Welcome! - Tips for beginning students
Attention: This website does not represent a translation of the corresponding German language page with tips on how to start studying. Rather, it is a collection of information on how to start studying, as it is important for international students.
On April 1st the classes at the University of Rostock are going to start - We are happy you are part of it!
The summer semester 2021 starts on April 1st. The summer semester at the University of Rostock always starts in April. The courses will take place partly in presence and partly in digital form. For our first-year students in particular, we will offer as many of the courses as possible as presence teaching.
For a good start into your studies, we strongly recommend to engage with the orientation materials! Please inform yourself about the current corona regulations and plan your arrival in Rostock according to this. Students who arrive from a corona risk area need to consider the current regulations for travelers and commuters.
If you have an further questions do not hesitate to contact the Rostock International House.
The most important tips at first:
1. Engage with the introductory material
At the beginning of the semester, an overview of all general and course-related information can be found on this page.
2. Read your course-related examination and study regulations
The course-related examination and study regulations (German: Studiengangsbezogene Prüfungs- und Studienordnung (SPSO)) contains all rules for your course of study. Please read it and keep it for the entire duration of your studies. They are only available in german.
Introductory offers for all international students at the start of the summer semester 2021
All subject-specific introductory offers in German
All subject-specific introductory material in English
Further usefull information for your start of studies
Further introductory events
Traditio et Innovatio
As a special welcoming the university performed a ceremonial enrollment - because of the current situation, this year the ceremony was virtual.
► here you can find the recording of the event
Info-Service
No question shall be dropped
Due to the coronavirus the university is working in limited operation. There are no events taking place. The Info-Service can only be reached by e-mail or telephone. Please understand that in this situation not all requests can be dealt with completely and promptly.
The Info-Service is the central contact point for prospective and current students found in the Student Service Center of the University of Rostock. If you are looking for advice, please contact here first. Often the question can already be clarified with a short information. If necessary, specialized contact persons will be referred to.
Phone: +49 381 498-1230 | Monday till Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.| Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mail: studiumuni-rostockde
