Getting started and orientation for international students
Starting out can be difficult. In the first few weeks, you will experience many new things. We aim to help you find your way around the University.
Current information
The presentation of the introductory session for international students on 10 April 2024 is available for download.
Arrival and Orientation
Housing
Dormitories, housing market, mailing list
Buddy Program
Get a local buddy, semester program, university sports
Introductory events
Orientation weeks: General & subject-specific events
Service Desks
Help Desk, Info Point, Genius Bar, Info Points Mensa
Preparatory courses
Advisory Course, Academic Writing Course, German
Semester schedule
Course registration, course advising, alma instructions
Your question/topic was not included? You can also find answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ for international students or just ask our Help Desk Team international-helpdesk@zv.uni-tubingen.de
During the studies
Leisure activities
Get-together, coffee hour, student groups
Examination phase
Exam registration, Examinations office, alma instructions
Study funding
Rising costs? Special life circumstances? Extending the duration of studies?
Workshops
Study techniques, personal skills, languages & IT
Indvidual counceling
Reorientation? Conflicts or stress? Other difficulties?
Switch (program)
Application/Admission, exmatriculation, tuition fees, PhD
Your question/topic was not included? You can also find answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ for international students or just ask our Help Desk Team international-helpdesk@zv.uni-tubingen.de