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University Services for International Researchers

Are you looking for further support at the University of Siegen? Here you will find important services and contact points for international researchers.

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Your contact at the Welcome Center

Foto Michaela Krex Welcome Center

Michaela Krex

Staff member advising international researchers

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University-wide service and support offers for all researchers and employees.

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Examination of cooperation agreements in the area of studies and teaching and of cotutelle agreements

German/English

Legal review of draft contracts, support in drafting the contract and support in negotiating legal issues with the partners

Examination of study-related regulations and statutes

German

Drafting and legal review of study-related regulations and statutes and their amendments

Faculty I: Newsletter (Overview)

Overview of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities' Public Mailing Lists and Newsletters

Firewall

German

Network access between different services of the University of Siegen is generally restricted by a firewall (or sometimes access control lists). This is important for security by preventing unauthorized access. Individual access can be enabled with specific firewall rules.

French

The Language Center offers French courses for various proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced learners. The courses develop oral and written language skills and prepare students for university studies, exams, or stays abroad. In addition, students have the opportunity to earn the UNIcert® certificate.

German as a Foreign Language

In the area of German as a Foreign Language (DaF), the Language Center offers a wide range of courses for international students, doctoral candidates, and staff. These include semester-long language courses from A1 to C1, intensive courses, and specialized language courses. The courses teach both basic language skills and subject-specific competencies, helping learners navigate the academic environment successfully in German.

Housing

Housing is offered to research groups of the university's faculties as well as working groups of its central facilities. It includes the installation of a server in university's data center. The operation of the server however is still under the responsibility of the owner.

Information and advice at the Siegen University Library

German/English

The Central Information Desk is the first point of contact for all questions relating to the library and its services.

Inner university network (LAN)

The ZIMT manages the university's inner network by operating network hardware and patching network sockets.