International students

Have you decided to study in Germany? That's very nice and we say "Welcome"!

To make it a little easier for you to start your studies, we have put together a few topics that might interest you.

Everything you need to know about studying in Freiberg or Mittweida can be found on the website of your future university.

The International University Centre "Alexander von Humboldt" in Freiberg (short: IUZ) and the International Office in Mittweida (short: AAA) have compiled all the information you need before and during your studies.

The Studentenwerk operates approx. 1,000 student residences in Freiberg and approx. 500 in Mittweida. If you would like to find a new home in one of our halls of residence, you should submit an application in good time.

You can find everything you need to know about living at the Studentenwerk on our website.

As a foreign citizen, you must register within two weeks at the registration office with your main residence in Germany. You must present your identity card or passport and the tenancy agreement.

The same deadline also applies to re-registration and deregistration, i.e. if you change your residence within the city or Germany or return to your home country after your studies.

You can get all the information you need at the citizens' offices in Freiberg or Mittweida.

It is not the rule that foreign students are entitled to BAföG - the German version of student finance. However, there are exceptions.

If you are unsure whether you are entitled to this type of funding, please seek advice from our colleagues at the BAföG office.

The health dictionary provides a brief overview and explanation of the most important terms relating to health insurance and visits to the doctor.

Detailed information on the doctors and specialities based in Freiberg can be found in the health guide.