Every year, young people from all over the world come to study in Hannover. In order to find a place to stay in time for their first semester, they need to start looking as soon as possible – university admittance does not come with a dorm room. The following video provides helpful tips and information on how to find a room.

Many international students need a job to finance their studies in Germany. That’s why reliable information regarding job opportunities and current legal regulations is essential. We answer the most important questions on how to combine work with studies if you’re an international student in Germany.

Studying in a new country is often very challenging for refugees, who for various reasons have had to flee their homeland. In a joint effort with some of its students, Leibniz University has set up a versatile support programme that provides helpful services like clarification of admission requirements, arranging German courses, study guidance and legal advice.

Prospective students who come from a country outside the EU and do not have direct access to higher education can prepare for their studies at the Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg in order to gain admission to a course of study in Germany. The Studienkolleg is an institution of the state of Lower Saxony at Leibniz Universität Hannover. International students from India, Yemen, Mexico, Mongolia, Syria and Ukraine as well as an alumnus talk about their education and experience at the Studienkolleg in Hannover.