FAQs

Who will help me with orienting myself at Eberhard Karls Universität?

• See the website of the Academic Advisory Office for International Students and the website of the Division of International Affairs

What will I have to do first after my arrival in Tübingen?

• Report to the authorities: see the website of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Health Insurance
• Finding a place to stay

Where can I find advice for my studies?

• For general questions see the Central Student Advisory Office
• Advice concerning specific subjects and master programmes: See Contacts / Guidance

• If you have questions about your studies you can also ask the student representations / departmental student councils of your discipline.

• For an overview on the different sources of advice and guidance at the University click here

Where can I find information on which classes I have to attend?

• in the module handbook and exam regulations of your degree course. See Downloads: Module Handbooks and Exam Regulations

What does ECTS mean?

• The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) was developed by the European Union to standardise assessment of student performance. It provides a unified and consistent system for academic recognition of student performance. Mobility of students is therefore increased through international compatibility of degrees and criteria of student achievement. Every department participating in the ECTS must describe its course content and student requirements and calculate the corresponding number of credits accordingly. The student requirements include attending lectures, seminars, workshops, doing internships plus preparing and reworking the classes at home, oral and written exams and term papers. The ECTS provides for the allocation of 30 credits per semester or 60 credits per year of study.