Offers for international newcomers
Alice Salomon University supports international newcomers in their studies and career entry in Germany with various offers. These services range from advice, support and empowerment to language and specialist courses, skills-oriented workshops and networking events.
Information on all events and offers for international newcomers can be found on Moodle. With the key “newcomer” international students of ASH Berlin can register themselves and exchange offers, requests and information. Register now!
Successful in your studies
The following offers are aimed at all international newcomers who would like to improve their language skills in an academic context during their studies and would like support in the use of German as a language of studies:
- Open language group and advice on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in room 236:
Understandig specialist texts and individual questions - Discussion group on Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. in room 232:
Focus on confident speaking and space for exchange - Individual coaching by arrangement
Registration and contact
- If you have any questions about the offer, please contact the lecturer Gudrun Brug: Brug@ASH-Berlin.eu
- Pre-registration for the open language group and the discussion group at Brug@ASH-Berlin.eu is welcome.
Prerequisite for participation
- Open to all international newcomers enrolled at ASH Berlin!
The ASH Language Center offers courses at various levels and in various languages throughout the semester - including German as a foreign language.
The Service Center for Writing and Study Skills supports students with individual counseling and workshops on understanding texts, writing term papers, developing a personal academic language, dealing with AI, research, and time management.
Contact specifically for non-native speakers is Marlene Pardeller: pardeller@ash-berlin.eu.
The writing and speaking workshop, especially for non-first language learners, will take place every Wednesday from 12 to 2 pm in the summer semester 2025.
Events for international newcomers in the academic year
| Date | Topic | Target group | Language | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 18.08.25 | Introductory Event Pre-Study Program | Pre-Study Participants | German | Pre-Study Team |
| Mon, 25.08.25 | Start of German Pre-Study Program | Pre-Study Participants | German | Pre-Study Team |
| Wed, 17.09.25; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together - semester planning | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| Tue, 23.09.25; 16:00-18:00 | Knowing the right of residence - opening up prospects to stay: Third-country nationals and consolidation of residence | all those interested in the topic at ASH Berlin | German | team for international newcomers with Emily Barnickel from Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. |
| Wed, 08.10.25; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together - Recognition of academic achievements | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| Tue, 14.10.25; 16:00-18:00 | Know your right of residence - open up your prospects of staying: Härtefallregelungen | alle an der Thematik interessierten an der ASH Berlin | deutsch | Team für internationale Newcomerer mit Emily Barnickel vom Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. |
| Wed, 15.10.25; 12:30-13:30 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and working: Moodle | international newcomers, international alumni | german | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 22.10.25, 12:30-13:30 | break power: creativity and energy at lunch | international newcomers (all semesters) | german, english | team for international newcomers |
| Fri, 31.10.25; 10:00-13:00 | Entering the German Labor Market: build a career from the first semester | international newcomers | english | workshop of the team for international newcomers with Extern |
| Wed, 12.11.25; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together - Scholarships | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| Tue, 18.11.25; 16:00-18:00 | Knowing the right of residence - opening up prospects for staying: further residence permits and transfer options | all those interested in the topic at ASH Berlin | German | Team for international newcomers with Emily Barnickel from Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. |
| Wed, 19.11.25; 12:30-13:30 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and working: time management | international newcomers, international alumni | german | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 26.11.25, 12:30-13:30 | break power: creativity and energy at lunch | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 10.12.25; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together - End of the year | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| Tue, 16.12.25; 16:00-18:00 | Knowing the right of residence - opening up prospects of staying: Conclusion with open questions | all those interested in the topic at ASH Berlin | German | team for international newcomers with Emily Barnickel from Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. |
| Wed, 17.12.25; 12:30-13:30 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and working: Excel | international newcomers, international alumni | german | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 14.01.26; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 21.01.26; 12:30-13:30 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and working: format templates | international newcomers, international alumni | german | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 28.01.26, 12:30-13:30 | break power: creativity and energy at lunch | international newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | team for international newcomers |
| Wed, 11.02.26; 12:30-13:30 | Get-Together | international Newcomers (all semesters) | German, English | Pre-Team for international NewcomersTeam |
| Wed, 18.02.25; 12:30-13:30 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and working: networks | international newcomers, international alumni | german | team for international newcomers |
| tbd | Entering the German job market: Career planning from the first semester | international newcomers from the first semester | german | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with externals |
| tbd | Entering the German labor market: Search Strategies for Applying | international newcomers from the 1st semester | English | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with Extern |
