Prospective OVGU students enroll online at OVGU for Winter semester 2026/2027; Deutschlandsemesterticket valid Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
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ENROLLMENT PROCESS Winter semester 2026/2027
Presentation Structure 1. How to complete the online enrollment 2. Access to myOVGU-Portal 3. Collection of Student ID 4. Deutschlandsemesterticket 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Learnings
How to start the online enrollment • Log in to myOVGU • View your application • Request the enrollment • Complete the process until the deadline
Request for enrollment Overview online enrollment • See your progress in the site menue • Confirm data that is already filled in (no need for addiditions in the first 3 sections) • When status „request for enrollment submitted“, your online enrollment is complete • Do not forget to transfer the semester fee and check with your health insurance company
Your university backround • Fill out all fields marked with an asterisk (*) • If you are unsure, if you should enter anything, leave it blank. • Some data will be transferred from information you gave during application.
o If unsure about entered data: We will check with your documents and can correct data, if necessary.
Qualifications previously earned • Do not change the data in this section. →You applied at OVGU and you intend to do your final examination here ☺
Health insurance Please read this carefully and find the information for your individual situation. Health Insurance - Guide
Health insurance • Choose “exempted” when you have a private insurance such as Mawista or Care Concept →Upload in documents section • If you are under age of 30: You have to contact a public insurance (e.g. TK, Barmer) for electronic exemption confirmation • If you booked your health insurance with Coracle or Fintiba: You need to contact the insurance company directly (e.g. TK, Barmer) to have the insurance confirmed
Documents for enrollment Most applicants who applied through uni-assist do not have to upload anything in this section. What you entered earlier will result in uploads in this section. If unsure about documents: We will check your documents and contact you, if necessary. THIS OR THAT
Contributions and Fees This notification will not change until your application is in process.
Has your status changed to “enrolled“? Congratulations on becoming a student of OVGU! What‘s next? →Activation of your student account →Collection of student ID →Deutschlandsemesterticket
Access to student account Account activation Access to student email (firstname.surname@ovgu.de) Access to teaching portals (LSF, Moodle) Access to WiFi Account Activation - Start Here
Update personal data
Download certificates (e.g. enrollment certificate)
Re-register for the coming semester
Submit digital applications
Collection of Student ID Key Facts: • Library card • Payment card for the cafeteria (Mensa) • Cashless payment for printing and copying on campus (previous charging necessary) Collection (card cannot be sent by post):
- Email notification that your card is ready for collection • Personal collection only at specified times • Bring your matriculation number and passport with you to collect your card Please note that you do not need your ID card to use the Deutschlandsemesterticket! Several pick-up days will be offered so that you always have the opportunity to pick up your ID card, even if you arrive late. Student ID Card- How it Works
Deutschlandsemesterticket • You have to activate your ticket in the MVB-App before you can use it. • The activation is possible from September 25. • Before entering any form of public transport your ticket must be ready on your phone (your student ID card is not sufficient as a proof and also not necessary!). Access to public transportation system in Germany in every city. →valid from October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 →the only public transport you cannot use it for is long-distance trains
How to – Public Ticket
Frequently Asked Questions •
- After I enroll, can I still defer my admission if I can’t arrive in the winter semester of 2026? • No! You have the option to submit a waiver by September 20, 2026. If you do so, you will be refunded the full semester fee. (ITVET-students must also contact the faculty directly to request a refund of tuition fees). • As of October 1, 2026 (the official start of the semester), withdrawal is no longer possible. You can only disenroll through your myOVGU portal. A pro-rated refund of the semester fee may be available. • If you have not yet applied for online enrollment (status: admission granted), you do not need to take any further action regarding the deferment. •
- How and when can I re-apply for the same degree program after the deferral? • Please re-apply for this degree program via the myOVGU portal at the next possible start date of your study program. You will need to register anew in myOVGU portal and have to upload your current letter of admission for this, so be sure to save it. • Applicants for restricted degree programs can also apply via the myOVGU portal, but must participate in the ranking again. • Re-application via the myOVGU portal is usually possible from end of May (winter semester) or mid-December (summer semester). How to – Refund How to – Re-apply
Frequently Asked Questions • 3. I want to stay enrolled but I can’t arrive in the winter semester 2026/2027. What should I do? • Even if you are currently unable to enter Germany at the start of the semester, you can generally remain enrolled. • If you are enrolled in statutory health insurance at the time of your enrollment, you are required to pay the corresponding statutory health insurance contributions even if you remain in your home country. • Please note that you are required to pay health insurance contributions when you are enrolled, until you officially disenroll from the university. It does not matter whether you are in Germany or not! Your options: 1. Disenroll as soon as possible so that you no longer have to pay health insurance contributions to German insurance companies. 2. If you still want to stay enrolled at OVGU despite being aware of this and you are not permitted to enter the country until later semesters, please be aware that you will still be responsible for health insurance costs. All other matters require a case-by-case decision by the health insurance provider. Health Insurance - Guide
Learnings
You will find most of the answers to your questions in your information documents for admission and enrollment.
Read everything carefully – OVGU does not keep important information from you. ;)
Give the OVGU staff time to process your requests.
To speed up the processing, please refrain from sending multiple e-mail inquiries.
Everybody will get an answer in due course – by a status change/notification in myOVGU or in exceptional cases by e-mail.
We are aware of worldwide visa situations and we know that you all need your enrollment certificate as soon as possible. We work as fast as possible.
Please direct general visa issues/questions to the International Office.
Thank you for your attention! Do you have more questions? servicecenter@ovgu.de