The International Office offers the following services to new international students:
The Welcome Point of the International Office is located in the main university building, Akademiestraße 6, room EG.20.
Here you can ask us questions, receive our Welcome Guide and Welcome Gift.
The Welcome Guide is a manual for dealing with the numerous formalities after arrival in Freiberg/Germany.
The folder also contains important information about studying at TUBAF, such as exam registration and re-registration for the next semester. Finally, you will find all PowerPoint presentations of the Orientation Events in it.
The Welcome Guide is available in printed form as well as online on the teaching and learning platform OPAL.
(Note: A TUBAF user ID is required to download the files. New students receive this with their enrolment).
At the Welcome Point you will receive a backpack in TUBAF design as a welcome gift.
To receive the backpack, you must first complete an anonymous online questionnaire: https://limesurvey.hrz.tu-freiberg.de/index.php/279244
It takes about 8 minutes to answer the questions. At the end, a code will be displayed. This code is needed to collect the welcome gift.
Orientation Events at the Beginning of the Semester
Orientation events are offered for new international students before the start of the lecture period. You will hear which steps and formalities you should complete after your arrival and you will get to know contact persons and the student mentors who are responsible for all first-year students in a particular degree programme. It also covers the topics "Living in Freiberg/Germany" as well as "German culture and expectations to students".
Time: 1 p.m. (CEST/GMT+2:00 – Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
Venue: Zoom (link will be sent to you after registration)
Topics:
- words of welcome and introduction of the TUBAF by the Foreigners' Commissioner Prof. Mohd Amro
- formalities after the arrival in Freiberg
- during studies – important things to know
- contact persons and organizations at the TUBAF
- tips for online studies
- health insurance
Central introductory event for first-year students
- time: 08:30 to 10:00 a.m.
- venue: New University Library, Winklerstraße 3
- language of communication: German
- further information
Information exchange – University institutions and contact persons introduce themselves
- time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
- venue: foyer of the new university library, Winklerstraße 3
- further information
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: will be announced soon
Topics:
- words of welcome and introduction of the TUBAF by the Foreigners' Commissioner Prof. Mohd Amro
- formalities after the arrival
- during studies – important things to know
- health insurance
- contact persons and institutions (Student council and others)
- practical tips on living in Freiberg/Germany
Time: 10 a.m.
Venue: will be announced soon
Topic: Specifics of German culture in the university context and expectations to students
Time: 9 a.m. (CEST/GMT+2:00 – Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna)
Topics:
- introduction online learning management systém OPAL
- introduction web conference systém Big Blue Button
- examination platform
- 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
Online registration is required for the webinar: studienberatung [at] tu-freiberg.de (studienberatung[at]tu-freiberg[dot]de).
Time: 1 p.m.
Venue: will be announced soon
Description: An informative walk through the town of Freiberg where interesting facts have to be gathered.
Registration
Please register at least one week before the start of the orientation events by filling our registration form.
Introductions into Study Programs
On-site
- Thursday, 12 October 2023, 10 a.m.
- Venue: MET-2065, Haus Metallkunde, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 5, 2nd floor
Online
- Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 10 a.m.
- Venue: Big Blue Button Online Conference System
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On-site
- Time: Between 16 and 20 October 2023 (the exact date will be announced shortly)
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On-site
- Friday, 13 October, 10 a.m.
- MET-2065, Haus Metallkunde, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 5, 2nd floor
Online
- Wednesday, 11 October, 1 p.m.
- Venue: Big Blue Button Online Conference System
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Emergency number of the International Office
New international students can call the International Office by dialing the emergency number. It is only available at the beginning of a semester. Please use this number only in emergencies: +49 (0)176 76428076
You can also reach the International Office team via the e-mail address
international [at] tu-freiberg.de (international[at]tu-freiberg[dot]de)