151 nationalities from all continents live in Wuppertal. Many migrants are already the third generation to live in the city. The city is correspondingly open to foreign citizens and has many multicultural offerings.
First steps
Whether in a hall of residence, department or language course, there are staff and students in every department at the University of Wuppertal who are happy to help, for example with the ‘Welcome Week’, which takes place at the beginning of each winter semester in October.
You can find lots of information on the university website .
Your first steps at your place of study
- Rental contract
- Registration at the residents' registration office
- Open a bank account
- Take out health insurance
- Residence permit Foreigners' Registration Office
(not for students from the EU and some other countries)
- Matriculation at the university
Authorities
One of the first points of contact for international students in Wuppertal is the Foreigners' Registration Office. It is responsible for the legal and formal affairs of migrants living in Wuppertal.
Upon application, EU nationals and their family members receive confirmation of their legal freedom of movement in the form of an EC residence permit.
Important: In Germany, there is an obligation to pay fees for radio and television sets, the so-called GEZ. You can register online; you may be exempt from the obligation to pay fees, e.g. if you are a BAföG recipient.
Support programmes
Fancy a trip out? Or an evening at the cinema? The residence tutors offer a cultural programme in the residence (films, excursions, parties etc.). The International Student Team offers support for international students.
There is also a mentoring programme at the university. Every first-year student is assigned a lecturer as a mentor at the beginning of their studies, who will provide intensive support during the first two semesters.