Preliminary courses are offered for the degree programmes during the orientation and induction period. These prepare students for the demands of their degree programme and help to refresh or consolidate existing knowledge. We recommend that all new students take part in these to make the transition to university life easier.

Please check this page regularly for the latest information, changes and the relevant course dates.

Preliminary courses for the 2026/27 winter term

Overview of preparatory courses

Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists (including Industrial Engineers)
06. – 9 October 2026

Mathematics for Economists
13 – 16 October 2026

Mathematics for Mathematicians
6 – 9 October 2026

Physics
13 + 14 October 2026

Chemistry
15 + 16 October 2026

Please register for the preparatory courses via the OPAL learning platform.

Preparatory courses in mathematics

Preliminary Course in Mathematics for Engineers & Scientists (including Industrial Engineers)Link to the course on OPAL
Preliminary Mathematics Course for Economists

Further information

Link to the course in OPAL

Preparatory Course in Mathematics for Mathematicians

Venue: PRÜ-1104, Prüferstraße 1, 1st floor

Time: Daily from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm

Lecture notes for the preparatory course

Preliminary Physics Course 13 and 14 October 2026

Venue: University Library / Lecture Theatre Centre, Lecture Theatre A, UBH-0204, Winklerstraße 3

All information on the preparatory course available for download

Preliminary Chemistry Course 15 and 16 October 2026

The Introductory Chemistry Course is divided into an individual online course and group face-to-face sessions.

Online course:

Please complete the online course in advance. On the dates listed below, the individual topics will then be reviewed and any questions or difficulties you may have encountered whilst working through the online materials will be addressed.

In-person preparatory course:

The in-person preparatory course will take place in Lecture Theatre B of the University Library (UBH-0205).

Online resources and further information:

https://bildungsportal.sachsen.de/opal/auth/RepositoryEntry/34152054786

Information on the preparatory chemistry course

You can find information about the online programme and the preparatory course at OPAL learning platform.