Welcome Center Potsdam "Telegrafenberg" (GFZ, PIK, AWI, AIP)

We offer comprehensive information, individual advice and support before and during your stay in Potsdam/ Berlin, e.g. on the following topics:

• visa / residence permit
• housing
• place in kindergartens / schools
• registration with / official notice of departure to the local Citizen Services Office
• insurances
• formalities regarding your work contract
• enrollment for PhD students in the university
• German language courses
• information events (e.g. on German pension insurance scheme; tax refund)
• unemployment benefits
• monthly events / excursions / and other leisure activities
• getting in touch with other international researchers

We also provide support for you when you depart.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Your Welcome Center Team

For more detailed information about our services, you can also check our website, or follow us on Instagram for our current activies and events. See you soon!

Have you seen our Welcome Video yet?