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Welcome at TUBAF!

The Orientation events for international first-year students take place at the beginning of each semester.
The information session cover the following topics :

  • steps and formalities to be completed after arrival
  • contacts to university institutions
  • introductions to study programs
  • self service portal & online course schedule
  • e-learning tools, e.g. OPAL and Big Blue Button
  • during studies: life in Freiberg/Germany
  • German culture and expectations of students

Part A: General Information & Events

Time: 10 am 
Venue: Zoom: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/4165392866?pwd=ARGL3DBKBo5EhEAtc9VbZKtLai60a0.1&omn=65849820099 (dial-in information available below)

Topics:

  • words of welcome and introduction of the TUBAF
  • formalities after the arrival in Freiberg
  • during studies – important things to know
  • contact persons and organizations at TUBAF
  • tips for online studies
  • health insurance

Zoom dial-in information

Join Zoom-Meeting:
https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/4165392866?pwd=ARGL3DBKBo5EhEAtc9VbZKtLai60a0.1&omn=65849820099

Meeting-ID: 416 539 2866
Code: j48gPt2%

  • Mobil quick dial-in: +496938980596,,4165392866# Germany/Deutschland
  • Dial-in according to current location: +49 69 389 805 96 Germany/Deutschland
  • Meeting-ID: 416 539 2866
  • Look for international dial-in numbers: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/u/cpzIg2EIv

Time: 10 am
Venue: Zoom, link: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/my/elearning.tubaf

Topics:

  • introduction online learning management system OPAL
  • introduction the web conference system "Big Blue Button"
  • digital tools for studies
  • tools for communication in learning groups (e. g. Jitsi Meet)
  • IDM Portal (account activation) and e-mail service
  • how to create your course schedule
  • student online service portal (e.g. exam registration, re-registration)

Time: 9:30 am
Venue: SPQ-1301, Prüferstraße 4, 1st floor
Registration required (details see below)
Topics:

  • words of welcome by the commissioner for international students, Professor Amro
  • formalities after the arrival in Freiberg
  • during studies – important things to know
  • contact persons and organizations at the TUBAF
  • practical tips on living in Freiberg
Registration

Registration is required. Please register by filling the online application form

Time: 1 – 2 pm
Online venue: https://webroom.hrz.tu-chemnitz.de/gl/man-xjp-ktd-qmy

(Big Blue Button web conference system)

Time: 1:30 pm
Venue: library, service desk (1st floor) 

Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: conference room Prüferstraße 2, ground floor
Topic: German culture – specifics and expectations to students

Part B: Introduction Into Study Programs

Introduction to the study programs by the Dean of Studies or program coordinator: content, structure and schedule of the programs.

MRDS – Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences
Information will be provided soon

  • MoRe – Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management
    Information will be provided soon
  • AMRD- Advanced Mineral Resources Development
    Information will be provided soon

MMT – Metallic Materials Technology

  • Online event: Thursday, 27 March at 10:00 am
    Online venue: https://webroom.hrz.tu-chemnitz.de/gl/dir-nou-s2h-zqk (web conference system "Big Blue Button")
  • On-site event: Monday, 31 March at 2:30 pm
    Venue: MET-2065, "Haus Metallkunde", lecture hall, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 5, 2nd floor