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Information for International Doctoral Candidates
You are planning your Ph.D. at Bielefeld University and have a lot of questions about how to organize your stay?
The Welcome Centre can provide you with important information, e.g. about visa-applications or health insurance. We also answer questions about daily life in Bielefeld and Germany and can support you in finding accommodation.
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Please let us know that you are coming to Bielefeld by registering online. This will help us make your arrival in Bielefeld as smooth as possible and to support you before your arrival with information on relevant issues. Thank you for your co-operation!
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