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Berlin
Acceptance Pack
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Your Music Career Starts Here
Year 2020/21
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bimm-institute.de
Welcome
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To Your BIMM Institute Berlin
Congratulations
On Being Offered
A Place!
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As the Acting College Principal for BIMM Institute our fantastic visiting faculty and guest events
Berlin, I know how important it is to choose the right programme, is designed to provide a creative
place to study and start your education and career environment that’s challenging, stimulating and
off on the right path. connected, enabling the music professionals of
tomorrow to hone their skills in the best possible
Berlin is an incredible, multifaceted city with many way.
subtleties and scenes and our college reflects this
in the multinational student cohort and the great The College is endorsed and supported by leading
range of talent and experience represented in our equipment brand manufacturers. Whatever your
lecturer team. ambitions within the modern music industry, BIMM
Institute Berlin’s unparalleled level of career relevant
BIMM Institute Berlin’s lecturers have between expertise, facilities and support networks guarantee
them amassed a vast body of experience working that you will be given the best guidance, assistance
in the music industry spanning many years and all and opportunities to achieve your goals. I look
combine their teaching with professional music forward to welcoming you to BIMM Institute Berlin for
industry profiles as performers, writers, arrangers the 2020/21 academic year.
and entrepreneurs. This ensures that our students
benefit from their first-hand professional expertise Anna Marks
and experience throughout their courses. Acting College Principal
This approach to curriculum delivery, allied with
Contents ------ Induction and Enrolment 5 Student Lifestyle 7 Transport 10 Discover Berlin 11 Student support 15 Get Connected at Bimm 18 Freshers’ Guide 20 Pre-Departure Advice 22 Student Health 25 Faculty Information & Useful Contacts 27
Induction
And Enrolment
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In order to prepare you for studying at BIMM Institute
Berlin, we would like you to complete enrolment Online Enrolment
activities.
For Your Course
We will hold a number of induction events
throughout freshers week. You will be given ------
important information by key members of our staff
and meet other people from your course. All students are required to complete an online
form as part of the enrolment process. You will have
You will be asked to complete a series of enrolment been sent an e-mail with a link to the enrolment
activities to become enrolled on your course. You can portal which will guide you through all the required
find out more specific details of what you need to processes.
complete below, and, over the next couple of months,
further information will be sent to you by email. Below is a list of things that must be completed:
- Enrolment form – must be completed in full and
submitted – the link to this form will be sent to you
Semester Dates by email
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student ID card. Please follow the guidelines on the
Enrolment Weeks enrolment portal. You will not be able to enter BIMM
14th-25th September 2020 buildings without an ID card.
Semester 1: - Proof of ID – if you do not have a biometric
28th September 2020 - 22nd January 2021* document you will be given further guidance so that
your ID can be validated by BIMM.
Semester 2:
25th January 2021 - 21st May 2021** - Online Enrolment Courses – you will be given
access to complete a series of short online courses
*Winter Break: and tasks to become enrolled, further details will be
19th December 2020 - 3rd January 2021 sent to you via email.
**Spring Break: 27th March 2021 - 11th April 2021 - Health Insurance/Registering – Make sure that
you are covered by Health Insurance for your stay
in Germany. You will also need to register at the
It is really important to complete all aspects of Bürgeramt in Berlin. Further information on how to
your enrolment process otherwise you will not do this is listed later on in this guide
be enrolled and you will not get access to your
timetable. - Finance – Be ready to confirm your tuition fee
payment and make sure to pay your deposit and fees
by the 15th August 2020.
Useful Contacts The online enrolment form must be completed in
full before you can become an enrolled student at
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Admissions Please note: Timetables cannot be provided
berlin@bimm-institute.de before enrolment. This is a full-time course and the
timetables given to you at enrolment are not flexible.
Student Support Any part-time jobs must work around the timetable
studentsupportberlin@bimm-institute.de given.
Finance
financeenquiries@bimm.co.uk
Student
Lifestyle
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Moving to any new city can be a little daunting. the
good news is Berlin is a really exciting and vibrant Location
city to live in and you will never be short of things to
keep you occupied. ------
During enrolment and induction week we hold
numerous events that we hope will make your Our main BIMM Berlin building is located at:
transition to Berlin as carefree as possible. It’s hugely House of Music, RAW Gelände, Revaler Str. 99,
beneficial to take part in as many events as possible 10245 Berlin
to get to know other students and more importantly,
have fun! Details of events taking place in enrolment The college’s nearest U-Bahn station is Warschauer
and induction week will be sent to you in September. Str. on the U1 and U3, closest stop 5 min walk.
