In the department-specific events during the orientation weeks from 9 to 20 October 2023, you will learn everything you need to know about your specific study programme, e.g. about the study structure, selecting and registering for courses, your class schedule as well as contact persons in your department.
Tip for a successful start to your studies
We strongly recommend all first-semester students to take part in the subject-specific orientation events.
Teacher education
Getting started in the Binational School of Education (BiSE)
BiSE coordinates all teacher education programmes at the University of Konstanz and can advise all students on study programmes and career options in education. Orientation events for first-semester students in BEd/MEd programmes
The general orientation event for all BEd students takes place on Monday, 09 October 2022 at 10:00 in R 611. No registration necessary.
Orientation events for students in language teaching programmes. This BiSE page will soon contain an overview of all orientation events for new teacher education students.
Language teaching programmes
Students beginning a teacher education programme with a language subject, please go to the website Teacher education programmes: languages for more information on orientation events. This website contains all the relevant information for starting your studies.
Don't forget to visit the website of our Language Institute (SLI)!
Department of Biology (Biological Sciences, BEd Biology programmes)
Orientation events at the Department of Biology
You can find all the information on how to best start your studies in Biology on the department's website and in the Department of Biology's FAQs.
Department of Chemistry (Chemistry, Life Science, Nanoscience, BEd Chemistry programmes)
Getting started in the bachelor's programmes
New students in the bachelor's programmes
- BSc Chemistry
- BSc Life Science
- BSc Nanoscience
- BEd Chemistry (teacher education)
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your chemistry programme on the department website, including information about the department's orientation events.
Getting started in the master's programmes
New students in the master's programmes
- MSc Chemistry
- MSc Life Science
- MSc Nanoscience
- MEd Chemistry (teacher education)
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your chemistry programme on the department website, including information about the department's orientation events.
Events organized by the Student Council Chemistry
A Student Council is the department's student representation.The Student Councils Chemistry organizes a wide variety of events each year for new students.
The events are a great opportunity to get to know the study programme better and to meet fellow students.
Master's programme Early Childhood
MA Early Childhood
The orientation event for the master's programme Early Childhood takes place on 19-20 October 2022. All students will receive a letter from the Thurgau University of Teacher Education (PHTG) with all the important information for starting their studies.
For more information on the master's programme Early Childhood, please visit the PHTG website.
History (BA and BEd)
Getting started in the History programme
How to start your studies in History.
Our orientation events (BEd History, BA History major and minor)
Guide on course registration (in German)
Student Council History
A Student Council is the department's student representation. They organize different events each year for new students.
The events are a great opportunity to get to know the study programme better and to meet fellow students.
Department of Computer and Information Science
BSc Computer Science
MSc Computer and Information Science
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your MSc Computer Science programme on the department website.
BEd Computer Science
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your BEd programme in Computer Science.
Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSe).
MEd Computer Science
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your Master of Education programme in Computer Science.
Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSe).
Department of Linguistics
BA Linguistics
Find out how to get your BA Linguistics studies off to a good start on the department's website.
Master programme Multilingualism
Information about the master's programme Multilingualism
The introductional event for all new master students in Multilingualism will take place on Wednesday, 18th october at 3:15 pm at room G 304
Master's programmes in Linguistics and Speech and Language Processing
Information on getting started in the master's programmes Linguistics, Multiligualism and Speech and Language Processing
Literature, Art and Media Studies
Orientation events at the Department of Literature, Art and Media Studies
Soon the department's website will list an overview of all orientation events for students in the following study programmes:
- British and American Studies | BA
- German Literature | BA
- French / Italian / Spanish and Ibero-American Studies | BA
- Classics and the Ancient Near East | BA
- Literature-Art-Media | BA
- Slavic Literatures | BA
- Literature master's programme
Getting started in the Department of Literature, Art and Media Studies
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Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSE).
Language teaching programmes (German, English, French, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish)
You can find information on how to best start your teaching programme for languages (German, English, French, Italian, Latin, Russian, Spanish) on the corresponding website.
Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSe).
You can find the orientation events of the Language Institute (SLI) on the corresponding website.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, BEd Mathematics)
Starting your studies in bachelor's programmes in mathematics (BSc and BEd)
First-year students in the BSc programme Mathematics and BEd programme (teacher education) Mathematics can find all important information about starting their studies at https://www.mathematik.uni-konstanz.de/studium/studienanfaenger/
Our preparatory course mathematics is strongly recommended, especially for all new mathematics students!
If you have any questions about studying mathematics, our departmental student advisory service will gladly assist you.
Starting your studies in the master's programmes in mathematics (MSc and MEd)
New students in the master's programmes Mathematics (MSc and MEd) can find general information about these programmes at https://www.mathematik.uni-konstanz.de/studium/master-studiengaenge-und-staatsexamen-lehramt/
Especially if you are joining us from another university, we recommend that you make an appointment with our Student Advisory Service to optimally prepare for the start of your master's programme in Konstanz.
BSc Mathematical Finance
Find out how to best start your bachelor's studies on the Mathematical Finance website.
Department of Physics
BEd and BSc Physics
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your bachelor's programme in Physics.
MSc Physics
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your MSc Physics programme on the department website.
Department of Politics and Public Administration
BA Politics and Public Administration
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your bachelor's programme in Politics and Public Administration on the department website.
BEd Political Science
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your teacher education programme in Political Science on the department website.
Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSe).
Master's programmes Politics and Public Administration, Social Economic Data Science
The department will send you an email containing important information about the orientation events.
For an overview of the study structures of the master's programmes Politics and Public Administration, and Social Economic Data Science, please go to the department's website.
PDF list of orientation events in the Department of Politics and Public Administration
The PDF "Einführungsveranstaltungen im Fachbereich Politik- und Verwaltungswissenschaft" lists all orientation events in the Department of Politics and Public Administration
Getting started in the Department of Psychology
BSc Psychology
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your BSc Psychology programme.
Department of Law
Law, first examination in law
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your Law programme on the department website.
You can find the orientation events for new Law students under "Angebote zum Studienbeginn" and in the FAQs (in German).
Law as minor and for students from other study programmes
Information event: Introduction to law as a minor
Wednesday, 19 October, 10:00 - 11:30 in room R511
This event provides an overview of law as a minor, its legal basics and logistic requirements. Topics for students from other study programmes (especially Politics and Public Administration, Economics and Psychology, teacher education) will aslo be addressed.
Sociology
Getting started in the Sociology programme
Find out how to best start your bachelor's studies in Sociology (major or minor) on the department's website. Don't forget to check the information for your minor.
For the master's programmes Anthropology and Sociology, as well as Sociology, the department provides information and joint introductory events.
Here you will find all the information for a good start to your master's programme Sociology of Inequality.
Sport Science (Sport Science for Health, BEd Sports)
Orientation events Sport Science
Here you will find all the information you need to get off to a good start in the bachelor's programmes:
Department of Economics
BSc Economics
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your BSc Economics programme on the department website.
BEd Economics (teacher education)
You can find all you need to know for a good start in your BEd Economics programme on the Department of Economics website.
Don't forget to check the information for your second subject and the general information from the Binational School of Education (BiSe).
BSc Mathematical Finance
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your BSc Mathematical Finance programme.
MSc Business and Economics Education
Find out all you need to know for a good start in your master's programme Economics and Business Education (MSc).
Student Council Economics and Student Council Mathematical Finance
Student Councils are the department's student representation. The Student Council Economics and Student Council Mathematical Finance warmly welcome you to Konstanz and invite all new students of economics subjects to various events.