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Upon Arrival and During Your Stay

How do I register with the City of Regensburg? How do I open a bank account? How do I extend my residence permit? How do I get a Mensa card? How can I do sports at the University of Regensburg?

Upon Arrival and During Your Stay

Upon Arrival and During Your Stay

Foto: UR/Julia Dragan
Vier Studierende blicken auf einen Lageplan des Campus. Ein Student zeigt mit der Hand auf einen Geb?udeteil.

Now that you have arrived in Regensburg, you are probably excited about your new responsibilities at the UR. 

However, before you can fully dedicate yourself to your research or teaching, please note the following topics:

Would you like to learn German during your stay?

Click here for more information about German courses at the University of Regensburg

Upon Arrival and During Your Stay

1. Registration with the City of Regensburg

Registering your address with the city is mandatory for all residents in Germany. The registration (Anmeldung der Adresse) should be dealt with within 7-14 days after moving into your new apartment or room. For further information click here.

2. Broadcasting Fee

After registering your address with the immigration office/Bürgerbüro, you will receive a letter about the Broadcasting Fee. This fee must be paid by every household. For further information on the Broadcasting Fee, click here.

3. Open a Bank Account

You will likely need a German bank account for things such as paying rent, direct deposit for your salary, proof of financing for your residence permit, etc. There are numerous banks in Regensburg and online to choose from, each with its own particular terms and conditions. For further information click here.

4. Residence Permit

Visas and residence permits are different documents – a visa is only for entering the country, a residence permit is for living here. If you are living in Germany longer than the time period covered by your visa, you must apply for a residence permit. Click here for more information.

5. Living in Regensburg

If you have any further questions about mobility in Regensburg, culture or the healthcare system, we have summarised the most important information for you in "Living in Regensburg". Click here.

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Sonnenblumen auf der Blühwiese vor dem Sammelgeb?ude am Campus der Universit?t Regensburg Foto: UR/Annika Schuppe

On Campus

Mensa Card

Essen auf einem Teller in der Mensa der Uni Regensburg UR/ Martina Fischer
Gericht in der Mensa Regensburg

Computer Center

Ein Computerraum für Studierende an der Universit?t Regensburg mit Tischreihen, Monitoren, Tastaturen, Flachbettscannern und Drehstühlen. Foto: UR/Alexander Nacke

The Sports Center at UR

Drei Personen, die Yoga auf der Campuswiese der Uni Regensburg machen Foto: UR/Julia Dragan

Library

Eine junge Frau sitzt mit Büchern und Studienunterlagen an einem Tisch im Lesesaal "Philosophicum" an der Universit?t Regensburg. Foto: UR/Antonia Pr?ls

On Campus

Mensa Card

All international guests and PhD candidates can receive a cafeteria card, which can be used at all cafeterias on campus. The card you get depends on your status. For PhD candidates enrolled at the Registrar's Office (Studentenkanzlei) please be aware that your student ID acts as your cafeteria card, and this card can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office once you’ve successfully enrolled.

To obtain this card, you will need:

- A 10� cash deposit (refunded when your card is returned)

- Confirmation of your status at Uni Regensburg (e.g. work contract; if you do not have a work contract, please contact the Welcome Center).

- A picture ID

Computer Center (Rechenzentrum)

As an international guest researcher, you can receive your UR computer account details from your hosting department. 

Please ask your work group manager, host, or secretary for an account.

The Sports Center at UR

The University of Regensburg has its own gym, called the Sports Center, which University members are able to use. 

To gain access to the Sports Center, one must purchase a semester pass. Depending on your status, you will either use your student ID card or a separate pass for entry into the Sports Center. General fitness courses are available as a part of the semester flat-rate price. Additional access to things such as the sauna and climbing wall can be purchased at an extra cost.

Library

As a researcher at the University of Regensburg, you have access to the University’s libraries and online databases. 

Depending on your status, you can receive a separate library card or use your student ID as your library card. Feel free to contact us for further information.

On Campus

Links

Links

Links

Links

    Website of the University Library
    Further information on the library

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