The S-Bahn lines S3, S5, S7, S9 and S75 from
Alexander Platz.
Living Expenses The M10 and M13 trams stop very close to the
college, which is also served by the 240 and N40 bus
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Parking is very limited within the area. We expect
It goes without saying that you should be realistic many of our new students to live within a short
about budgeting for your time at BIMM. it’s essential distance of the college. You may wish to consider
that you have enough money for the duration of your living slightly further away and commuting into
course. Friedrichshain, especially if you’re already settled in
Berlin.
International students may not be able to work under
the conditions of their Student Visa. If you hold a Remember that you’ll need to take into consideration
Student Visa, then you should refer to the Visa page the cost of travelling, and the time it will take to get
of your passport for further information about any into BIMM Berlin, when making any accommodation
working restrictions that may apply. If you’re able to decisions.
work, don’t assume any part-time earnings will fully
cover your living costs and accommodation. We recommend the following areas, some of which
are within walking distance of BIMM Berlin or a short
Remember: your student experience is as much commute:
about your social life as it is about learning. Plan how
much spare cash you have for socialising and try not • Friedrichshain
to spend too much in the first few weeks. • Kreuzberg
• Fennpfuhl
Consider what you want to do in advance and how • Lichtenberg
you can keep costs manageable. Have a look at top • Mitte
tips online for how to keep your costs down and • Prenzlauer Berg
within budget. • Neukölln
• Treptow
This website budgettraveller.org/?s=berlin is useful
for seeing what you can do for free in your spare
time, along with cheap places to eat and other
helpfultips to save money.
Transport The city is also extremely bicycle-friendly, with
dedicated cycle paths and plenty of secure storage.
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website here (www.bvg.de) to plan your journeys
Public transport throughout Berlin is both around Berlin and for details on ticket prices. If you
inexpensive and reliable, with a combination of are going to use public transport very regularly, then
buses, trams, underground and suburban trains you can also purchase monthly or annual passes to
serving the metropolitan area. help save you money. On the below map you can find
where the BIMM Institute is situated in Berlin.
This is where BIMM Institute is located on the RAW Gelände.
BIMM Berlin RAW Gelände
HamburgDiscover
Berlin
————Berlin is a very diverse city with lots of different If you want to escape the crowds, take a wander
social and leisure activities to suit everyone. With so around or have a picnic in one of Berlin’s numerous
much to see, do and experience, you may feel a little parks. The city is full of relaxing and interesting open
overwhelmed as to where to begin. spaces. Tempelhofer Feld is a former airfield that has
now been turned into a public space, and there are
The good news is that many of Berlin’s top often art installations taking place in the open spaces
attractions are free so you don’t need to worry about in and around Berlin.
spending too much money.
Boxhagener Platz is really close to BIMM Berlin and
offers a relaxing place to be between lesson times,
Things To See And Do there are also plenty of places to buy cheap and
delicious food around there too.
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The East Side Gallery - This is a huge section
(1.3km) of the Berlin wall that was left standing, and
Culture
has been turned into a gallery to celebrate the work
of 105 artists from all around the world. ------
Brandenburg Gate - One of Berlin’s most iconic Did you know that there are more than 170 museums
landmarks. It dates back to 1791 when it was first in Berlin? If you are interested in history, culture, arts
built as the Royal City Gate. and you are looking for cheap options, you can visit
free museums. For more information:
Tiergarten Park Tiergarten Park is a very central www.visitberlin.de/en/museums-free
and relaxing place to be if you fancy a stroll. There
are ponds and ornamental gardens to see and If you want to get to know local musicians and
explore. expand your social network, you can always join jam
sessions that take place regularly. You can see a list
Holocaust Memorial The memorial in the centre of of places here: www.berlinersessions.de
Berlin was created to pay respects to the 6 million
Jewish people who lost their lives in the Holocaust. Do you like theatre? Have a look here:
2,711 concrete slabs of varying height create a maze- www.etberlin.de The English Theatre Berlin hosts
like atmosphere in the Centre of Berlin. plays and other events that might be interesting for
you.
