get your studies staRTed

get your studies staRTed supports international students in successfully completing their studies at our university. 

We offer specialised courses, workshops, tutorials, lectures and events on various topics and provide individual advice on all matters relating to your studies. Get in contact with us!

Celebrate Easter with us!

The Easter Bunny has visited our campus and prepared an exciting Easter egg hunt for you from 1 to 17 April!

How does the Easter egg hunt work?

Step 01: Find an Easter egg

Step 02: Scan the QR code

Step 03: Receive an Easter gift

Note: The Easter eggs look like the ones on this image and can be found in buildings 20, 17, 11, 9, 4 and 2.

Events and workshops

Financing your studies:

Scholarship Application Guide - Basic Steps & Tips

Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 1pm-1:45pm, online

Thinking about applying for a scholarship? Join us to learn everything you need to know. This event, held in English, will cover the ins and outs of the scholarship application process for international students, including the required documents and tips for a strong application.

Link to Registration

 

Excursions:

Hike Bad Urach 

Saturday, 10.05.2025

A lovely hike to the famous waterfall in Bad Urach. The trail takes us through the special landscape of the Swabian Alb with its ancient rocks and caves. We will learn about the geological and historical features of the region.

 

Registration possible soon.

Visit to Lichtenstein Castle

Saturday, 07.06.2025

We visit the beautiful Lichtenstein Castle in the Swabian Alb. During a guided tour, we will learn about the history of the small fairytale castle with its high towers and enjoy the fantastic view over the valley.

Registration possible soon

 

German for your studies:

Writing during your studies

The IfF offers various workshops to help you with written tasks during your studies.

To the workshops

Individual writing advice (German and English)

Individual advice on texts that you need to write for your degree programme - in German and English.

Arrange an appointment for writing advice

 

You can find more German courses and workshops here.

Advice

Are you an international student with questions about visas, financing your studies or scholarships? Do you have questions about your studies and need support? Would you like to improve your academic skills and ensure your academic success?

Arrange an individual advice appointment (online or in person):

Arrange an appointment

Points of contact and support:

German courses, workshops, writing counselling and more for international students

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Support in maths and physics

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Courses and workshops on many topics and interdisciplinary skills 

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Start your studies well prepared!

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Seminars, workshops, events and advice on career services, start-ups and starting a career

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Advice on personal, social and financial issues before and during your studies

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Contact

Open advice hours: Tuesday, 13:30 - 15 h and Wednesday, 10:30 - 12 h (Room 20-227)

If you would like to make an appointment for advice or have any questions or requests, please contact us by email.