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Hochschule Rhein-Waal  | Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences Marie-Curie-Straße 1 | 47533 Kleve, Germany | Tel.: +49 2821 806 73 - 0 | Fax: +49 2821 80673 - 160 Friedrich-Heinrich-Allee 25 | 47475 Kamp-Lintfort, Germany | Tel.: +49 2842 908 25 - 0 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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The Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences was officially established in 2009 as a public university with an international orientation. They have more than 7,000 students from 120 different nationalities and 76 academic staff. The university offers 25 Bachelor degree courses in four faculties: • Technology and Bionics – Kleve • Life Sciences – Kleve • Society and Economics – Kleve • Communication and Environment -Kamp-Lintfort The university library is the center of information and learning to both students and staff in Rhine-Waal University. It provides high-quality collection of physical and electronic holdings. Located in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort, it offers group and individual learning, research workshop, can access to Pcs and more. The Rhine-Waal offers free language courses in all levels. International student can take the TestDaF, the German language proficiency exam that officially recognized by German universities as proof of language competence. For enrollment and admission requirements please visit the main website and their social media account.

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Based on the EDUopinions rankings, the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences - HSRW rating is 3.9. If you want to know more about this school, read the student reviews on our website .

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I love that the university is so diverse, so there are students from different places all around the would, which makes it interesting to make new friends. There are study courses mostly in English so it doesn’t matter if you know proper German, that’s an advantage too.

I had the privilege of studying at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, pursuing my Master’s in Sustainable Development Management, and my experience there was nothing short of exceptional. Rhine-Waal is a modern and dynamic institution located in a picturesque region of Germany, offering a range of programs that cater to diverse academic interests. Here are some highlights from my time at the university:

Diverse Academic Programs: Rhine-Waal University offers a wide variety of programs, and I can personally vouch for the excellence of the Master’s in Sustainable Development Management. The program was not only comprehensive but also incredibly engaging.

Practical Projects and Insightful Discussions: One of the standout features of the Sustainable Development Management program was the emphasis on practical projects and insightful discussions. These real-world applications of sustainability principles made the learning experience tangible and relevant.

Exceptional Courses and Professors: I was particularly impressed with the quality of the courses and professors in my program. The professors were not only experts in their fields but also genuinely passionate about sustainability.

Small Group Dynamics: Despite the online learning environment that I started in during the COVID-19 pandemic, the small group size in my program fostered a close-knit community. This allowed for meaningful interactions with professors and fellow students, making it easier to collaborate and exchange ideas.

Engaging Professors: The professors at Rhine-Waal are incredibly engaging and supportive. They went above and beyond to ensure that the online learning experience was as enriching as possible.

International Atmosphere: Rhine-Waal’s international atmosphere was a significant advantage. Despite the challenges of starting during the pandemic, I connected with my fellow students from around the world. This global perspective added depth to our discussions and broadened my horizons.

Career-Oriented Focus: Rhine-Waal University’s commitment to preparing students for their careers was evident throughout my studies. The practical projects and internship opportunities provided valuable real-world experience.

Beautiful Location: The campus’s location along the Rhine River is simply stunning. It provides a serene and inspiring environment for both study and leisure.

While my experience at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences was positive, it’s essential to do your research and consider your specific program and personal preferences when choosing a university.

In conclusion, Rhine-Waal University offers an excellent academic experience in a diverse and supportive environment. For those considering the Master’s in Sustainable Development Management, I can personally attest to its quality and relevance. It’s a place where you can learn, grow, and prepare for a successful future while contributing to a more sustainable world.

The university has a great location, beautiful modern campus and the Life Sciences faculty has a cozy, very international but also familiar feel. A lot of interesting projects are being started here, like the StartGlocal Startup coaching. After corona, the teaching did include some nice labs and practical excursions. However, that being said, I was disappointed by the lack of in depth discussion about actual sustainability, the sometimes middle-school level teaching quality and the poor organisation of the young university. Some students also complain of unfair grading and power hungry professors and I have sadly also seen evidence of this. I can only hope that HSRW will find a way to grow past these starting troubles and focus on quality, not quantity.

In general, the University is a well structured International learning environment and easy integration with other fellow International students. Also for my program which is offered in the Kleve, NRW campus, to a large extent, the curriculum is really well structured and I find most of the courses related to my chosen career path.