Flea Markets These are a great place to pick up
a bargain and they happen all across the City If you want to find out about what else is happening
throughout the week. in Berlin check out: www.goout.net/en/berlin
Checkpoint Charlie The original gateway between They have a list of events from various venues
East and West Berlin. across the city. You could also visit different places
like SO36 (https://so36.com/), Cassiopeia (https://
Bearpit Karaoke Join the crowds at Mauerpark cassiopeia-berlin.de) or Berghain (https://berghain.
on Sundays, when people pile into an outdoor berlin/en), to just name a few.
amphitheatre to watch and cheer on brave singers.
Opportunities to party and go out are numerous in
Visit a lake Berlin is surrounded by lots of lakes Berlin and it’s a great way to discover the city.
and a Berlin tradition is to jump on a train when
the weather is nice and go for a swim in one of the
lakes nearby!Eating Out Staying Safe
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Berlin is crammed with good places to eat and if you Berlin has a relatively low level of major crime and
look closely then there are plenty of places to pick up what does occur is typically opportunistic in nature.
tasty, healthy and cheap food. For example crimes such as pick-pocketing, street
harassment and petty theft are some of the more
There are a range of diverse cultures and cuisines, common crimes that happen in Berlin. There are also
so there really is something for everyone. Berlin is a large amount of reported bike thefts, so if you do
very accommodating for all dietary needs, such as buy a bike once you are here, invest in a good lock,
vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal and gluten free. and make sure that you store it somewhere safe at all
times.
There are restaurants, cafés and food markets where
you can sample the local German delicacies or find On a daily basis, millions of people go about their
something different from the wide range of cuisines lives without any difficulties. You’re unlikely to be a
that are represented within the city. victim of crime but it’s important to always remain
streetwise and safe. Remember, personal safety is
Every type of food is available within a variety of often about using your common sense. Plan journeys
price ranges, however, on a student budget it’s a in advance, keep to well-lit areas at night and don’t
good idea to shop and prepare your own meals to take shortcuts through alleyways or parks if you’re
help keep costs down. walking alone. Keep your belongings close to you
and in a safe place. Make sure that you have a secure
Grocery stores and supermarkets are scattered place on you to keep your wallet and phone so that it
throughout the city, shops like Netto, Lidl and Aldi is not easily accessed by opportunist thieves. Make
provide an inexpensive way to do your weekly shop. sure that you tell someone where you are going if
Other supermarkets like Rewe, Edeka and BioMarkt you’re going out alone, and use pre-booked taxis to
provide a bit more of an upmarket option and you get home late at night rather than walking.
may be able to get some products here that you can’t
in the cheaper options. 112 is the European Emergency number. You can call
this number for free, anywhere in the EU. By calling
Note: The majority of shops, including all this number you can contact the emergency services,
supermarkets, close on a Sunday, so make sure that police, ambulance/paramedic and fire brigade. Put
you stock up with all the essentials on any other day this number in your phone and remember it in case
of the week! you find yourself in an emergency situation.
If you really find yourself stuck on a Sunday and need
somewhere to do a grocery shop, check out the big
S-Bahn stations as they sometimes have Illegal Downloading
supermarkets that are open on a Sunday, but make
sure that you look into this before you go. ------
Illegal downloading of films, music and any other
form of entertainment is taken very seriously in
Electrical Voltage Germany. It is common to incur a fine of thousands
of Euros if you are caught downloading, and it’s a
------ common occurrence that people get caught. Unlike
other countries that might not take it very seriously,
The electrical voltage in Europe is 230v, compared Germany is extremely strict with people who are
to 240v in the UK and 120v in the US. The plugs caught downloading. Make sure that you don’t get
have two pins, so if you’re bringing electrical fined, so don’t download illegally.
equipment from home, you may need an adaptor
and transformer. Bear this in mind when deciding
whether to bring small goods with you. Try Amazon
or Ebay as an affordable source of electrical goods,
or to buy adaptors and transformers.Student
Support
————Student Support Services Academic Tutorials
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Here at BIMM Institute Berlin, we understand there Students are encouraged to book regular one-to-one
are certain needs you may have which will require tutorials to work on technique, master their academic
support from us. We provide support for students writing and discuss their skills, development and
with a wide range of needs including (but not limited long/short term career goals. Tutorials give students
to) dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, mental health issues, a unique opportunity to be individually guided by the
as well as those who have physical and sensory most experienced industry professionals in the
impairments. We have a range of services available country. Students are able to see any tutor on the
for you. BIMM Berlin roster, however these tutorials may be
limited, so make sure that you book them on the
These include: Moodle tutorial page in advance.
