be exempted. Again, selected students are advised to
discuss details with their sponsoring companiesApplication
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Application timeline
Date Action
15 Jan 2018 Applications Open
15 Mar 2018 Applications Close
Mar-Apr 2018 Interview with companies
Apr-Jun 2018 Results
Poly-goes-UAS timeline*
Date Action
June 2018 German Language Course
at Goethe Institute
April-May 2018 Departure for Germany,
German language
immersion course in
Germany
October 2019 Semester starts
2021 Graduation and job offer
from the company’s
branch in Singapore
*Note: This is a tentative timeline, may be subject to change.
Singaporean males who enlist for NS typically start their Poly-goes-UAS journey 2 years later.
Who can apply
Graduating polytechnic students or alumni from the faculty of Engineering, with a GPA of
3.5 and above may apply.
How to apply
Step 1 Download the application form from www.polygoesuas.com
Step 2 Read up on the companies, pick 3 choices
Step 3 Email your application to your respective Polytechnic:
NANYANG POLYTECHNIC: albert_wong@nyp.edu.sg
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC: gwee_choon_siong@np.edu.sg
REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC: steven_chong@rp.edu.sg
SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC: daniel_lim@sp.edu.sg
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC: kumweng@tp.edu.sg
Subject: Full Name_School
Attach:
• Application Form
• Resume/CVSelection process After receiving your application, if the companies would like to interview you, you should expect to hear from them within about 4 weeks to set up an interview date. During the interview, you may be asked to share about yourself, your interests and your aspirations. You may also be tested on your engineering knowledge and analytical skills. After the interview, the company will take some time to assess your suitability and potential. They will take 2-3 weeks to reply you on the interview outcome. They may also call you back for a second or third round of interviews. If your interview outcome is positive, you will receive an offer from the company. Usually you will have about 3 weeks to consider this offer.
Participating Companies
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This year we have in total 6 sponsoring companies participating in the Poly-goes-UAS
programme.
Introduction to sponsoring companies
Dormakaba Dormakaba Group is one of the top three companies in the global
market for access and security solutions. With strong brands such as
Dorma and Kaba in our portfolio, we are a single source for products,
solutions, and services related to doors and secure access to buildings
and rooms. With around 16,000 employees and numerous cooperation
partners, we are active in over 130 countries. Dormakaba Group is
headquartered in Rümlang (Zurich/Switzerland) and generates an
annual turnover of over CHF 2 billion.
Established in 1978, Dorma Production Singapore was the first overseas
production location. It started as a foundry and since then has grown to
be the major door closer producer for Dormakaba Group. Dorma
Singapore assembles and sells more than 80% of its output worldwide,
only a small portion is sold locally. Our products range from medium to
high-end closers and floor springs. We have 283 employees in this
facility.
The Sales office in Singapore is also the headquarters for Region ASEAN,
covering countries such as Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia,
Thailand and Cambodia. Our sales office houses about 110 employees.
We are seeking talents who want a career that will grow to key
management roles and expand their career to our other locations in Asia
Pacific. Someone who is forward looking and have passion to learn and
grow.
Feinmetall Established in 1964, FEINMETALL GmbH is a modern medium-scale company
with deep-rooted traditional values. Based in Herrenberg (Germany),
FEINMETALL GmbH is an enterprising family owned company.
FEINMETALL GmbH has global capabilities through alliance and also established
its overseas repair and services centre in key markets over the world.
FEINMETALL GmbH is a technology leader of world-wide renown in the field of
wafer tests. The products are engineered in our state-of-the-art facility using
latest technology advancements and proprietary equipment.
FEINMETALL GmbH has more than 450 employees and achieved record sales
revenue of more than €50 Million in 2015, a consecutive straight 6 years’
growth after the financial crisis in 2009.
Established in 2007, Feinmetall Singapore is a one stop service provider for
design, manufacturing and testing of wafer probe card for the semiconductor
industries. Feinmetall Singapore covers the regional market like Singapore,
Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia. Feinmetall Singapore specializes
in Cantilever probe card, Vertical Probe Card, Repair & Application support,
Motherboard and supply of probe card accessories.Mann+Hummel With a clear vision of “Leadership in Filtration” MANN+HUMMEL has
displayed an impressive track record in Quality, Service and Innovation
that has made the company a distinguished development partner and
original equipment supplier to the international automotive and
mechanical engineering industries.
