Welcome Centre
Information for Doctoral Students, Postdocs and Professors
The Welcome Centre aims to support internationally mobile Researchers, the host Faculty and research institutions as well as staff, people who are international doctoral candidates with all questions related to the organisation of their stay in Germany. At the Welcome Centre, you will not only receive information on all the formalities that need to be taken care of, such as visa applications and health insurance. We will also be happy to answer your questions about everyday life in Bielefeld and Germany and help you find a place to live. You can find initial answers to the most pressing questions on our website.
Please inform us as early as possible about your planned stay at Bielefeld University and register via the online registration. This primarily enables us to advise and support you individually before your arrival and to prepare for your arrival.
Hear all about the logistics of researching at Bielefeld University in this episode of the "Chances and Challenges" Podcast made by the Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology : Starting a PhD in Germany - The logistical Side of Life
Advice and Service
International Info Point
In the period from 27 October to 5 December 2025, the opening hours of the International Info Point will be changed:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00-13:00.
Location: Student Service Centre, Room A0-307(site map)
Consultation hours via Zoom and telephone
Consultation hours via Zoom and telephone will be cancelled from 27 October to 5 December.
For urgent matters outside of opening hours, please contact us by e-mail at welcome@uni-bielefeld.de
For emergencies, please contact the following:
Information for Doctoral Students
Are you planning your doctorate/Phd studies at Bielefeld University and have questions about organising your stay?
Information for Researchers
Are you an internationally mobile Researcher planning a research stay at Bielefeld University?
© Universität Bielefeld Online Registration
Please inform us as early as possible about your planned stay at Bielefeld University and register online. This primarily enables us to advise and support you individually before your arrival and to prepare for your arrival.
© Universität Bielefeld University and Surroundings
Graduate Centre (GrACe)
The Graduate Centre is the point of contact for all students and scholars interested in doing a PhD, doctoral researchers and postdocs at Bielefeld University. Here you will find information for the doctorate at Bielefeld University as well as offers for transferable skills, advice, and networking. We are happy to advise and support you!
GrACe | Graduate Centre - Universität Bielefeld
