Frequently Asked Questions

Register as soon as you arrive, even if you are living at a friend‘s
You have to pay the GEZ fees, even if you do not have a TV or radi
Open all your post and make sure, if you travel, that you still receive your letters
Inform yourself well about short- and long-term consequences of private health insurance
Take care not to walk on the bike lane (it is usually marked in red or there are signs)
Always make a housing contract
Be careful to whom you give out your personal data
At the Studierendenwerk, there is psychological counselling which is anonomous and confidential.
Make a personal room hand over
In general avoid student fraternities for room search
There is free legal advice by lawyers at the AStA