Welcome to Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

Guide for international researchers, guest professors, post-doctoral and doctoral researchers

1 Welcome to Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Greetings from the President and Vice President for International Affairs

Dear colleagues and guests from around the world,

We are delighted that you have decided to con­ trate on your work and research while also find­ duct your research or teaching at the University ing time to enjoy the many leisure and cultural of Würzburg and would like to welcome you to activities which make life in Würzburg and Main­ our Alma Mater. franken so enjoyable.

Our university, founded in 1403, not only has Networking as well as life­long friendships a long tradition and a variety of subjects, but should not only be established but also cultivat­ also offers many innovative research projects ed and maintained. We would like to invite you to and international cooperation opportunities. In­ join our “Alma Julia” and become a member of ternational university rankings, its many special our Alumni Network and the associated Alumni research fields, Graduate Schools and research Society. Through this network you will always be teams prove its academic reputation. up­to­date with important activities and new projects at the university and you can maintain Academic exchange and dynamic contact contact with colleagues on a long­term basis. with excellent international researchers is es­ sential for the success of any university. There­ I wish you and your family a successful and fore, we would like to say how pleased we are enriching time at the University of Würzburg and that you have decided to come to our university. in our beautiful city.

International mobility is connected with ex­ citing new experiences and enriching contacts but – at least at the beginning of a stay abroad – also with some organisational challenges. Prof. Dr. Alfred Forchel Prof. Dr. Phuoc Tran­Gia President of the Vice President of the University of Würzburg University of Würzburg The goal of this welcome guide is to make for International Affairs your stay easier by giving you an overview of the various consulting and service offers at the uni­ versity. Nevertheless, if you have further ques­ tions or should problems arise, please do not hesitate to contact our Welcome Centre. The staff will be more than happy to give you advice and to help you settle into your new city and to feel at home at our university. That way you can concen­

Welcome to the University of Würzburg 3 Contents Impressum

Herausgeber Welcome Centre 6 2.10.2. Applying for Parenting Benefit 3.9.2. Face 2 Face Programme and Julius­Maximilians­Universität Würzburg The University of Würzburg: (“Elterngeld”) 30 the Mediothek 44 Der Präsident: Prof. Dr. Alfred Forchel A history of success 8 2.10.3. Applying for Child Benefit 3.10. Computer Centre 44 (“Kindergeld”) 30 3.10.1. JMU User Account (Novell) and E­Mail 44 Redaktion: 2.11. Driving Licence 31 3.10.2. JMU Card 45 Welcome Centre Hanna Kounev, Dr. Gerd Jäkel, Nina Liewald Before Arrival 10 3.10.3. Computer Courses and Online 1 Sanderring, 97070 Würzburg 1.1. Checklist 10 Resources 45 www.uni­wuerzburg.de/welcomecentre 1.2. Cost of Living 10 3Support Services and Facilities 32 3.10.4. IT Support 45 sowie 1.3. Employment Contract 10 3.1. Service Centre International Affairs 32 3.11. University Library 46 Presse­ und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit der 1.4. Important Documents 12 3.1.1. International Students Office 32 3.11.1. Ordering and Borrowing Media Julius­Maximilians­Universität Würzburg Dr. Esther Knemeyer Pereira 1.5. Visa 12 3.1.2. Tutoring Services 32 (loan service for faculty) 46 Sanderring 2, 97070 Würzburg 1.6. Social Security and Insurances 13 3.2. Office of the Women’s Representative 33 3.12. Sport and Fitness 49 www.presse.uni­wuerzburg.de 1.6.1. General Information on Social Security 13 3.2.1. Counselling Services 33 3.12.1. Sports Centres and Facilities 49 sowie 1.6.2. Health Insurance 14 3.2.2. Gender Consulting in Research 3.12.2. Courses 49 University of Würzburg Graduate Schools 1.6.3. Possible Supplementary Insurances 16 Networks of the GermanResearch 3.12.3. Costs and Registration 49 Dr. Stephan Schröder­Köhne, Shiloe Mokay Josef­Schneider­Straße 2, 97080 Würzburg 1.7. Finding Accommodation 18 Foundation (DFG) 33 1.7.1. University Guesthouse 18 3.3. Office of Family Support 34 Fotos: 1.7.2. Siebold Collegium 18 3.3.1. University Daycare Centre 4Life in Würzburg 50 Presse­ und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit “Campus Kinderhaus” 34 4.1. Public Transport 50 Weitere Bildnachweise bei den Fotos 3.3.2. Short­term Daycare “Zwergenstube” 35 4.1.1. Trains and Long­Distance Buses 50 im Heft Titelbild: Elmar Hahn 2After Arrival 20 3.3.3. Babysitter Service 36 4.1.2. Buses and Trams 50 2.1. Checklist 20 3.3.4. Holiday Programmes 36 4.1.3. Connecting to the University 51 Gestaltung: 2.2. Registration at the Citizens’ Office 3.4. Student Services 37 4.2. Events and Leisure Time Activities 51 Barbara Knievel (“Bürgerbüro”) 20 3.4.1. University Canteens 37 4.3. “Foreign Scientist Uni Würzburg” 2.3. Setting up a Bank Account 22 3.4.2. Discounts for Visiting Guest Association 52 Satz: SatzKorrektur Mechtild Hasse­Riedesel 2.4. Applying for a Residence and Work Permit 22 Researchers 37 4.4. Museums, Galleries, Music and Theatres 52 2.5. Company Pension Scheme (VBL) 24 3.5. University of Würzburg Graduate Schools 37 4.4.1. Museums and Galleries 52 Druck: 2.6. Job Ticket 24 3.6. Career Services and ProfiLehre 39 4.4.2. Classical Music 55 Schleunungdruck Gmbh, 2.7. Rental Contract 25 3.7. Mentoring Programmes 39 4.4.3. Theatres 55 Marktheidenfeld 2.8. Phone and Internet 27 3.7.1. Mentoring Programmes for 4.5. Tourist Destinations 56 with support from the DAAD program 2.9. Taxes 27 Male and Female Researchers 40 “STIBET Doktoranden” 2.9.1. Tax Identification Number 27 3.7.2. Mentoring Programmes for 2.9.2. Tax Obligation 27 Female Researchers 40 5Checklist: Before Departure 58 2.9.3. Changing Your Tax Bracket 28 3.8. Research Funding Support: SFT and RAC 41 2.10. Bringing Family 28 3.9. Language Centre 42 2.10.1. Applying to Bring Your Family 28 3.9.1. German as a Foreign Language 42 6Alumni Network 60 Welcome Centre

The medieval Fortress Marienberg located on the shore of the river Main The Welcome Centre is the central point of service tions and provide information on the following at the University of Würzburg for newly appoin­ted topics: professors, international postdocs and guest pro­  Signing up for health insurance fessors before and during their stay.  Opening a bank account The Welcome Centre would like to make it eas­  Applying for a residence and work permit, ier for you to settle into Würzburg, have a good bringing family to Germany start at your job and feel comfortable at the Univer­  Applying for statutory benefits sity. As a family friendly university we consider the (e.g. child benefits) promotion of a good work-life balance very impor­ tant. The Centre therefore offers assistanc­e for you Accompaniment to the Local Authorities and your family in dealing with general wadminis­ In case of problems, complex questions or langu­ trative and practical issues relating to your em­ age difficulties, someone from the Welcome Cen­ ployment and your move to Würzburg. The staff tre can accompany you to the local authorities. will also gladly help with individual concerns. Information on Language Classes The Centre can inform you of language classes, Advisory and Support Services relevant events and networking opportunities. Searching for a Flat The Welcome Centre can help you in your flat Support for Dual Career Questions search with information on the local housing mar­ The staff offers support for the partners of newly ket. Even though the staff cannot offer any reloca­ appointed professors by facilitating orientation tion services, they can help to establish contact to on the local labour market. They cannot offer any landlords and assist you with arranging a place to placement services, but are happy to provide in­ stay for your first few days in Germany. formation on potential employment opportuni­ ties and establish contact to regional companies. Information on Childcare The staff is well connected with local childcare fa­ Online registration cilities and schools and can give advice on differ­ In order to enable the Welcome Centre to support ent offers and registration procedures. you efficiently, they need your input. If you are an international scientist coming to Germany from Information on Würzburg abroad, please send them an e-mail with your The Centre provides information on life in Würz­ questions well before the start of your stay and burg, leisure opportunities and cultural events. register with the Welcome Centre online at:  www.uni-wuerzburg.de/welcomecentre Help with Administrative Matters  In case of questions contact: The staff can help you with administrative ques­ [email protected] Dombrowski Bild: Jakob

6 Welcome to the University of Würzburg 7 The University of Würzburg: A history of success

The Old University – home of the Faculty of Law The University has a long tradition dating back as Newly-designed degree programmes, a steadily far as 1402 and was the sixth institution of high­ growing influx of students and many new re­ er education to be founded in the German-speak­ search activities continue to drive the growth of ing regions of Europe. Many eminent scholars the institution’s infrastructure. In 2011, the Uni­ and scientists, including 14 Nobel Laureates, versity expanded to include the newly set-up have researched and taught in Würzburg. Among Campus Nord, a 39-hectare area next to Hubland those are Rudolf Virchow, Carl von Siebold, Franz Campus. Brentano, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen and Klaus von Klitzing, to name just a few. Research Centres as a Trademark Having grown over more than six centuries, As early as the 1990s, the University began the University of Würzburg offers a wide range of found­ing cross-faculty research centres and subjects. In addition to the classic four – medi­ opening up new research areas and possibilities cine, theology, philosophy and law – far more for innovative degree programmes. These inter­ than 200 degree programmes are offered now. disciplinary centres, for example the Research Recent ones include Nanostructure Technology, Centre for Infectious Diseases and the Biocentre, Biomedicine, Modern China, Digital Humanities, have become internationally prominent trade­ Human Factors in Computing Systems, and Mu­ marks of the University of Würzburg. The scien­ seology. tific standing of the University also shows in its Hahn Bild: Elmar numerous collaborative research activities fund­ The University comprises ten faculties: ed by the German Research Foundation (DFG): Würzburg scientists have continuously been Promoting the Next Generation 9 out of 2,000 hospitals throughout Germany Catholic Theology able to raise funding for collaborative research The University regards the promotion of junior (FOCUS Ranking, 2013). Every year, the University Law centres, research training groups and research academics as an essential responsibility. Estab­ Hospital provides in-patient treatment for around units against tough competition. In 2002, the lishing its Graduate Schools in 2006 constituted 55,000 people and sees 230,000 out-patients. A Medcine University of Würzburg launched one of the three another milestone in this endeavour. These insti­ new Centre for Operative Medicine (ZOM) was Liberal Arts: Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Centres of Excellence funded by the DFG across tutions provide doctoral candidates and post­ opened on the expanded Medical Campus in Historical Sciences, Geography Germany: the Rudolf Virchow Centre / Centre for docs with the appropriate structures and formats 2004. This was followed in 2009 by the new Cen­ Experimental Biomedicine. Those activities have to continue and enhance their training and edu­ tre for Internal Medicine (ZIM). Many more new Human Sciences pushed the University into the top tier of German cation. buildings such as the Comprehensive Heart Fail­ Biology academic research institutions. On an internation­ ure Centre are under construction or in the plan­ Chemistry and Pharmacy al level, the University also ranks among the top University Hospital: Excellent Medical Care ning phase. in many scientific disciplines including biology, and Top-Level Research Mathematics and Computer Science chemistry, medicine, physics and psychology. Medical education, research and the treatment Physics and Astronomy of patients are so closely intertwined here that the patients always profit from the latest devel­ Business Management and Economics opments in medical therapy. The hospital placed

