University of Bremen - Arrival and Orientation

60 University of Bremen - Arrival and Orientation https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/starting-your-studies/international-students/newcomer-service-for-exchange-students/arrival-and-orientation en University of Bremen Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:56:55 +0200 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:56:55 +0200 University of Bremen content-41557 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:16:23 +0100 Welcome Desk https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/starting-your-studies/international-students/newcomer-service-for-exchange-students/arrival-and-orientation#c41557 At the Welcome Desk during the orientation weeks, the tutors of the Newcomer Service Team will be happy to answer any questions exchange students may have&nbsp;regarding the start of their studies at the University of Bremen. They will provide advice and information on the semester ticket (Germany Ticket), the ERASMUS certificate of arrival, registration forms, etc.&nbsp; <h4>Semester documents</h4> After uploading all required documents in MOIN, paying the <a href="t3://page?uid=8462#41506" title="Opens internal link in current window">semester contribution</a> , sending the "acceptance of a study place" to the Student Office and initiating validation of your health insurance (ESMV), the semester documents (confirmation of enrollment, Germany Ticket, student ID) will be issued and sent to the address that you entered in MOIN in the section "postal address" How to: <a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=95535" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Semesterticket</a> <h4>City registration</h4> All students must register their address at the municipal office in Bremen ("Bürgeramt") within two weeks after moving into a flat or room in Bremen. Required documents for the registration: - Scan of passport or ID card; - Form "Anmeldung bei der Meldebehörde" (<a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=125529" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">Application form for single persons</a>, <a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=125528" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">Application form for families</a>) - Form "Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung" (<a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/international/Newcomer_Service/Dokumente/Wohnungsgeberbestaetigung.pdf" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">Housing certificate</a>) Fill the form "Anmeldung bei der Meldebehörde" and sign it. The "Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung" has to be signed by your lessor (landlord/landlady). Send the scans of the documents by email to "bscmitte@buergeramt.bremen.de" and arrange for an appointment at the Bürgeramt for collecting your "Meldebestätigung" (confirmation of your registration). You may also arrange your appointment by phone: +49-(0)421-115. More info are <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=3511" title="Opens internal link in current window">here</a>. The city registration ("Meldebestätigung") is required to apply for a library card or to open a bank account, among other things. Here you can find some notes on how to fill the forms <a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=125533" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">(</a><a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=125578" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">single</a>, <a class="download" href="t3://file?uid=125531" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">families</a>). <h4>Non EU-citizens</h4> If you do not need a visa to enter Germany and if footnote 3 in the list of the <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/-/231148" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Federal Foreign Office</a> applies to you (e.g. citizens of US, Japan, South Korea, UK etc), you have&nbsp;to apply for a residence permit within 90 days after arrival in Germany at the Migration Office in Bremen (BSU). Required documents: - Signed application form (<a href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/fileadmin/user_upload/sites/international/ERASMUS_Dokumente/Antrag_auf_Erteilung_ausfuellbar.pdf" target="_blank" title="Initiates file download">application form</a>) - Registration confirmation from the municipal office ("Meldebestätigung") or “Wohnungsgeberbescheinigung” - Copy of passport or ID card with valid stamp of entry into Germany - Proof of health insurance - Enrollment confirmation from the University of Bremen - Passport photo - Proof of financing (minimum 934,- Euro per month) Please send all documents in one pdf-file to the BSU. More information and the email address of the BSU are here: <a class="externalLink" href="https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/bsu/residence-permits" target="_blank" title="Opens external link in new window">Residence Permits</a> If you need to apply for an extension of your study visa for Bremen you have to submit the same documents to the Migration Office. Please apply 4-6 weeks before the expiration date of your current study visa. Content content-41560 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:16:23 +0100 Directions https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/studies/starting-your-studies/international-students/newcomer-service-for-exchange-students/arrival-and-orientation#c41560 The University of Bremen is a campus university. It is located on the edge of the city, near a park (the Stadtwald) and a lake (the Uni-See). More information: <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=11347" title="Opens internal link in current window">Directions to the University of Bremen</a> <a class="internalLink" href="t3://page?uid=678" title="Opens internal link in current window">Site Plan</a> Content