Research in Greifswald – photo: Till Junker

Research & Teach in Greifswald

International researchers, doctoral students and postdocs are very welcome at the University of Greifswald! You can stay in Greifswald for short (up to five days) and longer periods of teaching and research. The periods of stay are used for both research and teaching, as part of existing projects and in preparation of new academic partnerships.

The International Office can support you with your search for suitable contacts, funding opportunities and accommodation in Greifswald.

Lecture hall building – photo: Kilian Dorner

Short Stays at the University of Greifswald

The International Office uses its own funds to promote the stays of international visiting academics as part of existing projects and in preparation of new university partnerships, by providing them with daily expenses allowances.
Welcome Centre

Welcome Centre

Greifswald’s Welcome Centre is the point of contact for visiting academics and their hosts for any questions prior to or during their stay in Greifswald. It also helps you to establish a network.
Microbiology laboratory - photo: Magnus Schult

German-Polish Science Foundation (DPWS) [de]

The DPWS specifically supports the collaboration between German and Polish academics and researchers.
Periods of stay for research – photo: Till Junker

Longer Periods of Teaching and Research

The University of Greifswald promotes the stays of visiting academics as part of existing projects and in preparation of new university partnerships, by providing them with daily expenses allowances.
IBZ - Foto: Alfred Junker

International Guest House

International guests at the University of Greifswald can find accommodation at the International Guest House ‘Felix Hausdorff’ (IBZ).
Central University Library at night – photo: Till Junker

Doctoral Studies in Greifswald

If you are interested in doing all or part of your doctoral studies in Greifswald, find out more here.