Pre-Arrival Info Sessions
Welcome to OVGU! The sessions will help you prepare for the start of your studies at OVGU and for your stay in Magdeburg. All online sessions are offered in English. Presentations will be uploaded afterwards.
Health Insurance & Healthcare in Germany
Well prepared for your studies – Health insurance in Germany (Techniker Krankenkasse)
Questions like “How do I receive the M10 notification from TK for my university for enrollment? What are the regulations for EU-students and non-EU-students regarding health insurance? How does the German healthcare system work? What can I use my insurance card for, and which benefits are covered?” will be answered in these regular information sessions.
| Date | Time | Link |
| Wednesdays | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Registration for info session |
TK-StudyGuide (Techniker Krankenkasse)
Master your study challenges with ease. The lectures and webinars will help you build soft skills, strengthen your health, and find balance in your student life. Choose from a wide range of topics, such handling constant changes, concentration and flow in stressful times, social anxiety, effective learning, loneliness, exam anxiety, crisis management, mental resilience or work-study balance.
Registration for TK-StudyGuide webinars
Advice on campus
Every Wednesday, Building 01 (CWC)
Landing Page
Your Steps toward OVGU
Your Path to Enrollment
The first session is offered by the International Student Registration Office. It provides information about the enrollment process, options in case of late arrival, about the online portal myOVGU (university account activation, student email, certificate of enrollment), the collection of your student ID and the "Deutschlandticket".
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| August 11, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
Financing your Studies
This seminar provides information on living expenses, study costs in Magdeburg and regulations for working while studying.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| August 18, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
Welcome to OVGU
This welcome session provides information to help you get off to a smooth start at OVGU. It is about your arrival, important contacts like the Campus Welcome Center (CWC) and welcome services such as the International Welcome Weeks, the campus (life), language and sports courses.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| September 1, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
Intercultural Training
Germany Basics for International Newcomers
This compact workshop offers a practical introduction to German cultural standards, making the transition to university and everyday life easier. Topics include communication rules, common teamwork expectations, behavioral norms in academic and professional settings, and infuential values. The interactive session includes case studies, short exercises, and time for questions.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| August 25, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | - |
Information Sheet
Study Culture at OVGU
This webinar will introduce you to the academic culture in Germany and at OVGU. You will learn about teaching formats, exams and coursework, communication, e-mail etiquette, German time culture, and the academic calendar. You will also receive information on exam registration, German language courses and support services to help you succeed in your studies.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| August 27, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
Organizing your Stay in Magdeburg
Finding Housing (Studentenwerk Magdeburg)
This workshop is organized by the Studentenwerk Magdeburg and the Magdeburg Police. It provides helpful tips on finding accommodation in Magdeburg and on how to identify rental fraud and scams.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| September 10, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
Prevention of scams (Studentenwerk Magdeburg & Police Saxony-Anhalt)
Live like a Local
The information session covers topics for daily life in Magdeburg. It includes guidance on using public transport with the "Deutschlandticket", tips on finding accommodation and suitable areas to live in as a student, tenant obligations and information about the broadcast fee. Join the Zoom for practical everyday essentials like information on the deposit system ("Pfand"), public holidays, waste separation and emergency contacts.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| September 17, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)
First Steps in Magdeburg
The “First Steps in Magdeburg” information session provides information on services in finding accommodation, city registration, broadcasting fees, opening a German bank account, and on the residence permit application at the Foreigners’ Office in Magdeburg.
| Date | Time | Zoom link |
| September 22, 2026 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | - |
Presentation (Winter term 2026/27)