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1.1. Checklist 1.2. Cost of Living not arrive on the day your work officially begins.  Occupational medical examination (“Einstel­ 1. Clarify the specifics of your job with your host The cost of food, clothing, cultural events and You should plan to arrive at least a week in ad­ lungsuntersuchung”): The examination is con­ Institute gastronomy in Germany is comparable with the vance in order to take care of all required paper­ ducted free of charge by the University’s Me­ 2. Newly appointed professors, guest professors European average. work and formalities so that your first day of work dical Services (“Betriebsärztlicher Dienst”), and international post-doctoral researchers,  Current prices to be expected in Würzburg: goes smoothly and trouble-free. Josef-Schneider-Straße 2, Building D4. please register online with the Würzburg Uni­ www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/wurzburg You should have the following documents Additional forms must be filled in which you will versity Welcome Centre International students or doctoral researchers ­either as an officially certified copy or as the orig­ receive from the personnel department. The in­ 3. Put together the most important documents can manage with a monthly budget of ¤ 800 to inal with single copies. If the documents are in stitutes, personnel department and Welcome you will need to apply for a visa (if applicable) ¤ 1000, assuming they are content with moder­ languages other than German or English, they Centre will gladly help you through the process. and to arrange your employment contract (in­ ately priced accommodations, e.g. shared flats must be translated by an official translator. cluding potential translations and certified or subsidized student accommodations.  University diplomas such as Bachelor, Master Please note: The personnel department will copies)  More on students’ monthly expenses: etc. compare foreign degrees to their German equiva­ 4. Apply for a visa (if applicable): The applica­ www.study-in.de/en/ w plan your stay w mon­  Doctoral Degree Certificate lents to determine your eligibility for a position tion process can take weeks or even months. ey & costs w cost of living  Habilitation Certificate (if applicable) and your salary. In the case of doctoral research­ It is strongly recommended to apply for a visa If you are an International researcher with higher  Proof of work experience with exact dates and ers, their admission to the academic program for yourself, and any family members accom­ qualification levels you should however plan for classifications in order to account for time also depends on those documents. Here the panying you, as soon as possible. much more, especially if you would like to bring spent in public service screening is done by the International Office. The 5. Inform yourself on applying for and receiving your family with you. Additional costs, among  Marriage certificate and birth certificate of reference used for such comparisons is the data­ health care other things, should be included for: children (if applicable) base “ANABIN” (only in German: anabin.kmk. 6. Find accommodation in Würzburg  A larger flat, possibly a house  Criminal Record category “O” (German cate­ org). If a foreign degree cannot be found in the 7. If your children are accompanying you contact  Cost for public transportation or a private car gorisation): Employees in public service must database, it must be reviewed by the Central Of­ the Campus-Kinderhaus and register online  Higher health care costs prove before beginning employment that they fice for Foreign Education in Bonn which usually 8. Get in touch with a tutor if you need help in do not have any previous convictions. If nec­ takes many weeks. Under certain circumstances the first few days of your stay in Germany essary, such a certificate must be obtained this could delay the enrolment of doctoral re­  Newly appointed professors from abroad 1.3. Employment Contract from the responsible authority in the home searchers. Regarding international researchers are invited to contact the Welcome Centre It is essential to discuss the starting date and country and translated into either German or with an employment contract, immediate em­ and arrange an individual appointment. duration of your research stay, as well as the nec­ English if not already in one of these languag­ ployment is still possible in such cases. The cate­  International doctoral and post-doctoral essary steps to conclude an employment con­ es. The confirmation cannot be older than gorisation into the proper salary group is how­ researchers can also use the services of tract, with your host institute. Contact the person three months at the start of employment. ever only possible after all certificates and pieces the International Office, such as the tutor­ responsible for you at the personnel department of information have been submitted. Potential ing service, instead of the Welcome Centre. as soon as possible before your departure in or­ The personnel department also normally requires financial loss up until this point will be retroactive­ You will find information regarding all of these der to clarify which documents, in which form, the following information. It can however be ac­ ly paid once all certificates have been received. topics in the following chapters. are required. You will have to fill in and submit quired and handed in after arrival in Germany: In addition to the university degree, previous some documents before your arrival in Würzburg  Proof of health insurance (see chapter 1.6.) work experience also plays an important role in so that upon arrival you can sign the employ­  Social security card or proof of application categorising you into a specific salary group. ment contract. It is very important that you do (see chapter 1.6.) Copies of all past employment contracts at home

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and abroad are required. Alternatively, a certifi­ 4. Verification regarding financing your stay Affairs (“Ausländerbehörde”) responsible for to travel back to your home country in order to cate from your past employers with original sig­  Invitation letter, afterwards employment your area in Germany before your visa expires start the application process over. nature and seal listing your previous activities contract (see chapter 2.4.). This is also necessary for in­  Country specific visa requirements: Federal (duration, salary and how many hours per week)  or confirmation from your scholarship pro­ ternational employees who do not need a visa to Foreign Office: www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN is also considered sufficient. vider regarding the length and monthly travel to Germany. w Entry & Residence w Visa regulations w amount of your scholarship Overview of visa requirements and exemp­ 5. Confirmation from your health insurance that Applying for a Visa tions 1.4. Important Documents you are insured for the complete duration of A visa can be applied for at all German consu­  List of German missions abroad: www.aus­ In addition to the required certificates and docu­ your stay in Germany (in English or German) lates and embassies worldwide. The application waertiges-amt.de/EN/ w Foreign & European ments listed in chapter 1.3., you should also put New employees usually travel to Germany process can last months and this should be cal­ Policy w Bilateral relations w German mis­ together the following documents as soon as with a travel health insurance and obtain culated in when planning your stay. The follow­ sions abroad: Countries A to Z possible. They will be important for either your health insurance from a German provider, if ing is usually needed for the application: visa application, the application for your resi­ they enter into a regular employment contract  Passport dence and work permit or for both. with the University, within the first few days  Multiple passport photos (up-to-date) 1.6. Social Security and Insurances after arrival.  Application form 1.6.1. General Information on Social Security 1. Passport, valid for the entire duration of your 6. Multiple biometric passport photos  Confirmation of employment and proof of in­ Social security in Germany is based upon the stay 7. Copies (and when necessary translations) of come in your home country principle of solidarity and is mostly compulsory. 2. Entry visa (also for your family members) insurance documents  Documents which verify the reason for your The system protects against possible risks due 3. Invitation letter from your host institute which 8. Immunisation record, if available, as well as stay in Germany and how it will be financed, to unemployment, illness or old age and com­ precisely explains which activities you will be other important medical documents and re­ e.g. letter of invitation (see chapter 1.4.) from prises the following elements: doing at the University and in what form you cords regarding medication currently being the University, confirmation from your schol­  Health insurance will be remunerated and insured. The invita­ taken (if necessary) arship provider etc.  Nursing care insurance (“Pflegeversiche­rung”. tion letter should have the following informa­ 9. Internationally recognised driving license (if  Proof of health insurance For the event that you need assistance in old tion: applicable)  Consular fees (variable) age or need to go to a nursing home)  Your complete name with date of birth 10. Some cash and ideally a credit card for the However, what is required can vary. Clarify this  Unemployment insurance and ideally passport number first couple of days before your appointment in order to avoid a pro­  Accident insurance (at work)  The exact duration of your planned stay longed waiting time.  Pension scheme  The type of research project  Confirmation that a workplace and equip­ 1.5. Visa Please note: You must apply for a national visa International Researchers with an Employment ment will be made available The Difference Between a Visa and a Residence (D visa). With this visa you can also travel to oth­ Contract  The nature of the employment contract or Permit er countries in the Schengen area for 90 days. As a JMU employee, insurance is compulsory as other forms of remuneration (fellowship) A visa allows you to travel to Germany and is You should under no circumstances travel to Ger­ soon as you enter into a contract beyond the lim­  Information on salary group and number ­usually limited to 90 days. For an employment many­ with a tourist visa (“Schengen visa”, type it of marginal employment (¤ 450 per month). of working hours (if applicable) contract and longer stays, non-EU citizens must C). You are not allowed to work with a tourist visa When you enter into an employment contract you  Statement on how social security and ­apply for a work and residence permit at the De­ and it cannot be converted into a residence or are automatically registered with the necessary health insurance will be provided partment for Nationality Issues and Foreigner work permit in Germany. You would risk having social insurance providers. After you have cho­

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sen a health insurance, they will be informed of – Information on transferring claims abroad Only if you exceed a yearly gross salary of entitled to student healthcare. Do not sign up for the start of your employment by the personnel or from other countries: ¤ 56,250 (as of 2016, assessment ceiling chang­ student healthcare. In the worst case scenario department. The health insurance provider then EURAXESS: www.euraxess.de/en w Services es annually), can you choose between the gov­ you must later pay for medical treatments and informs the other social insurance providers. w Outgoing Researchers w Social Security ernment-regulated public health insurance (GKV, hospital stays on your own. Once the registration process has been complet­ see 1.6.2.1.) or a private health insurance from a ed you will receive your insurance number (“Ver­ 1.6.2. Health Insurance German or international insurance company 1.6.2.1. Government Health Insurance System/ sicherungsnummer”) from the provider handling Everyone living or working in Germany must have (PKV, see 1.6.2.2.). Statutory Health Insurance (GKV) the pension scheme as well as a booklet proving health insurance. It must be proven that at least In Germany there are more than 130 public that you are insured (“Versicherungsnachweis­ out-patient medical treatment and hospital Research Stays Financed Through health insurance companies which are part of heft”) which you must give to the personnel costs are covered by a health insurance company Scholarships or Own Funds the government health system. All providers ­department. The University is responsible as the and certain medical check-ups are included. If you are financing your research stay either with charge a fixed percentage (about 15 %) of the employer for paying the contributions. Your con­ Therefore you must show proof of health insur­ a scholarship or your own funds you are not pub­ monthly gross salary up to an income threshold tribution is based upon your income and is di­ ance valid in Germany before obtaining a resi­ licly insured through the University. You must of roughly ¤ 4,240 (as of 2016). Beyond the rectly deducted from your salary. The contribu­ dence permit or signing an employment contract. search for private insurance. There are many threshold the premium stays constant. Around tions amount to around 20 % of your gross salary. ­private providers which are specialised in the 90 % of all Germans are members of one of the Short Stay needs of mobile researchers. statutory insurance companies. Services are Stay with a Scholarship In the case of a shorter research stay of up to In certain cases existing health insurance in largely fixed for statutory health insurance but In the case of a scholarship without entering into three months without an employment contract, a the home country could cover the required ser­ the provider can be freely chosen. It is worth com­ an employment contract, you are generally ex­ normal travel health insurance is generally suffi­ vices. Clarify the requirements with the German paring the providers as differences exist regard­ empt from compulsory social security payments. cient. This is however not enough to submit to Embassy and your health insurance company. If ing supplementary services, packages and cus­ Health insurance is however an exception and the Department for Nationality Issues and For­ the insurance is sufficient, you will need official tomer service. Additionally governmental nursing even as a scholarship holder you must still or­ eigner Affairs (“Ausländerbehörde”) when ap­ proof from your health insurance in German or care insurance is mandatory. It costs ¤ 93 per ganise coverage for yourself. plying for a residence permit. English which states which services are included month, half of which is paid by the employer.  Further Information on Social Security in and that the insurance is valid for Germany and Check if your home country has a social secu­ Germany Research with Employment Contract the complete duration of your stay. rity agreement with Germany. You can also ask – All five branches of social security: Ger­ If you have an employment contract with the Uni­ There are some health insurance providers your host institute or the Welcome Centre for man Social Insurance, www.deutsche-so­ versity, you will have to sign up for statutory specialised in covering international research­ help with finding a health care provider. zialversicherung.de/en health insurance with one of the public health ers, students, visiting professors etc. which you  Information on the German health system: – Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Af­ insurances, offering full medical treatment. If can easily find online. www.make-it-in-germany.com w Living w fairs brochure “Social Security at a Glance”: needed, this can be expanded through private Healthcare www.bmas.de/EN w services w publica­ supplementary insurances which offer coverage International Doctoral Researchers on  Comparison of public health care companies tions w social security at a glance for additional services such as dental prosthe­ Scholarships or Own Funds in Bavaria (only in German): – European Commission brochure on your ses, financing glasses and contact lenses, cover­ Some healthcare providers offer student health­ www.gesetzlichekrankenkassen.de/preise/­ social security rights: ec.europa.eu/so­ ing the costs of special treatment methods, care for enrolled doctoral researchers. This can bayern/bayern.html cial/main.jsp?catId=858&langId=en w treatment by the head doctor or a private room in seem very attractive as the monthly premium is Germany­ the hospital. low. Doctoral researchers are however legally not

