International Office
International PhD-students

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Checklist for International PhD-students

1. Before arrival

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Information on appropriate opportunities for doctoral studies at TU Chemnitz according to subject	Information on appropriate opportunities for doctoral studies at TU Chemnitz according to subject
Direct application to the appropriate professorship at TU Chemnitz concerning supervision of the PhD-project according to subject	Direct application to the appropriate professorship at TU Chemnitz concerning supervision of the PhD-project according to subject
Application for admission to doctoral studies to the respective faculty of TU Chemnitz (detailed information with regard to i.a. prerequisites and procedures in the Doctoral Regulations of the faculties)	Application for admission to doctoral studies to the respective faculty of TU Chemnitz (detailed information with regard to i.a. prerequisites and procedures in the Doctoral Regulations of the faculties)
If applicable, research concerning suitable funding opportunities for stay at TU Chemnitz	If applicable, research concerning suitable funding opportunities for stay at TU Chemnitz
If applicable, applications on calls for open positions at TU Chemnitz	If applicable, applications on calls for open positions at TU Chemnitz
Application for enrolment at TU Chemnitz to the Student Service	Application for enrolment at TU Chemnitz to the Student Service
No visa obligation	Application for a visa to the German Embassy/ General Consulate in the home country in due time in case of visa obligation (there should be considered a processing time of several months!)
Research for accommodation at Chemnitz	Research for accommodation at Chemnitz

2. After arrival

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Conclusion of a lease contract	Conclusion of a lease contract
Registration of residence at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz (within a period of 14 days after arrival)	Registration of residence at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz (within a period of 14 days after arrival)
	Application for a Residence Permit to the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz (in case of intention to take up a working position during doctoral studies please pay attention to the information on Working Permit!)
Opening of a checking account at a German bank	Opening of a checking account at a German bank
Payment of the "Semesterbeitrag" (Semester Contribution; entitles i.a. for free use of public transport at Chemnitz and surroundings)	Payment of the "Semesterbeitrag" (Semester Contribution; entitles i.a. for free use of public transport at Chemnitz and surroundings)
Guarantee of appropriate health insurance coverance (written confirmation of a foreign health insurance company or choosing a German health insurance company)	Guarantee of appropriate health insurance coverance (written confirmation of a foreign health insurance company or choosing a German health insurance company)
Enrolment as a PhD-student at TU Chemnitz by the Student Service	Enrolment as a PhD-student at TU Chemnitz by the Student Service
If applicable, conclusion of a working contract	If applicable, conclusion of a working contract
If applicable, research for a childcare opportunity at Chemnitz	If applicable, research for a childcare opportunity at Chemnitz

3. During stay

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
If applicable, making use of the special further training opportunities of the "Welcome Center" of the International Office as well as of the offers of the Center for Young Researchers	If applicable, making use of the special further training opportunities of the "Welcome Center" of the International Office as well as of the offers of the Center for Young Researchers
	If applicable, prolongation of Residence Permit at the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz
Planning of future career perspectives after completion of doctoral studies (Remain at Chemnitz/ Germany oder Back to home country)	Planning of future career perspectives after completion of doctoral studies (Remain at Chemnitz/ Germany oder Back to home country)

4. a) Remain at Chemnitz/ Germany

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
Continuation of scientific career	Continuation of scientific career
Change to private economy sector (i.a. advice and assistance opportunities of the Career Service of TU Chemnitz)	Change to private economy sector (i.a. advice and assistance opportunities of the Career Service of TU Chemnitz)
	If applicable, application for a Residence Permit corresponding to changing circumstances to the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz (i.a. Working Permit to take up a working position in Germany)

4. b) Back to home country

from EU-/ EEA-countries/ Switzerland	from third-countries
If applicable, registration at the Alumni-Portal of TU Chemnitz	If applicable, registration at the Alumni-Portal of TU Chemnitz
Cancellation of the lease contract for the accommodation at Chemnitz (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines in the lease contract!)	Cancellation of the lease contract for the accommodation at Chemnitz (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines in the lease contract!)
If applicable, cancellation of the German health insurance coverance (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines!)	If applicable, cancellation of the German health insurance coverance (please pay attention to cancellation deadlines!)
Application for Removal form the register of students of TU Chemnitz to the Student Service	Application for Removal form the register of students of TU Chemnitz to the Student Service
De-registration of residence in Chemnitz at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz	De-registration of residence in Chemnitz at the Residants' Registration Office of the City of Chemnitz
	De-registration at the Foreigners' Authority Chemnitz
Closure of checking account at a German bank	Closure of checking account at a German bank