You are a new international student and preparing your arrival to Stuttgart for the summer semester 2025? Make sure to attend the upcoming Orientation Days!
The university’s International Office is your first point of contact at the University of Stuttgart.
It offers numerous activities and helpful pre-departure information to assist you in preparing your stay in Stuttgart as best as possible. Check out the International Office’s website to get your studies off to a perfect start!
Did you know that there are Orientation Days especially organized for newly enrolled international degree-seeking students of our English taught Masters’ programs at the university?
Orientation Program for students starting their studies in April 2025:
- Pre-Departure information & meet your fellow class mates: Tuesday, February 25, 3:30 pm CET online via Webex, join by clicking this link. (if necessary: Meeting-Kennnummer: 2793 142 5878, Passwort: YPpvJyBy344)
- Formalities in a nutshell: In these short seminars, we will inform you about the formalities you need to do shortly before and after coming to Germany. Since there is a lot of information, we divided it in three parts. You can register for the topics that you are interested in:
- Formalities in a nutshell I (health insurance, enrollment, student ID): Monday, March 3, 2 pm CET
- Formalities in a nutshell II (arrival, accommodation and public transport, radio tax): Tuesday, March 4, 2 pm CET
- Formalities in a nutshell III (city registration, residence permit and bank account): Thursday, March 6, 2 pm CET
Each of the formalities seminars will be recorded, so if you are unable to participate, you will have the opportunity to watch the video later. If you have any questions after watching the video, we will offer a live online Q&A session where you can ask your questions regarding the formalities. Of course, you can also send us an email, or we can schedule individual counseling.
- Q&A on Formalities: Tuesday, March 18, 2 pm CET
- Living in Stuttgart for Newbies: Tuesday, March 25, 3:30 pm CET
In this seminar, you will get insights on how to make the most out of your student life and how to spend your free time in Stuttgart. We will also discuss topics of everyday-life in Germany, such as the health care system, housing rules, getting around safely, sorting your garbage and more.
- Studying in Stuttgart for Newbies: Thursday, March 27, 3:30 pm CET - We will inform you about the basics of the German University system such as the structure of courses, your rights as a student and support options during your studies. We will not talk about the course registration or teach you how to create your timetable. For this information, please visit the events that are offered by your study program.
- Online Session on Working in Germany / Financing your studies: planned for end of April or beginning of May. The date will be announced soon.
- Welcome Day (in person): Wednesday, April 2, 11 am to 3 pm CEST: Come and meet us and fellow students at the university’s International Office. More information will follow. *no registration needed*
Registration: Please register for the events (except the Welcome Day) on International Office website. After the registration, you will receive the Webex link on the day of the event.
Contact: Do you have any questions on the orientation program or your upcoming stay in Germany? Contact Ms. Kerstin Glaser at the International Office.