To help students settle into their studies, in addition to the introductory sessions, there are also support courses designed to develop academic skills and ease the transition into everyday university life.
An Introduction to E-Learning Tools and Online Services
The E-Learning department of our Media Centre, in collaboration with the IUZ, is offering an online seminar on digital teaching for all new students. The seminar will introduce the main teaching platform, OPAL, web conferencing systems and other online services relevant to your studies. It also covers the timetable and self-service facilities for students.
Course for first-year students on German-language degree programmes
- Course language: German
- Date: 5 October 2026, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
- Link: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/my/elearning.tubaf
- Registration is not required.
Course for first-year students on English-taught degree programmes
The E-Learning department, in collaboration with the International Office (IUZ), is offering an online seminar on digital teaching for first-year students. The central learning platform OPAL, web conferencing systems and other online services for studying will be presented in the seminar. The timetable and self-service portal for students will also be a key focus of the online seminar.
- Course language: English
- Date: 8 October 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
- Link: https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/my/elearning.tubaf
- Registration is not required.
Online consultation
E-learning and online services for first-year students & new students
- Date: 22 October 2026, 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
- Venue: Online: https://webroom.hrz.tu-chemnitz.de/gl/man-xjp-ktd-qmy
An Introduction to Examination Regulations
To help students prepare for their exams, Prof. Stephan is organising an information session for all students in Faculty 6.
- Date: will take place in November 2026 (exact date to follow)
- Time:
- Venue:
Introductions to the University Library
You can find all the information from the University Library for first-year students on the following website: https://tu-freiberg.de/ub/erstsemester.
The 30-minute first-year student introductions will take place on the following dates (the meeting point is the Circulation Desk/Information Desk on the 1st floor of the University Library; no registration is required):
- 6 October 2026 (Tue), 07:00 – 07:30 [DE]
- 7 October 2026 (Wed), 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm [DE]
- 12 October 2026 (Mon), 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm [EN]
- 27 October 2026 (Tue) , 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm [EN]
- 28 October 2026 (Wed), 1.15 pm – 1.45 pm [DE]
You can find our full course programme here: https://tu-freiberg.de/ub/kursangebote.
Guided tour of terra mineralia
Dates: 22 October 2025 at 11.00 and 6 November 2025 at 14.00
- The guided tours are free of charge for students at the University of .
Booking:
Please book your place on the guided tours at terra mineralia:
- Tel. 03731 39-4654
- Email: fuehrungen [at] terra-mineralia [dot] de (fuehrungen[at]terra-mineralia[dot]de)
Study Sisters Mentoring Programme
The mentoring programme aims to support female students as they begin their studies in a trusting environment and to give them the opportunity to share their questions, ideas and perspectives with experienced mentors and like-minded peers.
Specifically, it offers support with starting university through
- mentors who are at an advanced stage of their studies
- small peer groups of first-year students
- workshops on managing your studies
- alumni evenings to exchange ideas with interesting individuals
