The Welcome Center has two offices: one at the University of Potsdam and one at the Telegrafenberg.

Our office at the Telegrafenberg is located at building A34, room 207

(same building as Café Freundlich)

Monday 10.00-12.00 and 13.00-17.00 | Wednesday 10.00-14.00 | and by appointment

• Contact person: Mrs. Pia Sójka
• welcome-center@gfz-potsdam.de
• Phone: +49 331 288-2326

Comprehensive information, advice and support for the planning and execution of your stay in Potsdam and / or 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
• contact information to other alumni / international researchers

We also provide support for you when you depart.

Registration at the  Welcome Center.

Here you'll find detailed information on the Welcome Center Potsdam.