As a family-owned business, MANN+HUMMEL is people-oriented and
believes in making a positive impact in the ecosystems in which it
operates. Founded in 1941 with more than 60 sites on five continents,
they have around 16,000 employees, generating a total sales revenue of
EUR 2.8 billion in 2014. The company’s product portfolio includes air
filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters
and sound-design components called symposer as well as filter elements
for motor vehicles maintenance.
MANN+HUMMEL Singapore provides industrial filter products for
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket sectors in
Asia. It offers OEM services for general engineering companies. The
company also provides centrifugal oil cleaners for engines. The company
was founded in 1996 and is based in Singapore.
If you are the creative doer of tomorrow or a student with big plans,
then you are at the right place with MANN+HUMMEL – a leading global
expert for filtration solutions, as well as a development partner and
original equipment supplier to the international automotive and
mechanical engineering industries. Join Mann+Hummel in the world of
business and show off your talents. The company will support your
ambitions and offer you a place in Mann+Hummel’s global family.
Pepperl+Fuchs Founded in 1945, Pepperl+Fuchs is a leading global provider of
industrial sensors and explosion protection technology. Innovation
and close attention to customer requirements are hallmarks of this
family-run enterprise. Making customer applications as simple,
efficient and secure as possible is at the heart of the company’s work.
Market-specific solutions dominate an extensive portfolio of industrial
sensors for electrical automation including all types of functionalities.
Technologies and products for use in hazardous areas are also
designed for specific applications, and offer solutions for all degrees of
protection. With 1,100 employees, Pepperl+Fuchs’s Singapore
subsidiary hosts the headquarters for production and R&D activities in
Southeast Asia (SEA). The SEA sales organization for Factory
Automation and Process Automation is also located here.
The company is always looking for top-notch candidates for the team
worldwide – for both technical and administrative personnel.Rohde&Schwarz Smartphones, televisions, aircraft, cars: Millions of people all over the
world use them day in, day out – but only those in the know are aware
that they would not work without Rohde & Schwarz’s technologies.
Being an independent and family-owned company, Rohde & Schwarz
generates its growth from its own resources, and is not influenced by
market forces, thus enabling the company to plan for the long term.
Today, the company has 9,900 employees in over 70 countries.
Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany. The company
achieved a net revenue of €1.83 billion in fiscal year 2014/2015.
Rohde & Schwarz is the competence centre in the heart of Asia. The
company strives to stretch the limits of today to define the frontiers of
wireless communications in tomorrow. As the true global player, the
company brings Rohde & Schwarz’s technological expertise and
innovations even closer to its customers, backed by a strong network of
subsidiaries in the Asian regions. Rohde & Schwarz is always in search of
high potentials with a track record for tackling real responsibilities. Flat
hierarchies, straightforward structure and a relaxed working
environment gives people plenty of room to generate innovative ideas.
This drives Rohde & Schwarz’s success in its market segments, including
mobile radio and wireless communications, broadcast, RF electronics
manufacturing, aerospace and defense homeland security.
Wieland Wieland Group was originally founded by Philipp Jakob Wieland during the
1820s, in Ulm, Germany and has its headquarter, Wieland-Werke AG, located
there today. It has since evolved to producing everyday objects made from
copper alloys. With constant development and numerous innovations, Wieland
now ranks as the world’s leading specialists for semi-finished products in
copper and copper alloys, ranging from sheets and rods to slide bearings and
heat exchangers.
In our modern and technological world today, copper alloys play an important
role everywhere – smartphones, cars, air-conditioning systems and machinery.
Wieland Group is in demand globally and is highly regarded for both its
expertise and products. Dominating the US, UK, Europe, and Asia, we currently
have 6,800 committed employees striving together to provide outstanding
solutions and superior services.
Wieland Asia, with its regional headquarter in Singapore, operates Asia’s first
cold rolling plant in Singapore, as well as two high-tech coil slitting centers in
Singapore, China (Shanghai and Shenzhen) and India. We aim to capture the
synergy of our manufacturing facilities to provide rolled copper and copper
alloy strips for Asia’s metal stamping and fabrication industry. As the market
leader for High Performance Copper and Copper Alloys in Asia, we continuously
add economic value to our key stakeholders by delivering innovative products
and distinctive services.University Courses Available
Studying in UAS
The Poly-goes-UAS programme is run by Germany’s Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) in
partnership with companies. Companies work closely with the UAS to ensure the
curriculum’s relevance to industry, and typically have representatives on the UAS’ board.
