Are you thinking about spending one or two semesters at JGU as a non-degree-seeking exchange student? Then you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re already taking part in an exchange program and are currently planning your stay or have already begun or nearly finished your stay abroad – questions can come up at any stage. That’s why we’re here.
The International Student Support team provides information, advising sessions, help, and support for current and future exchange students who have general questions or are facing problems. Your departmental coordinator (Erasmus+ subject coordinator and academic advisory office) is responsible for answering academic questions.
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You can find all of the information you need to prepare for your time as an exchange student. Make sure you keep the important dates and deadlines in mind so you can prepare for them accordingly.
Want to get to know the campus, the city, and other (international) students and get the most important information about studying at JGU as an exchange student? Come to our welcome events during the Welcome Week for international students!
Can’t take part in the Welcome Week? No problem! You can still study at JGU. You can find all the important information under “First steps after arrival.”
With the exception of a small number of subjects, all JGU courses take place on campus. Our campus map can help you find your way. It includes main street names, the most important buildings, facilities, and lecture halls, as well as the relevant public transport stops. Your digital regional transit ticket authorizes you to use regional public transport.
Where do I need to go? What do I need to do?
Taking the first steps on a big adventure like this one can be challenging and difficult to organize. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you get started! Below, you can find everything you need to know after you arrive.
JGU’s campus is not just a place to learn, but a place to live and enjoy life. Whether you choose to take advantage of the numerous free athletics courses or go for a leisurely walk in the botanic garden, enjoy the cinema, theater, music and art on campus or the events of the many different university clubs – you won’t be bored at JGU.
Mainz and JGU offer many different opportunities for you to get to know students from all over the world, students from Mainz, and Mainz locals. There’s something for everyone!
Studying in a foreign country with an unfamiliar culture has its challenges, including learning a new language, overcoming different forms of bureaucracy, becoming familiar with formal requirements and mastering social and university structures. If you seek support in personal, study-related, or legal matters, JGU is happy to help. In many cases, we can find a solution right away. Otherwise, we will help you find the right contact for your issue.
While we hope you will never need to use the following emergency services, it’s important to know where to get help in an emergency.
Of course you can always contact us concerning an emergency, no matter what kind of emergency (accident, attack, theft…) – we will do what we can to help!
| Medical on-call service | Phone: 116117 website |
| Police | Phone: 110 |
| University Medical Center Mainz | +49 6131-17-0 |
| Poison control hotline | +49 6131-19240 or +49 700-44384636 |
| Hospitals in Mainz and Rhineland-Palatinate | website |
| Pharmacy emergency service | website for Rhineland-Palatinate: +49 800-228 228 0 (free of charge even when calling from a cell phone) www.lak-rlp.de |
| Central on-call services at St. Vincenz hospital | An der Goldgrube 11 55131 Mainz, Germany Phone: 166 177 Weekends: Fri 4:00 pm – Mon 7:00 am Weekdays: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am / Wed 2:00 pm – Thurs 7:00 am |
If you were admitted for two semesters, you must re-register for the next semester within the deadline like all other students to remain enrolled. This happens automatically when you pay the semester fee for the coming semester. Make sure you keep the re-registration deadline in mind!
If you were admitted for one semester and would now like to stay for a second semester, you can apply for an extension through JOGU-StINe.
As an exchange student, you are not automatically entitled to an extension of your stay. The responsible department must approve your request. Changing subjects is not permissible.