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The Residence Palace with its Square and Court Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1.6.2.2. Private Health Insurance (PKV) providers. You can always ask the Welcome In Germany there are more than 40 companies Centre or your host institute for help. which offer private health insurance. Services and premiums vary. However, they usually offer 1.6.3. Possible Supplementary Insurances more services and a wider range of treatment In addition to the compulsory insurances there is methods than the GVK. If you have a private a large variety of voluntary insurances. The fol­ health insurance you have to pay for your treat­ lowing insurances are not compulsory but are ment on your own first and will only be reim­ considered “must haves” or at least useful to bursed by your PKV after you have sent the bill. various degrees depending on your own person­ Furthermore you must pay the insurance individ­ al risk profile. Because almost everyone has ually for all family members (in contrast to family these insurances, the premiums are low. Certain insurance with the GKV) and pay the amounts agencies specialise in the needs of international even when you are temporarily not working (e.g. researchers and offer individual packages tailor­ during family leave). ed to your needs. The liability insurance (“Haft­ The premiums are not dependent on your pflichtversicherung”) is also recommended for ­salary but rather on factors such as age and pre-­ shorter stays. If you would like to drive your own existing conditions, as they are not based on the car you will need to take out additional mandato­ solidarity principle. If you are young and healthy, ry liability insurance for motor vehicles (Kfz-Haft­ Hahn Bild:Elmar premiums are likely to be lower than for public pflichtversicherung). In any case, when taking health insurance. A private health insurance out insurance you should choose policies which might thus be an attractive option for healthy can be terminated yearly. furniture and household-equipment against  Life insurance: young researchers coming on their own with a fire, water damage or burglary Will give financial aid to your surviving de­ fellowship or using their own funds. Must have  Private Accident Insurance/Accidental Death pendents Once you are privately insured it can be diffi­  (Third-party private) Liability Insurance and Disablement Insurance (“Private Unfall­  Legal Assistance Insurance (“Rechtsschutz­ cult to return to statutory health insurance. As of (“Haftpflichtversicherung”):­ versicherung”): versicherung”): a certain age or due to a chronic illness a private Covers physical injury or material damage to Not to be confused with health insurance, Provision of legal advice and lawyers in the insurance provider can deny you coverage. Bear others caused by you. Please note: most pri­ which covers treatment. This one covers for case of a legal dispute in mind that the process of acceptance can gen­ vate liability insurances do not cover damage example income losses to you or your family erally last longer due to medical examinations caused at work. If you work with expensive caused by accidents outside of the work­ prior to signing a contract. equipment, e.g. in a lab, it is advisable to place (e.g. sporting accidents).  Overview of all private health insurance ­cover that risk through an additional work­  Disability Insurance/Income Protection (“Be­ companies in Germany: www.krankenkas­ place liability insurance. rufsunfähigkeitsversicherung”):­ sen.de w Private Krankenversicherung w Protection in the case that you can no longer Liste: Private Krankenversicherungen Potentially useful work (e.g. due to back problems, burnout or The website is only available in German but it  Household Contents Insurance/Home Insur­ severe illness which permanently limits em­ is easy to navigate to the page with the list of ance (“Hausratsversicherung”): Protects your ployment)

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The “Welz House”: meeting point for international guests 1.7. Finding Accommodation man. The Welcome Centre and your host institute Würzburg is a popular student city meaning that can help you in your search for housing with tips searching for a flat often takes longer and you and information in the first few days or weeks. should plan many months in advance. It is espe­ They can also send you information in advance cially difficult for international researchers look­ to help you before your arrival. If you have ques­ ing for a furnished flat close to Campus Hubland, tions regarding the various neighbourhoods and the city centre or the University Hospital to find areas in Würzburg and their accessibility, they suitable offers early enough. As the majority of can also assist in answering these questions. In landlords in the area prefer to rent their flats un­ the case of language difficulties the Welcome furnished and long-term, for shorter stays you Centre can establish the first contact with a po­ must plan on spending more time looking for tential landlord. accommodation. This is especially the case dur­ ing the time before the start of a new semester. It 1.7.1. University Guesthouse is recommended that you arrive early in order to The flats at the University International Guest­ personally visit and view the flats. house are fully furnished and centrally located. The majority of rental advertisements in Each flat has one to two rooms, a bathroom and newspapers and local online portals in Germany a kitchenette. Flats can be rented for a maximum

are in German – even if the landlord speaks Eng­ of six months. If you are interested in staying in Bild: Daniel Peter lish. A list with key expressions and the most the University International Guesthouse ask as common abbreviations and acronyms relating to soon as possible as the guest flats must be the features and description of flats, houses and booked many months in advance. A binding book­ other facilities. The entire building is a non-smok­ the rental terms and conditions can be found in ing must be made through your host institute. ing area. The flats are fully furnished, of various the back of the brochure. This list might make it  Further information: sizes and each contains a bathroom/shower and easier for you to find a suitable flat. www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en w Visitors, the city a kitchenette. The monthly rent includes internet Flats in neighbouring cities and communities and the region w Visitors w Guesthouse access, use of shared facilities, electricity and are often easier to find and more cost effective. It heating costs and also covers the weekly joint is however recommended beforehand to check if 1.7.2. Siebold Collegium fellow dinners and free access to all events tak­ there is public transportation available or if a car The Siebold-Collegium – Institute for Advanced ing place at the Welz Haus. is required in order to reach the University. Studies (SCIAS) and its fellows (along with their  For more information, and in case of ques- According to law any potential broker fees families) are housed in the Welz Haus. It is situ­ tions: have to be paid by the landlord. Be aware that ated in a very quiet yet central area of Würzburg https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/scias you might still encounter situations in which bro­ (Klinikstraße 6). Its location is ideal to explore kers try to charge you some additional fees. the city as many points of interest are within There are many websites online where you walking distance. The house contains 20 flats for can look for accommodation in Würzburg. The one to three people, discussion/meeting areas, majority of these websites are however in Ger­ a small lecture hall, a kitchen/dining hall and

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2 The Town Hall “Grafeneckart” is one of Würzburg’s historic highlights 2.1. Checklist commodation. A change of address is possible at For international researchers with an employ­ any time thereafter. ment contract Registration is easy and free of cost:  Register your new place of residence at the You will need: Citizens’ Office (“Bürgerburo”) within two  Passport weeks after your arrival in Germany  Confirmation from landlord that you are ac­  Open up a bank account at a German bank cepted as a renter (“Wohnungsgeberbestäti­  Sign up for health insurance gung des Vermieters”)  Sign your employment contract at the person­  Registration form nel department If you live in the University Guesthouse, the con­  Apply for your work and residence permit at firmation from the landlord is normally sent from the Citizens’ Office Department for Nationali­ the Guesthouse directly to the Citizens’ Office. ty Issues and Foreigner Affairs (“Ausländer­ You can either make an appointment online behörde”) before your visa expires or go to the Citizens’ Office, take a number and  Make a decision regarding the supplemen­ wait. The last numbers are given out half an hour tary company pension scheme (“Betriebliche before closing time. The Welcome Centre and Altersvorsorge” (VBL)) within two months your host institute can help download the re­ after­ starting your job quired forms.  Obtain a Job Ticket for public transportation if In general, if you live within the city limits, the necessary Citizens’ Office is responsible for registration:  Enrol at the University if you are an interna­  Online Registration for an Appointment: tional doctoral researcher www.wuerzburg.de/en w Residents w Würz­ The following sections provide information on burg Citizen’s Office (Bürgerbüro) w book your those steps. appointment online  Address Bürgerbüro der Stadt Würzburg 2.2. Registration at the Citizens’ Office Rückermainstraße 2 (“Bürgerbüro”) 97070 Würzburg In Germany every citizen must register their resi­ [email protected] dence when they move to a new city. If you are Opening Hours vary throughout the week. planning a stay of six months or longer in Würz­ Check on the internet before you intend to go burg you are required to register within two there! weeks. If you do not have your own accommoda­ tions or address upon arrival it is also possible to register with the address of your temporary ac­ Bild: Elmar Hahn Bild: Elmar

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If you live in one of the surrounding towns or advance. The Welcome Centre will gladly help Office you can go to the referred department, accommodation (“Wohnungsnachweis”: this ­villages such as Gerbrunn, Veitshöchheim or you set up an appointment. without an appointment, with your documents. It lists the exact size of your accommodation). ­Rottendorf, you must register with the respon­ In order to open a bank account you will need is essential to do this at least eight weeks before Finally you will receive an appointment for the sible county administration office (“Landrats­ the following: your visa or residence permit expires. This in­ actual application procedure. amt”).  Passport cludes applying for an extension or renewal. You  Address  Proof from the Residents’ Registration Office will be given all of the required application 2. Actual Application: At this appointment you Landratsamt Würzburg (“Bürgerbüro”) that you registered forms, your documents will be reviewed and you will apply for your work and residence permit. Zeppelinstraße 15 With your account you will receive an EC Card. will be informed of which certificates or docu­ There are various types of residence permits. The 97074 Würzburg With this card you can pay with at almost all ments you may still need. The following docu­ type of permit you will receive is based upon sev­ [email protected] stores and restaurants and you can use it at your ments are usually required: eral factors, for example your employment con­ www.landkreis-wuerzburg.de bank’s cash machines free of charge. Taking out  Passport tract and income, your field of research or work money from cash machines operated by other  One biometric passport photo or the duration of your stay. The staff at the De­ Registration for shorter stays: banks is possible but usually involves a fee.  The application form completely filled in partment for Nationality Issues and Foreigner For research stays of less than six months you  Verification regarding financing your stay, e.g. Affairs will advise you regarding this. may not have to register. A registration is only Short Research Stays: employment contract or confirmation from If you have questions or problems the Wel­ necessary if: If you are a visiting professor and only research­ your scholarship provider come Centre is always available to help. They can  You need a tax identification number ing or teaching at JMU for a short period of time,  Verification of what you will be doing during help you fill in the application and, upon re­  You have to apply for a residence or work per­ especially if you come on a fellowship, it might your stay, e.g. employment contract (certifi­ quest, accompany you to your appointment. mit. This is usually the case for researchers not be necessary or even possible to open a cate from your employer in case your employ­ If you do not live in Würzburg, but in one of from non-EU countries who will be in Germa­ German bank account. Please ask the Welcome ment contract is not yet ready), research the surrounding areas such as Gerbrunn, Veits­ ny for longer than 90 days, and who have not Centre for advice. agreement höchheim or Rottendorf, you must apply for your directly received a residence permit from the  Proof of health insurance work and residence permit with the responsible German Embassy in their home country for  Proof of sufficient accommodation (“aus­ county administration office (“Landrats­amt”) the complete duration of their stay. 2.4. Applying for a Residence and Work Permit reichendem Wohnraum”) through proof of (see chapter 2.2.) Citizens from outside the EU must apply for a res­ idence permit if their planned stay is longer than 2.3. Setting up a Bank Account the duration allowed (usually 90 days) on the Please note the definition of sufficient accommodation “ausreichendem Wohnraum”: Before signing an employment contract you will visa granted by the Embassy. Work and resi­ You and every family member over six years of age must each have 12 m2 and every family member under six years 2 usually need an account from a German financial dence permits can be applied for at the Würzburg of age must each have 10 m available to them. Additional rooms such as the kitchen, bathroom, WC and hallway must be ­accessible to everyone. institution so that your salary or scholarship can Citizen’s Office (“Bürgerbüro”) at the Depart­ be transferred. The conditions for opening an ment for Nationality Issues and Foreigner Affairs ­account are similar at the majority of banks. It is (“Ausländerbehörde”). however useful to compare the account manage­ ment fees at the various banks. The application usually has two steps: The majority of branches offer consultation in 1. Consultation: After you have registered with English but an appointment should be made in the Residents’ Registration Office at the Citizen’s

