Are you starting your studies at Freie Universität Berlin in the Winter Semester 2025/26 and have questions about living and studying in Berlin? At our Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions, you will receive first-hand insights and practical tips from current international students at Freie Universität Berlin.

These events are especially recommended for all international students who have been admitted for the Winter Semester 2025/26 at Freie Universität Berlin. If you have been accepted but are not yet officially enrolled, you are also welcome to join.

What to expect:

In these interactive sessions, our peer mentors—students like you—will share their experiences and answer your questions about:

•   First steps after arrival

•   Finding accommodation

•   Starting your studies and university life

•   Building a social network and settling in Berlin

•   ... and anything else you want to know!

Whether you have questions about practical matters or just want to hear first-hand what it's like to study at our university, these sessions are perfect opportunities to get a variety of information before the start of the semester.

Language:

English

Dates and times:

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. (UTC+02:00) English

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. (UTC+02:00) German

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. (UTC+02:00) English

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. (UTC+02:00) English

You can participate in one session or multiple sessions.

Registration

No registration is required. Simply log in at the specified time using the link provided below.

Meeting Link

This event is part of the peer mentoring program for international students, organized by the International Student Support.