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The Welcome Center will not be available by telephone on January 17, 2025 due to maintenance work.

Welcome Center for International Researchers

The Welcome Center is the central service point at the University of Bonn for international postdocs, visiting researchers and professors. We provide advice and practical support so you get off to a good start in Bonn. During your entire stay, we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about working and living in Bonn, and we cordially invite you to attend our events.

Coming to Bonn without job contract at the University of Bonn

How we will support you

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Coming to Bonn with a job contract at the University of Bonn

How you will be supported

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Information for academic hosts (host institutes)

Information on Confluence

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Preparing for your stay

Here you will find the most important information to prepare for your stay at the University of Bonn.

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Arriving in Bonn

There is a lot to organize after your arrival in Bonn. We will be pleased to support you and help you settle in. Welcome to Bonn!

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Living in Bonn

Where can I do what? What are my options in Bonn? Here you will find comprehensive information about your new home.

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Außenansicht des Internationalen Gästehauses

International Guesthouse

The International Guesthouse is the ideal accommodation for your first few months in Bonn, providing furnished and centrally located accommodations.

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Learning German

Are you interested in learning German? No problem! A range of learning possibilities await you at the University and in the city.

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Departing Bonn

There are many things to take care of as well when the time comes to depart Bonn. We are there to assist, and will remain in contact with you as requried afterward.

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Registering your stay in Bonn

Please register your research stay in Bonn with us, so we can offer you the best possible support.

Registration

Information for hosts

Further information for host institutes is available on confluence.

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Events

Thursday Feb 13, 2025

Information Event on Tenants’ Rights and Duties

Online via Zoom

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

In this online seminar an expert from the German tenants’ association–Deutscher Mieterbund e.V.–will give you an overview of tenants’ rights and duties in ...

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Carnival-Get-Together for International Researchers

International Club, ...

04:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Carnival–our famous fifth season in the Rhineland. We would like to bring you and your family closer to this special tradition of customs–from a historical but ...

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Information Event on Health Insurance in Germany

Zoom/ Conference Room, ...

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

This information event will give you all the important answers to questions related to the German health care system and its contributions, (European) health ...

Saturday Mar 15, 2025

City trip to Koblenz for international researchers

Koblenz

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

The Welcome Center of the University of Bonn would like to invite all international researchers, their family and friends to a guided tour in Koblenz. Get to ...

Information on filming and photography

During selected events, the University of Bonn arranges for photographs to be taken and filming to be done. This will be published online, in printed media and on social media channels for the purpose of promoting its activities. By taking part in an event, participants consent to being photographed and filmed as well as to the associated material being stored and published. Please speak to our photographers and filming team on site if you do not wish to be photographed or filmed.