Welcome to the University of Göttingen!

The first steps are always the hardest – even at a university. You will gain many new impressions and have many interesting experiences, especially at the beginning of your studies. To assist you in entering student life on the right foot, you will find a list of selected information on commencing studies below.

Self-information

• Starter-kit summer 2010 (pdf)
• Checklist for first-semester students
• Erstsemester-Informationen der Studierendenvertretung (AStA)
• Discussion forum for students

Offers from the University

• Pre-courses
• Orientation events when beginning your studies
• Enrolment celebration

Advisory services when beginning your studies

• Advice after enrolment given by the Central Advisory Office
• Decentralized counselling: Subjects from A to Z
• Overview of advisory and information offices

Additional information

• Living and social life
• Financing your studies and student jobs
• Online Services
• Language requirements for studying
• Glossary: Terms regarding studying
• Course catalogue