Getting Started

    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.

    Academic Info

    You came to the HTWG Konstanz to get a bachelor’s or master’s degree. To make sure you have a smooth adjustment to university studies, we offer a wide range of events for new students.

    These include orientation programs, welcome events, preparatory courses and workshops – all to help you get off to a good start.

    Welcome Events

    There are a number of welcome events for new students offered on the first days of the semester. This is a great way to learn about all the offerings and activities available to students:

    Welcome Event for New Students (ESE)

    All new students are invited to come to the biggest auditorium on campus (the “Aula”) for our welcome event (the “Erstsemestereinführung” or ESE). It’s a chance for us to say hello and give you important information for you to have a smooth start at our university.

    The main welcome event in the summer semester 2025 will take place Mon., March 17, 9:30-11:00:

    - In person in the Aula (Room A 035) - Doors open at 09:00
    Download Campus Plan

    - Online: Click here to join the Webex webinar(Webinar-Number: 2732 119 0671 / Password: H6nvKMRpu66)
    By joining the webinar, you agree to the Data protection provisions (in German).

    Please also attend the introduction event to your degree program to not miss any important information.

    Studierende bei Vortragsveranstaltung in der Aula

    Fair of Opportunities

    We offer a fair to introduce new students to all of the options you have to learn and experiences things outside your major. Our Fair of Opportunities takes place on:

    Mon., March 17th from 11:00-14:00 in Building P 001. Come and check it out!

    Campus Tour

    At our university, students enjoy a wide range of facilities and services on campus. Join a Campus Tours on March 17 to find out where important facilities and support points for your studies are located. The tour starts every 30 minutes between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The meeting point is the yellow statues on the central plaza. Just come along, no prior registration needed!

    Aerial view of campus
    Aerial view of campus

    Welcome Events in Degree Programs

    Your own degree program also offers its own introductory event for new students.

    For a complete list with dates and times, please see the German page

    Preparatory Courses / Workshops

    The HTWG Konstanz offers a range of preparatory courses and workshops for new students to get you ready to start your studies. These courses are open to domestic / German students as well as all international students. These courses take place before the start of the semester and are intended as a refresher course for math, English and other key study skills – and are a great chance to meet other students!

    We highly recommend taking part in these courses / events.

    Warming Up (Orientation Program)

    Warming Up is a two-day orientation event organized by the Intercultural Center, offering workshops of study skills and communication. Target Group: new domestic / German and international bachelor’s students.

    PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
    Date 1 & 2:     Study Skills
    Date 3: City Rally
    Date 4: Picnic
    Date 5: Game Afternoon
    Date 6: Library tour / Open Innovation Lab (OIL) and AStA
    Date 7 & 8: Pub crawl (bar tour)with new international exchange students (in cooperation with the International Office)

    Link to Warming Up

    The Warming-Up event is free of charge. Your registration is binding – meaning we expect to see you there. The number the participants is limited, and it’s first come, first served.

    English Intensive Course

    Target Group: for students who need to work on their English skills to prepare for English-language courses in the upcoming semester. Registration is required!
    Location: Online
    Credits: Students who complete this course receive 3 ECTS points. You may be able to receive credit for the course from your degree program. Please clarify this with the department.
    For more information and for registration, please go to the course in Moodle. Register at Moodle for “Englisch Intensivkurs i.d. Semesterferien“under „Zusatzangebote“.

    Check dates and register here

    Preparatory Math Courses – Winter Semester 2024/25

    Other Preparatory Courses

    ViaMINT – Interactive Video-Based Prep Courses

    ViaMINT is an online, video-based learning platform to help prepare students for university-level studies.

    ViaMINT offers the following:
    Learning modules for math, physics, chemistry and computer science, holistic learning using videos and various exercises and much more!

    Register: anyone can set up a free viaMINT account. HTWG Konstanz students and their families can sign up using their HTWG account.

    Link to ViaMINT

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