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Working & Researching in Heidelberg

Here we provide you with the necessary information around all relevant topics for your stay in Heidelberg, including the preparations for your arrival and your departure. The Welcome Centre Team is your primary contact and supports you regarding visa issues, the search for an apartment, essential visits to public authorities up to the finding of an appropriate school for your children.

Furthermore, the Welcome Centre organizes events and excursions for visiting researchers and their families. After a registration on their Online Portal you will have access to all the offers and will be able to get in touch with other visiting scholars.

Please Note

  • International students and applicants for a university place should please contact the Advisory Services for International Students.
  • Foreign doctoral students can contact the Graduate Academy.

Links

Registration / Login

Online portal for vistiting scholars

Please register online at the Welcome Centre so that we can make our services available to you and include you and your family in our social events.

News and events

Researchers Directive

Hosting Agreement

The Welcome Centre is responsible for issuing hosting agreements for reseacher visa or residence permits (§18d (former §20) AufenthG).

Events

Activities for Visiting Scholars

The Welcome Centre organizes activities for visiting scholars and their families on a regular basis.

Administration and employment at the university

Preparations

Funding Opportunities

Heidelberg University

IDs and Accounts

Overview of the most important ID cards, accounts and user IDs for guest researchers.

Working at University

Employment contract

Public Transport

Jobticket

The job ticket for local public transport is currently available to employees of the university, clinic, PH and building authorities for € 45.20 per month and is valid throughout the entire VRN area.

Everyday life

Living in Heidelberg

Culture & Events

Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar region shine with a rich and attractive cultural scene that covers every sphere and institution, where both cabaret artists and internationally acclaimed stars are at home.

Service and Support

Family and Children

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