Depending on their sponsoring company, students in the Poly-goes-UAS programme will
study in different courses as required by the company.
Available courses
Company Preferred Diploma University Course
Dormakaba Any relevant TBA TBA
Engineering
background
Feinmetall Any relevant DHBW Stuttgart Industrial Engineering
Engineering
background
Mann+Hummel Mechatronics, DHBW Mannheim Engineering
Mechanical DHBW Mannheim Industrial Engineering
Engineering or any DHBW Stuttgart Industrial Engineering
relevant DHBW Stuttgart Manufacturing,
Engineering Development and
background Construction Engineering
Pepperl+Fuchs Any relevant DHBW Mannheim Industrial Engineering
Engineering DHBW Mannheim Electrical Engineering
Background DHBW Mannheim Mechanical Engineering
DHBW Mannheim Mechatronics
Rohde & Any relevant Munich University of Electrical Engineering &
Schwarz Engineering Applied Science Information Technology
background
Wieland Any relevant TBA TBA
Engineering
backgroundStudent Testimonials
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opportunities that thrill me engineering problems in the work
Francis Goh because the possibilities are place.
(FESTO) endless! My sponsoring company
has been really generous and very
Furthermore, we believe the
Diploma in Digital & Precision exposure will help us to gain a
helpful in the process of the Poly-
Engineering better understanding of the
goes-UAS programme. I have
cultural differences and build
experienced their care first-hand
lasting relationships with our
and I am sure that I will be well
colleagues in the Heraeus
taken care of. There was a previous
headquarters in Germany.
batch in the 2014 intake, and so
far, I am impressed at the Since July 2015, we have been
assistance rendered to them that studying German in the morning
allows them to adapt to the new and working with Heraeus in the
environment in Germany. I am afternoon. So far, our experience
thankful Poly-goes-UAS and i can’t has been great! Although leaning a
wait to embark on this exciting new language is not easy, we have
journey! been enjoying the challenge
Since when I was much, much immensely!
younger, I've always dreamed of We look forward to the start of a
studying and living overseas. Sure,
back then I was more interested in Lim Pun Hao new learning adventure next year
and we look forward to your
tasting the different types of food,
travelling and experiencing the
Siew Jia Voon participation in this programme!
exciting adventures that I only saw
in the movies.
(HERAEUS)
I believe that many individuals,
Diploma in Digital & Precision
Engineering
Chen Kim Soon
especially young people, similarly
hope for opportunities to explore
Sun Dan Dan
the outside world. It was really a
pleasant surprise to be offered the
Roy Lim
opportunity to live this one dream
on mine. While it is sort of a pity to
(IFM)
Diploma in Digital & Precision
give up a full-time university
Engineering
placing at our prestigious local
university, specifically Aerospace Diploma in Clean Energy
Engineering at NTU, I am excited by Management
the prospect of joining the Poly-
Diploma in Machine Technology
goes- UAS programme. Greetings! We are Jia Voon and
Pun Hao and we are glad that we
The sponsorship opens the doors
have been selected for Poly-goes-
to so many opportunities for my
UAS!
future. First of all, I will be able to
pick up a new language, German. Both of us will be studying
Through this, I will be able further Mechanical Engineering in
develop independence, be Germany. We believe the dual
exposed to a new wonderful studies system will allow us to
culture, learn engineering from the work and study concurrently. This
best in a great education system, programme will give us many
get a German degree, explore opportunities to apply our
Europe - all free of charge! These knowledge gained in the classroom Poly-goes-UAS is an eminent
are some of the setting to solve sponsorship that not only allows us
to go to Germany for a degreeidentifying strengths and
course but also provides us with
the amazing opportunity intern in interests, eventually culminating in
a well matched contract offer upon
one of the top companies in
Germany! What makes Poly-goes-
Pang Shun Toll graduation.
UAS so appealing is how the Lastly, learning German is
programme emphasises hands on Tang Kuanning challenging; studying in German
experience. The programme even more so. However, we didn't
equips us with the fundamental
theoretical knowledge and
Wu Tai Ying hesitate to join the Poly-goes-UAS
when presented with this
practical experience necessary to
become good engineers upon (PEPPERL+FUCHS) opportunity of a lifetime! Living
and studying abroad in Germany
graduation. This is no doubt an Diploma in Aeronautical allows us to learn a new language;
exceptional programme that and exposes us to a new working
Engineering
allows us to apply our knowledge and living culture.
in workforce while still enjoying Diploma in Digital & Precision
the privileges of being a student Engineering
and intern.
