Welcome Center for International Researchers
The Welcome Center is the central service point at the University of Bonn for international postdocs, visiting researchers and professors. It will provide advice and practical support before and during your entire stay.
Grants of the University of Bonn
The University of Bonn set up several grant programs which target, among others, international researchers, post-doctoral researchers and female faculty.
Onboarding Services
New staff members find information ensuring a smooth start into university life in Bonn with our onboarding service.
There are specific services provided for newly appointed professors.
Transdisciplinary Research Areas
Spaces for innovation in research and teaching—this is what the six Transdisciplinary Research Areas (TRAs) at the University of Bonn provide. They are where top researchers work together across faculty boundaries on key academic, scientific, technological and societal issues relevant to our future. The Faculty of Arts actively participates in four TRAs.
Centers of the Faculty of Arts
Our Centers allow for interdisciplinary research at the Faculty of Arts. Next to the TRAs the centers provide the opportunity to develop collaborative projects and to strengthen key research areas at the Faculty of Arts.
Learning German
The University of Bonn offers everyday language courses and special topic courses for international researchers from basic to advanced level. There is a course fee of €180.
Newly appointed professors are offered individual language coaching.
Housing
International guest researchers may find accomodation in the University's International Guest House. However, places are limited. There are also possibilities of short-term rent in the city of Bonn. The Welcome Center will be happy to advise you on how to navigate Bonn's housing market.