Orientation and information offers for new international students

The International Office offers advice and services to:

• incoming/outgoing exchange and program students
• international degree-seeking students
• DAAD scholarship holders
• TestDaF students and other participants of the preparatory German language course
• students interested in peer-support programs
• international PhD students
• international Postdocs researchers
• international Junior, Tenure-Track, and full professors
• refugees interested in studying
• teachers and staff members interested in going abroad

Find out more about the services of the International Office.

These are the contact persons at the International Office for the specific target groups:

• international degree-seeking and exchange students
• TestDaF students and other participants of the preparatory German language courses
• students interested in peer-support programs
• international researchers (PhD students, Postdocs, Junior, Tenure-Track and full professors)
• refugees
• students, teachers, and staff members interested in going abroad

If we are unable to help you with a specific query, we will put you in touch with the relevant contact person.

Office hours on site:

The International Office offers office hours on-site to international students and to all students interested in studying abroad:

Monday & Wednesday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon

Office hours online:

Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to noon
to international students and students interested in studying abroad.

Individual appointments:

Do not hesitate to ask for an individual online or on-site appointment with your specific advisor. International researchers and PhD students should generally make an individual appointment.

Address:
International Office (IZ)
Pfaffenwaldring 60
70569 Stuttgart
Germany

How to reach the International Office?

You will learn about visa applications, health insurance, accommodation, enrollment, and other important topics to consider when you prepare for your arrival in Stuttgart in the coming winter semester.

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You will learn about financing your studies and receive information about the costs of living and studying, working during your studies, and scholarships. This session focuses on students who have received their admission for the coming winter semester. You can also join if you have just started your studies.

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After receiving your admission for the winter semester, we invite you to meet and connect with other students in your study program. You can also consult an advisor for any general questions.

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International degree students can take part in this pre-departure information web seminar and will receive final information and tips for preparing their stay at the University of Stuttgart.

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If you need help with the paperwork, feel free to join this group meeting where we discuss the formalities of your stay in Stuttgart such as enrollment, residence registration, health insurance, and residence permit application.

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Here is a checklist with suggestions for items and documents you might need to bring (including some tips) in order to start your studies at the University of Stuttgart well prepared.

Organizing your studies can be a big challenge as a first-semester student. Students in our English-taught Master's programs will learn the basics of academic life in Stuttgart.

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Health care system, housing rules, getting around safely, sorting your garbage: Living in Stuttgart will be different from what you are used to. Join this online seminar and learn everything you need for a smooth start to your everyday life!

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Introductory session in German for degree students in German-taught study programs. We only offer this event in the winter semester. If you are looking for an information session during the summer semester, please join one of the introductory sessions in English.

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Congratulations, you made it to Stuttgart! We are happy to have you and look forward to welcoming you personally.

Join us in the foyer at the IZ – International Center to:

• register for leisure events
• get information on support services and events for international students
• check out our sharing platform for used household items in very good condition – free of charge!
• enjoy free soft drinks and snacks
• connect with fellow international students
• meet your advisor in person
• join a guided campus tour

You do not need to register, just come by!

In this information session we will give you an overview of what to expect during your exchange semester at the University of Stuttgart, what registration and application requirements apply, what documents you will need, and what the deadlines are.

You will have plenty of time to ask any questions you have about your exchange and experience. The session will facilitate your planning for the exchange semester, your possible visa, and your flight ticket.

Participation is mandatory for all program and exchange students!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by e-mail from your respective advisor in the International Office.

In this information session, we will give you an overview of how the registration portal for exchange semesters "Mobility-Online" and the application/admission portal "C@MPUS" work and what date you will need to enter and upload.

Participation is mandatory for all program and exchange students!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

Your exchange at the University of Stuttgart in Germany is coming closer, and you may have many questions. In this information session, we will give you the details for preparing for your arrival, summarize the most important formalities that you have to prepare, and provide you with an overview of the orientation days on campus.

Participation is mandatory for all program and exchange students!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

Get to know other exchange program students from the same country, city, or even university! This online event will help you get to know other exchange students even before your semester in Stuttgart starts.

Participation is mandatory for all program and exchange students!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

For exchange program students, the orientation program takes place online and sometimes in a hybrid mode, during the first week of March/September.

Join us in person in the foyer at the IZ to:

• register for leisure events
• get information on support services and events for international students
• check out our sharing platform for used household items in very good condition – free of charge!
• enjoy free soft drinks and snacks
• connect with fellow international students
• meet your advisor in person

Besides guided campus and city tours, excursions, and information about the intensive German course, the info sessions described below are part of the orientation days for exchange students.

You do not need to register. Just come by!

You will receive an e-mail with a detailed schedule for the orientation week, no matter when exactly you are planning to arrive.

In this session, we will inform you about the University of Stuttgart, its (student) groups, your student e-mail address, the sports program, and much more.

Participation is mandatory for all program and exchange students!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

The first part of this session focuses on what you need to know about living in Stuttgart: how to behave in an emergency, the health system and medical care, the organization of living in a shared flat (e.g. dealing with the broadcasting fee), important rules and laws in Germany, safety and public transport in Stuttgart. You will also learn how you can spend your free time on and off campus.

The second part is about studying specifically at the University of Stuttgart. You will get insights into the following topics: the academic schedule of your exchange semester, important dates and deadlines, and holidays/vacations. We will also explain important processes such as course selection, registration, exam registration, and the grading and ECTS system in Germany.

If required, we will also offer this event in April/October.

Participation is mandatory for program and exchange students!

You will receive an e-mail with a detailed schedule for your first week including the links to join the information sessions, no matter when exactly you are planning to arrive.

Any program-specific details will be communicated by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

We will guide you step by step through all the formalities, taking your individual situation into account. You will learn about accommodation, health insurance, residence registration, opening a bank account, residence permit, and registration at the university. There will be time for any questions you might have.

If required, we will also offer this event in April/October.

Participation is mandatory for program and exchange students!

You will receive an e-mail with a detailed schedule for your first week including the links to join the information sessions, no matter when exactly you are planning to arrive.

Any program-specific details will be communicated by e-mail from your respective advisor at the International Office.

This event takes place in person and provides you with an opportunity to meet other international exchange students at the University of Stuttgart. We also invite local students who are about to leave for their exchange semester abroad to your home country or even your home university. Come and enjoy an afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere!

Further information and any program-specific details will be communicated in due time by email from your respective advisor at the International Office.