| tbd | Working freelance in the SAGE area 1: When is this a good option? | international newcomers from the 3rd semester onwards | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with ASH alumnus |
| tbd | Working freelance in SAGE area 1: When is this a good option? | international newcomers from the 3rd semester onwardsmer | german | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with ASH alumnus |
| tbd | With a confident voice in your studies and career: Eloquent with an accent | international newcomers (all semesters) | german | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with external |
| Month | Topic | Target group | Language | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04.04.25 | Welcome to international newcomers | international newcomers of the first semester | German | Info event as part of the O-Days |
| 09.04.25 | Get-Together | international newcomers, pre-study participants | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| 16.04.25 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and starting a career | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers |
| 23.04.25 | Offers of the Studierendenwerk for international newcomers | international newcomers | German, English | Info event of the team for international newcomers with the Studierendenwerk |
| 30.04.25 | Einstieg in den deutschen Arbeitsmarkt | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with external lecturer* |
| 14.05.25 | Get-Together | international newcomers | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| 21.05.25 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and starting a career | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers |
| 27.05.25 | Assessment test for the Pre-Study Program 25/26 | Applicants for the Pre-Study Program 25/26 | German | Pre-Study Team |
| 28.05.25 | Mit sicherer Stimme im Vorstellungsgespräch | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with external lecturer* |
| 04.06.25 | Study funding | international newcomers | German | Info event of the team for international newcomers |
| 10.06.25 | written DS-ASH exam | pre-study participants 24/25 | German | pre-study team |
| 11.06.25 | Get-Together | international newcomers | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| 16-18.06.25 | oral DS-ASH exam | pre-study participants 24/25 | German | pre-study team |
| 18.06.25 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and starting a career | international newcomers | German | team workshop for international newcomers |
| 25.06.25 | Alumni exchange | international newcomers, pre-study participants, international alumni | German | networking meeting |
| 27.06.25 | Entering the German Labor Market | international newcomers | English | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with external lecturer* |
| 02.07.25 | Freelancing with an international educational background | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers with externals |
| 09.07.25 | Get-Together | international newcomers | German, English | Team for international newcomers |
| 16.07.25 | Tips, tricks and tools for studying and starting a career | international newcomers | German | Workshop of the team for international newcomers |
In July, there will once again be a whole series of events for international newcomers on Wednesdays. Register now for our Moodle course (registration code: newcomer) and stay up to date!
Are you one of the international newcomers at the ASH Berlin? Then these events await you in September!
Register now for our Moodle course (registration code: newcomer) and stay up to date!
Every second Wednesday of the month, we invite all international newcomers at ASH Berlin to a get-together: Here you can discuss any questions you may have about studying and everyday student life. Join us and get to know other international newcomers and the university!
Registration is not necessary. If you have any questions, please drop by the ASH Newcomer Office in room 019 or send an e-mail to internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu.
Every third Wednesdayof the month, we invite all international newcomers at ASH Berlin to an online workshop: Here we want to discuss which tips, tricks and tools can make your life easier when it comes to organizing yourself during your studies and when starting your career. We look forward to hearing from you, your questions and your personal recommendations!
Register now via our Moodlekurs @internationale Newcomerfor any event that interests you. The registration code for the Moodle course is “newcomer”:
- Wed, 16.04.25, 13:00-14:30 - Tips, tricks and tools / format templates
- Wed, 21.05.25, 13:00-14:30 - Tips, tricks and tools / presentations
- Wed, 18.06.25, 13:00-14:30 - Tips, tricks and tools / serial documents
- Wed, 16.07.25, 13:00-14:30 - Tips, tricks and tools / Excel
Currently, all workshops are held in German. Please contact us at internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu if you are interested in English-language workshops on tips, tricks and tools for self-organization.
The International Office offers a cultural program and international meet-ups for incoming students. The offers are open to international newcomers.
Advice during studies
Psycho-social counseling is open to all international students at Alice Salomon University and complements the services offered by the Student Advisory Service. We advise and support international newcomers in their studies and everyday life and take into account the special adjustment processes that people with international educational biographies face.
Office hours
- Counseling in person: Tuesday and Wednesday
- Online counseling: Monday to Wednesday
Pre-registration by e-mail via rodriguezf@ash-berlin.eu is required.
Our student team for international newcomers collects and answers questions about studying and academic success and offers information events on topics of general interest. Contact us via internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu.
Office hours
- Wednesday from 12 am to 3 pm in room 019
- or by appointment at internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu
In addition to the services offered by the Career Service, the team offers advice for international newcomers on starting a career with a focus on the specifics of the German labor market.
Consultation hours:
- Personal consultation: Wednesday, from 9-11 am
- Online consultation: Friday, from 12 am to 1 pm by appointment in the FITforFUTURE online consultation room
Pre-registration by e-mail at johanna.backes@ash-berlin.eu is necessary.
