We’re very happy that you decided to study at the HTWG Konstanz! You’ll find that it’s a wonderful place to be a student. This page is packed full of useful information to help you get off to a good start here in Konstanz.
We’re very happy that you decided to study at the HTWG Konstanz! You’ll find that it’s a wonderful place to be a student. This page is packed full of useful information to help you get off to a good start here in Konstanz.
Learn about our new student orientation programs, preparatory courses, welcome events and more
Learn about what you can do when you’re not studying: where to meet other students, going out in Konstanz, and exploring the Lake Constance region
Get information about finding an apartment and financing your studies, as well as getting your student ID and other bureaucratic matters
A collection of common student questions
The HTWG Konstanz wants all its students – full-time, part-time, auditing students, as well as prospective students – to get the help they need to succeed in their studies.
The Intercultural Center is the main contact for all international students and refugee students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the HTWG Konstanz.
They offer the following services:
Do you want to study abroad in Konstanz? The International Office organizes all exchange programs for both HTWG Konstanz and international students. They offer an orientation program and a wide-range of events for all incoming exchange students, including dealing with bureaucratic issues, registering for courses and finding accommodations.
Not to be confused with the International Office, the "Studienkolleg" validates and certifies your diplomas and certifications to allow you to apply to universities of applied sciences in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
In addition, the Studienkolleg offers a two-semester preparatory course that provides students with both academic and language skills needed to pass the university entrance exam ("Feststellungsprüfung"):
"Studienkolleg" website
Our Student Advising Center provides confidential and competent advising for both prospective and current students. If you are unsure about what to study or could use some support (study skills, personal issues), they offer a wide-range of support options.
Students in our English language degree programs can contact them directly:
We’ve put the key dates for students in the winter and summer semester in the following table:
| Start in Winter Semester | Start in Summer Semester | Events & Actions |
|---|---|---|
| See deadline in Letter of Admission | See deadline in Letter of Admission | Enrolling for your studies at the HTWG Konstanz (including payment of fees and, if required, tuition). Enrollment form will be sent by mail. |
| Approx. mid-September | Approx. beginning of March | Preparatory math courses and workshop “Studying at a University" (registration required) |
| Approx. beginning of October | Approx. mid-March | Orientation and Welcome Events:
Getting your student ID (ZACK card) Start of classes |
| Approx. one week after start of classes | Approx. one week after start of classes | Enrollment form – download it from the »Portal Studienangelegenheiten« |
| Mid-January | Mid-July | Reregistration for the new semester – at »Portal Studienangelegenheiten« (including payment of student fees and, if required, tuition). You can also retrieve your new enrollment form |
| Approx. end of January |
Approx. end of June | First exam period |
| Start of exam period – approx. mid-March | Start of exam period – approx. beginning of October | Lecture-free period |
| Approx. mid-March | Approx. end of September | Second exam period (only for first semester students, or 2nd / 3rd semester students in selected degree programs) |