Onboarding Programme

Well prepared for your studies

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Welcome in Germany!

The perfect start to your studies

With our pre-arrival sessions, the International Office will help you feel at home right from the start. Before your arrival, you will be provided with everything you need to know about your study programme and further organisational steps.. On site orientation events, campus and city tours will help you settle in quickly in Germany and get your studies off to a successful start.

Before your arrival

1

After the programme is confirmed to start

A meeting with the International Office: First information session with the team. 

                

2

Continuous information before your arrival

Insights into the degree programme and everyday student life

    

3

12-4 weeks before your arrival

Information sessions on visa, health insurance and finding accommodation

4

Participant networking

Introduction round and invitation to WhatsApp group 

5

Information about life in Germany

Culture, economy, politics and events

6

Shortly before your arrival

Continuous information on your first days in Germany 

After your arrival

1

Shortly after your arrival

Support with registration in the city 

2

Orientation days

Information sessions on the city of Essen and everyday student life

3

Orientation days

Support with the organisation of your studies: Online campus, exam registration, time management

4

Further information

Campus and city tours

5

Further information

Health insurance information

6

At the start of the semester

Opening event

7

Networking with your buddy

Students as mentors