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)

Currently no open office hours! Please contact me by phone or e-mail. Thank you for your understanding.

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.