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 Costs for applying for a work and shorter than five years, you can have yourself ex­ valid for one year and is automatically renewed and additional costs, the duration of the lease, residence permit (as of 2016) empted from VBLklassik within two months after for another 12 months if it is not cancelled in cancellation period and obligations such as re­ – Valid up to one year: ¤ 100 the start of your contract. In this case the em­ writing in time according to current terms and pairs and renovations. Possible increases in the – Valid for more than one year: ¤ 110 ployer will take on a different supplementary conditions. rental price will also be mentioned. – Extension of up to three months: ¤ 65 pension scheme (VBLextra) with which you are If an employee however leaves their job be­ The rent must be promptly transferred to the – Extension of more than three months: entitled to a pension without any waiting period fore the end of the fiscal year or could not use the landlord’s bank account usually at the beginning ¤ 80 or minimum working time. You will receive all of ticket because of a longer stay abroad or illness, of the month. Payment in cash is not normally  Address the necessary information including the applica­ the costs for the ticket can be partially reim­ possible. Fachabteilung Staatsangehörigkeits- und tion documents from the personnel department. bursed. Ausländerangelegenheiten  Further information on the VBLklassik and  For more information on the Job Ticket and Additional Costs Rückermainstrasse 2 VBLextra tariffs: to get the application form please contact: Pay special attention to what is included in the 97070 Würzburg VBL: www.vbl.de w English top right corner Unit 4.1 at the Service Centre Human Re­sour­ additional costs. In the majority of cases you will [email protected]  General information on German pension ces: go.uniwue.de/job-ticket pay monthly for the additional costs which are  Information on residence permits scheme: calculated based upon the size of the flat and the – EURAXESS: EURAXESS: www.euraxess.de/en w Services Using public transportation as a doctoral number of people living there. At the end of the www.euraxess.de/en/ w Services w Incom­ w Incoming Researchers w Social Security researcher year the exact amount of water, heating etc. that ing Researchers w Visa and entry w Pension Scheme If you are enrolled for your PhD at the University, was used will be determined. If you have used – German Rectors’ Conference:  Pension systems worldwide and application your student card can also be used as a semester less than what was calculated for the year you www.hrk.de/home/ w HRK International w procedures for researchers who are entitled ticket. With your card you can use all public will receive money back, if you used more you Mobility and Mutual Recognition w Mobili­ to a pension in multiple countries: transportation within the city and to certain will have to pay the difference. ty of Researchers w Leaflet in English www.findyourpension.eu neighbouring areas free of charge.  Range of the semester ticket: Deposit www.studentenwerk-wuerzburg.de/en/ w Mo­ Most landlords require a security deposit equiv­ 2.5. Company Pension Scheme (VBL) 2.6. Job Ticket ney w Save Money w Semester Ticket w Würz­ alent to 2-3 months of rent. If you caused any For all public employees there is a mandatory Using public transportation as a University burg damage to the flat beyond normal wear and tear company pension scheme which supplements employee – sometimes a matter of dispute – the landlord the general state pension scheme. It is provided As a University employee you are entitled to re­ can keep a part of the deposit when you move by the Federal and State Government Employees ceive a Job Ticket, the “Mobil-Firmen-Abo”, which 2.7. Rental Contract out. If everything is in good order, you get back Retirement Fund (“Versorgungsanstalt des Bun­ makes using public transportation in Würzburg A rental contract is legally binding once the ten­ the complete deposit. Therefore, it is crucial that des und der Länder” (VBL)) and partially payed cheaper. As soon as you receive your Novell user ant and landlord have signed it and should all existing defects in the flat be documented in for by your employer and yourself, respectively. account you can download the application form therefore be thoroughly scrutinised beforehand. a report drawn up when the flat is being handed This scheme will automatically come into effect from the Intranet and register for the Mobil-­ If you have difficulty understanding the contract, over to you. That report avoids that you are held once you sign a contract (VBLklassik). Receiving Firmen-Abo. please ask your host institute or the Welcome responsible for pre-existing defects when you any benefits however depends on having worked The Mobil Firmen-Abo is not transferable. You Centre for help. move out. There are various options for paying in the public sector in Germany for at least five can however take family members with you at The rental contract is usually drawn up in Ger­ the deposit. Ask the Welcome Centre for assis­ years. Therefore, if your employment contract is certain times free of charge. The Job Ticket is man and contains information on the rental price tance.

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Bird’s eye view: the Fortress on Marienberg Hill tenants in the building (by arrangement), Mobile phone contracts e.g.: cleaning the staircase or lawn work. For your mobile telephone you can either enter ­Often a caretaker is however responsible for into a contract or use a prepaid sim card. Rates these tasks whose services are then part of with a contract might be cheaper if you are a the additional costs. heavy user, but they often have a minimum pe­ riod of 24 months. For shorter stays in Germany a prepaid card is recommended. They can be 2.8. Phone and Internet bought directly from the shops of the various If you are not living in a Guesthouse or residence ­mobile phone providers, in many supermarkets hall in which the costs for the internet and tele­ and from electronics shops. As special rates for phone are included in the utility costs, you have calling abroad vary from provider to provider it is to find a telephone and internet provider on your worth comparing them beforehand. own and arrange the contract. You can choose from a variety of services and numerous provid­ ers, resulting in different costs. You have to care­ 2.9. Taxes fully select the right package. For example, inter­ 2.9.1 Tax Identification Number national calls and calls from a landline phone to Approximately one to three weeks after registering

Bild: Elmar Hahn Bild: Elmar a mobile phone are usually not included in flat at the Resident’s Registration Office (“Bürger­ rate offers. Pay attention to the contract cancella­ büro”) you will receive your tax identification num­ tion period. Contracts that can be cancelled ber. You must then send this to the personnel de­ Renovations made for furnished temporary accommodations. monthly are usually more expensive but you partment. This number is valid for life. Your tax Larger renovations and repairs are paid by the A minimal duration of how long one can rent may should avoid contracts for 12 or 24 months. number and additional tax information (“Steuer­ landlord. Inform your landlord of damages right be made on a case by case basis. Using your home address you can go through merkmale”) is located on the top right hand side away so that repairs can be taken care of imme­ the websites of the various providers online and of your pay slip (“Lohnabrechnung”). As those who diately. Smaller cosmetic repairs are however the Practical tips check which rates and surfing speeds are availa­ are married with partners in Germany and em­ responsibility of the tenant. This is also mentio­ In order to avoid conflicts with the landlord or a ble in your area. Contracts can be arranged on­ ployees with children can apply to receive certain ned in the rental contract. For unfurnished flats premature cancellation of the lease it is recom­ line or through a telephone hotline. The required reductions and tax allowances (“Steuerfreibe­ with an open-ended rental period the tenant is mended to inform yourself in detail on the equipment will be sent to you through the mail träge”), it is important to make sure that all of your often required to paint the flat either when mov­ “house rules” (“Hausordnung”). They might in­ with a onetime fee. A technician can be called information is correctly recorded. If this is not the ing in or moving out. clude: upon if problems arise. case please contact the personnel department.  Avoid noise during midday and after 10 : 00 in There are many sites online where you can Cancellation period and duration of rental the evening compare the various telephone and internet pro­ 2.9.2. Tax Obligation The majority of rental contracts are open-ended  Properly heat and air out the rooms in order viders. Popular internet providers in Germany Every person in Germany who performs any activ­ and have a cancellation period of three months. to avoid mould growth are also easily found online. ity (“Tätigkeit”) for which they are paid must also Exceptions must usually be made in writing.  Proper waste separation pay income taxes. The amount depends on the Shorter rental and cancellation periods are often  Take on specific tasks together with the other income. Simply not knowing the regulations will

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not protect you from prosecution if you inadvert­ many. This information can be requested free of partners and under-age children. Before entry, a  Proof of basic knowledge of the German lan­ ently pay too little or no taxes at all. charge. Also it is highly recommended to go to a visa for bringing family must be applied for at the guage (level A1, European Reference Frame­ private tax consultant if you are not sure of your responsible German diplomatic mission. work) where this can reasonably be expected Researchers with an Employment Contract liability, or entitlements, and need help working Please inquire as early as possible at the respon­ If you enter into an employment contract with the through the tax system in Germany. The following documents are generally re- sible German diplomatic mission as the duration University, you will be subject to taxation in Ger­ quired: of the process and required documents can vary many and the income tax will automatically be 2.9.3. Changing Your Tax Bracket  Passport greatly and may take several months. For every deducted from your salary. If you have an employment contract with the Uni­  A copy of the passport and residence permit application process health insurance, adequate versity and your spouse comes with you to Ger­ of the person already living in Germany living space and sufficient means of financial Visiting Professors with a Shorter Stay many, you can possibly claim certain tax benefits  Marriage certificate (original and a certified support for the spouse and children in Germany Visiting professors, who are only at the Universi­ and change your tax bracket. This is particularly translation and if necessary legalisation/ must be guaranteed. ty for a few weeks or months and are remunerat­ advantageous if your spouse earns less or has no apostille) Regarding other family members such as par­ ed for their work, are often exempt from paying income while in Germany. You must fill in and  Birth certificate for the children and adults ents or siblings, there is only a right to bring income tax. This is regulated in double taxation submit the form “Antrag auf Steuerklassen­ (original and a certified translation and if nec­ them in cases of exceptional hardship. Please agreements in order to avoid that your income is wechsel bei Ehegatten/Lebenspartnern” (chang­ essary legalisation/apostille) ask the Welcome Centre or your host institute for taxed in two countries. Make sure to inform your­ ing tax bracket with spouse/partner) in order to  Proof of insurance, financing and accommo­ help if you are in doubt. They can help direct you self of the agreement between Germany and the change your tax bracket. You can go directly to dation (see chapter 1) to the correct authorities. country in which you currently reside. If an agree­ the tax office and apply for the tax bracket change ment exists which allows you to pay tax in your upon presentation of your passport and tax own country, the personnel department will fill ­identification number (“Steueridentifikations­ Special note for international doctoral researchers: in a form for you exempting you from paying tax­ nummer”). If you need assistance the Welcome You should take into consideration that the right to bring family and other advantages such as applying for family es. Centre can set up an appointment or accompany benefits with a residence permit under § 16 (for students) is considerably limited. In the case of bringing a spouse the  Information on Double Taxation Agreements: you there. For more information on bringing your marriage must have already taken place at least two years before applying, or the residence permit of the spouse Federal Ministry of Finance: family to Germany and other family benefits and ­already living in Germany must have been issued at least two years before application. In case of doubt you can speak www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Web/EN allowances see chapter 2.10. with someone from the Department for Nationality Issues and Foreigner Affairs (“Ausländerbehörde”) to see if you could possibly receive a different type of residence permit. Doctoral researchers with an employment contract can w Issues w Taxation w Double Taxation usually receive a permit under § 18 (for employees). Under certain conditions doctoral researchers with a scholarship can qualify for a residence permit under § 20 (for researchers). The host institute must however verify if the require­ International Researchers with a Scholarship 2.10. Bringing Family ments for a research agreement can be fulfilled. Scholarships are usually tax exempt. There can 2.10.1. Applying to Bring Your Family however be exceptions, therefore it is important The possibilities and requirements for bringing to ask your scholarship provider. family are dependent upon the type of residence permit and the reason why the family member is Seek Professional Advice in Germany. Usually foreign nationals in Germa­ In case of doubt, the “Betriebsstättenfinanzamt” ny with either a residence permit, a settlement is the only authority which can give you legally permit, the right of permanent residence in the binding information on your tax liability in Ger­ EU or an EU Blue Card can bring their spouses/

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The Institute of Computer Science located on Campus Hubland South 2.10.2. Applying for Parenting Benefit For researchers without an employment (“Elterngeld”) contract If you have a child in Germany you can apply for The application for child benefits is processed by “Elterngeld”. This is however only for the parent the Family Office of the Federal Employment who stops working and takes family leave in or­ Agency. You can find more information on the der to take care of the child. “Elterngeld” is only requirements as well as application forms on the allocated for a maximum of 14 months after the website for the Federal Employment Agency: child has been born. The parents can decide how www.arbeitsagentur.de/web/content/EN/ to divide up the family leave among themselves. In addition there is “Elterngeld Plus” for parents For researchers with an employment contract working part-time: it is less, but paid out over a If you have an employment contract with the Uni­ longer period of time. The payable amount de­ versity, the Bavarian Regional Financial Authority pends on many factors and can vary between a (“Bayerische Landesamt für Finanzen”) is re­ minimum of ¤ 150 a month under “Elterngeld sponsible for the disbursement. Plus” and ¤ 1,170 a month under “Elterngeld”.  Application for child benefits: Familienkasse Aschaffenburg 2.10.3. Applying for Child Benefit Hofgartenstr. 14-16 (“Kindergeld”) 63739 Aschaffenburg If your child is living with you in Germany you can Phone: +49 (0)800/45 55530 receive child benefits from the time your child is Familienkasse-Aschaffenburg@arbeitsagen­ born until the end of their 18th year, even longer tur.de 2.11. Driving Licence Non-EU citizens planning a stay of 12 months under certain circumstances. For every child you For the application you will need proof of when International researchers from countries in the or longer will receive ¤ 190 (as of 2016) every month. The your child came to Germany and was registered European Union or European Economic Area For longer stays you will need a driving licence amount increases from the third child on. If your at the Citizen’s Office (“Bürgerbüro”) as well as A driving licence from a EU member state or an issued in Germany. To convert your licence into a child is living abroad or is receiving similar bene­ the tax identification number of the child. Both EEA state is valid in Germany. You have to carry German licence, it must be valid and obtained fits from abroad, you cannot apply for child be­ parents must sign the application. If you have the national licence with you when driving, your before your entry into Germany. Conversion de­ nefits in Germany. any questions the Welcome Centre will be happy international driving licence is not sufficient. pends on equivalence of the licence. You may to help. have to take a theory or driving exam. The Citi­ Non-EU citizens planning a short stay zens’ Office (Bürgerbüro) is the place to apply for A driving licence from any other country is only a conversion. valid for six months after arrival in Germany. If  Information: Federal Ministry of Transport Special note for international doctoral researchers: you will not take up residence in Germany for and Digital Infrastructure: www.bmvi.de/EN/ If you have a student visa under § 16 you are not normally entitled to apply for parenting and child benefits. Make sure longer than 12 months, this time can be extend­ w Transport and Mobility w Transport w Driv­ to seek consultation and information early on. however verify if the requirements for a research agreement can be ed for another six months upon application. ing licence w Validity of foreign driving licences fulfilled. in the Federal Republic of Germany

