At the beginning…

To facilitate the adjustment to the new environment for the newly arrived students, a lot of different seminars and events are offered during the first weeks of each semester.

Support packages
beginning of studies | during studies | end of studies

Welcome meetings

New students are welcomed in several meetings by the rector of the university, the heads of the specific study programs, the international office and senior students.

Guided tours in English language

to the city of Stuttgart
through the university library
across the campus

Orientation Days

The orientation days, organized by the office of international affairs, give general assistance for the students' stay in Hohenheim and for successful studies.

The topics can be summarized as follows:

Objectives, structure and regulations of the M.Sc. programs
Studying in Germany – contacts, networking, support
Administrative requirements
Financial issues, jobs, internships, scholarships
Aliens' Act…

Intercultural Competence Seminar

During the three-day Intercultural Competence Seminar in a youth hostel on the Swabian Albs students will get to know each other and each other’s backgrounds.

Students learn about the meaning of culture and its influence on daily life in a new environment and also on communication in intercultural groups. The seminar consists of theoretical input and several interactive parts, games and exercises.

Participation is free of charge, transportation, accommodation and food is generously sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

You can register for the seminar here