Who can help me during the first few days in Regensburg?
Online course: from March 16, 2026
In-person week on campus: April 2026
Registration for the course: from March 16, 2026 for the online course
What Startklar offers you:
Assistance with the organisation of your studies and the university's computer system
- Advice on German and foreign language courses
- Presentation of the basics for the curriculum design (module catalogue and Examination Regulations)
- Registration in the university network
- Online course registration
- Library online system (registration, borrowing, research)
Support with formalities
- Enrolment at the Registrar's Office
- Opening a bank account
- Health insurance
- Visa and residence permit
- Student ID card
Counselling on financial issues
- Options for financing your studies
- Contact persons
- Labour law for international students
Information about studying and living in Regensburg
- Study strategies
- Cultural differences in university systems and communication
- Medical care in Germany
- Favourable travel options
- Presentation of leisure and social contact opportunities
- Events and excursions
Feedback
Some of the international students who took part in Startklar share their feedback on the course with you here:
- "I really appreciate the Startklar course, it is very helpful and informative. As an international student, this is exactly what I needed as a start. Thank you guys!!!"
- "I would absolutely recommend the Startklar course to any new student, particularly international students - everyone involved in running the programme was so helpful and friendly. A lot of valuable information was shared, and having the opportunity to easily meet people was really useful for me to settle in after arriving in Regensburg."
Registration
Registration for the course takes place automatically after self-enrolment in the Startklar course on GRIPS.
To access GRIPS, you will need
- either your UR account (also called NDS or RZ account), which you will receive after completing all enrolment formalities.
- or you can apply for a guest account for GRIPS as long as you have not yet completed your enrolment.
Startklar course room on GRIPS (from 1 September) (external link, opens in a new window)
Applying for a guest account
Activation code: available here from March 15, 2026
You only need this code once when applying for the account, then log in to GRIPS with your e-mail address.
Form for applying for a guest account (external link, opens in a new window)
Video tutorial on the guest account
Plan and weekly schedule
The "Startklar" orientation program takes place online via the GRIPS e-learning platform. The content of the GRIPS course is offered in German and English.
Face-to-face events are held in the week before the lectures begin: Worshops, familiarisation meetings, guided tours and more.
onSET for German course participants
Admitted applicants for the preparatory German courses can take a placement test to update their language level before enrolment.