1. Saarbrücken, Saarland www.uni-saarland.de/zis
University of Saarland International Office–ZiS (Centre for International Students)
Saarbrücken, Saarland

2. What is ZiS?
Zentrum für internationale Studierende (Centre for International Students)
We have been active since 2002, helping the international students at our university with their initial orientation and integration, as well as organize social events to enjoy their stay in Germany

3. Monthly Events! 
Registration daily in room 2.37 at the Campus Centre (building A4 4) from to hrs
Excursions in Germany and its surroundings (such as Luxembourg, France)
Tours of the Campus
Tours of Saarbrücken („Altstadt“ and „Saarbrücken–Alternativ“)

4. Excursions… Normally the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month
Lasts all day
With the bus or train
Accompaniment with ZiS tutors
Price: 15€ / 20€
Examples: Saarland Luxembourg, Trier Heidelberg, Mainz Metz, Frankfurt Book Fair, etc.

5. …Campus Tours…
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from to hrs
English or German (other languages at request)
Meeting point: INFO – Point, Campus Center (Building A4 4)

6. … and explore Saarbrücken!
City Tour with the bus „Saarbrücken-Alternativ“ (Saarbrücken–Alternative):
Tour of the „Saarbrücken of the National Socialism“
Lasts 4 hours
In September
City Tour „Saarbrücker Altstadt“ (Old Town of Saarbrücken):
Lasts 2 hours
In April and October
In German or English

7. Educative Programmes ZiS - BuddyProgramm *you & me*
„Spezialitätentage“ (Culinary Specialty Days / Mensa)
„Länderabende“ (Cultural Evenings)
„ZiS-Treff“ (Bimonthly Meet-ups)

8. ZiS – BuddyProgramm *you & me*
We organize this programme since 2001, with which Saarbrücken‘s students from all courses and semesters can meet and support international students in their daily lives
There are also special excursions, visits to exhibitions, and the „ZiS–Treff“
Sign up in our office, room 2.37 in the Campus Centre (Building A4 4) daily from to hrs

9. „Spezialitätentage“ (Culinary Specialty Days) in the Mensa
Every Wednesday, a country presents its culinary culture:
The Mensa will serve a typical dish from the country
InfoStand in the Mensa Foyer
Music – Dancing – Multimedia presentations
InfoFlyer

10. „Länderabende“ (Cultural Evenings)
General information about the country
Cultural presentation of the country with live music, dancing, and games
Preparation of typical dishes and finger food from the country
No registration necessary 

11. „ZiS – Treff“ Twice a month: ZiS-Treff-1 in Saarbrücken
ZiS-Treff-2 in Canossa University (Mensa building, basement)
One free drink and board games, meeting interesting people, common cultural interests, … either way a ton of fun! 

12. Our Service We are also on Facebook!  INFO – Events INFO – Material
Tableware rent in exchange for a deposit

13. We are also on Facebook! 
Information about our events
Questions? Suggestions? We are glad to help and thankful for the feedback!

14. INFO - Events Orientation weeks at the beginning of the new semester
Cooperation with:
Fachrichtungen
AStA
Studienkolleg
Wohnheimen

15. INFO - Material
Welcome–packages at the beginning of the semsester with INFO–brochures:
NadU (Neu an der Uni? / New at the University?)
Scientific techniques for studying for international students
Short trips in Saarland and surroundings
Flyers about Saarland: Map of Saarbrücken, Tourism in Saarland, etc.

16. Tableware rent Always Tuesdays + Thursdays in room 2.37 – 2.38
Campus Center (building A4 4)
11.00 to hrs
Deposit: 10€

17. Social Financial help: - Saarland-Grant of the StudienStiftungSaar
- Funds for international students In financial crises (loans)

18. … and this is the ZiS team: 
Beate Meinck
Coordinator / ZiS: Conception and organisation
Anita Romina
Initial orientation and Studierendensekretariat

19. Claudinéia Flach Mustafa Kahraman Alexey Gulyaev
ZiS BuddyProgramm *you & me*
Mustafa Kahraman
Culinary Specialty Days in the Mensa
Alexey Gulyaev
Cultural Evenings

20. Julia Brodt
Excursions
Lina Dacharry
Social Volunteer Year at ZiS

21. ZiS Homburg 
Ammar Hamdan
Rakan Matro

22. Social Volunteer Year at ZiS 
Alex
( )
Anna
( )
Katharina
(2011 – 2012)
Eva
(2012)
Christel
(2013 – 2014)
Lina
(2014 – 2015)

23. We can‘t wait to meet you!!