Welcome and Orientation Days

• Greeting by Prof. Dr. Christina von Haaren (Vice President for International Affairs)
• Presentation of Leibniz University Hannover
• Presentation of the International Office
• Important information about the start of your studies
• Presentation of university facilities
  [Library (TIB), University sports, Leibniz Language Centre (LLC), Key competences (ZQS)]
• Registration for all events down below
• You need to register to get the access link

We would like to go on a trip with you to the royal Schloss Bückeburg (castle). When we arrive at the castle we will join a guided tour, dive into the history of the royal castle and stroll through the gardens. We will go there in two groups. One in the morning and one in the afternoon.

When: Tuesday 03.10.2023, 9:00 am (group 1) respectively 12:00 pm (group 2)

Where: The exact meeting point will be announced in the reminder email.

Attention: Please bring exactly 13,00 Euro in cash for the ticket to the castle.

Registration: Please send an e-mail to international-events@zuv.uni-hannover.de with the following information: Which group do you want to join // First- and Lastname // E-mail-Address // Nationality.

The Welcome Reception is an introduction session for exchange students (students who only stay in Hanover for one/two semesters). You will receive all information via email. 

• Guided tours in small groups
• German and English speaking groups
• Duration approx. 60 - 90 minutes
• Getting to know the most important university buildings
• Exchange with other international students 
• The event takes place on site
• Meeting point is at 4 pm at the International Office
• Registration for all events down below

• For all new international students and study buddies.
• We will offer sausages and veggie options.
• In addition, various student clubs will introduce themselves.
• Registration for all events down below.

Where: Meeting point is infront of the office

Wann: 11 am, 12 or 2 pm. Meeting time is 15 minutes before the starting time of the event

How long: About an hour 

What: In this introduction to the library structure (TIB), you will get information and tips for use, online registration, workstations and searching for books. 

Registration: You can find the registration for all events down below. One week before the event you will get the possibility to choose between the three time slots. 

• Get to know the most beautiful sights of Hannover!
• LUH students show you their favourite spots in the city
• Duration of the tour: max. 2 - 2,5 hours
• You will start at the International office 
• Registration for all events down below

Information are coming up soon. 

Life in Germany is still quite new to you and you would like to learn what you can do on your own to get along better in a new culture? Then come to our Intercultural Training! Here, an experienced trainer will help you to strengthen your awareness and sensitivity for cultural differences. In many practical and interactive exercises, you can develop your skills to perceive and use the opportunities of intercultural encounters on campus, deal creatively with differences and thus facilitate your arrival and settling in here. In addition, you will have the opportunity to ask your personal questions in a safe environment.

Time: 10am - 1 pm or 2pm - 5 pm
Location: International Office 
Registration: international-events@zuv.uni-hannover.de (until 04.10.2023, places are limited) 
Required information: First name / Last name / Mail address / Nationality / Degree programme / German or English version

Information are coming up soon.

• We will play Get-to-know-each-other-Games. 
• Pot-Luck-Dinner: Everyone brings a dish from their country. 
• With your help we will create an international buffet.
• Meeting point: In the garden of the International Office. 
• Registration for all events down below

• Group appointment
• For registration with the city
• Link for the appointment will be announced at the Official Welcome Event 
• Deadline 05.10.2023
• Registration for the group appointment is mandatory