Welcome to Stuttgart, international students!
You can meet our buddies on several occasions during your first days. The first place is at Stuttgart airport or Stuttgart main station as soon as you arrive. Check out our registration forms below and register for the service. One of our buddies will greet you at the airport and take you to the train station, help you buy the right ticket, and get you on the right train to where you will be staying.
The Buddy Program for INFOTECH students is organized by the INFOTECH Office. Please only contact office@infotech.uni-stuttgart.de to register.
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Have you been a student at the University of Stuttgart for a while and want to get involved in intercultural activities? Are you familiar with the German language and life in Stuttgart and would like to gain intercultural experiences? Then you are more than welcome to become part of our buddy team.
Get a quick overview of our services in this video
Helpful links that are mentioned in the video:
Any questions? We are happy to help! Just send us an e-mail or visit the International Center (IZ) during our opening hours.
Would you like to be informed when we announce new events organized by our buddy program? Then join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
You can find the link for the registration form above.
Events by ready.study.stuttgart
Join us for fun events in and around Stuttgart. This is a great opportunity to meet both international and local students as all events are organized by our buddies. We are looking forward to meeting you!
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Frequently asked questions by international students
ready.study.stuttgart is the international buddy program of the University of Stuttgart and the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart. From the start, our buddies will support international students from around the world.
All international students of the University of Stuttgart – no matter where they are from – can take part in the buddy program. Just talk to one of our buddies, they are happy to help.
Our buddies welcome you when you arrive at the main station or the airport in Stuttgart and help you get to your accommodation. So, they provide initial assistance in getting started the right way in your new life at the University. After that, you will be well-prepared and on your own for the following days.
Moreover, our buddies organize leisure time activities throughout the semester. Join our mailing list to receive our newsletter with our events!
Our services are free of charge for everyone.
You can use our registration forms to register. Please note that there are different forms for exchange students (e.g. Erasmus, Overseas programs, Double Master) and degree-seeking students.
Our buddies will help you move in, but you have to look for accommodation by yourself. Please check our website for useful advice on how to find accommodation in Stuttgart.
There are several possibilities for your first night(s) in Stuttgart. We can provide an overview of several accommodation options here in Stuttgart. Please keep in mind that it is only possible to move into your student dorm room during the caretaker's office hours. We kindly ask you to consider this before booking your flight.
Are you a degree-seeking student and are looking for support during your studies? The Intercultural Mentoring Program of the University of Stuttgart might be of interest to you. As a mentee, you will receive intensive support during the semester including frequent meetings with your personal mentor.
Contact
Marion Hanssen
Head of Subdivision, Advisor for International Program Students
- Profile page
- +49 711 685 68552
- Write e-mail
- Mon+Tue 2-4 p.m., Tue+Thu 10 a.m. to noon (and upon request)
Silvia Cornacchiari
Advisor for International Program Students
- Profile page
- +49 711 685 68545
- Write e-mail
- Mon+Tue 2-4 p.m., Tue+Thu 10 a.m. to noon (and upon request)