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Pre-courses, introductions, counselling, coaching, timetables, digital tools


A wide range of offers at the start of your studies

Welcome to the university. We are delighted that you have decided to study in Freiberg! We will provide you with the best possible support so that you get off to a good start to your studies. We have put together a wide range of offers for first-year students, which are available here on the website. You can find information about the orientation and introductory programmes by clicking on the icons.

Timetable for starting your studies

Overview of starting your studies

Timetable

Our orientation and introductory events for first-year students in the winter semester 2024/25 begin on 1 October 2024.

Personal counselling for first-year students

First-year students can contact the Central Student Advisory Service with their questions about starting their studies, contact persons and the orientation and induction week programme.

Online counselling for first-year students

Have you already applied for a degree programme or are you still thinking about it and have questions about studying, your degree programme and starting your studies? Then join our online study counselling!

We will publish further dates for online counselling here in the next few days:

21.08.2024 from 10 am

04.09.2024 from 1 pm, To participate

26.08.2024 from 9.30 am, To participate

25.09.2024 from 10 a.m., To participate

Space Resources
22.08.2024 from 14:00

Geoengineering
26.08.2024 from 14:00

Environmental Systems Science - Geoecology
29.08.2024 from 18:30

22 August 2024 from 10 am

02.09.2024 from 3 pm

mathematics degree programmes
29.08.2024 from 10 am,

10.09.2024 from 10 am,To participate

28 August 2024 from 10 am

Students from Germany

Central Student Counselling Service
Prüferstr. 2, 3rd floor, room 3.405
studienberatung [at] tu-freiberg.de
+49 3731 39-3469
Help with choosing a study programme

Information and counselling for international students

We welcome all international first-year students to the Welcome Point in the main university building, Akademiestraße 6 (ground floor) and to the orientation events.

International students

Manuela Junghans
Betreuung ausländischer Studierender und Doktoranden
Akademiestraße 6, Zimmer EG.19, 09599 Freiberg
manuela.junghans [at] iuz.tu-freiberg.de
+49 3731 39-3241

All introductory events, courses and offers at the start

Buddy program

The Buddy Program at the TU Bergakademie Freiberg is especially helpful for international students as it provides them with significant support during their initial days.

Preliminary courses

To prepare students for university study and to refresh their knowledge of the basic subjects, there are preliminary courses in the natural sciences in our orientation and introductory phase.

Courses & Coaching

At the start of the programme, there are courses to impart study skills and to provide support during the first few weeks of study.

Familiarisation events

As a small university, we don't lose contact with lecturers and fellow students! Even before you start your studies, there are plenty of opportunities to network, get to know each other and explore the university city.

All about starting your studies

Unisport

Approximately 80-100 sports and health courses ensure a fit balance in everyday student life.

Housing, BAföG & canteen

The Studentenwerk offers an affordable all-round package for living in a central location, provides support with student finance and runs the canteen on campus.

StuRa and student councils

Student initiatives, working groups and clubs offer attractive leisure activities.

Consultancy & Services

The Admissions Office is an important point of contact for questions regarding application and enrolment. Here you will find further contacts for topics and concerns relating to the start of your studies.
Vorteilspaket zum Studienstart
TU Bergakademie

Study start package

Every winter semester, the university puts together a new benefits package to help you get the most out of your first few weeks at university.

TUBAF starter package