- General health advice
- Health promotion Students are also invited to book tutorials with their
- Counselling Course Leader or the Head of Education at any point
- Academic & pastoral tutorials throughout their studies; these tutorials are
- Learning support unlimited and can help to provide you with guidance
and support for your academic life at BIMM. They can
We are committed to helping students fulfil their also address any assessment related queries and
potential during their time at BIMM Institute Berlin concerns you might have about your course and
and we place an emphasis on supporting the provide guidance of where you can access support
development of our students both academically and elsewhere.
personally. With this in mind, the Student Support
team is available at every step of the student journey
to offer confidential support and guidance on issues
such as stress, disability and learning support,
depression and anxiety issues, family/friends/
relationship problems, smoking, alcohol and drugs,
sexual health, eating disorders; as well as on-going
academic and practical learning support and advice.
We also offer a wide range of additional support
services that are designed to meet students’
academic and welfare needs to enrich the BIMM
Institute Berlin experience.Pastoral Support Disability And Learning
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The Student Support team holds individual one-to- ------
one sessions with students to discuss any issue they
may be struggling with. These are strictly confidential BIMM Institute Berlin is committed to a policy of
and can include any topic ranging from personal equal opportunities and provides confidential advice
issues, attendance related queries and discussions and support to students with varying disabilities and
of special considerations we may need to take specific learning difficulties.
into account to support your studies. We actively
encourage students to book appointments and to We are committed to ensuring that students with
come and meet us at any point during their studies specific needs are provided with equal access to their
for extra support. You can easily contact the support chosen course of study and facilities. The college is
team through reception or directly through email or working towards removing any barriers which might
phone if you need to have a chat and we also have prevent an individual from actively participating in
weekly drop in sessions available for students to student life.
speak to a student support staff member.
If students indicate on their application and/or pre-
enrolment form that they require further support,
then a member of the student services team will be
Counselling in contact to arrange an individual tutorial. This is to
ensure all requirements are catered for.
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We work with students with a wide range of
BIMM Institute Berlin offers short term counselling disabilities, including but by no means restricted to:
to any student in need of the service via professional
counsellors. This free and confidential provision • Specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia,
offers individuals the opportunity to explore a wide dyspraxia, ADHD)
range of emotional and psychological issues. If you • Mental health difficulties (such as depression,
think this may be of benefit to you then contact the bi-polar disorder, anxiety)
Student Support team at any point throughout your • Students with autistic spectrum and Asperger
studies at BIMM Berlin. syndrome
• Long-term medical conditions (such as HIV, cancer,
multiple sclerosis)
• Unseen disabilities (such as diabetes, asthma,
epilepsy)
• Sensory impairments (such as visual/hearing
impairment)
• Mobility or physical impairments (such as paralysis,
arthritis)
For students with Dyslexia and other Specific
Learning Difficulties there’s a range of support
available, including special arrangements for exams
and 1:1 specialist tuition. Please notify the Student
Support team, at your earliest convenience to let us
know about any requirements that you have.Get
Connected
————Networking Events Careers & Industry
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BIMM regularly holds networking events, which are a As Acting Heads of Events & Guests & Industry
great opportunity to get together with other students Liaison here at BIMM Institute Berlin it is my pleasure
from different courses that have similar musical to help springboard your musical career as early as
interests. Not only is it a great way to find new friends possible.
and swap some phone numbers, but it’s also a good
place to start finding band members or people to I will work closely with students on an individual
work with. basis to help define and nurture your career goals
and ultimately provide opportunities to allow you
to get out of the classroom and experience the
music industry in a real-life setting.
