Useful links and addresses for new arrivals

Welcome to Giessen! Moving to a new place (and especially to a new country!) can be full of exciting experiences and also lots of challenges. Since your time in Gießen does not only revolve around your studies, we're offering you some links you might find useful during your stay. From these links, you should be able to find valuable information about lfie in Germany, Giessen, and the University.
Living in Germany Facts about Germany Justlanded.com Discover Germany Finding Accommodation
Giessen Local Tax Office International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) Lokal International City of Giessen Public Library Giessen Express
University Deans' Offices Dissertation Rules Registrar's Offices Studentensekretariat of the JLU Equal Opportunity Officer HRZ (IT Center of the JLU) Setup (Info-Booklet on the Electronic Systems at JLU) Using wireless LAN for internet access PhD programme of the the medical faculties

JLU International Office

The International Office servces all incoming international students of the JLU with a wide range of activities and services including assistance with enrolling in the university, advice on various topics, encursions to different parts of Germany, and many more. See their website below for more details.

http://www.uni-giessen.de/international-pages/study

Here you will find further useful links if you are coming from outside of Giessen, i.e.

• Enrolment of Foreign Students
• Necessary Visits to the Authorities Before and After Arrival.

http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/international-pages/study/doc Here you will find useful information about: Social Events, Workshops, Tutorial The German University System How to Proceed Links to Literature

 
You can always contact the staff of the International Office for general questions about the university in general or life in Germany!

Goethestr. 58, Room 21

E-mail

Phone: (49) (0) 641-99-12172
Consulting hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am –12:00 (or via appointment)

Studentenwerk

The Student Union (“Studentenwerk”) Giessen is not just responsible for campus dining and residence halls, it also provides useful information for foreign and German students. On their website, you will find information about jobs available in the area, initial steps after arriving in Giessen, up-coming events and, of course, the weekly menus of the cafeterias.

http://www.studentenwerk-giessen.de/

The WoTuPro Programme

http://www.wotupro.de/

The “Wohnheim Tutoren Proramm” (WoTuPro) is a program offered by foreign tutors mainly for foreign students. They have their offices in different residence halls and answer questions concerning studying in Giessen while also organising social events.