Arrival in Göttingen

Upon your arrival in Göttingen some formal things must be attended to.

Each student must...

  • obtain a health insurance - health insurance is mandatory in Germany.
  • open a bank account and and pay matriculation fee (see matriculation).
  • register and acquire a residence permit at the town hall (Neues Rathaus).
  • enrol in the university (see matriculation).

    If you want to register in person contact:

    Office of Student Affairs
    Team International Student Services
    Wilhelmsplatz 4
    37073 Göttingen

    Opening Hours
    Mo-Fr 10-13

    Internet:
    www.studienzentrale.uni-goettingen.de/studium-international

  • take contact to the Student Advisory Service:

    Student Advisory Service:
    Büsgenweg 5
    37077 Göttingen

    Office hours:
    Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Mo., We., Th..: 9 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
    and by appointment