BIMM Gigs
There are numerous exciting work placements
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your own entrepreneurial ventures etc. I also invite
Once you’re settled into BIMM life then you can the performers and songwriters to attend artist
audition for one of BIMM’s gigs. We host a number development tutorials where you will be advised on
of opportunities for students to perform throughout recording, gigs, your digital profile, photography,
the year, and utilise some of the amazing live videos and promotion.
music venues that are on our doorstep. These are
a great opportunity for students to get some live I will hold regular Careers Hub sessions, where you
performance experience and put on a brilliant show will meet employers and A&Rs, as well as hosting CV
for their peers, friends and families. surgeries and networking workshops. There will be
Q&A sessions with top artists where you can learn
from the best. Last year, we had Modeselektor, Dillon,
Planningtonrock and Juan Atkins and several DJs
BIMM Album from Berghain to our campus.
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get involved as soon as you get here!
The BIMM album is a showcase of BIMM Berlin’s
greatest talents. Students have the opportunity to Nora Warmedinger
submit their demos to be reviewed by our Artist Acting Heads of Events & Guests & Industry Liaison
Development team, and a selection of these songs norawarmedinger@bimm-institute.de
will be professionally recorded and available to buy
as a CD or digital download. Listen to BIMM’s albums
from across the years here: www.soundcloud.com/
bimm/albumsFreshers’
Guide
————Freshers’ events, at the beginning of the first you with any problem or query, big or small. Begin to
semester, are a great way to meet people and make see challenging situations as a chance to overcome
friends; we’ll provide you with information about something rather than a problem in your way.
these at enrolment. You can expect club nights, gigs
and networking events. A full schedule of events and Be healthy – Maintain a good diet, get adequate
offers will be sent to you in September. sleep and try to be active when you can; people are
often happier if they are healthy. Register with a
local doctor’s surgery so that if you fall ill you can get
the right care. If you are feeling stressed or sad talk
Common Feelings to the Student Support team, they will find you the
right support; know when you need to get some
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Make a budget – Work out how much money you
Moving away from home to a new city and starting have for the semester, and how much you will have to
University is a really exciting opportunity for a big spend on unavoidable costs like rent, food and bills.
change. You get to make a whole new start in a new This way you will know how much you have left to
place with new people. You might feel a mixture of spend on yourself. Doing this will avoid running out of
great excitement and nervousness – what will the money half way through the semester, which can be
course really be like? Will I get on with my very stressful.
housemates? Will I make friends? How do I look after
myself? Don’t work all the time – As independent study is
so important at University, it can sometimes be hard
Please remember that you are not alone in feeling to give yourself time off. Give yourself regular breaks
this way. These are all questions that everyone in and occasional days off.
your situation is asking themselves. If you’re worried
about making friends, or not knowing the city, or how Do work some of the time – Being away from home
to make a Bolognese; remember that every other and with so much to do in a new city, it can be easy
person around you feels the same way, and within to neglect your work and fall behind in the course.
just a couple of days you will feel more at home and Make sure you find the time for your studies to avoid
comfortable than you can even imagine. a stressful situation.
Be yourself! – People can’t get to know and like you
Strategies For Coping for who you really are if you don’t act like yourself.
There are so many people to potentially become
------ friends with, be yourself and you will find the right
friends for you.
There are some important things to keep in mind
when going through this experience of moving away
from home; these will prepare you and help you to
cope with any situation you stumble across.
Look after yourself – It takes time for new friends to
really know you properly, which means you need to
put your own welfare, health and safety at the top of
your priorities.
Know yourself and what you can handle – This is
a time when you can experiment and find a way of
living that really suits you, but this can take time. Try
not to be pressured or influenced by others’ opinions
and actions. Try to make decisions about life choices
in the cold light of day, so that you know how you
want to respond if you end up in a tricky situation.
Confront difficulties – In a new environment it’s
easy to waste time worrying about things you don’t
understand or can’t control. Don’t be afraid to ask
the Student Support team and many other agencies
external to BIMM who are ready and willing to helpPre-Departure
Advice
————Before you Arrive Before you Arrive
in Germany in Berlin
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• Accept your offer from BIMM Institute Berlin • Enrol at BIMM Berlin (enrolment takes place the
• Make sure you have a passport (this should be valid week commencing 23rd September 2019. Further
for the entirety of your planned time in Berlin plus an information regarding enrolment will be sent to you
additional six months after your planned return date via email in late August/early September.)
to your home country) • Attend Freshers’ Week events (Freshers’ Week
• Secure your visa (if applicable) takes place the week commencing 23rd September
• Book an appointment at the Bürgeramt (to register 2019. More information will be given to you at
yourself as a resident in Berlin). Appointments get enrolment.)