30 Welcome to the University of Würzburg 31 Support Services and Facilities 3 International atmosphere on Campus 3.1. Service Centre International Affairs dents with help and advice. Along with the Letter 3.1.1. International Students Office of Admission, all new students receive an infor­ While international professors and post-doctoral mation leaflet from the tutors. They can also look researchers are supported by the Welcome for their “own” personal tutor on the internet. Centre, the International Students Office takes This might be someone who lives in the same care of international Bachelor and Master stu­ hall of residence, who has the same mother dents. The office is the first point of contact for tongue or who is studying the same subject. They students from other countries who want to study often meet new arrivals at the train station and in Würzburg. The staff is dedicated to looking take them to their accommodation. They help ­after incoming students and to giving advice via with any necessary paperwork such as enrol­ e-mail, over the phone or directly in their offices. ment at the University or applying for a residence The International Students Office does not permit, accompany the new students to official restrict its help to matters directly concerned offices such as the town hall and give basic infor­ with students’ university courses. It also helps mation on life in Würzburg. them find solutions to different problems and The primary target group of the Tutoring Ser­ puts them in touch with the right people. Ques­ vice is international students. Doctoral research­ tions that might arise are: How do I open bank ers who are part of one of the Graduate Schools account? How can I obtain health insurance? Am at the University of Würzburg can however also Emmerich Robert Foto: I allowed to work to help finance my studies? benefit from the service and should get in touch Where can I apply for a student grant? What is with their respective Graduate School for more the best way to look for accommodation? The of­ information.  Support for female academics and students 3.2.2. Gender Consulting in Research Networks fice helps students get started.  Further information: go.uniwue.de/tutors  Counselling with regard to funding opportuni­ of the German Research Foundation (DFG) The International Students Office is also ties in the qualification phase For male and female researchers who are part of ­responsible for the enrolment of international  Compatibility between academic life and DFG-funded research networks, there are a varie­ doctoral researchers. It evaluates the foreign de­ 3.2. Office of the Women’s Representative family ty of support services offered which are financed grees of the candidates in order to determine if 3.2.1. Counselling Services  Support for career planning through DFG equal opportunity funds. Many ser­ they are equivalent with European degrees. The University Women’s Representative, togeth­  Confidential counselling on sexual discrimi­ vices are offered in English.  Further information on the International Of- er with the Women’s Representatives in the vari­ nation and harassment The Service Centre for Gender Consulting in fice and its services: ous faculties, is the contact person for questions  Help in finding solutions to conflicts at the the Office of the Women’s Representative offers www.international.uni-wuerzburg.de/en dealing with equal opportunity. She is a voting workplace support in planning and implementation of member in all committees and advises the uni­  E-Mail: equality policies in close cooperation with the 3.1.2. Tutoring Services versity board on questions of equality. [email protected] career development programme Scientia and the The International Students Office is supported Further areas of responsibility are:  Website (only in German): University Family Services. by a strong network of around 50 German and  Involvement in the process of appointing pro­ www.frauenbuero.uni-wuerzburg.de Workshops and coaching are regularly offered international students – tutors – who speak var­ fessors with the goal of increasing the propor­ for young female researchers. The workshops are ious languages and provide international stu­ tion of women in such positions predominantly offered in English and are orient­

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Children welcome! The University offers daycare for babies and toddlers ed around different career stages, for example 3.3.1. University Daycare Centre “Leadership and supervisory work in interna­ “Campus Kinderhaus” tional research teams” for female post-doctoral The Campus Kinderhaus (CKH) of the University researchers. of Würzburg is located at Campus Nord in the Researchers with family obligations are sup­ Child and Family Centre. The CKH accommodates ported through various measures to help with 120 children from 10 months up to 6 years of age. the compatibility of work and family life. The es­ It is operated by the protestant Church St. Johan­ tablishment of a home office, financing family nis but is open to children of all religious denom­ leave replacement and assistants or arranging inations. The childcare facilities are available to childcare during conferences or outside of nor­ all members of the University however employ­ mal day care hours can be supported. ees have priority.  Contact: The main language spoken in the CKH is Ger­ Anna-Lena Vallentin man. However, many international researchers Phone: +49 (0)931/31 88968 send their children to the “Campus-Kinderhaus” [email protected] which gives it an international atmosphere. The staff is accustomed to communicating with ­children and families from all over the world. 3.3. Office of Family Support More­over, parents are asked to accompany their The University has been certified as a fami­ children during the first days (up to 2-3 weeks – ly-friendly workplace (“Familiengerechte Hoch­ depending on the child and their parents) for a schule”) since 2008. It continues putting consid­ few hours to ensure that they have enough time w Kinderbetreuung w Campus-Kinderhaus w 3.3.2. Short-term Daycare “Zwergenstube” erable effort into enlarging its family-friendly to become familiar with their new surroundings. Vormerkung und Kosten The “Zwergenstube” is a playroom which offers measures and support infrastructures. You can apply for a spot at the “Campus-Kin­  The reservation form: flexible hourly short-term day care for babies The Office of Family Support (OFS) is the main derhaus” at any time. As childcare is subsidized www.familienservice.uni-wuerzburg.de w Kin­ and toddlers between the ages of two months point of contact for questions related to combin­ by the state, only 20 % of the full cost has to be derbetreuung­ w Campus-Kinderhaus w Vor­ and two years. Parents can work knowing that ing studying and working with family responsibil­ covered by the parents’ financial contribution. merkung und Kosten w Vormerkung Campus- their children are being looked after by qualified ities. The team at the OFS offers individual consul­ The only precondition for this reduced price is Kinderhaus am Hubland English version personnel. Its main goal is to help students with tation, a wide range of information and support, that applicants are registered with the Citizens’  For more information or in case of questions, babies to continue their studies without being organises and arranges childcare and promotes a Office (see chapter 2.2.). feel free to contact the CKH directly: forced to take a longer break. Parents can book family centred study and work environment. In Phone: +49 (0)931/31 88922 or two-hour care-blocks for their children. You must terms of childcare provision, the OFS looks at indi­ Please note: If you are planning a shorter research +49 (0)931/31 80648 sign up at least 48 hours in advance. A moderate vidual needs and tries to help families find the stay at JMU, the Campus Kinderhaus will not be an [email protected] fee is charged per two hour block and you can right type of child care in Würzburg. Furthermore, option for you. Your child must be signed up for a book up to 8 blocks (or 16 hours) per week. the OFS offers a list of caregivers and in-home pro­ minimum of six months to receive a spot.  Current opening hours: viders for individual care arrangements.  The monthly costs (only in German): www.familienservice.uni-wuerzburg.de w www.familienservice.uni-wuerzburg.de Kinderbetreuung w Zwergenstube

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Please note: The costs for the flexible daycare ing the summer holidays children under 6 years 3.4. Student Services Röntgenring offered by “Zwergenstube” as well as the holiday who will start school in September can also take The goal of the “Studentenwerk Würzburg”, Stu­ – Mensa Röntegenring (Röntgenring 12) programme are tax-deductible. For families with part in the programme. There is a fee which in­ dent Services, is to support the everyday needs of Menus are updated daily along with ingredients low income or parents taking part in a profes­ cludes supervision of the children, insurance, students. Next to being in charge of the canteens and allergy warnings so that you know exactly sional training, there are opportunities to cover lunch and materials for arts and crafts, entrance and student residences, they also offer legal ad­ what is being served. the costs in total. fees and train tickets for trips when necessary. vice, social counselling, student finance advice  Menus and opening hours: For some activities some knowledge of German and other consulting services. It is important how­ www.studentenwerk-wuerzburg.de/en 3.3.3. Babysitter Service may be necessary to attend. ever to note that Student Services is not a part of The Office of Family Support is supported by a  More information on services, fees and re­ the University. It is an independent organisation 3.4.2. Discounts for Visiting Guest Researchers network of 50-60 babysitters who study at the gistration (only in German): with its own management, rules, forms etc. Visiting guest professors or researchers without university. Upon request, the Office can find a go.uniwue.de/hopr  More information: an employment contract or a JMU Card can re­ student babysitter for your child. You can register www.studentenwerk-wuerzburg.de/en ceive a chip card for the University canteens on the webpage and the staff will then suggest Childcare for shorter research stays during which entitles them to get the same discounts as available babysitters to you and establish con­ summer holidays 3.4.1. University Canteens regular university employees. The card can be tact: Please note that it will be extremely difficult to There are seven canteens (“Mensa”, “Mensate­ obtained at the Student Services’ main cash  Online Registration (only in German): find daycare for your small children if you plan to ria” or “Burse”) throughout the city near the ma­ desk (“Hauptkasse im Studentenhaus”) for a se­ www.familienservice.uni-wuerzburg.de w come with your family for a shorter research stay jor locations of the university. Meals can either curity deposit of ¤ 10 with a written statement Kinderbetreuung w Babysitter-Vermittlung during the summer. In August all schoolchildren be paid for with your JMU-Card (see chapter from the respective department proving the The student babysitters are trained and insured. are on summer break and most day-care centres 3.10.2.) or in cash. Guests at the University have guest researcher’s status. You have to pay at least the statutory minimum for smaller children are closed. The University to pay a bit more at the canteen than members. wage but the payment per hour can be negotiat­ offers summer programmes for schoolchildren  University canteens and their locations ed individually depending on the tasks and the from 6-12 years. The city of Würzburg as well as City centre 3.5. University of Würzburg Graduate Schools number and age of the children. The University different youth organisations offer summer pro­ – Burse Würzburg (Am Studentenhaus 1) There are four Graduate Schools under the Uni­ only establishes contact and is not involved in grammes and workshops for children but under – Mensa am Studentenhaus (Am Studenten­ versity of Würzburg Graduate School (UWGS) sys­ this process. very similar conditions. Most private day care haus 1) tem covering all of the research areas at the Uni­ The babysitters can be booked for private rea­ services and many student babysitters are on Campus Hubland (South) versity: Life Sciences, Science and Technology sons as well as university events and conferenc­ holiday as well. – Mensa am Hubland (Campus Hubland and Humanities as well as Law, Economics and es. If you are a member of a DFG-project, it might You can find nice holiday activities and small Süd, next to the main library) Society. They all provide structured doctoral be possible to finance your childcare via the cen­ entertainment programmes for children at public – Restaurant Frankenstube (part of the can­ training. Individual training plans are developed tral equal opportunity funds. playgrounds which will give your child the oppor­ teen, Hubland Süd) depending on the doctoral researcher’s academic tunity to play with other children, but it will be Campus Hubland (North) background and research project. The large se­ 3.3.4. Holiday Programmes difficult to find consistent childcare which en­ – Mensateria (Campus Nord, past the library lection of advanced professional training cours­ During every Bavarian school holiday (except ables you to conduct full-time research during just over the bridge) es and mentoring offers (see 3.7.) are open to Christmas), the office of family support offers full the summer. University Hospital doctoral researchers at the graduate schools, daycare and leisure opportunities on Campus for – Mensa Josef-Schneider-Straße (Uniklini­ but visiting doctoral or post-doctoral researchers pupils between the ages of six and twelve. 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The University Campus bridge am Hubland connects “Campus North” and “Campus South”

 Check with the respective Graduate School’s 3.6. Career Services and ProfiLehre office or contact the UWGS: All enrolled doctoral researchers may participate [email protected] in the courses offered by Career Services. These The most comprehensive offer is provided by the courses are however mostly offered in German Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS). Trans­ only. ferable skills courses offered cover a broad range  Career Service: of topics such as: www.career-service.uni-wuerzburg.de/en  oral presentation Doctoral researchers all the way to faculty mem­  job interviews bers can also benefit from professional training  good scientific practice and scientific writing regarding all aspects of teaching (in German only).  poster design  ProfiLehre:  statistical data analysis etc. www.profilehre.uni-wuerzburg.de  Current and upcoming transferable skills courses: go.uniwue.de/tskills 3.7. Mentoring Programmes In addition, the GSLS offers a PostDoc Plus Pro­ The University offers a variety of mentoring pro­ gramme which is tailored to the needs of post-­ grammes for students, doctoral researchers, post-­ doctoral researchers and junior principal investi­ doctoral researchers and those striving towards gators. a Habilitation. The goal of each programme is to promote young scientists and scholars in their The workshops cover topics such as: career plans inside and outside of the university.  grant writing There are also mentoring programmes centred  project management specifically on young female researchers to help  leadership (supervising students and profes­ them improve their strengths, work on their sional personnel selection) weaknesses and prepare them for careers in  conflict management fields dominated mostly by men in leadership  financial management positions. The structure, duration, and content  career building etc. of each programme vary depending on the field

winkelhardt.de  Current and upcoming PostDoc Plus work- but each has the following components: shops: go.uniwue.de/postdocplus  Peer mentoring groups where young scien­ tists and scholars meet with and help each other set goals and make plans  Individual mentoring with a mentor already working in the current or prospective field of the mentee - / www.foto Winkelhardt Bild: Petra  Workshops and training programmes to help