What I really find displeasure about the University is the criterias that are put in place at every point of the academic semesters, e.g., preparatory internship clause for a student to be able to continue his or her schooling from 4th semester or gets locked out of the student portal after 3rd semester if not able to proof the necessary requirements for this internship. Also, minimum ECTS for 4th and 5th semester exams. In my own opinion, all these are too mentally disturbing for students such, many fall into depression and all unconsciously because of too many clauses waiting them.

In conclusion, I will surely recommend this University to a friend.

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I liked that the university was located in a small village called kleve which bordered a Netherlands city called Nijmegen. It gave us the leisure as students to always travel at weekends or during semester breaks to the Netherlands freely and also our student bus ticket covered the trip free of charge.

Most students did not like the village kleve. The university need to create more games or activities to accommodate we the international students from various countries. I lived in the village kleve where the university is located till I graduated, I always felt lonely, especially due to the fact that it is a dead city on weekdays/weekends for students. There was no pub or nightclubs or bars to help we students relax after a hectic lecture week. most students got depressed and had to go back home, or change schools.

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Extensions of the thesis writing time can be granted in individual cases: bachelor's theses can be extended by a maximum of four weeks and master's theses by a maximum of six weeks. You must submit a justified application to the relevant examination board, which will decide on the matter in consultation with your examiners. Please note that a temporary illness is not considered a valid reason for extending the writing time.

An exception to this rule is the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering courses of study. There, extensions of two weeks can be granted informally without students giving reasons to the staff at the ZPA. Please contact your responsible administrator .

Students with a chronic illness or a disability can, however, be granted an extension of the writing time as a “Nachteilsausgleich” (alternative study arrangements) .

As soon as we have received the relevant decision from your examination board, we will enter the new submission date in RWTHonline. You can see it under the "My achievements" tab.

Changing the Title

If you would like to change the title of your thesis after you have registered it, you usually need the approval of the examination board. Please contact your responsible contact person there as early as possible.

In some degree programs, however, the title on the cover sheet of the submitted work may differ from the registered title. Therefore, please find out as early as possible what the regulations are in your course of study.

As soon as we have received the decision from your examination board, we will enter the new title in RWTHonline, which you can see via the "My Achievements" tab.

Please note: If we notice after submission that the title on your cover sheet differs from the one indicated on your registration form, we cannot forward your thesis to the examiners. In this case, you will have to either submit a new cover sheet with the original title or contact your examination board with a request for a change of title. Until we receive the corresponding decision, your thesis will remain with us at the ZPA.

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Submitting your thesis/dissertation.

Submission of the final thesis/dissertation must be within 60 days of the final exam. Students who miss the 60 day submission deadline are ineligible to register in future terms.

The Graduate School uses ProQuest to administer the electronic thesis/dissertation (ETD) submission and committee approval process that results in publication in ProQuest Dissertations and Theses (PQDT) database and Cornell’s Library Repository, eCommons. Before initiating the electronic process, students are required to complete the Survey of Earned Doctorates (for doctoral students only). A SED Certification of Completion is provided to the student when the survey has been completed. Once the survey is completed, the final ETD can then be submitted to the Graduate School using the ProQuest system. The SED Certification of Completion is required for submission to ProQuest.

ProQuest Submission Steps

In order to complete the submission process, you will need to have the following:

• A single PDF file of your thesis or dissertation
• Your abstract
• Supplemental material
• SED Certification of Completion 

Step 1: Begin Submission Process

Master’s students go to  Cornell Master’s ProQuest site, doctoral students go to  Cornell Doctoral ProQuest site. Click on the “sign up and get started today” button and follow instructions to begin the submission process.

Submission Process: Submission steps are outlined on the left menu. You will see the items checked off as you progress through the submission steps. You must click “Save & Continue” at the bottom of each page, even pages on which you do not enter any information. Using the left menu, you can return to any page and make changes until the point of final submission.

Step 2: Publishing Options

Traditional Publishing:  “Traditional Publishing” is automatically selected and is included in the Cornell Thesis and Dissertation filing fees.

Delayed Release:  ProQuest provides six months, and one and two year embargoes. The Graduate School recommends you discuss the publishing options with your advisor. If your advisor is unavailable or has no opinion, the conservative approach is to choose a two-year embargo.