booked up quickly and for months in advance so you • Book an appointment at the Bürgeramt within 14
need to do this ASAP days of moving in to your apartment/room
• Arrange your accommodation (you may wish to • Open a bank account (you can’t open a bank
consider temporary accommodation as it can be account in Germany until you have a German
easier to find a permanent place to live once in address and have registered at the Bürgeramt)
Berlin) – please see our accommodation guide for • Make sure that you are covered by health insurance
tips and more detailed information. • Find out where your local doctor/dentist are in case
• Arrange your compulsory Health Insurance (if you you fall ill
are from the EU then you can apply for an EHIC card • Attend all of your lessons!
for the duration of your studies, if you are from any
other country then you will need to buy health
insurance as it is mandatory in Germany). Please see Berlin is a very international city and you can get by
Student Health page for more information (page 25) without learning German straight away, however if
• Book your travel you want to integrate yourself properly into the city
• Pay your tuition fees then we would recommend learning German when
• Plan your budget for your time in Berlin you have the time to do it.
• Pack carefully
• Familiarise yourself with Germany (research We have a partnership with a German language
the country’s history, culture, location, current school, Expath, and BIMM students are eligible for a
affairs, etc.) 20% discount for German courses and 25% discount
• Work out a route for getting to your accommodation for online seminars.
in Berlin after you’ve arrived
• Make copies of all your important documentation There are also a couple of online seminars that you
(and keep them safe!): can access for free which give you helpful guidance
on temporary accommodation and registering your
address in Germany.
• Passport
• BIMM offer letter You can learn all about what is on offer and sign up
• IELTS/English language qualification certificate here www.expath.de/bimm
• Bank statement that demonstrates you have
the funds to support yourself
• Serial numbers of any travellers’ cheques There are a lot of things you’ll need to consider
• Credit card details when planning to study in Germany. Following the
• Insurance details bullet points above and planning everything in
• Plane tickets/flight booking information advance will help to ease your transition!
Keep one copy for your records while you’re travelling
(bring them in your carry-on luggage) and give a
second copy to a relative in case of an emergency.Securing your Visa Arrange your
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If you’re a national of a country outside the European ------
Union/Economic Area (EU/EEA), you’ll need a visa to
study in Germany. A student visa allows you to study It is essential that you arrange some form of
in Berlin, and it is advised that you apply for this visa accommodation before moving to Germany and as
around 3 months before you are due to start your soon as possible. Berlin is full of students across the
studies. Your application and documents will be sent city that will be applying for similar accommodation
to the immigration office in Berlin to be approved; at the same time. Make sure that you get in early and
once this has happened then you will be issued with book your accommodation as soon as you can to
a residence permit in the form of a visa. avoid unnecessary stress when you arrive.
Once you have a visa and have arrived in Berlin then For more information about accommodation in
you will need to register at the local Bürgeramt in Berlin, please check out the Berlin accommodation
Berlin. You need to do this within 14 days of arriving guide, which can be found at www.bimm.co.uk/
in Berlin and you have to go in person to register. It’s essentialdocuments
best to book an appointment beforehand and make
sure that you do this as far in advance as possible, as Please bear in mind that we don’t find acommodation
the appointments get booked up months in advance. for you. We are here to guide and advise only. If you
need any advice or help, please email the Student
If you are coming from outside the EU/EAA then you Support Team:
will need to provide at least some of the following studentsupportberlin@bimm-institute.de
documents when you register:
• Application form (available from this website:
www.redtapetranslation.com/register-address-berlin)
• Proof of Student Status (you could use your
acceptance letter of your student contract)
• Passport and Visa (if required)
• Proof of valid health insurance (EHIC card is
approved if you are from within the EU/EAA)
• Proof of financial security in order to fund your
studies in GermanyStudent
Health
————International Students What Should you Bring
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If you are coming from a country that is outside of ------
the European Union then you will need to source
your own insurance. We recommend that you pack the following items
in your hand luggage (It is also useful to take scans/
Depending on the country you are coming from, copies of all your documents):
your age, your existing health insurance policies
in your home country and/or what your home • Passport
health insurance covers while you are studying • Visa and biometric card (if you have been
internationally, the options available to you may be issued one)
different. • A copy of your offer letter from BIMM Institute
Berlin
Something to bear in mind: BIMM Berlin is not • IELTS/English Language qualification certificate
currently a state recognised institution in Germany. • Bank statement that demonstrates you have the
This means that the students who study here at funds to support yourself
BIMM Berlin do not have access to some of the • Airport pickup booking confirmation email
same allowances that students at public universities (if applicable)
may have. However, Techniker Krankenkasse • Any money you need (Euros)
exceptionally offers health insurance to our students
on student rates. It’s advisable to limit your check-in luggage to a
maximum of two suitcases if you can, as you’ll more
Please contact: studentsupportberlin@bimm- than likely accumulate more clothes and belongings
institute.de or directly our contact person at during your stay. Try to pack clothes suitable for cold
Techniker Krankenkasse Daniel Koglin at: daniel. weather as the winters in Berlin can get chilly!
