Orientation Days – Leibniz University Hannover

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 Orientation Week | 30.03.2026 and 31.03.2026

30.03.2026 | First steps in Hanover

Topics: Finding accommodation, financing your studies, about Hanover, administrative procedures, Foreigners Office

When: 30.03.2026 | Monday, 2 - 5 pm
Where: online
31.03.2026 | First steps at LUH

Topics: ZSB, Online Services, Introduction Facilities, PTB, Tandem, ZQS, University Sports, International Office Events, TIB, Student Groups

When: 31.03.2026 | Tuesday, 2 - 5 pm
Where: online

Orientation Days | 01.04.2026 - 04.04.2026

01.04.2026 | Campus Tour & 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: 01.04.2025 | Wednesday, Campus tour 4 pm & Welcome BBQ at 6pm.
Where: Main entrance of the International Office.
Registration: Link provided below.
02.04.2026 | TIB (Library) Tour

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: 02.04.2026 | Thursday, 1 hour slot will be assigned between 9 am - 12 pm.
Where: Main entrance of the International Office.
Registration: Link provided below.
02.04.2026 | City Tour

In the afternoon you will get the chance to discover the charm of Hannover with a city tour.

When: 02.04.2026 | Thursday, 2 pm.
Duration of the tour: 3 hours / ~3.5 km walking distance.
Where: Main entrance of the International office.
Registration: Link provided below.
02.04.2026 | Speedfriendship & International Potluck

An evening of getting-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: 02.04.2026 | Thursday, 5 pm.
Where: Garden of the International Office.
Registration: Link provided below.
04.04.2026 | Day at the University's Sport Centre

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

When: 04.04.2026 | Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm.
Meeting point: Meet at the International Office, then walk to the Centre for University Sports.
Registration: Link provided below.