All information about starting your studies

End of August 2026: Official launch of Welcome Portal 2026 with dates of the introductory events.

Mid-September: Start of digital purchase of the Deutschland semester ticket via movemix app. This public transport ticket - valid nationwide - is already paid for via the semester fee (mandatory). It is only valid from the start of the semester (1 October 2026).

1 October 2026: Official start of winter semester 2026/27 – first day of validity of the University Service Card (student ID) and the Deutschland semester ticket.

5-9 October 2026: Subject-specific introductory events organised by institutes (dates depend on the degree programme; may also take place on other days).

7-8 October 2026:  Lecture programme in halls at Universitätsplatz.

8 October 2026:  Freshers' Day with welcome party and lecture programme in halls at Universitätsplatz.

12 October 2026: start of lectures in winter semester 2026/27.