koglin@tk.de for more information and application.
Therefore, If you want to try other options and look Don’t forget to pack some personal items from
for private health insurance, please make sure to find home such as photographs, mementos and anything
out that they will cover you as a student at BIMM, else that may make your accommodation feel more
knowing this information. comfortable and familiar.
We recommend that you spend some time
researching the best options for you, looking at both
your home insurance policies, and the cover that can
be bought here in Germany and seeing what works
best. You can call up some of the German Health
Insurance providers and discuss your options with
them, or even visit a Health Insurance advisor here in
Germany to get help on your individual situation.
There are also some companies that offer packages
for foreign students studying in Germany.
A couple examples of these are:
www.educare24.com
www.mawista.com/en/healthinsurance-for-foreign-
nationals-ingermanyFaculty
Information &
Contacts
————Student Cards Useful Contacts
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You will be issued with a BIMM student card and BIMM INSTITUTE BERLIN
lanyard at the start of your course. ID Cards need to Berlin Reception: 0800 664 7529 (German
be worn at all times when on either site. freephone) or +49 303 1199 186 (international)
Main BIMM switchboard: +44 (0) 844 2646 666
We also advise that you register for the Unidays General enquiries:
Student Discount app or purchase a TOTUM card. berlinreception@bimm-institute.de
BIMM INSTITUTE BERLIN STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM
Email address:
studentsupportberlin@bimm-institute.de
BIMM INSTITUTE ADMISSIONS TEAM
Email address: berlin@bimm-institute.de
HEALTH INSURANCE WEBSITES
Website: www.studying-in-germany.org/health-
insurance-germany
Website: www.internationale-studierende.de/en/
prepare_your_studies/entry_into_germany/health_
insurance
BOOK YOUR REGISTRATION APPOINTMENT HERE
Website: service.berlin.de/standorte/buergeraemter/
LOOK UP PUBLIC TRANSPORT HERE
Website: www.bvg.de/en
FIND YOUR LOCAL GP HERE
Website: www.jameda.de/arztsuche
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Dial 112 in an emergency from anywhere in Europe
to access Emergency ServicesIT and Technical resources
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To help you navigate your way through your studies Please help us help you during your time at the
at the BIMM Institute we have supplied you with a BIMM Institute by :
number of technical resources which are at your
disposal during your time with us. Whether you want
email on the go, a place to store all your data or just • Choosing a complex password that you will
want to ask for technical support on all the various remember that incorporates…
offerings available, we have you covered: - 8 characters or more
- Uppercase, lowercase, numerals and symbols
• A downloadable offline copy of the latest version of - Combine words, don’t use one word
office 365 - Make up a new word that’s not in the dictionary!
• A terabyte of cloud data dedicated to you • Always maintain software versions on your personal
• An online self service password management tool devices that match the software versions in the
• A virtual e- Library packed with resources to aid Mac Labs
your studies • Backup your important work in the cloud so it’s safe
• A student IT Support channel
• A one stop dedicated student web page where all
your resources are housed
• Mac Labs with an extensive software estate for
qualifying coursesBerlin
We’re Here
To Help You
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We are committed to helping you
throughout your studies with us at
BIMM Berlin and offer a wide range
of support services designed to meet
your academic and welfare needs,
don’t hesitate to speak to us
whenever required:
studentsupportberlin@bimm-institute.de
Institute
berlin@bimm-institute.de +49 303 1199 186 (international)
berlinreception@bimm-institute.de 0800 664 7529 (German freephone)
——— BIMM Berlin, House of Music
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