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

  • 19.09.2024 | Thursday
    •  2 - 3:30 pm - Pre-Arrival preparation:  Enrollment (team admission) and Health Insurance (AOK)
  • 26.09.2024 | Thursday

    Welcome to Leibniz University!

    • 2 - 3:30 pm - First Steps in Germany (arrival, search for accomodation, administrative procedures)
    • 4 - 5 pm Foreigners office of Hannover (book appointments, working while studying, etc.)
  • 27.09.2024 | Friday
    • 2 - 5 pm - First Steps at University (Studentenwerk, contact persons, online services, etc.)
  • 30.09.2024 | Monday
    • 2 - 5:30 pm Intercultural Workshop & Study hacks for international students
  • 01.10.2024 | Tuesday

    Get to know Leibniz University

    • 2 - 5:30pm - Campus life, commitment and leisure activitie, ZQS/Career Service & Psychological Counselling for students
You can register for the online events here.

Program Orientation Days | 02.–08.10.2024

  • 02.10.2024 | 10-12 am // 2-4 pm – Campus tour and Welcome BBQ

    In the morning 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 10-12 am & International BBQ 14-16 pm
    Where: Meeting point is at the main entrance of the International Office.
    Registration: For all events down below.

     

  • 03.10.2024 | 10 am - 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 | 10-13 am // 2pm – Welcome new students & City rallye through Hanover

    In the morning all new students will be welcomed to the university. In the afternoon you will get the chance to discover the charm of Hannover through the eyes of LUH students! Join us as they guide you through their favorite city gems. Let's explore together!

    When: 04.10.2024, Welcome new students 10 am, City tour 4 pm
    Duration of the tour: max. 2 - 2,5 hours
    Meeting point: In front of the main entrance of the international office.
    Registration: For all events down below.

  • 05.10.2024 | 9 pm – Welcome Party

    Information are coming up soon. 

  • 06.10.2024 | 2 pm – 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 | 10 am – 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, 10 am
    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 events .
Late-Arrival-Session: 18.04.2024

Students who missed the orientation week are cordially invited to the "Late-Arrival-Session" on 18 April 2024 from 15:00 to 16:30 in the University Office for International Affairs.


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