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Introductory events for first-year students in the Winter Semester 2026/27
12th & 13th October 2026
University Bayreuth
In the introductory events around the start of your studies, you will learn everything you need to know about your degree programme and studying at the University of Bayreuth.
At the end of September 2026 you will find the programme and dates for your introductory events and important information about the mathematics pre-course for Bachelor Computer Science and Applied Computer Science:
- Preliminary courses
Preliminary programme (programme and dates for introductory events)
The programme is updated on an ongoing basis. Please keep up to date with any changes!
At the end of September 2026 you will find the information on starting your studies (German) and information on starting your studies (English) from the President's welcome address for first-semester students.
Important note for international students:
Online-Sessions for international students
Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 9.00 a.m. & Thursday, 10th September 2026 at 4.00 p.m. Online - Teams
Online - Teams
The Welcome Services at the University of Bayreuth are offering two online sessions for international students in September. Topics such as finding accommodation, visas, requirements, arrival, and preparation for orientation week will be covered. The sessions will take place via MS Teams and will have identical content.
- Online Session 1: Tuesday, 08 September 2026, 9.00 a.m. (CET); Link to MS Teams ; Besprechungs-ID: 391 993 577 000 768; Passcode: jz6mh28D
- Online Session 2: Thursday, 10 September 2026, 4.00 p.m (CET) ; Link to MS Teams ; Besprechungs-ID: 314 539 941 054 708; Passcode: tj6ji2qx
Orientation week
Orientation week prepares new international students for their studies at the University of Bayreuth, explains structures and processes at the university and life in Germany. Therefore, this is a central element of the first weeks in Bayreuth, and international students are required to take part! Participation is mandatory for all international students!