Insights into studies
The occasional student programme
The program In Touch for occasional students is particularly designed for international prospective students with a refugee background who wish to pursue a regular course of study at the University of Wuppertal. All guest students will take part in online evening German courses (this is not an intensive German course).
The programme consists of an online evening German course, workshops, information events, and other various relevant activities. The information events provide an overview of studying in Germany and at the University of Wuppertal in order to facilitate and enable access to study programs. By joining the programme you can get an idea of possible courses of study and everyday life at German universities.
Enrolled students of the university, i.e. Buddies, advise occasional students on how to structure their semester program and how to deal with administrative matters. There are also specific advice services for the transition to our undergraduate or postgraduate courses.
Contents & Application
- Evening German courses to prepare for studies
- Course offer "German in the evening" of the Language Learning Institute ("Sprachlehrinstitut", SLI)
- Events for study preparation
- Support from a personal buddy
- A PIN for access to the ZIM computer network (use of the free campus WLAN, your own email address as a means of communication, use of the "Moodle" portal for lectures and course offerings and more)
- Possibility of attending lectures
- Information and advice on applying to study, TestAS and admission procedures
- Networking with other In Touch participants at monthly Meet & Greet events
Application procedure
1. Contact us by E-Mail (E-Mail: intouch[at]uni-wuppertal.de) and send us the following documents:
- your certificates (secondary school leaving certificate(s),
- proof of university entrance examination(s) if applicable
- proof of study(s) if applicable
- proof of language skills if applicable
- your current certificate of residence
- the In-Touch application form (see Download Center on the right)
2. Once we have received the documents you have submitted, we will check whether you are allowed to study in Germany. You will then receive feedback on the next steps for your application.
3. We will be happy to advise you and answer your questions.
Application deadlines:
For the summer semester this ends on 31 March, for the winter semester on 31 August.
Counselling centres, such as the International Office and the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB), support you in choosing a course of study and applying for a regular degree programme. You will be individually accompanied by Wuppertal students. The buddies are happy to help you explore the campus and master everyday university life.
Contact: IC / International Office (In Touch)
Najib Sabbagh
Building: B.06.06
Tel.: +49 (0)202 / 439 - 5266
E-Mail: sabbagh[at]uni-wuppertal.de
Counselling hours at the Student Service Center (SSC), main entrance, room G.08.16:
Monday 09.00 am - 12.00 pm
Thursday 09.00 am - 12.00 pm
and by appointment
