International Students

Welcome to the Page from the AStA-International on the University of Mainz!

The International Affairs Department of the AStA serves as the main point of contact for international students at the University of Mainz and is committed to advocating for their interests and concerns. In close collaboration with the student body, we promote programs that specifically benefit international students. These include:

  • Events and networking opportunities: such as welcome receptions, information booths, and excursions, which allow students to get to know the region and culture better while making new connections.
  • Support services to ease everyday student life: including proofreading German texts, legal counseling, translation assistance for appointments, and help with bureaucratic processes – in cooperation with other university institutions.

These services foster networking, equal opportunities, and solidarity. They provide support exactly where it is needed and help facilitate access to essential resources and services.

 

  • Free Language Support:If you need language assistance in your native language for an important appointment—whether at the town hall, immigration office, bank, university, or our free legal counseling—we are here for you. For more information, click the link above to access the request form.
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  • Legal Counseling Services: The AStA offers three different free legal counseling services for students at the University of Mainz. More details can be found on the AStA website:
    •  General Legal Counseling
    When?Thursdays, 4–6 PM (by phone).
    Registration: On the day of counseling via email to rechtsberatung@asta.uni-mainz.de from your student email address.
    Required Information:Name, date of birth, phone number.
    Legal Counseling for Immigration Family Law
    When? First Tuesday of every month from 5 PM at the AStA (Room 3).
    Contact: In urgent cases, email mail@petravonschumann.de
      Tenancy Law Counseling
    When? Every two weeks, 12–2 PM (by phone).
    Registration:On the day of counseling via email to info@ra-motzkus.de from your student email address. Required Information: Name, date of birth, phone number.
     

  • Text-Café: The TextCafé is a free service provided by AStA International for students at the University of Mainz. It assists with proofreading academic texts (e.g., term papers, essays, theses) regarding spelling, style, and grammar. How it works:
    Send an email from your university account, attach your text in Word format, and include relevant details (e.g., type of work, submission deadline, student ID number).

    • We organize various events and excursions to help international students connect, explore the region, and experience the local culture. These include:

    • Welcome receptions to introduce new students to campus life.
    • Cultural excursions to historic sites and nearby cities.
    • Social gatherings to meet fellow students and build friendships.
    • Workshops and info sessions on studying and living in Mainz.

    Stay updated on upcoming events through our website and social media channels!

    Important Information for International Students
    §§3-12: Einreise und Aufenthalt im Bundesgebiet;
    §§16-17: Aufenthalt zum Zweck der Ausbildung;
    §§18-21: Aufenthalt zum Zweck der Erwerbstätigkeit (einschließlich Promovierende)
    Gesetz über den Aufenthalt, die Erwerbstätigkeit und die Integration von Ausländern im Bundesgebiet) (Aufenthaltsgesetz - AufenthG)

    Studienplanung, Infos zur Vorbereitung:
    Liest bitte diese Infos vor dem Start Deines Studiums. Findet bitte auch die Prüfungsordnung deines Fachbereiches, Das Modulhandbuch deines Faches und erstelle eine Überblick über Deine Semestergestaltung sowie über den Weiterlauf deines Studiums.
    Studienplanung

    Eine Allgemeine Einleitung zum Studieren:
    Lerne wie wir lernen - Viriato

    Weiterführenden Tipps zum Studium:
    Präsentation-Workshop

    Hier eine Checkliste für Hausarbeiten von der Hochschulinitiative.de:
    Thesis-HA-Checkliste

    The Scholarship Foundation Rhineland-Palatinate and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) Student Body are providing funds to support students affected by the war in Ukraine with scholarships of up to 1,500.00 EUR as a one-time payment. Applications can only be approved if the applying student can prove that they are in a financial emergency. Funding can be granted only within the limits of available funds. There is no legal entitlement to the scholarship.

    for more information visit this links:

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    русская версия

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