ORIENTATION WEEK
For international students of the Faculty of Natural Science and Technology
EUSMAT organizes every year in October an Orientation Week for international students of different study programmes, Phd-students and Post-docs of the faculty of Natural Science and Technology at Saarland University.
During this week, the students taking part are prepared for their stay abroad. Intercultural training and Job application workshops play an especially large role in this preparation.
It is possible to participate in the whole programme or to choose specific elements. Thus, for ATLANTIS, I.DEAR and KOSPIE students the whole programme is compulsary. If you belong to one of these three groups, please fill in the form anyways and choose all offered slots because this facilitates our planning procedure.
Orientation Week 2025
The event takes place from October 6th to 9th 2025 at the Campus of the Saarland University in Building D3.3, in the Seminar room on the first floor (if nothing different is indicated). For ATLANTIS, I.Dear, and KOSPIE students the participation in this event is compulsory.
Students from NT Faculty are welcome to participate, however, there are limited places, therefore, the registration will be handled on a “first come, first served” basis.
EUSMAT will cover the lunch at the university’s cafeteria (“Mensa”) on Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as the dinner on Tuesday only for registered participants.
The Welcome Center of Saarland University will offer info-sessions as well. Students will be able to attend them in the same week. More information here.
Please, register online below before 15.09.2025!
Welcome and Introduction
In the first block of the event you will receive information about the university, the different departments and programmes. Moreover, the coordinators of the different programmes as well as the EUSMAT team will be present. You will have the opportunity to get direct advice about the academic activities to be done during your stay at the Saarland University and you will meet other students.
Intercultural Communication Training
Intercultural training plays an important role in the preparation of students for their stay abroad. Starting with an orientation before the beginning of your studies, you will then be prepared for the intercultural challenges during your studies in Germany.
Job Application training
In this workshop you will learn how to apply properly for a job. The workshop learder will show you how to present yourself confidently in a job interview and how to prepare attractive CVs and Cover Letters for internships and jobs in Germany.
Visit to Company ZeMA
ZeMA – Center for Mechatronics and Automation Technology – Saarbrücken
ZeMA in Saarbrücken is a research and development center focused on innovative production technologies, automation solutions, and technology transfer between academia and industry.
For students in the mentioned fields, ZeMA is particularly attractive as it works on future-oriented topics such as Industry 4.0, human-robot collaboration, intelligent sensor systems, advanced materials, and digital assistance technologies. The interplay of materials engineering, mechatronic systems, software solutions, and physical principles provides a broad spectrum of hands-on research and application opportunities.
Diverse Info-Sessions organized by Welcome Center of UdS
The Welcome Center offers various orientation events for new international students every semester. Here you can more detailed information.
The sessions in green are organized by EUSMAT and will take place in the seminar room in building D3.3 (except city tour and dinner). The sessions in blue are organized by Welcome Center of UdS.
We will send further details regarding the city tour, the dinner, and the company visit after confirmation.
Please, register before 15.09.2025
For ATLANTIS, I.Dear, and KOSPIE students the participation in this event is compulsory. Please register online to all activities!
Students from NT Faculty are welcome to participate, however, there are limited places, therefore, the registration will be handled on a “first come, first served” basis.
Due to limited places, EUSMAT will confirm via email a few days after your registration, if you will be able to attend the event and the excursion.
Impressions from past Orientation Weeks
Further impressions from past events organized by EUSMAT can be found in Alumni.
