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Events
Finding your way around in a new country can be quite difficult at times. Our events and information sessions aim to help you to integrate and gain a better understanding of some important aspects of everyday life in Germany.
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Depending on their source of income, international researchers living in Germany can be subject to German income tax. This information session will give an overview of the most important aspects of the German income tax for expats and try to tackle the most common questions arising such as:
Do I have to pay income taxes? Do I need to make an income tax declaration? When do l have to file my tax return and how? Do I also have to pay taxes in my home country?
A Q&A session will be allocated at the end so as to tend to your personal questions. You are most welcome to send in any specific questions or areas you are interested in prior to the session.
Lecturer: Fabiana Hartl (B.Sc. Betriebswirtin/Business Studies; Specialization: corporate/ income taxes)
Online Seminar: 19.05.25, 4:30 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
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Researchers from non-EU countries must apply for a residence permit at the Immigration Office. The correct residence permit depends on your individual situation. Among other things, your monthly income and whether you have an employment contract with the university or receive a scholarship all determine which type of residence permit you require or are able to obtain. Some residence permits are more favourable than others in terms of qualification for a permanent settlement permit in Germany or mobility rights in other EU countries. This information event will give participants an overview of the different residence permits for researchers and help them find out which residence permits they are entitled to.
Lecturer: Sigrun Wegener-Feldbrügge (JUNO)
Online Seminar: 26.05.25, 4:30 p.m. - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
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We would like to meet for an International Lunch, where international doctoral students and postdocs can enjoy their lunch together and connect with each other.
We meet at May 28 2025, 12:30 - 14:00, at the Restaurant Campus “Vita”, room “Lucca”.
You can bring your own food or buy some at the mensa at the upper floor, or at the Vita restaurant at the ground floor.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
A variety of institutions with diverse objectives and interests characterise the German research landscape. In this seminar, participants will learn about the German higher education system, non-university research institutions as well as possible entry positions and funding opportunities for international junior scientists. In addition, the seminar will also present career prospects beyond research positions.
Lecturer: Uta Brunner (JUNO)
Online Seminar: 17 Juni 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Register here!
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required