Enrollment and payment of the semester fee
Enrollment is your official registration at OVGU! Complete your registration by paying the semester fee and you will receive your student ID card and access to all university services.
Enrollment Periods
- Winter Semester: Mid-September
- Summer Semester: Mid-March
Process
Enrollment for international students working towards an academic degree is handled conveniently via email.
Required Documents:
- Enrollment Application
- Proof of Identity (Passport with a valid visa for Germany)
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of Address in Germany (registration certificate, rental contract, or c/o address in exceptional cases)
- Passport Photo (digital format, max. 1 MB (jpg, jpeg, gif, png, pjpeg, x-png))
- If you have previously studied at a German university:
- Certificate of De-registration
- Letter of Good Standing (“Unbedenklichkeitsbescheinigung”)
Once your complete documents are submitted, you’ll receive an email within approximately 10 business days containing:
- Your student ID number
- Instructions for activating your student account
- A payment request for the semester fee (€278.90 as of December 2024)
Important Notice: Please note that there may be additional fees charged by your bank when paying the semester fee. Please check the total amount to be transferred, including any possible fees. Your enrollment will only be completed once the full amount of 278.90 € has been paid!
Note: To ensure a swift processing of your application, we kindly ask that you refrain from making inquiries. You will be informed in time!