Noticeboard : International Office

• MINTeGreat: Berlin Excursion

  23.10.2026 International Office

  Concerns/Category: 

  • International Office

  There are still a few places left on our MINTeGreat Berlin excursion.

  Dates: 26 November 2026 – 28 November 2026
  Travel to and from Berlin: Deutsche Bahn
  Hotel: Hotel Motel One Berlin Alexanderplatz (double rooms, separated by gender)
  Costs: All costs, except for lunch and dinner, will be covered
  
  Highlights: Visit to the Bundestag, visit to the Berlin Wall ASISI Panorama, and a performance of the ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Deutsche Oper Berlin

  Eligibility: Anyone who can provide evidence of a B1.2 certificate or is attending a B2.1 course or higher at the Language Centre may register via our website or by email.

  Registrations are open until Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

  Your MINTeGreat project team

• Online workshop ‘Survival Guide Germany’ for international students for the 2026/2027 winter semester

  22.10.2026 International Office

  Concerns/Category: 

  • International Office

  BARMER is inviting international students to a free online workshop entitled ‘Survival Guide Germany’. The workshop will be conducted in English and is specifically tailored to the needs of first-year international students. The format has been successfully established at numerous colleges and universities in Bavaria for many years and is regularly used as a supplementary information resource as part of preparatory studies. The focus is on providing impartial information on the organisational steps to take before and after arriving in Germany.

  During the workshop, which lasts around 60 minutes, information will be provided on, amongst other things:: 

  • the compulsory health insurance for students in Germany,,
  • options for exemption from the compulsory insurance,
  • differences between statutory and private health insurance,
  • important steps to take before arrival,
  • organisational requirements after arrival,
  • useful points of contact and sources of information to ensure a successful start to your studies.

  Naturally, the workshop will also provide information on the procedure for exemption from compulsory health insurance, as well as an impartial overview of the options available between statutory and private health insurance, so that you can make a well-founded and informed decision.

  The aim is to provide guidance before arrival, allay any uncertainties and help avoid typical mistakes when preparing to study in Germany. At the same time, the aim is to support universities in enabling their international students to get off to a successful start in Germany.

  There are two sessions with identical content to choose from:

  Session 1

  Tuesday, 1 December 2026 | 10.00–11.00 (CET)

  Direct access link::
  https://barmer.webex.com/barmer/j.php?MTID=md531ff23f0a7829b109bb8bda5244695

  Meeting ID (access code): 2744 608 2311
  Meeting password: SAkYVHsw762

  Session 2

  Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 4.00 pm – 5.00 pm (CET)

  Direct access link:
  https://barmer.webex.com/barmer/j.php?MTID=m237cb9e73745999c0ada4ab3a3b05454

  Meeting ID (access code): 2743 978 6714
  Meeting password: DiJZW72CMq4

  No registration is required. 
  You can simply join the session of your choice via the relevant Webex link.
  Both events will be conducted entirely in English and cover the same content.