The Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg provides initial support to international students and professionals to ensure a seamless transition to studying, living and working in Ostwürttemberg. We offer guidance and orientation to help you feel at home. We also assist companies and human resources departments with issues related to employment and the integration of international employees. The Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg is funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism of the State of Baden-Württemberg, the Ostalbkreis District, the District of Heidenheim and the cities of Aalen, Ellwangen, Giengen, Heidenheim and Schwäbisch Gmünd.
We offer advice to international students and professionals in the following areas:
- Recognition of foreign academic and professional qualifications
- Work, job search and applications
- Vocational courses and training
- Studying German
- Entry and residence rights
- Health care system
- Child Care
- Mobility issues
- Religious Organizations
- Schools
- Insurance Plans
- Clubs and recreational activities
- Living in Germany
You can find further information at www.welcome-center-ostwuerttemberg.de