Welcome Services for Host Chairs and Institutes
The Welcome Services team supports international researchers and scholars of TU Dortmund University and acts as a hub between researchers and scholars, other administration units, various external offices and the host chairs and institutes.
Our services cover the following topics:
- Invitation modalities (e.g. admission agreements)
- Visa matters
- Search for accommodation
- Stay with family (family reunification and support services)
- Questions about health insurance, bank account, broadcasting fees etc.
- Registration and deregistration of residence and application/extension of residence permits with the City of Dortmund (incl. escort service)
- Integration offers in the form of events and excursions (e.g. Language Café "Researchers go Deutsch")
- Participation in our language courses
- Contacts and advisory services for international researchers (e.g. Ambassador Program)
- Further training opportunities for international researchers
- Departure formalities
Furthermore, we are happy to advise and support you in the context of the following programs, which can be used to provide targeted funding for individual international reseachers:
- Philipp Schwartz Initiative: By providing funding, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation facilitates the hosting of threatened scientists and refugee researchers at universities and research institutions.
- Gambrinus Fellowship: Funds specifically for TU Dortmund University can be used to support short-term stays by international researchers from various disciplines.
Further information:
Please note:
Please register your guests in advance, so that we can provide comprehensive advice.
We are also happy to put you in touch with other services of TU Dortmund University (e.g. the family service).
We are looking forward to your inquiry. You can find our contact data on our website.
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