Welcome Centre

The Welcome Centre is the main advice and service centre for all host departments as well as internationally mobile researchers (Postdoc level and beyond) and employees. Support can be offered in several languages before, during and after your stay at the University of Münster.

| Important announcements

Current information

  • Processing times for enquiries currently extended: Due to a shortage in staff and the high number of incoming inquiries, response currently takes several days. Please note that enquiries are handled during regular German working hours, which may add to the delay.
  • Use of the handbook for answers to frequently asked questions: For many organisational matters relating to Arrival and Immigration Formalities, Accommodation, Financing a Research Stay, Social Security, Taxes, German Language Courses, Family topics and Offboarding procedures, you will find helpful information in the Handbook for International Researchers & Staff.

Residence permits and formalities 

As an international researcher or lecturer at the University of Münster, there are some formalities that you need to take care of before and after you arrive. 

Financing your stay

Find out about internal financing options and external funding programmes.

Accommodation

International researchers at the University of Münster have access to five onboarding guesthouses to cover their accommodation needs at the beginning of their stay.

Founding a start-up

With the help of the international.founders Network the University of Münster offers specialised advice to international researchers to encourage them to explore the world of start-ups in the city of Münster.