Upon Arrival

Having finally arrived in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, you need to know the next steps to be taken. All the important information students will need once they have arrived in Clausthal can be found in this section. 

There are many formalities which need to be completed upon arrival or shortly thereafter. It is best to visit our Welcome Day and the TUC Starter Week, where students will receive all the important information.

Taking over a Room

Taking over a Room

Here you can find further information about the process of taking over your room as soon as you have arrived in Clausthal.

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

After your arrival in Germany you might have to take further steps in regards to your health insurance. Further information about which those could be can be found here.

Registration at Registry Office

Registration at Registry Office

Students who would like to stay longer than three months in Clausthal-Zellerfeld are required by law to register within the first week after arrival at the Registry Office in Clausthal. You can find further information here.

Residence Permit

Residence Permit

If you want to stay in Germany long term you require a residence permit. You can find further information about this topic here.

Bank Account

Bank Account

It is necessary to open a Giro account (i.e. a current account, from which deposits and payments can be made, from abroad as well) at a German bank after your arrival in Germany. Further information can be found here.

GEZ Registration

GEZ Registration

Persons who will remain in Germany longer than 3 months must pay for the public radio and television programs. Further Information can be found here.