Welcome Days at the University of Bonn
With the Welcome Days we would like to welcome all new students and doctoral students from abroad to Bonn and facilitate a successful start of their studies. You will find all important information on this page.
What are the Welcome Days?
The Welcome Days are an opportunity for new students and doctoral students from abroad to gather information on the most important issues, such as enrollment, registration with the local authorities, and opening a bank account. Getting to know fellow international and German students and doctoral students during recreational activities is another benefit of the Welcome Days.
You will find information about events offered, how to participate and everything else there is to know in our Welcome Days app.
When do the Welcome Days take place and who can participate?
The Welcome Days take place before arrival, during the Intensive German Courses Before Starting the Semester and at the beginning of each semester.
The program is open for all new University of Bonn students from abroad – whether they are here as exchange students, to obtain a degree or to do their doctorate.
What’s in the Welcome Days for me?
- Support with formalities (e.g. enrollment, registration with local authorities or health insurance, opening a bank account)
- Getting to know the University and city of Bonn
- Support with finding accommodation
- Preparing for courses
- Support with contacting your department
- Recreational group activities
- Networking with other international and German students and doctoral students
Costs and registration
Participation in the Welcome Days is free of charge. No registration is required. You can simply join the listed events.
The Welcome Days App
Our Welcome Days App includes lots of useful information, our Welcome Days event directory and links to all events. You can also use the app to contact us or network with other students and doctoral students.
Download the app here:
Please note: After installing the app, you will have to search for Uni Bonn, register and enter the event code “WD22”.

Welcome Days Event Directory
Please find all events scheduled for all students and doctoral students from abroad whose stay begins in the winter semester 2022/23 below. Zoom links for digital events will be made available here on the morning of the respective event. You will find the event directory and links in our app as well.
The event directory is subject to changes.
Event language is English.
Please note: The program will be expanded in the following weeks.
Overview of events
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Pre-Arrival Info event: Enrollment for exchange students (Erasmus Europe and Worldwide, GEP)
Place: Zoom
- Monday, August 15, 2022
03:00 – 04:00 pm: Pre-Arrival Info event for exchange students (Erasmus Europe and Worldwide, GEP, Institutional Exchange)
Place: Zoom
- Thursday, August 18, 2022
03:00 – 04:00 pm: Pre-Arrival Info event for all new international studentsPlace: Zoom
- Wednesday, September 01, 2022 – Monday, September 05, 2022
all day: Recommended arrival for participants of the Intensive German Courses Before Starting the Semester
- Tuesday, September 06, 2022
03:00 – 04:00 pm: Welcome Event for all participants of the Intensive German Courses Before Starting the SemesterPlace: Wolfgang-Paul lecture hall, Kreuzbergweg 28, 53115 Bonn
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022time tbc: Info event “Free-Time Activities” and City Tour afterwards
Place: Wolfgang-Paul lecture hall, Kreuzbergweg 28, 53115 Bonn
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Thursday, September 08, 2022
09:00 am: Start of the Intensive German Courses Before Starting the Semester
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
03:00 – 04:00 pm: Pre-Arrival Info event for all new international students
Place: Zoom -
Thursday, September 15, 2022
03:00 – 04:00 pm: Pre-Arrival Info event for exchange students (Erasmus Europe and Worldwide, GEP, Institutional Exchange)Place: Zoom
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Thursday, September 29, 202212:15 pm: End of the Intensive German Courses Before Starting the Semester
- Monday, October 03, 2022
all day: Reunification Day (public holiday)Please note: All stores are closed and move-ins into student dorms are not possible.
- Tuesday, October 04, 2022
all day: Recommended arrival for all new students and doctoral students from abroad
- Wednesday, October 05, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 am: Welcome Days Info Booths
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Welcome Event for all new international (doctoral) students
12:00 – 01:00 pm: Welcome Days Info BoothsPlace: Wolfgang-Paul lecture hall, Kreuzbergweg 28, 53115 Bonn
- Friday, October 07, 2022
- 10:00 – 11:00 am: PhD Welcome
- Place: Zoom
time tbc: Info event "Free-Time Activities" and City Tour
Place: Wolfgang-Paul-Hörsaal, Kreuzbergweg 28, 53115 Bonn
Event formats explained
Info events consist of talks on a specific topic, following which questions can be asked.
Q&A sessions are an opportunity to ask questions on a specific topic. You can stay to listen to other participants’ questions, or leave the room at any time once your questions have been answered.
The easiest and quickest way to have your questions answered is sending a message via WhatsApp. Please note the applicable usage and data protection policies.
Presentations
Here you will find all PowerPoint presentations as a PDF document as a preparation or follow-up to the information events.
Planning
Would you like to know what else is important for your planning and the beginning of your stay? On this page you can find important information about formalities, institutions and advisory services. Moreover, you can watch our videos on essential topics regarding planning and arrival.
Contact
Lisa-Sophie Heidchen
1.001
Poppelsdorfer Allee 53
53115 Bonn (Germany)
Office Hours
- Mondays (on site)
10:00 am - 11:00 am - Wednesdays (online by appointment)
02:00 pm - 03:00 pm
Also read
Intensive German Courses
Intensive A1.1 to B2.2 German courses are offered in March and September before starting the studies.
Campus International
The Campus International program seeks to promote greater intercultural exchange at the University of Bonn.
Study Buddy Program
The Study Buddy program of the International Office connects international and Bonn students.