Congratulations on receiving your admission to study at Heilbronn University!

In order to begin your studies, you must enrol by the deadline stated in your letter of admission.

Please note that proof of sufficient health insurance cover is required for enrolment. Please inform yourself about the health insurance options in Germany first.

The state of Baden-Württemberg has been charging tuition fees for international students from non-EU/EEA countries in the amount of 1,500 euros per semester since the winter semester 2017/18.

You will find information on bank details and the purpose of payment in your letter of admission.

In some cases, it is possible to be exempted from the fees:

Arrange an appointment with your landlord or landlady to hand over the keys in good time before your arrival.

Students who live in the halls of residence of the Studierendenwerk Heidelberg will receive the contact details of the caretaker from the hall of residence management to organise the handover of keys.

Explore Heilbronn University's four locations virtually in a 360°- tour before you arrive.

Every person who moves to Germany or moves within Germany must register their place of residence with the city or municipality within two weeks.

Students moving to Heilbronn must register at the central citizens' office in Heilbronn town hall or at the citizens' offices in the city districts within two weeks of moving in.

Students from EU countries who already have a bank account that can be used for SEPA direct debits do not need a German bank account.

For other students, it is advisable to open an account in Germany in order to make regular payments (e.g. rent and broadcasting license fee).

There are many different ticket options: from single tickets to subscriptions. We have summarised the most common options for students in the ILIAS course.

If you have any questions about the university's IT services, please contact the IT department ("Rechenzentrum") via ticket@hs-heilbronn.de.

The semester schedule contains all important dates in the semester.

Some degree programmes organise an introductory event at the beginning of the semester to welcome their new students. This provides an overview of the degree programme, gives important information about the study programme and offers a good opportunity to get to know fellow students.

In cooperation with the AStA, Heilbronn University organises further events during the orientation week that enable students to make further contacts at HHN.

In order to receive a CampusCard, the following requirements must be met:

• Activated data center account 
• Complete enrollment documents (no blocking notice missing documents)
• Passport photo uploaded (in the online enrollment at e-campus)

The Studium Generale is a general education programme offered by Heilbronn University for students and staff. The Studium Generale programme does not include (non-curricular) seminars and courses offered by the university. However, there are students who can take courses from the Studium Generale as part of their degree programme (information can be found in their Study and Examination Regulations / "SPO"). The language courses are also offered as part of the "Studium Generale" programme.

International students who wish to take part in a German course and already have some knowledge of German must take the placement test.

The date for the central placement test can be found on the following homepage:

If you are unable to attend the test, please contact the coordination of the language department.

Students who have no knowledge of German at all do not have to take the placement test. They will be placed directly in the A1.1 German courses. Please contact the coordination of the language department.

AIM also offers free German courses:

Have you successfully completed your studies? Congratulations!

If you would like to work in Germany after your studies, the International Career Service is here to help you. During your studies, it offers a comprehensive counselling service for international students on the topic of "Working in Germany".

In addition, the Welcome Center Heilbronn-Franken also supports international workers in their job search in the region.

If you have decided to return to your home country after your studies, please follow the steps below.

• Rental agreement: Please note the notice period of your rental agreement. As a rule, this is three months. Inform your landlord or landlady in good time and in writing that you are moving out.

• Health insurance: Inform your health insurance company about your departure from Germany. Please note that you must have health insurance until your last day in Germany. If you plan to stay in Germany, you do not have to cancel your health insurance. Ask your insurance company about changing tariffs.

• Broadcasting licence fee (Rundfunkbeitrag): You can cancel your registration for the broadcasting licence fee (GEZ) here.

• Other contracts: Cancel other contracts and subscriptions (e.g. ticket, telephone, gym) in writing, observing the cancellation period specified in the contract.

If you move out of a flat and do not move into a new flat in Germany, you must deregister with the responsible authority.

Deregistration is also necessary if you move to another flat within Germany.

Deregistration is possible at the earliest one week before moving out.