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Work with scientists and scholars from all around the world the mentees acquire important skills and must register with the Alumni network under work on their own strengths go.uniwue.de/registration. Once you have regis­  Networking opportunities tered you will be asked to answer a few ques­ tions in order to find the best mentor for you. 3.7.1. Mentoring Programmes for Male and During the first meeting you can decide if you Female Researchers and your mentor are a good fit and discuss how Mentoring med Peer you would like to arrange the meetings. The pro­ This two year programme is a cooperation of the gramme lasts for a year and has a kick-off and Faculty of Medicine and the University Hospital. feedback stage. Its target group is doctors and clinician scientists  More information: striving for a scientific career at the University Alumni Uni Würzburg Hospital or in basic research institutions of the Sanderring 2 medical faculty working towards a Habilitation. It 97070 Würzburg centres around the idea of networking and work­ Phone: +49 (0)931/31 83150 ing together. Colleagues at similar stages in their [email protected] career meet regularly in interdisciplinary small www.alumni.uni-wuerzburg.de/en groups. They discuss and plan individual steps along their career paths as well as possible coop­ 3.7.2. Mentoring Programmes for Female eration and they exchange personal experienc­ Researchers es. Peer groups can also invite individual men­ Mentoring Med and Mentoring med Plus tors who then advise them on specific topics or Mentoring Med is for female doctoral research­ tion, and who are aspiring for leadership posi­ their strengths and mitigate the weaknesses help with concrete questions on the structures ers and lasts two years. It follows the same struc­ tions within and outside of the university. Young women typically struggle with in science. Experi­ and rules in academic life. ture as Mentoring med Peer (3.7.1.) except the female researchers can systematically plan their enced scientists of both genders act as personal  More information: mentoring is one-on-one. Mentoring med Plus is career path within a time period of 18 months mentors and help with guidance in phases of go.uniwue.de/peer for women working towards a Habilitation and through personal meetings with experienced uncertainty or doubt. focuses on the process of becoming a professor. leaders from the fields of research and the corpo­  More information: Alumni Mentoring For more information or questions please see the rate world. go.uniwue.melisc Alumni voluntarily work one-on-one with stu­ website listed above under Mentoring med Peer.  More information (in German only): dents, doctoral researchers or young graduates go.uniwue.de/scientia in this mentoring programme. Through their var­ Scientia Mentoring: Career development for 3.8. Research Funding Support: SFT and RAC ious experiences alumni can help the mentees young female researchers Mentoring Life Sciences The University of Würzburg has two major re­ choose the path that is right for them, give them Scientia Mentoring includes two programmes: This programme organised by the Graduate search funding support institutions, the SFT (Ser­ tips on the various fields or how to start a career Mentoring Natural Sciences and Mentoring Hu­ School of Life Sciences aims to support young vicezentrum Forschung und Technologietransfer) abroad and simply listen and offer advice. Partic­ manities and Social Sciences. The two program­ female scientists on their way towards the upper and the RAC (Research Advancement Centre). ipation in the programme is voluntary and free. mes focus on doctoral researchers, post-doctoral echelons of academia. In courses and work­ The SFT advises individual researchers seek­ In order to become a part of the programme you researchers and those working on their Habilita­ shops doctoral researchers learn to appreciate ing research funding from various sources. In

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The Language Centre: German courses in an international atmosphere one-on-one consultations, scientists, especially Enhancement of Collaboration in early career stages, are advised on funding – i.a. coordination of multi- and cross-discipli­ sources and on general aspects of their career nary research initiatives, organization of cat­ strategy. This includes, among other things, alytic research events, development and/or ­advice on opportunities for obtaining research coordination of resources and tools to pro­ awards. The SFT team cooperates closely with mote collaboration both within and beyond relevant experts and services at the University or the university. with institutions on regional, national and inter­ national levels. The SFT has a particular empha­ Proposal Support sis on funding schemes of the European Union. – i.a. proposal development support for large In addition, the SFT is responsible for all aspects as well as individual grants, acting as liaison of intellectual property and technology transfer, with funding agencies during the proposal firstly through licensing, and secondly through development process, coordination of pro­ the support of entrepreneurs founding a start-up posal reviews prior to submission, analysis of company based on university IP. proposal reviews and provision of feedback. The RAC focusses on the development and implementation of strategic and capacity-build­  More information: ing activities with the ultimate goal to facilitate – SFT www.sft.uni-wuerzburg.de research excellence. Its work concentrates on – RAC www.uni-wuerzburg.de/rac national funding agencies and foundations. In the following areas of expertise, the RAC offers ning with level B1, you may attend special cours­ you arrive in Würz­burg you must take a placement services to individual faculty members, teams of 3.9. Language Centre es on conversation, writing, listening compre­ test to determine your proficiency level. Without the researchers, university administration and the The Language Centre (Zentrum für Sprachen, hension, pronunciation or presentation. There test you will not be admitted. Joining a course in the university board: ZFS) offers language courses for all university are also online courses available. middle of the semester is not possible. members. These offers include German as a There are two forms of German courses: a short It is recommended to contact the course coor­ Strategic Research Advancement ­Foreign Language, E-learning, tandem learning but very intensive full day course of about three dinator for “German as a Foreign Language” pri­ – i.a. analyses and advice on strategic research through the face 2 face programme and self-learn­ weeks during the semester break (not compatible or to coming to Würzburg. development at JMU ing material at the media library. with research) or courses during the semester  Contact: which last approximately 14 weeks and are sched­ [email protected] Communication of Research and Research 3.9.1. German as a Foreign Language uled to be compatible with your work. The intensive  Further information on the Language Centre Opportunities Courses at all levels of language proficiency are courses are open and free for individuals enrolled and the Department of German as a Foreign – i.a. processing and provision of proposal/ offered. They enable employees and their fami­ at the University (exceptions may apply), whereas Language: go.uniwue.de/germancourses award related metrics; collection and dissem­ lies, foreign applicants, doctoral students, and semester courses are generally also open to inter­  Relevant deadlines and the link for the reg- ination of funding information to faculty and visiting researchers to either prepare for the Ger­ national employees and their families (for a fee). In istration process are announced on this page administrators. man Language University Entrance Examination order to take part in a German course you must one or two months prior to the start of each or simply to perfect their language skills. Begin­ preregister online with the Language Centre. Once new semester: go.uniwue.de/coursereg

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3.9.2. Face 2 Face Programme 3.10.1. JMU User Account (Novell) and E-Mail you are eligible to use the Computer Centre ser­ Please note: You only have full access to all dis­ and the Mediothek A JMU user account is the first step in being able to: vices. Off-campus, you can access your e-mail counts and functions of the JMU Card if you are If you already have some knowledge of German  Use the internet and computers on campus account as well as network drives through vari­ either an enrolled doctoral researcher or if you and would like to brush it up, the programme  Receive a university e-mail address and ac­ ous types of remote access. Check the Computer have signed an employment contract with the face 2 face may be an option for you. The Lan­ cess your e-mail Centre homepage for details. University. As a guest researcher without a con­ guage Centre will try to find a tandem partner for  Apply for the JMU Card (see below)  Available services: tract you can receive a guest card from your de­ you who you can then meet with once or twice a  Get access to network drives locally and www.rz.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/services partment which, however, only functions as an week to practice your German. It is especially through remote access electronic purse. easy for English native speakers to find a tandem 3.10.2. JMU Card partner as many people want to practice English Procedure for international researchers entering The JMU card is a multifunctional ID card for em­ 3.10.3. Computer Courses and and are happy to teach some German in return. an employment contract with the University: ployees and students (also called “Student ID”) Online Resources If you cannot participate in a German lan­ Once you sign an employment contract with the that can combine any or all of the following func­ The Computer Centre also offers a variety of guage course or the face 2 face programme, the University, you automatically receive a JMU ac­ tions (based upon your requirements): courses. The courses range from learning how to self-instruction material at the Mediothek may count as well as an e-mail address, a GroupWise  access to electronically locked areas such as use PowerPoint and Excel to analytic software be an alternative. The Mediothek is open from mailbox and a VoIP telephone number. A letter computer lounges such as SPSS. Video tutorials on the various Monday to Friday. Here you can find language with your username and password will be sent to  library card ­topics are also available for download. and grammar books, magazines, DVDs and on­ your office address. The JMU account is valid for  time recording for staff working flexible hours  More information: line learning material. The centre also offers lan­ the whole duration of your employment contract.  electronic purse go.uniwue.de/it-training guage software so you can study on your own.  semester ticket for public transport (only in Just ask one of the employees at the service desk Procedure for guest researchers without an em- case of enrolled doctoral researchers) 3.10.4. IT Support for help. ployment contract (external funding, scholar- If you wish to use the payment function of the card, In case you encounter problems with software or  More information in English on the face 2 face ships, own resources) for example at one of the university canteens or to hardware which cannot be solved by the FAQ sec­ programme and the Mediothek: In order to get a user account, your department print something at a computer lounge, you must tion on the website, you can contact the Centre Ms Karen Zhuber-Okrug must fill in a written request which you must add money to the card. You can do this at any of by e-mail any time. A telephone hotline is avail­­ [email protected] then sign. Contact the department secretary for the cash-to-chip machines at the University. able from Monday to Thursday from 9 : 00 am to more details. Doctoral researchers receive the card upon 4 : 30 pm and from 9 : 00 am to 1pm on Friday. enrolment, employees must apply through the  Phone: +49 (0)931/31 85050 3.10. Computer Centre Procedure for enrolled international doctoral Computer Centre under the following link: econ­  [email protected] The Computer Centre is the central point of con­ researchers trol.rz.uni-wuerzburg.de. Apart from your JMU  www.rz.uni-wuerzburg.de/en tact for all IT services on campus. The centre is International doctoral researchers automatically account login data you will need a digital version responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from receive a student user ID and an e-mail address of a recent passport picture. The Welcome Centre systems administration and development via upon enrolment. This address is formatted as or your host institute will gladly assist you networks, communication and multimedia ser­ “[email protected]”. If you would through the process. The JMU card will be mailed vices to IT support and education. The following rather have a regular e-mail without “stud-mail”, directly to you. After you have received your JMU services are of major importance for all members please ask you department secretary for a regu­ Card you must activate it at any one of the valida­ of the University. lar account. Once you have a JMU user account tion stations on campus.

