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Welcome to the Welcome Service for International Researchers of the University of Duisburg-Essen

We offer services for international researchers (doctoral students, Post-Docs and senior researchers) as well as their host chairs. We support you in preparing and carrying out your stay at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE). We help you with all organisational aspects of your stay at the university and in Germany.

Overview of our services

Your Registration with the Welcome Service

We would like to provide the best possible advice at any time. Therefore, please register with our online form to be able to use our services.

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Our Topics

International Doctoral Candidates

Information about applying for and enrolling in a doctorate at UDE

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International Researchers

Information about residence permits and visa for researchers

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Host Institutes

Information and first steps for host institutes

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Refugees & Scholars at Risk

Information and advice for refugees and scholars at risk

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Upcoming Events at the Welcome Service

22 January 2026 Welcome Meet & Coffee

We kindly invite all researchers to use this opportunity to chat with us in a personal conversation, have a coffee and get to know other international researchers at UDE. 

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