Newcomer resources
Moving countries is hard; we’ve done it before you. These guides are being written by the community — if you need an answer now, just write to us and a real person will help.
Incoming Students Handbook
The complete guide we wish we had on day one — university, city and paperwork in one place.
Pre-departure
What to pack, what to sign, and what to do before you board the flight to Germany.
Post-arrival
City registration, SIM cards, groceries and your first week survival checklist.
Temporary housing
Where to stay for the first nights while you search for a permanent room.
Housing
Student dorms, WG culture and how the Chemnitz rental market works.
Banking
Opening a bank account, blocked accounts and managing money as a student.
Travel
Semester ticket, Deutschlandticket and getting around Saxony and beyond.
FAQ
The questions every newcomer asks — answered by people who asked them too.
Detailed guides are in the works. In the meantime, every topic above is one email away: iccchemnitz@gmail.com