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!
Events for international newcomers in the academic year
| Month | Topic | Target group | Language | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08.04.26 | Get-Together | international newcomers, pre-study participants | German, English | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
| 15.04.-15.05.26 | Application period Pre-Study Program 26/27 | Prospective students with international educational biographies | German | pre-studies@ash-berlin.eu |
| 17.04.26 | Online webinar for pre-study application | applicants for the Pre-Study Program 26/27 | german | pre-studies@ash-berlin.eu |
| 05.05-25.05.26 | Application period DS-ASH | study applicants with foreign university entrance qualification | german | ds-ash@ash-berlin.eu |
| 08.05.25 | Online webinar for pre-study application | applicants for the Pre-Study Program 26/27 | german | pre-studies@ash-berlin.eu |
| 13.05.26 | Get-Together | international Newcomers | German, English | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
| 27.05.26 | Assessment test for the Pre-Study Program 26/27 | Applicants for the Pre-Study Program 25/26 | German | pre-studies@ash-berlin.eu |
| 02.06.26 | written DS-ASH exam | Pre-Study participants 24/25 | german | ds-ash@ash-berlin.eu |
| 09.06.26 | Study Info Days | Students with international educational biographies | german | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
| 10.06.26 | Get-Together | international newcomers | German, English | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
| 15-20.06.26 | Oral DS-ASH exam | Pre-Study participants 24/25 | German | ds-ash@ash-berlin.eu |
| 02.07.26 | Summer party and alumni meeting | international newcomers | german | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
| 08.07.26 | Get-Together | international Newcomers | German, English | internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu |
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 technical language:
- Open discussion group on Monday from 4-7pm in the Future Skills Workspace (K1.02):
Focus on confident speaking and space for exchange - Open language group and coaching on Wednesday from 10-12 a.m. in room 232:
Dealing with specialist texts and individual questions - Individual coaching by arrangement
Registration and contact
- If you have any questions about the course, 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!
Every second Wednesday of the month, we invite all international newcomers to ASH Berlin to a get-together in the Future Skills Workspace (K1.02): Here you can discuss all your questions about studying and everyday life at university. Come along and get to know other international newcomers and the university!
Register via the Moodle course for international newcomers (registration code: newcomer) or drop by spontaneously!
Advice on studying and everyday student life
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. Typical questions in counseling with international newcomers are Bafög application, scholarship application, mini-job etc.
Consultation hours
- Drop-in advice on site in the Future Skills Workspace (K1.02): Wednesday, 10:30-12:00
- Online counseling and individual appointments by appointment via email internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu.
Advice on starting a career
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 hour:
- Advice in the Future Skills Workspace: Wednesday, 13:30-15:00 - Pre-registration by e-mail at internationale-newcomer@ash-berlin.eu is required.
- Online counseling or individual appointments on request at other times.
Further services
The Service Center for Writing and Study Skills supports students with individual advice and workshops on understanding texts, writing term papers, developing their own academic language, dealing with AI, research and time management.
Marlene Pardeller will be happy to answer questions about services specifically for non-first language learners: pardeller@ ash-berlin.eu.
The ASH Language Center offers courses at various levels and in various languages throughout the semester - including German as a foreign language.
The International Office offers a cultural program and international meet-ups for incoming students. The offers are open to international newcomers.
