Important Information and Contacts for New GGL Members
International Office
The International Office website is available in English and German. To switch the language, just click on the flag at the upper right corner.
Undergraduate and (Post)Graduate Studying in Giessen
https://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
Doctoral Studies at JLU
http://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/international-pages/study/doc
Here you will find useful information, i.e.:
- 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 not related to your discipline!
Dr. Imke Neumann-Fatia and Birthe Kaiser
Goethestr. 58, Room 21
Phone: +49 (0) 641-99-12167/-72
Consulting hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 am –12:00 (or via appointment)
Studentenwerk
The Student Union (“Studentenwerk”) Giessen also provides useful information for foreign and German students:
The “Wohnheim Tutoren Proramm” (WoTuPro) is a program offered by foreign tutors mainly for foreign students. They have their offices in different students' hall of residences and answer questions concerning studying in Giessen, but also organise social events.
GGL Guidebook
Have a look at the GGL guidebook "Lifeline" to find out more about important aspects of being a doctoral candidate.