Getting started and orientation for international students

Advisory course April 06–08, 2020

During the 3 day Advisory Course “How to study at the University of Tübingen”, students of the university disclose insider information on how to enroll, how to study, what to shop and where to party.

Orientation week April 06–17, 2020

During orientation week the university stages a range of introductory events. International students find a number of information offers designed to their needs. See the bilingual brochure “Orientation Week Summer Semester 2020” for an overview of events.

First semester brochure

Our brochure “Welcome to the University of Tübingen” (2019/20) offers a first overview of the university and the city of Tübingen.

Info-Point

The Info-Point in the Mensa Wilhelmstraße helps students find their way to specific buildings, persons or counseling offices. It also gives general advice and hands out a number of forms.

Complete course catalog / ALMA portal

Most lectures and courses are listed in the online course catalog which is open to the public. To apply for a seminar you have to be enrolled to access the complete course catalog. Personal access data will be sent to you by the Student Administration (“Studentensekretariat”) after completing enrollment. The IT Center (ZDV) offers introductory training in how to use it.

You can access the public and the complete course catalog via the ALMA portal of the University of Tübingen.

Faculty course advisors

The advisors in the individual subjects (“Studienfachberatung”) answer all questions concerning your academic field. Possible topics can be:

• requirements of admission
• course contents
• study regulations
• recognition of subject-relevant coursework
• credits accumulated at another university

Recommended course plan

For every new semester you have to prepare a schedule or course plan. Most faculties give recommendations, as attending certain courses or modules often is obligatory, especially during the first semesters. Recommended course plans help you design your personal schedule.

Alternatively you can approach Student Counseling Service or the individual faculties for help.

Do not forget: You have to enroll to the courses and seminars you have chosen.

Specific information is also given in the exam regulations and module catalogues on the homepages of the faculties. Beware: some of these are quite difficult to understand.

Application to courses and seminars

As a rule you have to enroll to the courses and seminars you have chosen via the ALMA portal of the University of Tübingen. A small number of faculties offer other ways to enroll: Check with the faculties during orientation week or at Student Counseling Service.

Organizing your studies / administrative matters

The page “Administrative matters” offers many helpful information.

Examination matters

The staff members of the central examinations office of the University of Tübingen are your contact persons for examination matters like deadlines and formal requirements for registering for exams.