International Partner Days 2025
The University of Bonn invites members of partner universities to the first International Partner Days. Get to know the University and the city of Bonn and network with colleagues from all over the world.
What are the International Partner Days?
The Partner Days are a unique event designed to bring together university staff from around the world to exchange knowledge, develop new skills and foster international cooperation. The program aims for you to get to know the University of Bonn and its services for international students and staff and to promote partnerships. We offer workshops, talks and networking sessions tailored to administrative and support staff. Our participants explore best practices, share insights into institutional processes and build partnerships that strengthen global ties.
This year we will focus on the topic of Change and Challenges.
When do the Partner Days take place?
The Partner Days take place from June 23 to 27, 2025.
What’s in the Partner Days for me?
- Get to know the University of Bonn.
- Meet colleagues from Bonn and all over the world.
- Discuss change and challenges in international cooperation.
- Get to know the city of Bonn.
Costs and registration
- Costs: participation in the program is free of charge for partner universities. However, participants will have to pay for their own transportation, accommodation and meals.
- Maximum number of participants: 30 (one person per partner university).
- Registration deadline: January 31, 2025.
A definitive confirmation of participation and (if necessary) a letter of invitation to apply for a visa will be sent out in February 2025.
Program overview
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Participants make their own way to Bonn.
Monday, June 23 to Friday, June 27, 2025
- The German higher education system
- An introduction to the University of Bonn
- Arrival—Studies—Career
- Challenges and change in looking after international students
- “Let’s talk German!”
- Time for dialogue and discussion
Program of accompanying events
- Guided tour of Bonn, including a visit to the UN Campus
- Visit to the Botanic Garden
- Stop-off in a traditional Rhineland beer garden
- Time to pursue your own individual interests
Contact
Funded as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal Government and the Länder.
