Welcome to Bonn

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.

Please note: The Welcome Center will be closed from December 23 to January 2.

We wish you a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year 2025!

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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!

Stadtansicht von 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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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.

Registering your stay in Bonn

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

Information for hosts

Further information for host institutes is available on confluence.

Events
Visit to the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn
Bundeskunsthalle Bonn
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
We would like to invite you and your family and friends to a guided tour at the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn. We will visit the exhibition “Save Land. United for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...

Contact

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Jessica Greis-Mills

Welcome Center for International Researchers, Coordination

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Poppelsdorfer Allee 102

53115 Bonn

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Lea Eversmann

Welcome Center for International Researchers, Housing & Advice

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Poppelsdorfer Allee 102

53115 Bonn (Germany)

See also

EURAXESS Germany

Information is available on the website EURAXESS Germany about funding opportunities, job vacancies, social security and tax issues and other topics relevant to researcher mobilities.

Make it in Germany

“Make it in Germany” is the German government’s multilingual portal for skilled workers from abroad. Here you can find extensive information on entry and visa procedures, job hunting and everyday life in Germany.

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