Practical Information
Arrival
If you arrive at Berlin Tegel Airport please take the bus “TXL” to the train station Berlin Alexanderplatz. There is a bus approximately every 20 minutes – there is no need to check the schedule in advance. From the train station Berlin Alexanderplatz, please take the train “RE1” in the direction Frankfurt (Oder). There is a train approximately every 30 minute and it takes about an hour to arrive in Frankfurt (Oder). Attention: Please do not get off at the station called Frankfurt (Oder) Rosengarten but the next stop Frankfurt Oder.
Train Tickets
Please use the webpage of the “Deutsche Bahn” (German train company) for directions to get from any German train station to Frankfurt (Oder). Tickets can be bought directly at the airport. There is a counter where you can purchase tickets (BVG) but also several ticket machines. You will need the following ticket: “Berlin AB to Frankfurt (Oder)” ONE way (in German: “Einfache Fahrt”). It should cost around 9,40 €.
Accommodation in Residence Hall
Please let us know the exact date of your arrival. We can get the keys to your accommodation in the Residence Hall if you arrive outside the opening hours of the Studentenwerk (Tuesday 8 am – 12 noon | 1 pm – 3.30 pm or Thursday 1 pm – 3.30 pm). Please remember you need to pay the deposit and sign your housing contract on Monday, May 24th. Please bring your own towels!
What to bring along on the first day(s)
Make sure to bring some cash on the first day (for accommodation deposit, monthly tickets etc.). You will get a map and some general information when you get here but don’t worry: Frankfurt (Oder) is a nice-sized town and you will find your way and understand the transportation easily.
Internet and Phoning
WiFi is not as common in Germany as it is in the US, due to data security reasons we do not have WIFI in our residence halls. You can connect to the internet via an Ethernet cable. There are several bars in Frankfurt (Oder) where you have WIFI access. Students also have access to wifi in the lecture halls, library, cafeteria, and language center.