To do upon arrival
Welcome to Trier!
We are very happy to welcome you to Trier University and would like to help making your start as smooth as possible. For better guidance, we would like to offer our personal assistance: Please come and see us in our office or make appointment ahead! Your contact person is
Ms Isabella Tegethoff
(Advisor for international doctoral students)
office: Universitätsring 15, Campus I, V-building, room V34
mail: phd@uni-trier.de
phone: +49 651 201 4288
office hours: Tue 9am-12pm
We will be happy to help you getting through the enrolment process at Trier University. We will also provide lots of useful information concerning formalities with public authorities that need to be taken care of within the first few days after your arrival.
Trier University
Enrolment and TUNIKA
After enrolling as a doctoral student or guest scholar at Trier University, you will receive your TUNIKA (student ID) from the Admissions Office.
Public Authorities
Resident’s Registration Office
Within two weeks of moving into your accommodation, you must register with the responsible Resident’s Registration Office.
Immigration office
Depending on your nationality and length of stay in Germany, you may need to contact the immigration office for a residence permit.
Life in Trier
Bank account
To facilitate payment transactions, you should open a checking account at one of the local institutions in Trier.
Public Transportation
Trier and its surrounding areas are accessible by bus and train.
Doctors and Hospitals
Please find important emergency numbers here.