Central introductory event
We welcome all students to their first semester at our university, provide guidance on starting your studies in the central introductory event and familiarise you with the important basics of studying.
- Date: 6. October 2025
- Time: 08:30 to 10:00
- Location: Lecture hall A in the New University Library, Winklerstr. 3
Note: The event language is German. For orientation events in English, please visit the introduction for international students.
Introductions for international students
The International Office provides information about formalities after arriving in Freiberg, interesting facts about living and studying as well as cultural standards in Germany.
Information exchange for first semester students
At the information exchange you will get to know the contact persons of our service facilities.
- Date: 6 October 2025
- Time: 10.00 to 12.00
- Location: Foyer of the New University Library, Winklerstr. 3
University Library (UB)
Registration to use the library
Information on services and offers
Central Student Advisory Service
Support in drawing up the timetable
Advice on study organisation and progress
University Computer Centre (URZ)
Help with WLAN setup
Information on IT services such as e-mail, campus network, software
Faculty Council of the Faculty of Chemistry, Physics and Biosciences
Sale of lab coats and protective goggles
Contact person for subject-specific questions and support
International University Centre (IUZ)
Learning languages during your studies
Exchange programmes, international opportunities
Student Council (StuRa)
Information on student life, student initiatives and events
Semester kick-off events
"Ersti-Rucksack" campaign
- distribution of free university rucksacks for first-year students:inside
Take part in the survey
At the information exchange, all first-year students who took part in our first semester survey will receive the popular University backpack. The first semester backpack is not only a great companion for your studies - it is also full of interesting information giveaways for the start of your studies.
Survey for new international students
Note: Please tell the staff at the information desk the code that appears at the end of the survey. Thank you very much!
Subject-related introductions in the faculties
Introductory events are provided in the faculties for all degree programmes. Here, organisational issues relating to the degree programme are explained, the examination and study regulations are explained and the timetable is presented.
Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Introduction to Bachelor's and Diploma degree programmes
Applied Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics in Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Business Mathematics, Robotics
06.10.2025 at 14:00 in seminar room UBH-0209, Winklerstraße 3
Introduction to Master's degree programmes
Applied Computer Science, Mathematics in Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Business Mathematics
06.10.2025 at 14:00 in the seminar room UBH-0209, Winklerstraße 3
Mathematics for Data and Resource Sciences
13.10.2025 at 14:00 in the seminar room PRÜ-1103 (Prüferstraße 1 on the 1st floor) and online
Faculty of Chemistry, Physics and Biosciences
Introduction to Bachelor's and Diploma degree programmes
Applied Science
06.10.25 at 13:00 in lecture hall LES-1001
Chemistry
06.10.25 at 13:00 in lecture hall LES-1001
Introduction to Master's degree programmes
Applied Science
06.10.25 at 13:00 in lecture theatre LES-1001
Chemistry
06.10.25 at 13:00 in lecture theatre LES-1001
Lecture theatre LES-1001: Lessingbau, Lessingstraße 45, on the 1st floor
Faculty of Geosciences, Geotechnics and Mining
Introduction to Bachelor and Diploma degree programmes
Geoinformatics and Geophysics
06.10.2025, 12:30 pm in lecture theatre MEI-0080 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 12)
Geology/Mineralogy
20.10.2025, 09:00 am in seminar room UBH-0209 (Winklerstraße 3)
Environmental Systems Science - Geoecology
13.10.2025, 14:30 in seminar room UBH-0209 (Winklerstraße 3)
Geoengineering
06.10.2025, 12:30 in lecture theatre HHB-1035 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1)
Space Resources - Space Technologies
06.10.2025, 13:15 in lecture hall TGB-23TT (Tagebautechnikum, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1A)
Introduction to Master's programmes
Geophysics
13.10.25, 15:00-16:00 in seminar room MEI-211 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 12)
Geoinformatics
Date by arrangement in seminar room MEI-211 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 12)
Geoecology
22.10.25, 13:15 in seminar room UBH-0209 (Winklerstraße 3)
Geosciences
20.10.2025, 09:00 in seminar room UBH-0209 (Winklerstraße 3)
Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management
17.10.25, 14:30 in lecture theatre HHB-1035 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1)
Groundwater Management
17.10.25, 13:30 in lecture theatre HHB-1035 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 1)
Applied Geoscience
13.10.25, 14:00 in seminar room MEI-2122 (Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 12)
Geomatics for Mineral Resource Management
Appointment by arrangement in KNB-003 (Fuchsmühlenweg 9B)
Faculty of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
Introduction to Bachelor and Diploma degree programmes
Additive Manufacturing
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall WEI-1051
Engineering
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall WEI-1051
Ceramics, glass and building materials technology
6 October 2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall WEI-1051
Mechanical engineering
6 October.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall WEI-1051
Process Engineering and Chemical Engineering
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall WEI-1051
Introduction to all German-language Master's degree programmes
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture theatre WEI-1051
Lecture theatre WEI-1051: Julius-Weisbach-Bau, Lampadiusstraße 4, on the 1st floor
Faculty of Materials Science and Technology
Introduction to Bachelor's and Diploma degree programmes
Foundry Technology
6 October 2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall MET-2065
Material Science and Materials Technology
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall MET-2065
Nanotechnology
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall MET-2065
Introduction to Master's degree programmes
Foundry Technology
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture theatre MET-2065
Material Science and Materials Technology
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture theatre MET-2065
Nanotechnology
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture theatre MET-2065
Lecture theatre MET-2065: Haus Metallkunde, Gustav-Zeuner-Straße 5, 2nd floor
Faculty of Business Administration and Economics
Introduction to Bachelor and Diploma programmes
Business Administration, Business and Law, Industrial Archaeology, Industrial Engineering
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall SPQ-1301, Prüferstraße 4
Introduction to Master programmes
Business Administration, Industrial Culture, Technical Law, Industrial Engineering
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in lecture hall SPQ-1301, Prüferstraße 4
Data Literacy and Business Analytics
6.10.2025 at 13:00 in Silbermannstr. 2, 2nd floor
Energy and Resource Management
Individually by arrangement. Please contact Mrs Li: anqi [dot] li [at] vwl [dot] tu-freiberg [dot] de (anqi[dot]li[at]vwl[dot]tu-freiberg[dot]de)
WIN orientation programme
16 October 2025 at 9:00 am
Seminar room SPQ-0302, Prüferstraße 4 on the ground floor
