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Welcome to NYU Study Abroad! We’re delighted that you’ll be spending a semester or year with us and can’t wait to greet you in Berlin. In the meantime, this page will guide you through everything you need to get ready for your term abroad. We’ve mirrored the acceptance letter very closely, so please be sure to use that as an additional reference.

By the time you've visited this site, we're assuming that you've already reserved your place in NYU Study Abroad and received (or renewed) your passport. If you haven't, please check your acceptance materials for details on those two very important preliminary steps.

Here’s what’s next:

Read below for details.

U.S. and E.U. citizens who study in Germany do not require entry visas but will instead obtain residency permits once they are in the country. If your country of citizenship is not the U.S. or E.U. you may need a visa to enter Germany. To determine whether you will need an entry visa please click here.
If you do not require a visa to study in Germany, you will apply for a residency permit with the help of the site staff once you are in Berlin. You will, however, need to compile most of the documents before your departure. If you do need to obtain an entry visa prior to departure, contact us as soon as possible for one of the required documents at global.visahelp@nyu.edu. Please be aware that visa applications can take more than four weeks to process.

Student Visa & Residency Permit Information

Consulates and Applications

ASAP to ensure that all materials get to you promptly.

NYU Students: We'll send all e-mail communication to your NYU e-mail address (not your personal or Stern address), so check that account regularly or activate mail forwarding.  In addition, make sure that your addresses and phone numbers in NYUHome are updated so that we're able to contact you with important information throughout the semester.

Visiting Students: You'll create a NYUHome account prior to registering for classes (see #4). At that point, be sure to keep your contact information current and check your NYUHome e-mail account regularly.

The housing form is available through the online forms system (see #7).

NYU Students: Remember to cancel NYU Housing for next semester. Bring your original acceptance letter (plus a copy) to the Housing office at 383 Lafayette Street along with the housing cancellation form as soon as possible. The housing cancellation form will be available shortly. Questions? E-mail housing@nyu.edu .

Registration begins the week of November 16th.

You'll find the comprehensive list of classes here.  Pick out the courses you like, keeping in mind that some classes may fill before you're able to register.  For registration instructions, click either NYU Student or Visiting Student

NYU Students:  Attending a Pre-Departure Orientation is required for all students.  At the PDO, you will meet staff from the site, learn about courses, student life, excursions, and much more.  For a calendar of these mandatory sessions, please click here.

Visiting Students:  If you’re nearby and able to attend any on-campus events, we’d love to have you.  However, we’re also committed to making sure that those of you who don’t live near New York City are kept in the loop.  Here are a few ways we ensure that you’re just as well-informed as NYU students:

  1. We will send you weekly e-mails with comprehensive “what to do” lists and details.
  2. Our staff is always available to provide prompt assistance to any questions you have by e-mail or phone.
  3. We can put you in contact with students who attend our programs so that you can get inside information on what to expect.  To speak with a former student from your program, please email global.ambassadors@nyu.edu.

All Students: 
Click here to view the PowerPoint presentation from our latest pre-departure session.

Submit your Flight Information by December 2nd.

Depending on when you were admitted, we provide you with information on discount flights in your acceptance packet or via a subsequent e-mail.  You can research your own flights as well--you're under no obligation to use the information we provide--but we hope it gives you a sense of what's available.

December 2nd.

These are simple to complete, but will require your time and may require a visit to your physician, so please plan ahead. For detailed information on how to use the Webforms system, please click here.

  • Travel Release (paper form — please download, fill out & return)
  • NYU Students: All you need to do is fill yours out (it will not take you very long, promise!) and return it to the Student Health Center by December 2nd.

    Visiting Students: Please be sure to fill out your form and take it with you to your doctor's appointment (or if you've had a recent physical, send it to them) to have them sign it. You should then return it to the Student Health Center by December 2nd.

Online Forms System

  • Please check your weekly newsletter for updates on when the online forms system becomes available.