Step 3: Read and Agree to ProQuest and University Distribution License

Both ProQuest and Cornell University distribution licenses will be presented for your acceptance.

Step 4: Enter Thesis/Dissertation Information

In addition to the mandatory information, such as title and abstract, you will have the opportunity to select up to three categories (subject areas) and six key words that describe your ETD. This information will make it easier for others to find your work when searching the web.

Step 5: Upload PDF and Supplemental Files

Upload PDF: Whether you use the PDF conversion tool provided by ProQuest or you convert your document to PDF yourself, review your PDF to ensure your formatting remains as you intended after conversion.

Supplementary Materials: If supplementary materials – such as audio, video, and spreadsheets – are an integral part of your ETD, you can submit them as supplementary files during the online submission process.

Step 6: Upload Required Documents

The SED Certification of Completion if you are a Ph.D. candidate is required for submission to ProQuest.

Step 7: Register for Copyright

You can complete this process through ProQuest for a fee, or you complete the process independently through the U.S. Copyright Office.

Step 8: Order Copies

If you would like to purchase additional copies of your thesis/dissertation for yourself, your field, or your committee members, you may order bound copies through ProQuest (Order Copies page). The required bound archival copy for the library is automatically ordered for you and included in the Cornell thesis and dissertation filing fees.

Select the “Decline – do not order” option if you don’t wish to order additional copies.

Bound copies can also be ordered through Cornell Print Services .

Step 9: Review and Submit

Once the thesis editor has reviewed the formatting of your thesis/dissertation, you will receive an email to let you know whether any corrections are required. You will then have five days to make the changes and upload the revised PDF. You will not be certified for graduation until the formatting of your ETD has been fully approved by the Graduate School. You will receive a confirmation email of final acceptance.

Step 10: Submitting Revised PDF (if needed)

You will receive an email describing the formatting changes needed with instructions and a link for resubmission.

What’s Included: The Dissertation Template

If you’re preparing to write your dissertation, thesis or research project, our free dissertation template is the perfect starting point. In the template, we cover every section step by step, with clear, straightforward explanations and examples .

The template’s structure is based on the tried and trusted best-practice format for formal academic research projects such as dissertations and theses. The template structure reflects the overall research process, ensuring your dissertation or thesis will have a smooth, logical flow from chapter to chapter.

The dissertation template covers the following core sections:

• The title page/cover page
• Abstract (sometimes also called the executive summary)
• Table of contents
• List of figures /list of tables
• Chapter 1: Introduction  (also available: in-depth introduction template )
• Chapter 2: Literature review  (also available: in-depth LR template )
• Chapter 3: Methodology (also available: in-depth methodology template )
• Chapter 4: Research findings /results (also available: results template )
• Chapter 5: Discussion /analysis of findings (also available: discussion template )
• Chapter 6: Conclusion (also available: in-depth conclusion template )
• Reference list

Each section is explained in plain, straightforward language , followed by an overview of the key elements that you need to cover within each section. We’ve also included practical examples to help you understand exactly what’s required in each section.

The cleanly-formatted Google Doc can be downloaded as a fully editable MS Word Document (DOCX format), so you can use it as-is or convert it to LaTeX.

FAQs: Dissertation Template

What format is the template (doc, pdf, ppt, etc.).

The dissertation template is provided as a Google Doc. You can download it in MS Word format or make a copy to your Google Drive. You’re also welcome to convert it to whatever format works best for you, such as LaTeX or PDF.

What types of dissertations/theses can this template be used for?

The template follows the standard best-practice structure for formal academic research projects such as dissertations or theses, so it is suitable for the vast majority of degrees, particularly those within the sciences.

Some universities may have some additional requirements, but these are typically minor, with the core structure remaining the same. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to double-check your university’s requirements before you finalise your structure.

Will this work for a research paper?

A research paper follows a similar format, but there are a few differences. You can find our research paper template here .

Is this template for an undergrad, Masters or PhD-level thesis?

This template can be used for a dissertation, thesis or research project at any level of study. It may be slight overkill for an undergraduate-level study, but it certainly won’t be missing anything.

How long should my dissertation/thesis be?

This depends entirely on your university’s specific requirements, so it’s best to check with them. As a general ballpark, Masters-level projects are usually 15,000 – 20,000 words in length, while Doctoral-level projects are often in excess of 60,000 words.

