Internationalization@Home
At UR, 'internationalization' does not necessarily or exclusively mean international mobility in the form of studying abroad or undertaking international research, teaching or work experience abroad:
It is important to us that internationalization can also be experienced and lived on campus itself. Thus, there is a variety of opportunities for all members of UR not only to study, research, teach and work in an international context at our university, but also to take advantage of recreational and cultural opportunities on campus.
Opportunities for students
Studying internationally at UR
For an overview of our international study programs and courses taught in English, please visit:
Center for Language and Communication (ZSK)
UR’s Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) supports students in acquiring and improving foreign language skills in about 20 languages - from Arabic to Turkish. It offers complementary language courses for students of all faculties as well as specialized language courses for students of specific faculties.
⇒ (Non-Degree) Language Courses (in German)
The ZSK also prepares applicants and students from abroad for their studies in Regensburg and helps them improve their knowledge of German during their studies.
⇒ German as a Foreign Language
The ZSK’s two-semester seminar series 'Intercultural Rhetorical Competence (IRK)' is aimed at students who aspire to work internationally after their studies and who want to expand their rhetorical and intercultural skills for professional, social and political activities in an international context.
⇒ IRK: Intercultural Rhetorical Competence (in German)
Complementary programs
At UR, there is a wide range of language and cultural courses which complement the students' main studies, for example:
EUROPAEUM
The Europaeum promotes interdisciplinary dialogue between Eastern and Western Europe in the areas of research and teaching. It runs the international and interdisciplinary ‘East-West Studies’ master’s degree program. Among other things, it organizes an annual European Week and offers interesting excursions and language tandems.
The International Office's Buddy Program
Students who are eager to meet new people and want to help international students get started at UR are welcome to join the International Office's Buddy Program!
Opportunities for academics
International DAAD Academy
The International DAAD Academy (iDA) offers a wide range of seminars for training in all aspects of internationalization, such as international cooperation projects and practices, legal issues, regional and intercultural competence, language acquisition etc.
⇒ International DAAD Academy (in German)
International academics at UR
In order to enrich our research and teaching with an international perspective we have various programs that support recruiting international scholars for a short-term stay - such as UR’s own International Presidential Visiting Scholar Fellowship, the Visiting Professor Program of the State Ministry for Science and the Arts of Bavaria and the Erasmus+ teaching mobility-program.
Language courses
The Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) offers a range of English language courses at different levels, which are specially designed for academic staff.
⇒ English for UR employees (in German)
Opportunities for non-academic and service staff
International DAAD Academy
The International DAAD Academy (iDA) offers a wide range of seminars for further education and training in all aspects of internationalization aimed at university staff involved in internationalization. These include, for example, seminars on international cooperation projects, legal issues, regional and intercultural competence, language acquisition, etc.
⇒ International DAAD Academy (in German)
Mobility programs
The individual mobility of non-academic and service staff for further education and training purposes is made possible, for example, by the Erasmus+ staff mobility or the Stella program.
⇒ Erasmus+ Incoming Staff for Training (STT)
⇒ STELLA Mobility Program (in German)
Language courses
The Center for Language and Communication (ZSK) offers a range of English language courses at different levels, specifically aimed at non-academic and service-staff.
⇒ English for UR employees (in German)
International campus for all
Student initiatives & cultural events
The great commitment of the members of our university makes our campus a lively, engaging place. This includes several student initiatives and cultural events (not only, but especially) for international students.
⇒ Student life: Culture, Engagement & Sports (in German)
Bilingual campus orientation system
Make your research and work areas a little more internationally accessible simply and easily!
A bilingual campus-orientation system is to be established at UR in the medium term in order to make it easier for international students, scientists and guests of UR to find their way around the campus right from the start.
In this context, bilingual (German & English) signage of the university's rooms plays an integral part. Everyone is therefore invited to update their signage with the help of corporate design templates and a glossary, thus contributing to another pillar of UR’s internationality.
⇒ Glossary: English door signs
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