Orientation and Enrolment

Find out what to expect during your first week on Campus

October Intake 2025

The official Welcome Week starts on Monday, September 29th, for postgraduate (MSc and Pre-Master’s) and under-18 students.

For BSc and Foundation students over 18 years old, the Welcome Week starts on Tuesday, September 30th.

During the Welcome Week the students will:

• complete their enrolment (please bring your original academic and English qualifications)
• meet and greet academics and professional services staff
• get together with fellow-students
• explore the campus and Leipzig
• receive an introduction to the academic process
• understand the city registration process, and application for residence permit
• receive an introduction to Lancaster University’s Virtual Library
• take part in intercultural sessions
• celebrate the beginning of their academic journey at Lancaster University Leipzig

You will find out about the full schedule for that week when you arrive on campus.  It is mandatory for students to attend the Welcome Week. However, students who are still awaiting their student visas may join the enrolment week virtually, via ‘hybrid start’*. If you can’t attend the orientation in person, please make sure you indicate this information in the pre-arrival form.

Orientation Session for Accompanying Family Members

Some students will arrive to Leipzig accompanied by their family members who will support them with settling in.

We will be organising a special session for accompanying family to share necessary information.  After the meeting, family members will have a chance to explore Leipzig on a tour around the campus and city.  If you plan to arrive with accompanying family, please make sure you indicate this information in the pre-arrival form.

We look forward to welcoming your family into the Lancaster University Leipzig community!

*Hybrid (online start) not available for MSc programme students. MSc students are required to resume on campus for the orientation/first week of classes.