End of Studies

As soon as the last achievement has been booked, your examination office (Prüfungsamt) will issue a transcript of records and a certificate of successful completion of your studies. The transcript of records contains all academic achievements that you have registered with your examination office during the semester and successfully completed at the end of the semester.

If you leave your place of residence before receiving your certificate, please remember to send the examination office a valid address and e-mail address.

At the end of your studies you have to "exmatriculate" and thus de-register with the University of Siegen. To do this, please complete the form for de-registration in unisono (instructions). As soon as you have de-registered, you will receive an email informing you that you can now download the certificate from unisono. You will need the confirmation of de-registration, for example, if you want to study at another university or have pension entitlements in Germany.
If you do not actively de-register, you will be automatically de-registered at the end of the semester.
In case of problems or questions, please contact the department STARTING.

Please note: Your ZIMT account (email, etc.) will be deleted shortly after your de-registration. Your unisono account will remain so that you can download the certificate of de-regirstration. 

Once you complete your studies at the University of Siegen you are an alumni of the Unviersity of Siegen. This allows you to join the network Alumniverbund and stay in touch with other alumni and students of the University of Siegen. The Alumniverbund is delighted to have you join them and share your experience and academic and professional career. Further Information 

When you've completed your studies successfully, you have the qualification to enter the German job market. There are various possibilities to get help in the region or the whole country in order to find a job.
During your studies you will have certainly wanted to have taken part in our “Forging International Talents” FIT in Siegen program. This will help you develop important skills to start your professional career, as well as create an optimal network for you to develop and support your professional career after your studies.

Residence permit: After successful graduation in Germany, you can get a residence permit for job search up to 18 months. You just have to prove that you are able to cover your living costs on your own. If you got a approbpriate job offer, you can apply for a job visa. Please ask for further information at the Foreigners' Registration Office.
In order to assess your salary realisticly, have look here.

You need to terminate your lease before you move out. In Germany you must usually give your landlord a
three-month written notice to end tenancy. Check your lease agreement for terms of notice. A protocol must be drawn up at the handover. If there is nothing to complain about, the landlord has 6 months to transfer the deposit back to you.
Further information

Notify your health insurance provider in good time when your studies in Siegen will end and check with your provider which documents might be required to cancel your health insurance policy (e.g. Confirmation of De-Registration). If you plan to stay in Germany, please check which insurance suits best your needs.

If you leave Germany, remember to cancel all other contracts you entered into (gas, electricity, internet, mobile phone) and check the terms of notice.

Before you close your bank account, review your bank statements to determine all relevant payments. Make sure you settled all invoices and contact your bank if you need help or assistance.

One  week  prior  to  your  date  of  departure to two weeks after, you have to de-register from town. You can do this on site at the citizens' office (by appointment), alternatively you can send the form by post mail or email - or deregister directly online.

Here, you can find the Form for De-Registraion Abmeldung bei der Meldebehörde.
You can find the addresses of Siegen citiy offices (Siegen,Siegen-Weidenau, Siegen-Geisweid, Siegen-Eiserfeld) on the website of the City of Siegen.
Important: Please send also a copy of your passport.