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JLU International:

International Calendar

Lectures, workshops, excursions, Information sessions, cultural events and much more for all students and interested persons in Central Hessen:
Die nächsten internationalen Veranstaltungen der JLU
Mar 13, 2026 05:00 to Mar 15, 2026 02:00
Mar 16, 2026 10:00 to Mar 16, 2026 12:00
Mar 18, 2026 09:00 to Mar 18, 2026 04:30
Mar 18, 2026 02:00 to Mar 18, 2026 04:00
Mar 18, 2026 07:30 to Mar 18, 2026 08:30
Mar 23, 2026 10:00 to Mar 23, 2026 12:00
Mar 25, 2026 02:00 to Mar 25, 2026 04:00
Mar 27, 2026 05:00 to Mar 29, 2026 02:00
Mar 30, 2026 10:00 to Mar 30, 2026 12:00
Information Session for International Degree-Seeking Students (online)
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 01, 2026 11:00 to Apr 01, 2026 12:00
German Language Courses
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 01, 2026 01:00 to Apr 01, 2026 02:00
Navigating German (University) Culture
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 01, 2026 02:00 to Apr 01, 2026 04:00
Apr 01, 2026 02:00 to Apr 01, 2026 04:00
JustInternational: Welcome & Speed-Friending
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 01, 2026 07:30 to Apr 01, 2026 08:30
An Overview of the Electronic System
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 02, 2026 12:00 to Apr 02, 2026 02:00
Registration at the City Office Giessen
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 02, 2026 02:30 to Apr 02, 2026 03:30
City Rallye
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 02, 2026 04:30 to Apr 02, 2026 06:00
Faces & Places: Get to Know the Support Services
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 07, 2026 12:00 to Apr 07, 2026 02:00
Welcome Reception for International Students
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 07, 2026 04:30 to Apr 07, 2026 08:00
Residence Permit for Your Study Period
Orientation Week for International Students (OWIS)
Apr 08, 2026 12:00 to Apr 08, 2026 02:00
Mehr...

Term Dates

Term Dates

Application and Admission Dates

(Application deadlines, qualification tests) More...
Re-Matriculation

June 15 - July 31, 2025


A fee of 30,- EUR is charged for late enrollment or late re-registration.

Banking Details & Semester Contributions

Orientation days for first-year students

First-year students can take part in the orientation days / weeks. For many study programmes introductory courses are offered before the start of lectures. Attendance is compulsory for some study programmes, but strongly recommended for all. More information and dates...

Start of the Semester - End of the Semester

October 01, 2025 - March 31, 2026
Start of Lectures - End of Lectures

October 13, 2025 - February 13, 2026

Semester Break

Please note: During the semester break, students may have to take exams, block courses or internships.

Christmas Break

last day of lectures: December 19, 2025

first day of lectures: January 12, 2026

Academic Ceremony November 28, 2025 form 10.30 am to 1.00 pm

Brochures/Leaflets

Download International Information Leaflets

Contact

Contact Persons and Office Hours: International Office and Registrar's Office

Management

Office Office Hours

Head of the International Office
Room 229
Julia Volz
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12130
julia.volz

By arrangement

Deputy head of the international office
Room 228
Dr. Sabrina Lundström
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12186
sabrina.Lundstroem

By arrangement

Advisor to the head
Room 227
Silvia Casazza
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12176
internationales

By arrangement

 

Incoming Students

Office Office Hours

Support Services for International Students
Room 38
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 121-74/-43
international.students@uni-giessen.de

At the office:
Mon 10 AM-12 PM
Wed 2-4 PM
Online:
Every last Wednesday of the month
4-5 PM (through BBB)

Weekly Online Events

Application, Admission and Enrolment of International Students (Registrar's Office)
Room 7
Katarzyna Smolka & Onja Paulsen
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 16400 (Call Justus)
international.admission@admin.uni-giessen.de

Tue 8-10:30 AM
Thu 10-12:30 AM

Erasmus+ and Student Mobility Worldwide
Room 104
Mobility Team
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 121-56/-46/-31
✉ Student mobility within the EU:
europa-aaa@admin.uni-giessen.de
✉ Student mobility outside of the EU:
mobility@admin.uni-giessen.de 

Mon 10-12 AM
Fr 10-12 AM
Weekly Online Events

Support Services for International Doctoral Students
Room 21
Dr. Imke Neumann-Fatia
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12167
promotionsstudium-international

Please note that the office hours will not take place from 16 to 27 March 2026.

Mon 10-12 AM
Wed 10-12 AM
(or by arrangement)
Support Services for International Researchers
Room 215
Dr. Imke Neumann-Fatia, Silvia Boide
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12184
intercultural-support
By arrangement
German Language Courses
Room 230
🕿 +49 (0)641 99 12175 
auslandsamt-kurse
Bismarckstraße 16:
Tue 1-3 PM
Thu 10-12 AM
Ombudsperson for International Students
Support for international students to improve their living and studying conditions
Contact

 

Outgoing Students

Office Sprechzeiten

Erasmus+ and Student Mobility Worldwide
Room 104
Mobility Team
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 121-34/-31
✉ Student mobility within the EU:
europa-aaa@admin.uni-giessen.de
✉ Student mobility outside of the EU:
mobility@admin.uni-giessen.de 

Mon 10-12 AM
Fri 10-12 AM
Weekly Online Events

Counseling and Information on Studying Abroad and on Training Periods (for JLU Students)
Room 22
Meike Röhl
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12136
✉  mobility

PROMOS project coordination
Selina Kruppert
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12157
promos-aaa

Telephone consultation hours (without appointment):
Mon 10-12 AM

by prior appointment:
Wed 10-12 AM
Thu 2-6 PM

 

 

Erasmus+ Traineeship
Room 105
Annika Weiser
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12135
✉ erasmus.praktika

Telephone consultation hours (without appointment):
Mon 10-12 AM

by prior appointment: 
Wed 10-12 AM

 

International Networking

Office Office Hours

Cooperation & Exchange Management, Binational Doctorates
Room 228
Dr. Sabrina Lundström
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12186
sabrina.Lundstroem

By appointment

JLU Information Points
Room 226
Susanne Faber
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12171 
susanne.faber

By appointment

JLU-Queensland, JLU-Wisconsin, JLU-Massachusetts programmes; Hessen-Wisconsin Cooperation
Room 229
Dr. Imke Polland-Schmandt
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12170
landeskooperationen-aaa 
info

By appointment

DAAD Programmes, ISAP
Room 246
Nadja Mletzko
🕿 +49 (0)641-99 12178
nadja.mletzko

By appointment

 

International Meeting Centre

Lokal International
Eichendorffring 111
Room 228
Dr. Madlen Hunger
🕿 +49 (0)641 99 12094 
madlen.hunger

By appointment
Kartenausschnitt Open Street Map
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Our Address

Akademisches Auslandsamt (International Office), Goethestr. 58, 35390 Gießen