Services for international doctoral candidates
Heidelberg University provides special services tailored to the needs of international doctoral candidates.
Getting Started on Your Doctorate – Reception and information session for new doctoral candidates
We will inform you about registering and enrolling, finding housing, obtaining health insurance, funding your doctoral studies, learning German and much more. Doctoral candidates will have the opportunity to meet the Graduate Academy team, to ask questions and to get to know other doctoral candidates.
Further information:
► Getting Started on Your Doctorate – Events and lecture series
Services provided by the International Relations Office
Further information:
► Services and events of the International Relations Office
Orientation Days
The aim of the program is to introduce students and doctoral candidates to the University, to the individual institutes and to facilities such as the library and the computer center. Orientation Days also provide a good opportunity to meet other doctoral candidates.
Further information:
► Orientation Days for new international students
Excursion program
Further information:
► Services and events of the International Relations Office
Buddy Program
The program is currently offered in 13 subject areas:
American studies, English, Economics, German as a Foreign Language, History, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Medicine (Medical Faculty Heidelberg), Law, Sociology, Translation and Interpretation and Dentistry.
The "buddies" help new students and doctoral candidates to familiarize themselves with the University and the city and to deal with various administrative issues.
Further information:
► Buddy Program
Services provided by the Welcome Centre
International doctoral candidates who are carrying out short-term research in Heidelberg but not completing their doctoral training here can register at the Welcome Centre and take part in their programs.
Further information:
► Welcome Centre for International Scholars
► Research visit to Heidelberg
Services provided by the Studierendenwerk (Student Services Organization)
Please note that the Studierendenwerk's services are only available to students who are enrolled at the University.
This "International Students Online" website is a good source of information in English that can help you to prepare your trip to Heidelberg and, once here, to find your way around the University.
Further information:
► Studierendenwerk International
ServicePackage for your arrival
For doctoral candidates the category "HighTechPlusSuperior" is available. The package consists of accommodations in a dormitory room for one semester, the Semesterticket for the public transportation system, an excursion package, events and other services. Optional services are health insurance coverage and the pick-up service at Frankfurt Airport (Frankfurt am Main).
The application deadlines for the ServicePackage are July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester.
Further information:
Phone: +49 (0) 6221-54-2653
Email: wohnen@stw.uni-heidelberg.de
► Studierendenwerk ServicePaket