FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Here you can find the answers!
Housing
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As an Erasmus student you can apply for a reasonably priced dorm room at the Studierendenwerk Bonn. However, you can also apply for a room in one of the private dormitories or look for housing in the private sector.
As it is not easy to find an accomodation in Bonn due to high demand, we advise you to apply for student dormitories and search on the private market at the same time. You can find more information and tips here.
Studying
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What do I study?
Here, you can find information on currently offered programs, semester dates, the Learning Agreement, credit points and the language requirements for your courses.
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Who is my Erasmus Departmental Coordinator?
Your Erasmus Departmental Coordinator can help you with all academic matters. They sign your confirmation of arrival/stay and are in charge of setting up the learning agreement. For contact details, check this list.
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How can I search for courses taught in English?
Here you can find a guide for searching courses taught in English in your degree programme.
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How can I improve my German language skills?
At the University of Bonn you have many opportunities to improve your German. You can take a German course during the semester, get a tandem partner or participate in the Study-Buddy Programme.
Please note, that there is also a new online-language course offered within the Erasmus+ programme. Your home university can give you more information about this opportunity to learn German before your arrival in Bonn.
How can I extend my stay?
Here you can find information on all formalities that have to be fulfilled for an extended stay in Bonn. Please note that the maximum duration of stay as an exchange student is one year.
If you have given the address of the international office during the enrollment, or if you have a new address in general, you will be able to change it in BASIS.
If you are staying two semesters at the University of Bonn, you will be able to check if your social fee has reached the university or if there is any remaining amount that you still need to pay.
You need a certificate of enrolment? That is no problem! You can solicit the certificate online via BASIS and print it out anytime.
Life in Bonn
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Checklist: What to do after your arrival in Bonn
This checklist gives you an overview of the organisational matters you have to keep in mind after your arrival.
What is the "Rundfunkbeitrag" and what do I have to do when I receive a letter?
You can find an info sheet on how to register here.
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What do I do in case I need to see a doctor?
This info sheet has a list of doctors in Bonn as well as tips in case you need to see one of them.
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How do I use the semester /NRW Ticket?
Your student ID also functions as your ticket for public transport in Bonn and the entirety of North-Rhine Westphalia.
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How do I use the platforms and WiFi of the University of Bonn?
As soon as you are enroled at the University of Bonn you can use the platforms available for students, such as: BASIS, e-Campus and Communigate (university email), as well as use the internet on campus. Moreover, you also have the capability to log into the universitie's system from home and get access to online databases and more!
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What do I have to do before going back home?
You can find a list of the most important things you have to do before leaving Bonn here.
