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)]

The event will take place online via BigBlueButton (The University's web conferencing system). The access link will be sent one day before the event.

• Learning strategies
• Exam preparation
• Time and self-management

This event will be held in English. 

The event will take place in the same BigBlueButton room as the welcome event.
Information event by ZQS/Lernwerkstatt, Nathalie Afghani-Small

• Learning strategies
• Exam preparation
• Time and self management

This event will be held in English. 

Information event of the ZQS/Lernwerkstatt, Sabine Müller

• 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 will take place on site. Meeting point is at 4p.m. at the International Office (Welfengarten 1A). Registration is absolutely necessary.

• For all new international students and study buddies.
• In addition, various student clubs will introduce themselves
• For a better planing, please register and let us know, if you prefer a vegetarian option 

• Get to know the most beautiful sights of Hannover!
• Groups are drawn by lot after registration (five people per group)
• Duration of the rally: about 3 hours, about 5 km walking distance
• The rally starts at the International Office and ends there.

In a relaxed atmosphere, you will have the opportunity to talk to other students, ask questions and make your first contacts. We look forward to getting to know you!

Meeting place: Garden of the International Office (Welfengarten 1A) 

Please register here. Start of the registration: 01.04.2023

Do you feel like dancing the night away and meeting new people? Then come to our Welcome Party for all local and international students! At "Bei Chéz Heinz", one of the most famous party locations in Hanover, the doors will open at 9 pm. There will be a cloakroom for your jackets and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase.
Let's start the new semester together!

When? 12.04.2023, starting at 9 pm 
Where? Béi Chéz Heinz (Liepmannstraße 7B) 
Entrance? 3 euros

We will play various games to help you get to know each other better. This event is a great way to get to know other students in similar situations in a guided setting.

Meeting place: Garden of the International Office (Welfengarten 1A)

Please register here. Start of the registration: 01.04.2023.

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.

Date: 15.04 (German) // 16.04 (English) 
Time: 10-17 h
Location: International Office 
Registration: international-events@zuv.uni-hannover.de (until 11.04.2023) 
Required information: First name / Last name / Mail address / Nationality / Degree programme / German or English version