Buddies for international Spring and Autumn School wanted

In 2027, international students from all over the world will once again take part in the Spring and Autumn Schools at TU Braunschweig to learn German and get to know the city of Braunschweig and TU Braunschweig. This works best if they can establish contacts with local students during their time in Braunschweig.

Your Role as a Buddy:

Eine Gruppe von Studierenden steht für ein Gruppenfoto zusammen. Im Hintergrund ist das Brandenbuerger Tor zu erkennen.

Are you a student at TU Braunschweig looking to engage in international exchange?
Then our Buddy Program is perfect for you! Here, you’ll have the chance to

take part in recreational activities in and around Braunschweig alongside students from five different continents,
make intercultural connections with students from the U.S., Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Tanzania, India, and many other countries,
and improve your language skills in English and other foreign languages through interaction with native speakers.

In 2027, you can volunteer as a Buddy during two different time periods to support international students during their first weeks at TU Braunschweig. You decide for yourself how much time you can commit and work with us individually to determine which events you’d like to attend. If you volunteer for at least 20 hours, we’ll award you a certificate recognizing your commitment.

International Spring School

01 March 2027 – 02 April 2027
Registration deadline: 01 February 2027

International Autumn School

01 September 2027 – 01 October 2027
Registration deadline: 01 August 2027

Two students sit on the university square and hug each other warmly.

The participants of the Summer School cheering in front of the old building of the TU Braunschweig.

Buddy Program information sessions

At our information sessions, we’ll be happy to provide you with detailed information about the Buddy Program and answer your questions.

20 November, 2026, 10:00
10 December, 2026, 16:00
05 January, 2027, 11:00
20 January, 2027, 13:00
We’re happy to schedule individual appointments upon request.

You can find the online info sessions here

Your tasks as a Buddy:

3 participants of the Summer School take a selfie while paddling in a boat on the river Oker.

As a Buddy, you’ll participate in the events of our International Spring or Autumn School alongside the international students. You’ll support our team by taking on the following tasks:

You’ll pick up international students at the train station upon their arrival, accompany them to their accommodations, and provide them with information to help them get their bearings in Braunschweig.
You’ll assist the team with event planning and follow-up, and, if appropriate, organize your own activities with the international students.
You’ll help international students with organizational and administrative matters related to their daily student life in Braunschweig.

Registration for the Buddy Program

Step 1: To register, simply send the completed registration form to summerschool(at)tu-braunschweig.de by 01 February, 2027 (Spring School) or 01 August, 2027 (Autumn School).
Step 2: We’ll get back to you via email to schedule a brief introductory meeting (which can also be held online). During this meeting, we’ll give you an overview of how our programs work and discuss what’s important for a buddy. Of course, you’re also welcome to ask us any questions to help you decide if the Buddy Program is the right fit for you.
Step 3: If everything works out, you’ll receive confirmation right after the introductory meeting that you can participate in the Buddy Program. We’ll then schedule a meeting to finalize your schedule for the Spring or Autumn School.

Recognition of ECTS Credits

Students in the master’s program “Grund-, Haupt- und Realschule” can have their participation in the Buddy Program recognized as part of the “PMA” (Service Learning) module. To do so, you must complete the entire registration process and participate in the program for a total of 40–50 hours.