Welcome Week and Support Services
Your journey begins with the SPOT Welcome Week at IPU Berlin, where you will meet consortium members and settle into Berlin, your first study location. Welcome Centres at each university will help ease your transitions, providing assistance with campus life and local bureaucracy.
Visa and Registration Assistance
Pre-departure online workshops and a detailed handbook will guide you through visa and residence permit processes, helping you focus on starting your studies.
Health Insurance
Your well-being is our priority. Therefore, you will have comprehensive health insurance throughout the programme, ensuring coverage in all study destinations. This means you can explore, study, and travel with peace of mind.
Green Travel Support
Financial support is available for eco-friendly travel between Berlin, Lisbon, and Padua.
Accommodation Assistance
Student dorms are available at UNIPD and ISCTE, with affordable housing in the Balkans. IPU Berlin’s Welcome Centre offers support in finding accommodation.
Interactive Online Platform
The Gather Town platform facilitates communication with peers and staff before and during your studies, fostering early connections and teamwork.
Academic Mentoring and Mental Health Support
Biweekly online sessions on academics, internships, and mental health are available, along with free monthly counselling provided by UNIBL.
Intercultural Training and Peer Support
Pre-departure workshops, orientation weeks, and online sessions offer intercultural training, while a buddy system pairs you with local students at each destination.
Career Coaching
In addition to internships, the programme offers professional development sessions on navigating the European job market, tailored to each SPOT country.