Coming to Vechta

Study, research, short stay: We support you on your way to Vechta University and during your stay or study!

Welcome Centre: Doctoral Studies & Research

The welcome service for international (visiting) researchers

Globe in front of the University of Vechta

Welcome to the University of Vechta!

The Welcome Centre of the University of Vechta provides support to all visiting scholars, for a smooth arrival and a productive stay in Vechta.

We are happy to help with all practical aspects of planning, organising and realising your stay in Vechta.

To register as an international scholar, please fill in this form. Upon receiving your registration, we will get in touch with you per email.

The Welcome Centre supports also international doctoral students seeking a doctoral degree in Vechta, as well as international postdocresearchers of the University of Vechta, with all relevant organisational and bureaucratic tasks. It also provides them information on pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Vechta, on financial support for international researchers and much more (please see "Doctoral studies and research at the University of Vechta").

We look forward to your stay in Vechta!

To the registration form for visiting scholars

Virtual Fair "Research in Germany", 24th of June 2021

Interested in doing research in Germany? Register for the virtual career fair on the 24^th of June 2021, 9am-1pm (EDT) to learn about career opportunities and research careers for PhDs and Postdocs. Meet more than 20 German universities and research institutions online.

The University of Vechta will also introduce itself and its opportunities. We will be there with a stand and we will be available for your questions and offer advice.

Find out more here: www.research-in-germany.org/virtualfair

How can I organise my stay in Vechta? We are happy to support you step by step with information on applying for a visa, travelling with family, accommodation search and more.

Once you have arrived in Vechta, there are still some important formalities that can only be completed upon arrival.

Main entrance to the University of Vechta

Here you can find some helpful tips to enjoy your life on campus and in the city of Vechta!

People walking at the main entrance to Uni Vechta

If you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree, or in spending a guest stay at the University of Vechta, here you can find guidelines for doctoral studies as well as tips on funding opportunities, and much more.

Before you leave Vechta there are some formalities concerning apartment and registration that need to be completed.

Euraxess is a pan-European initiative that supports the mobility of researchers in EU and partner countries.