Why take part in a programme at the University of Rostock?

Our programmes are based on three key pillars that will shape your time with us:

Intercultural experience

Intercultural experience

You’ll meet participants from a variety of countries, cultures and fields of study. By learning, living and taking part in activities together, you will quickly gain new perspectives and form friendships that will last long after the programme has ended.

Gain knowledge

Gain knowledge

You will deepen your specialist knowledge through an intensive, practical programme. Our summer schools combine academic content with the latest topics, offering you an insight into research and teaching at the University of Rostock.

Growing

Growing

You will continue to develop personally in a new environment with new people and new challenges. You’ll develop your independence and communication skills, and grow in confidence in an international setting.

Registration & Application

How and where can I register/apply?

Registration and applications are made online via the relevant programme page, or by email in some cases.

Since each summer or winter school is organised individually, the application deadlines and requirements may differ.

Arrival and departure

Where is Rostock and how do I get there?

Rostock is located in north-eastern Germany, in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, close to the beautiful Baltic Sea.

Most people travel via Berlin or Hamburg. From there, Rostock can be easily reached by train or Flixbus.

From Berlin Brandenburg Airport, take the S-Bahn to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, followed by the RE 5 regional train, which takes around 2–3 hours. Alternatively, you can take the IC or Flixbus directly from the airport.

From Hamburg Airport, it takes approximately 2–2.5 hours by S1 to Hamburg Central Station. From there, continue by IC or the regional trains RE8->RE2->RE1 (due to engineering works, there is no direct connection). Alternatively, you can take the Flixbus from Hamburg Central Station (ZOB) to Rostock Central Station, via Copenhagen.

We do not recommend travelling by ferry individually, as the ferry terminal is located far from the city centre and has poor transport links.

Companies you can travel with:

Train connections and tickets: www.bahn.de

Bus connections and tickets: www.flixbus.de

💡 You are responsible for organising your own travel arrangements.

 

Is there a pick-up service?

The organising team plans pick-ups on a case-by-case basis depending on the programme.

For some summer schools, you will be picked up directly from Rostock Central Station and taken to your accommodation.

For other programmes, you will receive detailed instructions in advance on how to get there independently.

💡 Rest assured that you will receive all the important information well in advance of your arrival.