Welcome and Orientation Days

for all new international Students

The International Office (IO) organizes orientation days for all new international students (Bachelor, Master and exchange students) before the start of the lecture period. Here you will find important information about a successful start to your studies and the opportunity to ask questions and get to know other students.


Online Orientationweek | 19.09. and 26.09. - 01.10.2024

You can register for the online events here.

Program Orientation Days | 02.–08.10.2024

  • 02.10.2024 | Campus tour and Welcome BBQ

    First of all we will introduce you to the main campus facilities, so you'll feel ready and confident for the upcoming semester. In the afternoon we are inviting you to our beloved international BBQ.

    When: Wednesday 02.10.2024,  Campus tour 4 pm & International BBQ 6 pm
    Where: Meeting point is at the main entrance of the International Office.
    Registration: For all events down below.

     

  • 03.10.2024 | Group activities

    We will have some group activities to get to know each other better.

    When: 03.10.2024, 10 am
    Where: International Office
    Registration: For all events down below.
     

  • 04.10.2024 | Welcome new students & City rally through Hanover

     In the afternoon you will get the chance to discover the charm of Hannover during a city rallye.

    When: 04.10.2024,  City rallye at 2 pm
    Duration of the tour: max. 2 - 2,5 hours/ 3-4 km walking distance.
    Meeting point: In front of the main entrance of the international office.
    Registration: For all events down below.

  • 05.10.2024 | Sports Day at the University Sports Department

    The sports day gives you the opportunity to try out new sports together and get to know other new international students.

    The programme includes:

    1.30 p.m.: Meet at the International Office (Welfengarten 1A), walk together to the Centre for University Sports

    2.00 p.m.: Zumba®/Danceworkout

    3.15 p.m.: Yoga

    4.30 p.m.: Sports games

    It is possible to book all or individual programmes. A maximum of 30 participants can take part in each course. The courses are held in English. Please register via this link:

    https://terminplaner6.dfn.de/de/b/4c526a7010cb41051944cedd220f5d72-857107

  • 06.10.2024 | Speedfriendship Event & Pot-Luck-Dinner

    A day of Get-to-know-each-other Games and a feast of flavors from around the world. Bring a dish from your country and let's create an international buffet! This event is a great opportunity to find new friends!

    When: 06.10.2024, 2 pm
    Where: In the garden of the International Office. 
    Registration: For all events down below.

  • 07.10.2024 | Introduction TIB

    In this introduction to the library structure (TIB), you will get information and tips for use, online registration, workstations and searching for books. You will be split into groups. The tour will last round about one hour.

    When: 07.10.2024, several starting time
    Where: Meeting point is in front of the main entrance of the international office.
    Registration: You can find the registration for all events down below. 

  • 08.10.2023 | Group appointment for registration with the city

    For this day we organize a group appointment for registration with the city. The link for the appointment will be announced at the official Welcome Event. Registration for the group appointment is mandatory

Here you can register for the orientation week.
Late-Arrival-Session: 23.10.2024

Students who missed the orientation week are cordially invited to the "Late-Arrival-Session" on 23 october 2024 from  3pm to 4.30 pm at the International Office.


The central contents of the welcome events as well as the first steps at the university and in Hanover will be discussed. There will also be enough time for open questions. Please register at incoming-student@uni-hannover.de 


Contact

Julia Harmeling
Administrative/Technical Staff
Address
Welfengarten 1A
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
029
Address
Welfengarten 1A
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
029