Welcome!

We are delighted you have decided to study in Greifswald!

Starting Studies in Summer Semester 2022

We have created this page to help our freshers get to know the University and learn more about the start of their studies in times of COVID-19, including the Welcome and Supervision Programme [de] we have introduced especially for you.

Welcoming of the Freshers [de]

In spite of the continuing pandemic, the AStA has made every effort to organise events in which the freshers will be greeted in person.

Central University Library © Magnus Schult

Libraries

Find out more about the locations, search tools, how to borrow media and the collections here.

Heimathafen Greifswald

Make the most of registering Greifswald as your main place of residence!

Have You Activated Your Uni email Address [de]?

Important news and information from the University, the Examination Office, university facilities, faculties and departments are first sent to the students’ university email address. In order to be able to check the inbox regularly it is exceedingly important for you to activate your university email account.

Help in Times of COVID-19 [de]

The staff of the Department of Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy at the Institute of Psychology have created video clips to provide psychological support for students.

Housing in Greifswald

In Greifswald there are two housing associations with varying conditions who make an effort to provide student-friendly flats all over town, in all price ranges and with or without furniture.

University Sport windsurfing ©Magnus_Schult

Sport at the Uni

University Sport plans and organises sports courses for all of the University of Greifswald’s students and members of staff. The offers comprise more than 80 kinds of sport and exercise.

Learning at the Language Centre ©Magnus_Schult

Learn Languages

The Language Centre provides language courses that are part of the curriculum for Optional/General Studies (languages, rhetoric, writing competence) and optional language courses.

University Gift Shop

Whether it’s a hoody, t-shirt or uni mug - the University of Greifswald’s Gift Shop has (nearly) everything the (student) heart desires.

Get to Know Greifswald

Wherever you are in Greifswald, the Uni is just around the corner. Especially for cyclists.

Students at Lohmeyerplatz © Laura Schirrmeister

Studying in Times of COVID-19

Please take note of the University of Greifswald’s valid code of conduct and hygiene regulations that apply during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which can be found in the FAQs on our central website.

Lecture hall at the start of studies © Laura Schirrmeister

Where Can I Find my Timetable?

Detailed course timetables are available on our online self-service portal. There you can also put your timetable together.

The Draw of Knowledge! Since 1456

... to the University of Greifswald.

Start of the semester: We love our traditions

When it comes to the history, collections and works of art of our old university in Greifswald, the Kustodie (University Collections) is always the right place to go.

The shortlink to this page is: www.uni-greifswald.de/en/welcome