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A quiet place for studying: the central University Library 3.11. University Library 3.11.1. Ordering and Borrowing Media The library ensures the supply of information for (loan service for faculty) research, teaching and studying at the University. Most items from the central library can be bor­ Its catalogue covers the holdings of the cen­ rowed with the exception of all printed journals. tral library as well as the holdings of all depart­ Holdings of the departmental libraries are non-­ mental libraries and can be searched online. You lending collections and must be used on-site. will find detailed information, in German and Older media and valuable or rarely used media in English, on using the library on its website. are shelved in closed stacks and can be ordered Video tutorials provide a quick introduction to via the catalogue to the reading rooms of the the library’s services. central library. Some of these media can also be Approximately half of the books and journals borrowed. of the central library, and almost the complete A library card is required if you wish to order holdings of the departmental libraries, are avail­ or borrow media. As a staff member you have a able in reading rooms that are open to the pub­ JMU card that you may activate as your library lic. These holdings can be used on-site free of card through the IT Centre’s web portal eControl. charge and without a library card. If you have a student ID card it will automatically You will find scanning stations in the central work as a library card. library and in some departmental libraries. If you Scientists who reside in Würzburg at the invita­ have a JMU card (see chapter 3.10.2.) you may tion of a department may use the library’s loan also use the multifunctional copiers at 15 differ­ service for faculty. If you plan on staying at the Uni­ ent library locations to copy, scan and print. versity for a full semester, it would be appropriate However, you can also buy a copy card at the cen­ to apply for a temporary personal account (library tral library’s loan desk. card) through the department. Scientists who are The library provides its digital resources only staying for a few weeks should use the loan (elec­tronic journals and newspapers, electronic service for faculty through an already existing ac­ books and databases) from any computer con­ count (library card) for working and project teams. nected to the University’s network. You will how­ The loan service for faculty offers considera­ ever need a JMU account to log into the university ble advantages such as a longer lending period network (see chapter 3.10.1.). With this account it and the possibility to borrow books from depart­ is even possible to use the library’s electronic mental libraries. An internal delivery service can media from anywhere in the world via VPN deliver books and copies of journal articles to ­access. Ask for assistance to set up VPN access. locations outside Hubland Süd Campus. Ask the  Library Website: www.bibliothek.uni-wuer­ library for help with filling in an application for zburg.de/en/homepage the loan service for faculty.  Video tutorials: go.uniwue.de/lib-tutor With a library card you can also request litera­ ture that is not available in Würzburg through in­

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Get some exercise at the University’s sports facilities terlibrary loan. You may also order copies of jour­ 3.12.2. Courses nal articles, or copies from other media, for a fee. Each semester there are a wide range of courses Please make sure to return borrowed media offered by qualified and professional instructors. by the due date to avoid overdue fees. The courses are in the areas of fitness and  More information on acquiring and activat­ strength training, health, individual sports such ing a library card: as mountain climbing or tennis, martial arts, go.uniwue.de/lib-card swimming, group sports such as football or bas­ ketball, dancing and water sports such as rowing. The Welcome Centre or your host institute can 3.12. Sport and Fitness help you go through the list of available courses If you are looking for some physical activity to help and dates. balance out your workday, the University has many different opportunities for you. From the fitness cen­ 3.12.3. Costs and Registration tres, individual and team sports to yoga and dancing To use the offers provided by the Sport Centre there is something for everyone. The fitness centres you need to be enrolled or have a regular em­ and courses are open to all members of the Univer­ ployment contract with the University. However, sity (full-time students, employees and guests). as a guest scientist you can also participate and use the facilities if you decide to become a mem­ 3.12.1 Sports Centres and Facilities ber of a supporter’ association “Verein zur För­ There are two University sport centres: der­ung des Hochschulsports”. The annual mem­  Sportzentrum Am Hubland, Unterer Hub- bership fee is ¤ 25. landweg A special sport ID is required to use the facili­ The sport centre is equipped with a multipur­ ties and to take part in courses. The sport ID can pose hall, fitness centre, tennis courts, beach be purchased from either sport centre during volleyball court, street soccer arena, an out­ certain hours. The basic cost varies depending door fitness tower and other outdoor facili­ on whether you are a student or employee/guest. ties. In addition there is someone available a There are additional costs if you would like to use few days a week to help you with your individ­ special equipment or facilities, such as rowing ual needs and questions. boats, the fitness centre, the swimming pool or  Sportzentrum, Mergentheimer Str. 76 (tram tennis courts. stop “Judenbühlweg” or “Steinbachtal”) The Welcome Centre or your host institute can At this sports centre there is a gym, swimming help inform you on where and when a sport ID pool, gymnastics hall, sauna, weight room, can be purchased and the costs. climbing wall and cardio room.  For more information contact the Depart­ The Welcome Centre or your host institute can ment for Collegiate Sports: inform you of the opening hours. [email protected]

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4.1. Public Transport 4.1.2. Buses and Trams Main bus station Starting Point Lines Direction Stop(s) 4.1.1. Trains and Long-Distance Buses Würzburg has a reliable network of trams and Campus Hubland Main bus station 14 Gerbrunn Philosophisches Institut, All major cities can be reached easily by train or buses which run all over the city and to neigh­ (by bus) Am Hubland, Mathem. Institut long-distance buses. For the trains you can buy bouring towns and villages. Schedules differ on 114 Hubland Philosophisches Institut, tickets online or at the counter and ticket ma­ weekends. The tram and bus schedules for each Universitätszentrum chines at the station. Buying a ticket early in ad­ line are displayed directly at each stop and are 214 FHWS Philosophisches Institut, Hubland Mensa, vance can save you money (“Sparpreis”). No available online. Äußeres Hubland tickets can be bought on the train. Long-distance For all enrolled doctoral researchers, the JMU Sanderring 10 Campus Nord Äußeres Hubland, Hubland Mensa, Am bus tickets are usually purchased online at least Card serves as a semester ticket and can be used Hubland; Campus Nord bus stops: Emil-Fischer-Straße, Bibliothekszentrum, one day in advance. There are various long-­ on all bus and tram lines within, and beyond, the Sprachenzentrum distance bus options which can be found online. city limits (see chapter 2.6.). Employees cannot Wittelsbacherplatz Main bus station 114 Hubland Wittelsbacherplatz A good option for exploring Bavaria is the Bavar­ use their employee ID for the buses and trams (by bus) Universitäts- ia-Ticket (“Bayern-Ticket”). This ticket can be but may apply for a Job Ticket which is valid for zentrum used for a whole day on almost all regional one year (see chapter 2.6.). City Centre, 6 Gartenstadt Seinsheimstraße trains, buses and trams in Bavaria and costs only  Schedules for local buses and trams (“Ver- Barbarossaplatz Keesburg ¤ 23. For an additional ¤ 5 per person up to five kehrsverbund Mainfranken”): University Hospital City centre or train 1 Grombühl/ Uni-Klinikum Bereich D, Robert-Koch- (by tram) station 5 Uni-Klinikum Straße Uni-Klinikum Bereich B/C people can be added to the ticket. www.wvv.de w Mobilität w Fahrplanauskunft  Information and booking for Deutsche Bahn w PDF-Fahrpläne w hier (available in English): Please Note: Although this link is in German www.bahn.de it is easy to use as long as you know the bus 4.1.3. Connecting to the University If you would appreciate some downtime away  Information on the “Bayern-Ticket”: or tram number you are looking up or the No matter where your office or lab is located, from the city, Würzburg also has many outdoor ac­ www.bahn.de w Change to English version w name of your destination, starting location or there will be a bus or a tram to connect you to the tivities to offer. Würzburg has an 18-hole golf Offers w Overview of our regional offers w the stop in Würzburg. Important vocabulary: different university locations and the city. course about 10 minutes by car from the city which Länder-Tickets w Bavaria-Ticket Startort = Starting location, Ziel = Destina­ is listed as one of the “Leading Golf Courses of Ger­ tion, Haltestelle = Name of stop, many”. If you are an avid runner there are many Alle Linien = All lines; Suchen = Search 4.2. Events and Leisure Time Activities trails in and around Würzburg as well as the Resi­  Journey planner: There is always something to do in Würzburg, be it dence Run in April and the iWelt-Marathon and www.bayern-fahrplan.de/en attending one of the folk festivals, catching a play at half marathon in June. There are also excellent the Mainfranken Theatre or simply enjoying a glass paths for walking or cycling along the Main River. of wine. Throughout the summer season the city is The 600-km-long Main River Bicycle Trail is one of very busy with a variety of music, art and wine festi­ the most popular long-distance bicycle trails in vals every week from April through October. Also Germany. On a warm day or evening you can also every November/December the Würzburg Christ­ simply lounge on the banks of the river and have a mas Market takes place. It is one of Germany’s most barbecue or take a swim in authorised areas. picturesque and enchanting Christmas Markets.

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City map of Würzburg

Examples of popular annual events:  Also check out their Facebook page “Foreign  International Spring Festival (May) Scientist Uni Würzburg”!  Africa Festival (May or June)  Mozart Festival (June)  Kiliani Folk Festival (July) 4.4. Museums, Galleries, Music and Theatres  Hafensommer Würzburg (July or August) 4.4.1. Museums and Galleries  Street Music Festival (September) With its 16 museums and galleries Würzburg is  Museum Festival at Fortress Marienberg (Sep­ not only a favourite destination for those inter­ tember) ested in historical architecture, but also art and  Theatre Festival at Mainfranken Theatre (Sep­ culture. tember) The University itself runs several museums  Jazz-Festival (October) which are unique in Germany. The Martin von  Honky Tonk Festival (November) Wagner Museum is located in the south wing of  Würzburger Bachtage (November) the Residence Palace (UNESCO World Cultural  Night of open wine cellars (November) Heritage Site) and is renowned for its collection  Christmas Market (December) of antiquities and works of art from around the  Information on events: Mediterranean dating from the third century www.wuerzburg.de/en w Visitors B.C.E. to the Late Antique. It also includes a re­ nowned collection of priceless Greek vases. The “modern” collection focuses on paintings and 4.3. “Foreign Scientist Uni Würzburg” sculptures from the 15th to 19th centuries includ­ Association ing a collection of sculptures by Tilman Riemen­ Having just arrived in Würzburg you may be inter­ schneider. Hand drawings and prints comprise ested in joining a group of fellow researchers and the Graphic Art Collection, which includes works scientists through the association “Foreign Scien­ by the Tiepolo family and copperplate etchings

tist Uni Würzburg”. This group of enthusiasts or­ and woodcuts by Albrecht Dürer. Anyone inter­ - Design ganises cultural and social programmes regularly ested in valuable and rare minerals should not throughout the year. The activities range from ex­ miss out on the University’s Mineralogical Muse­ cursions to nearby points of interest, going to the um. With over 500 square meters of exhibition Bild: Bäumer theatre together, meeting for a potluck dinner or space, the museum offers a diverse collection organising presentations by fellow scientists or dating back to the 18th century. The museum is scholars. Joining this group is a great way to meet located in the Mineralogy building on the Hub­ other people and to get to know your new home. land campus. Another University Museum worth  More information on the association and its visiting is the Adolf-Würth-Centre for History of programmes: Psychology. The main mission of the Centre is to go.uniwue.de/for-sci collect and preserve the heritage of the develop­

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One of Würzburg’s cultural highlights is the annual “Mozartfest”

ment of the science and subject of psychology  BBK Gallery offers an independent forum for and to make its findings available to researchers contemporary art and the public all over the world. The Centre  The Swimming Art Exhibition “Kunstschiff owns a collection of historical apparatuses and Arte Noah” is a renovated, former cargo ship, instruments, numerous sound and film docu­ permanently docked in Würzburg housing ments and many other documents and estates. changing exhibitions of contemporary artists.  “Must See Section” of the city of Würzburg Other museums worth visiting in Würzburg: homepage:  Mainfränkisches Museum at the Fortress Ma­ www.wuerzburg.de/en w Visitors w Must sees rienberg which houses the world’s largest  Information on museums: collection of works by the medieval sculptor www.wuerzburg.de/en w Visitors w Museums, and woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider. Galleries  Museum Kulturspeicher with 3500 sqm of ex­ hibition space in a restored, historical grain 4.4.2. Classical Music storage building. The most popular collection For those who enjoy music Würzburg is a great is the Peter C. Ruppert Collection of European place to live, work or visit. The University has an Concrete Art after 1945. Academic Orchestra and more than 100 students  The museum and treasury in the Cathedral and alumni of Julius-Maximilians-Universität, features around 700 art pieces from the last the University of Music and the University of Ap­ 1000 years as well as burial objects, gold plied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt together ­jewellery and liturgical vestments from the form the renowned Monteverdi Choir. The Choir 11th to 20th centuries. has developed a wide concert repertoire, and  Röntgen Memorial where the X-rays were dis­ has won numerous awards. covered by Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1895. For those interested in seeing international  Siebold Museum which houses permanent artists, Würzburg offers a wide range of concerts and traveling collections, most notably the and festivals (see chapter 4.2.). The famous Mo­ estate of the local physician and Japan re­ zart Festival and the Bach Days are two popular searcher Philipp Franz von Siebold. examples of annual classical music events.  The Jewish Information Centre and the Jewish Museum Shalom Europa detail the Jewish 4.4.3. Theatres history of Würzburg and Lower Franconia and There are 11 theatres sprinkled across the city feature grave stones and items illustrating and there is something for everyone. It is impor­ traditional Jewish lifestyles and survival in tant to note however that most performances are the past 900 years. in German. The Mainfranken Theatre, Würzburg’s  VKU-Galerie Spitäle where contemporary art­ largest playhouse, is located in the heart of the Bild: Elmar Hahn Bild: Elmar ists exhibit their works in a late Gothic chapel. city and offers a diverse programme, from opera

