Category: I. Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: June 22, 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Location: TBA

Living in a new country comes with exciting opportunities—but also unexpected challenges in daily life. This intercultural session on Smart Living will help you navigate your new environment more easily, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Practical tips for everyday life in your new environment
✅ Smart strategies for adapting to new cultural norms
✅ Insights into local habits, housing, communal living & more
✅ How to save money while making the most of your student life

🎯 Who can join?
International students who want to learn about the German way of living, simplify daily life, reduce expenses, and over all live smarter.

Join us for an interactive discussion and exchange experiences with fellow students!

This event counts for 1 points in the category „Welcome and Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

Registration:

Registration period starts on May 25th – registration will be available here!

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📅 Date: June 05, 2026
🕔 Time: 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: TBA

Ever wondered why Germans are so direct? Or why punctuality is such a big deal? Adapting to a new culture can be confusing, but understanding local behaviors makes life much easier!

In this interactive session on German Behavior, we’ll explore:

✅ Key aspects of German communication and social norms
✅ The importance of rules, structure, and efficiency in daily life in German culture
✅ How to avoid common misunderstandings and adapt smoothly

🎯 Who can join?
International students who want to understand German culture better and navigate everyday situations with more ease.

Join us for an engaging discussion and share your own experiences!

This event counts for 1 points in the category „Welcome and Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

Registration:

Registration period starts on May 5th – registration will be available here!

Don’t want to miss any news?

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You missed the Orientation Days beacause you arrived late or are still in preparation of you arrival for the summer semester 2026?

The International Office offers a digital meeting for all who missed the Orientation Days on Campus:

📅 Date: April 16, 2026
🕔 Time: 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Online 

No registration needed!

Also take a look at the Orientation Programs page of the International office here . On this page you can also find all presentations from the Orientation Days.

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📅 07.-10.04.2026
📍 F-S 002

Before lectures start, the Department of International Student Affairs offers an Orientation for Erasmus+ exchange students and international degree seeking students who start their studies in winter or summer semester. We guide you through the enrolment process, prepare your registration with local authorities, and provide general information on studies in Siegen, student services and campus life.

Find more information here.

If you participate in the whole week you earn 3 points in the category „Welcome and Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

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📅 Date: April 27, 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Location: TBA

Did you miss the Orientation Days? Are you feeling a bit lost in a new cultural environment?

Join our Intercultural Awareness Session to gain valuable insights into cultural differences and how to navigate them effectively.

What to expect:

✅ Understanding cultural adaptation and why things feel so different
✅ Strategies for handling cultural misunderstandings
✅ Connecting with fellow international students

This interactive session will help you feel more at home in your new country while giving you practical tools for a smoother cultural transition.

🎯 Who can join?
All international students who did not attend the Orientation Days at all OR who missed the intercultural session on Friday, and wants to improve their intercultural skills.

This event counts for 3 points in the category „Welcome and Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

Registration:

Registration period starts on March 30 – registration will be available here!

Don’t want to miss any news?

✅ Follow us on Instagram: @int.uni-siegen
✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

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Moving to a new country to study is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it also comes with a series of important administrative tasks.

If you are an international student coming to Siegen here is a step-by-step checklist to guide you through the key procedures you need to complete:

After Arrival Check List

If you have already settled in a little, perhaps these offers are of interest to you?

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