What about the research proposal?

If you’re still working on your research proposal, we’ve got a template for that here .

We’ve also got loads of proposal-related guides and videos over on the Grad Coach blog .

How do I write a literature review?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack how to write a literature review from scratch. You can check out the literature review section of the blog here.

How do I create a research methodology?

We have a wealth of free resources on the Grad Coach Blog that unpack research methodology, both qualitative and quantitative. You can check out the methodology section of the blog here.

Can I share this dissertation template with my friends/colleagues?

Yes, you’re welcome to share this template. If you want to post about it on your blog or social media, all we ask is that you reference this page as your source.

Can Grad Coach help me with my dissertation/thesis?

Within the template, you’ll find plain-language explanations of each section, which should give you a fair amount of guidance. However, you’re also welcome to consider our dissertation and thesis coaching services .

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Thesis submission

Before submitting your thesis, you must follow the correct procedures which are contained in the following documents. Please note that the University will be unable to accept your thesis if the correct procedures, relating to the submission and format of your thesis, have not been followed.

When your Initial Thesis has been accepted, it will then be sent to your approved Internal Examiner and External Examiner(s). You will be informed of your viva date by your School. After the viva takes place the Internal Examiner and External Examiner(s) send their reports to your School's Postgraduate Research Office. These reports then go to the Research Degrees Committee and the Examiners' decision is considered for approval. Once your award is approved, you will be contacted by Academic Registry directly, to make arrangements for the upcoming Graduation.

Guidance on the presentation and submission of your thesis

You will find a step by step guide and in preparation for submitting both your initial and the final thesis:

Resubmissions: If you have been asked to resubmit your thesis, please follow the same process for 'Preparing to Submit the Initial Thesis'. If you have any enquiries, please contact your School PGR Office, for assistance. 

Other useful documents:

• Request for Limited Access to Thesis
• Example Thesis Pages
• Example Thesis Pages for a Joint Degree
• Guide to Plagiarism
• Guidance for Thesis using Publications

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Recommendations and requirements for writing a master thesis

Based on the recommendations given by Prof. Greveler

Before I agree to supervise a thesis, you are asked to provide a proposal consisting of the following contents:

• formulation of the research question or problem to be solved
• elaborate discussion of relevance of the problem / research question in combination with
• a thorough presentation of related work and existing solutions in scientific literature
• definition of functional and quality criteria for the solution
• course of the work
• intended result
• structure of the thesis down to the second level (table of contents)
• milestone plan including dates

If you plan to write your thesis at a company, the proposal shall be discussed with your supervisor at the company first and then sent to me. Otherwise, the proposal shall be sent to me directly. After receiving the finalized proposal a face-to-face meeting is appropriate.

Thesis types

There are four general types of master thesis. Any single thesis will most probably not fit exactly into one category and will be a blend of different types (Based on on the excellent “Recommendations for thesis writing at the Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu”).

1. Solution of an Application Development Task

The thesis is written around a software or system architecture solution for a goal defined beforehand. The architecture of the solution must be described. An important component of such thesis is the presentation of related work (conference papers, journal articles) and the analysis of the obtained results. In particular the thesis shall address whether there any other similar implementations and what the benefit of the result by the author is compared to previous solutions. Decisions on architecture, technologies and quality assurance methods shall be documented.

2. Theoretical Study

A thesis of this kind presents a rather formal description of a problem, system requirement, protocol etc. in a selected field with a strict, formally reasoned solution to it. The theoretical work can be either an independent research result performed by the student or might compile results obtained in scientific literature (conference papers, journal articles).

3. Independent Study

Assessment criteria for an independent study are the same as for a theoretical study, but certain requirements may be relaxed due to the actuality of the research. The result of the work may be a formal description of a protocol or system or any other formal description of theoretical results.

4. Review-type study

Theoretical study can be a review of known results if the treated materials together with used formalizations can be synthesized into a systematic approach that can be later used for educational purposes or as a lab demonstrator. The work shall include innovative features that have not appeared in any previous work. The thesis author shall demonstrate their understanding and proficiency in the chosen subject.

References and further reading

• University of Tartu: Recommendations for thesis writing at the Institute of Computer Science
• William D. Shoaff:  How to Write a Master's Thesis in Computer Science

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