Furthermore, this sponsorship
Jack Tan
provides an excellent German
learning class (Goethe Institute) to Low Pei Heng
prepare us for the challenge of
studying in German. It is definitely
an intensive course that condenses
(ROHDE & SCHWARZ)
all the German know- how into our Diploma in Digital & Precision
year of study but these challenges Engineering
will surely be highly beneficial in
our career path in the future.
Besides that, the programme We are Shun Toll, Kuanning and Tai
provides an environment where Ying, and we are glad that we had
we are able to socialize with other been selected for the Poly- goes-
students sponsored by different UAS programme. Out friend, Pang
prestigious companies. This leads Shun Toll, was initially offered a full
to a great exchange in knowledge scholarship at a local university.
and technology while allowing us However, he still chose the join
to potentially forge business Poly-goes-UAS. Here are the
partners in the future career. reasons why Poly-goes-UAS is one
of the most rewarding
We are grateful for such a valuable programmes around. Guten Tag! We are Jack and Pei
opportunity. Over the past few Heng. Jack has a major in Rapid
months, we have been given to Firstly, we feel that the prospect of Prototyping whereas Pei Heng
opportunity to intern while taking studying with students from a specialises in Equipment Design.
out German language lessons. We myriad of top companies at a Both of us are passionate
are treated as fellow colleagues German University definitely beats engineers and are looking to take
even though we are only students, a traditional degree route. The our career to new heights with the
and our colleagues are more than opportunity to network Poly-goes-UAS programme.
willing to lend us a helping hand in internationally also grants us a vital
edge in the hyper-connected "Made in Germany" is always a
times of difficulty.
global industry. recognised label associated with
We do not fear failure because we industry leading standards and
can face the challenges together. Secondly, Dual Studies is a great good quality that is highly sought
Our colleagues indeed embody the programme because it allows all after. Pursuing an education in
company motto: “IFM, close to students to acquire skills and Germany is just as good as that.
you!” theory through alternating The German manufacturing
internships and classes, engaging industry has always been the
first hand in a variety of job
epitome of cutting edge and
settings. Both the sponsoring
modern technology. Therefore,
company and interns benefit from
there was no reason for us to notseize this opportunity to study in an internship in the afternoon I am glad that I have been selected
Germany. As the saying “one keeps us occupied and engaged. for the Poly-goes-UAS programme.
language sets you in a corridor for Sometimes we learn to express an What a wonderful opportunity! I
interesting phrase in German and am sponsored for a year of German
life. Two languages open every
door along the way”. Putting the sometimes we get to decode a Language Course in Goethe
technical know-how aside, complicated programme we Institute Singapore I have a special
learning a new language (German) thought would not be otherwise internship programme at the
possible. Poly-goes-UAS has company. Therefore, I can focus in
will be an added value to our
already competitive edge. opened new doors for us. We not learning German without having to
get to earn a highly regarded worry about my living expenses!
Unlike ordinary academic path, we engineering degree, but we also
will alternate between studies at My motivation for applying this
the chance to work for an
programme is that I would have
the university and internship with established company and learn
the opportunity to learn a new
the company which will and new language! So what are
language, to study abroad in a new
significantly contribute to our you waiting for? Turn in your
employment readiness by the time country, and immerse myself in the
application now!
most technologically advanced
we graduate. We will also be given
country to effectively contribute
the chance to switch between
towards the company's goals.
different departments to hone our
skills and get our hands dirty, Joey Chua The German language was a little
through which we get to discover challenging at first but it is
what we are best at. Getting
exposure to a different culture also
(SICK) definitely fun! My German
colleagues and friends like to make
boosts our confidence level by Diploma in Digital & Precision fun of my pronunciation when I try
narrowing the gap of cultural Engineering to converse with them in German.
difference. Thus, we will be able to But this is exactly how I find out my
get work done across different mistakes. They have been really
teams in a seamless and integrated kind all the time and have offered
way as we will be less prone to help me in every way they can.
to cultural
misunderstandings. With a
platform that aims to groom an all-
rounded engineer, we both feel
very fortunate and honoured to be
offered such prestigious
programme.
Our experience has thus far been Hi I am Joey, and I would say I am
amazing. Attending German an adventurous person.
lessons in the morning and doing
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