Division 6 – International Office

The International Office works to address all the aspects of internationalization, from the provision of advice services to students and staff at the University of Bonn and those from our partner institutions visiting the University. This ranges from the provision of German courses to advice on funding and exchange programs and on strategic questions pertaining to the development of international mobility and cooperation.

Our work in this area relates to issues ranging from the provision of English-language teaching, double degree and exchange programs and a comprehensive range of advice for international students.

German courses for international applicants, students and (visiting) researchers to extend and deepen existing skills.

We provide advice, support and funding in all matters relating to scholarships for international study or internships.

The Welcome Center provides advice and practical support to international researchers in preparation for and during their time in Bonn.

We coordinate strategic partnerships and grant programs and provide advice and support in the establishment and expansion of programs of international cooperation.

A service for all members of the University providing support through the translation of texts from German to English and the correction of texts drafted in English.

Section 6.1 is tasked with the coordination of the strategic partnerships maintained by the University of Bonn, administering inter-faculty cooperation agreements with more than 70 partner universities world-wide and the provision of advice to the faculties and institutes in the establishment and development of international research cooperation agreements. The section also hosts the Welcome Center, the central service center for international researchers.

Section 6.2 provides advice, information and support to students and doctoral students hoping to study or complete an internship abroad, especially within the framework of the Erasmus+, Global Exchange and PROMOS exchange programs. Within the Erasmus program, the section also facilitates the international mobility of academic and administrative staff. The Certificate of Intercultural Competence offered by the section is a qualification focusing on intercultural training, international working practices and language skills.

Section 6.3 coordinates all work relating to the social and cultural integration of international students and doctoral students at the University. This is a key to academic success. The main tasks of the section include working on measures to internationalize degree programs in Bonn, providing advice and support to other sections working with incoming international students and supporting the development of English-language degree programs and international double degree programs. This section also provides advice and support to refugees considering an application for a place on a degree program.

As part of the International Office, section 6.4 is tasked with providing German language training and advice on all aspects on this issue. This includes the organization, realization and provision of advice regarding the German Language Proficiency Test for Admission to Higher Education (DSH).

The Project Office is responsible for coordinating the European university alliance NeurotechEU, the European University of Brain and Technology, at the University of Bonn. Its tasks include managing student, teacher and staff mobility, steering all scientific activities and offering courses in German as a foreign language.