International Office

Welcome to Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials in Düsseldorf! Our International Office offers support to organize your trip to Germany and settle in Düsseldorf.

To ensure a good start at the institute, the MPI SusMat supports our international scientists during your relocation to Germany. The International Office aims to facilitate your stay in Germany and thus helps you in focussing on your research!

Get in touch with us, we’ll be happy to support you before your arrival and during your entire stay in Düsseldorf!

Before Arrival

Whether you’re coming for a short stay or for several years, contact us as soon as you know you’ll be coming to Düsseldorf. We’ll help you decide which type of visa applies to your situation and provide you with the necessary documents and support for:
 

• visa application
• health insurance for visa application
• information about local procedures at your German consulate

IMPORTANT: Please note that some embassies have a very long processing time. So please start early!

First Steps in Düsseldorf

The first few weeks in Düsseldorf involve some bureaucracy. There are a few important steps you have to follow. Here are some examples:
 

• register in the city
• open a bank account
• get your tax ID
• find insurance

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Living in Düsseldorf

Moving to a new city can be difficult, let alone in a new country. We are happy to help you with the following aspects:
 

• your contracts
• find a German course
• transport
• healthcare
• accommodation

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Family

Family-friendly is a prime attribute within the Max Planck Society. To ensure a great work-life balance, we can help you with:
 

• find a school/daycare
• register your child on the waiting lists
• apply for child benefits (e.g. Kindergeld)

Resources for your Partner to find a Job

On this website, you can find information about career opportunities for your partner. more

Our International Community