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Beautiful landscape­ next to Randersacker and musicals to ballet and plays. The Bockshorn Tourist Destinations in the Region: Theater is one of Germany’s most important ca­  Veitshöchheim can be reached by boat from baret stages offering a wide and entertaining Würzburg, a most recommended way to ap­ palette of revue, comedy, theatre, cabaret and proach the summer palace of the Würzburg musical performances. There are also puppet Prince-Bishops and the famous Rococo garden. theatres for the young and young at heart: The  www.schloesser.bayern.de w Top right Kasperhaus, Plastisches Theater Hobbit and corner EN (for English) w Choose Veit­ Theater Spielberg. The Theater Augenblick is a shöchheim unique experience. Individuals with handicaps  Sommerhausen is a charming village is lo­ work as actors and actresses. Stereotypes be­ cated only 10 km from Würzburg. Whether tween handicapped and non-handicapped peo­ during the summer for a hike through the ple are dissolved in a very light-hearted way. The vineyards or in the winter for a visit to its his­ Theater Tanzspeicher Würzburg is the only thea­ torical Christmas market it is worth a visit. tre for contemporary dance in southern Germany.  www.sommerhausen.de w Click on the The theatre presents works from newcomers and symbol for English on the left side renowned choreographers.  Miltenberg has – among other interesting  Information on the various theatres, prices things to see and do – a Christmas Market

and schedules: every weekend located at the historical mar­ Hahn Bild: Elmar www.wuerzburg.de/en/ w Visitors w theatres ketplace “Schnatterloch”.  Tourist Information next to the marketplace  www.miltenberg.info/en/ (“Falkenhaus”) sells tickets for many concerts,  Bamberg is a city of many attractions: Bam­ high historical and artistic value. The city is  Schwarzes Moor and Kreuzberg at the Rhön plays and events in Würzburg. berg Cathedral, the old court, the Altenburg worth seeing in summer and in winter. In ad­ Biosphere Reserve: Tourist information: castle, St. Michael monastery or the New Res­ dition to the historical festivals for Pentecost www.rhoenline.de (caves, castles, ruins, mu­ Phone +49 (0)9 31 37 2398 idence of the Prince-Bishops with its rose and the “Rothenburger Märchenzauber” seums and nature trails) Ticket Service: garden. Bamberg is also referred to as “Little (ma­gic fairy tales) in November, the city has a  Schwanberg (only in German): Phone +49 (0)9 31 37 2436 Venice” and houses the “Lorscher Arznei­ wide range of offers for the whole family for www.vgn.de w Freizeit w Wandern w Rund um buch” which is part of the UNESCO’s Memory every season. den Schwanberg w herunterladen (PDF) of the World Programme. Large portions of  www.tourismus.rothenburg.de w Top right  Staffelberg – Also known as “Franconia’s 4.5. Tourist Destinations Bamberg are protected as world heritage corner click on the British flag for English mountain” (only in German): Here you will find a very small collection of sug­ sites as they represent central European cit­ www.staffelberg.de gestions for activities in your free time. Many of ies and how they were developed through Hiking Trails in the Region  Volkach and the Main River Loop: the links are only available in German but unique medieval structures.  Hafenlohrtal in Spessart (only in German): www.volkach.de w Top right corner English through the pictures you can gain an idea of  www.bamberg.info w Top right corner click www.naturpark-spessart-erleben.de; www.hafen­  Fränkische Schweiz (only in German): what is offered. The list is non-exhaustive and is on the German flag and change to English lohr.de www.fraenkische-schweiz.com w Erleben w merely intended to give you a taste of what there  Rothenburg ob der Tauber features historical Aktiv w Wandern is to do in the region. streets, museums and churches with altars of

56 Welcome to the University of Würzburg 57 Checklist: Before Departure 5 Open-air feeling at the Old Harbour 1. Give notice to the Citizens’ Office 3. Cancel other subscriptions and contracts (“Bürgerbüro”) on time If you are moving to another German city you For example have to register your new residence there.  Mobile and home phone contract as well There is no need to inform the Citizens’ Office as internet connection: The usual length of the city you leave. of a contract for the internet is 12 or 24 If you are leaving Germany and returning to months if you do not live in a Guesthouse your home country, you must personally go to or have not taken on an existing contract the responsible Residents’ Registration Of­ from the previous tenants. Contact your fice at the Citizens’ Office to give notice and provider regarding the period of notice. hand in the required forms. The period of notice for mobile phone con­  Required forms (in German); Ask for help tracts varies depending on the provider. to be sure you are filling in the correct Please note that mobile phone contracts form(s): are often extended automatically if they www.wuerzburg.de w BürgerInnen w Ser­ are not cancelled on time. viceleistungen nach Lebenslagen w An­  Job Ticket (“Mobil-Firmen-Abo”) can be meldung, Abmeldung, Unmeldung cancelled until the 31st of July of each year. The cancellation must be in written form. 2. End your rental contract on time If you do not meet this deadline your Job In the case of an unlimited rental contract, Ticket will be automatically extended for the notice period is usually three months if no another 12 months. other agreement has been made. Some land­  Newspapers and Journals lords are willing to end the rental contract  Insurances (Home Insurance, Liability In­ sooner if new tenants are found in time and surance etc.) the landlord does not experience any finan­ cial loss. When you move out, the flat will be 4. Close your bank account inspected for damage you may have caused This can be done without prior notice. during your stay. If everything is fine, your se­ curity deposit will be reimbursed in full (see 5. Become a member of the University chapter 2.7.). Alumni Network! Inform the University Welcome Centre of your See chapter 6 to find out how. move. If required they can arrange contact to other international researchers who may be Have a safe trip home and hopefully you will interested in taking over your flat and/or fur­ have plenty of wonderful memories to take niture that you do not wish to take with you. with you! Bild: Elmar Hahn Bild: Elmar

58 Welcome to the University of Würzburg 59 Alumni Network

6 Traditional German Christmas Market in the city centre of Würzburg Since its founding in 1402, countless scholars In addition to registering with the Alumni Net­ and scientists have developed a part of, or their work (completely free of charge), you can also whole, academic career here. Today, approxi­ become a member of the Alumni Association and mately 120,000 Alumni are living and working all receive an Alumni ID. The annual membership over the world and the University would like to fee is only ¤ 25 and perks include: have a long-lasting, personal and scientific rela­  Würzburg city tours free of charge tionship with them all. We would therefore like  Employee prices and conditions for: use of to invite you to join the international Alumni Net­ the fitness facilities, participation in further work “Alumni Uni Würzburg – Netzwerk mit education offers and meals in the canteen Zukunft!”. With currently more than 23,000  Invitations to special events members in over 90 countries, the foundations  Special rates at Würzburg’s largest wineries have been laid for a strong, lively and diverse  And much more! network. By registering to become a member of the  More information on the Alumni Network: Alumni Network you open the door to many pos­ www.alumni.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/ sibilities:  Register to become the newest member of  Maintain contact with old friends and col­ the alumni network: leagues and develop new ones go.uniwue.de/registration  Stay in touch with the University  Membership Alumni Association:  Take part in the Alumni mentoring pro­ www.alumni.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/ w Become gramme a Member of the Alumni Association  Get invited to class, semester and regional  Contact group meetings in and outside of Würzburg Alumni Uni Würzburg  Get invited to various events Sanderring 2  Receive the quarterly newsletter 97070 Würzburg  Receive information on famous Alumni Phone +49 (0)931/31 83150 [email protected] Bild: Elmar Hahn Bild: Elmar

60 Welcome to the University of Würzburg 61 Appendix

List of terms often found in advertisements for rent or purchase of flats or houses

German term Germanterm and abbreviation English equivalent and abbreviation English equivalent

1. Obergeschoss (1.OG) first floor Erstbezug (EB) first occupancy (new) 2 rooms plus kitchen and 2 ZKB Fahrradraum / Fahrradkeller bike storage bathroom 2. Obergeschoss (2. OG) second floor Ferienhaus (FeHa) vacation house

Abstellraum storage room Festpreis (FP) fixed price

Altbau older building Flur hallway

Angebot offer frei ab available as of

Anzahlung down payment frei ab sofort available immediately Ausstattung appointments (facilities / freistehend free­standing / non attached furniture) Garage garage Backofen oven Garten garden Bad(ezimmer) bathroom Gartenmitbenutzung shared garden Badewanne bath tub gehoben (geh.) above average Balkon balcony gepflegt (GEPFL.) well­cared for barrierefrei handicapped access Haustiere pets Baujahr (BJ) year the house was built Jahresmiete (JM) annual rent bezugsfertig (bezugsf.) ready for occupancy jährlich annual Dachgeschoss (DG) attic floor Kabelanschluss cable connection Doppelhaushälfte (DHH) semi­detached house cold rent / rent excluding ser­ Kaltmiete (KM) Dreifamilienhaus (3FH) 3­family house vice charges Dusche (DU) shower Kaufpreis (KP) selling price Kaution/2 MM Kaut. security / security deposit of Eigentumswohnung condo / condominium 2 months‘ rent Einbauküche (EBK) built­in kitchen Keller basement, cellar

Einfamilienhaus single­family house kinderfreundlich kids welcome Einliegerwohnung (ELW) small apartment in a house / granny flat Kinderzimmer children's room Elektro Heizung (E.­Hzg.) electric heating Kochnische kitchenette

Erdgeschoss (EG) ground floor Kochnische kitchenette

erlaubt (erl.) permitted, allowed Küche kitchen

62 Germanterm Germanterm and abbreviation English equivalent and abbreviation English equivalent Kühlschrank refrigerator Spülmaschine dishwasher

Laminat laminate Stadtteil part of town

Makler real estate agent Telefonanschluss phone connection

Mehrfamilienhaus (MFH) multi-family building Teppichboden carpeted floor

Mehrwertsteuer (Mwst.) value added tax (VAT) Terrasse terrace

Miete rent Tiefgaragenstellplatz parking space in an under­ ground car park rental contract / lease agree­ Mietvertrag ment Trockner dryer möbliert (MÖBL.) furnished Umzugsunternehmen relocation services

Nach Vereinbarung (n.V.) as agreed unmöbliert unfurnished

Nebenkosten (NK) incidental expenditures / addi­ Verhandlungsbasis (VB) negotiable tional costs, such as heating ("Heizung"), water ("Wasser"), Verkehrsanbindung transport connection stairwell cleaning ("Treppen- hausreinigung"), waste collec­ Vermieter landlord tion ("Müllabfuhr") etc. voll möbliert fully-furnished Neubau modern building warm rent / rent including Warmmiete (WM) neuwertig (neuw.) like new heating

Nichtraucher non-smoker Waschmaschine washing machine

Obergeschoss (OG) upper floor WC water closet / toilet

Parkett parquet flooring WLAN Wifi

Parkplatz parking space Wohnbezirk / Stadtviertel district / location

Provision commission Wohneinheit (WE) living unit Wohngemeinschaft (WG) shared flat / flat-sharing com­ provisionsfrei no commission fee munity Quadratmeter (qm or m²) square metres Wohnzimmer living room

Raum Würzburg in the Würzburg area / region Zentrale Lage central location

Reihenhaus (RH) town house Zentralheizung (ZH) central heating

renoviert / saniert renovated / remodeled Zimmer room(s)

ruhig (RUH.) quiet zuzüglich (zzgl.) not including / plus

Schöne Aussicht great view Zweifamilienhaus (2FH) 2-family house

Welcome to the University of Würzburg 65 Association for foreign guests at the University of Würzburg

The group for the support of international scien­ For more details, please refer to: tists and scholars has been active since 1984. It www.uni­wuerzburg.de/en/fuer/gaeste_stadt_ provides a platform for international researchers region/gaeste/akado/ from all faculties to meet local Würzburg families as well as other guest researchers from many dif­ Contact ferent countries. The members are always happy Dr. Angelika Schartl to help the University’s guests get settled in Phone +49 (0)931/281099 Würzburg and set the foundation for a rewarding [email protected] experience in Germany. The group meets every second Wednesday at the cafeteria of the University’s international guesthouse. In addition, the association regu­ lary organises visits to museums, galleries or concerts in Würzburg as well as day trips to other attractions in the region. If there is anything spe­ cific our international guests would like to see or do, we look forward to their suggestions. People of many different nationalities take part in the activities – they are also welcome to bring their partners and children. Many of our guests have enjoyed the participation in these activities and still talk about their wonderful ex­ periences. They stay in touch with the group after they have returned to their home countries and visit every time they return to Würzburg. All new visitors receive a warm welcome and can always find a sympathetic ear. Julius­Maximilians­Universität Würzburg presse@uni­wuerzburg.de Welcome Centre www.presse.uni­wuerzburg.de Sanderring 2 (Zimmer 223) www.facebook.com/uniwue 97070 Würzburg www.twitter.com/Uni_Wue Tel: +49 (0)931/31 84356 www.instagram.com/uniwuerzburg welcomecentre@uni­wuerzburg.de www.uni­wuerzburg.de/welcomecentre

Kontakt: Hanna Kounev, Dr. Gerd Jäkel