Rostock welcomes international students: a new chapter begins!

Rostock welcomes international students: a new chapter begins!

On April 1, 2025, the University of Rostock welcomed new international students, an event celebrated by uni-rostock.de was documented in detail. The event took place in the main building of the university. Friederike Feldmann, head of the Rostock International House, and Dr. Sybille Bachmann, Vice Rector for International Affairs, welcomed around 30 new exchange and master's students. Among the participants were students from Argentina, Togo and South Korea.

The University of Rostock, founded in 1419 and therefore the oldest university in the Baltic region, is characterized by its wide range of subjects across 10 faculties. With its motto “Traditio et Innovatio” it stands for a successful combination of tradition and innovation. In addition to the high quality of research and teaching, it also offers very good student service. These aspects make Rostock a popular destination for international students, especially due to the city's high leisure value and proximity to the sea phf.uni-rostock.de highlights.

Popular courses and offers

Among the new international master's students, the Computational Science International, Electrical Engineering and Business Administration courses are particularly in demand. The international guest students also show great interest in medicine, political science and German studies. These trends are reflected in the growing interest in German universities, as the abolition of tuition fees has made Germany attractive to over 350,000 international students studyabroadguide.com reported.

In order to make it easier for new students to get started in life in Rostock, the Rostock International House (RIH) organizes various events during the orientation weeks. This includes intercultural training, a job orientation workshop in collaboration with the Careers Service and library introductions. Special dates for official registrations have been agreed with the local office and the migration office.

Cultural integration and support

In addition, the Local Erasmus Initiative supports the new students with a city tour and a welcome evening, which serve to promote cultural integration and social networking. Dr. Uta Buttkewitz, the contact person for international students at the RIH, is available to advise new students. She can be reached on +49 381 498-1212 and by email at uta.buttkewitz@uni-rostock.de.

The positive development of international student numbers at the University of Rostock is part of a larger trend in Germany, where around 100,000 international students a year seek higher education. Satisfaction with education in Germany is high, which is reflected in the great popularity of German universities among international students. These framework conditions offer an optimal platform for exchange and personal development in an intercultural environment.