Overview of Studies

The Overview of Studies program supports you during your studies with presentations, workshops, videos, and learning materials. The range on offer is open to all students of the university and is free of charge. The presentations are in German unless otherwise noted. Our lectures and workshops also provide time for your individual questions. If you would like to delve deeper into a topic, contact persons are available for personal consultation.

Orientation | Studying and Examination Management | Motivation, Health, Resilience | Contact

Your start in Hohenheim

When you come to the University of Hohenheim, many things are new to you - the environment, the people, and also the structure or the course of your studies. The presentations and the related links will provide you with relevant information to get you off to a good start in your studies.

You can find more information on introductory events, important links for organizing your studies, support services for a successful start to your studies, and much more under Your start in Hohenheim.

Especially for first-semester students

Getting a successful start: Key information about studying in the Bachelor’s programs at the University of Hohenheim (in German)

The Central Student Counselling Center explains the most important things you need for a successful start at Hohenheim.
You’ll also find out where you can get support if you have questions during your studies.

6 October | 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Audimax

Alternative date: 14 October | 2:00–2:45 p.m. | HS Ö2

Studying successfully: Tips for self-management and structure in everyday study life

What does self-organization mean? How do I structure my day? How do I motivate myself to study?
The Student Counselling Center will give you tips on how to organize your semester in the best possible way.

21 October | 1–2 p.m. | lecture hall Ö1

Studying and examination management (in German unless otherwise stated)

Learning at a university always means time spent studying. You divide up your study time at the university yourself, which means more freedom, but also more personal responsibility. With our seminars and lectures you can find out your own learning type, structure your studying sessions, and be well-prepared for the exams

In English only | Smart Learning: From Classroom to Career Success with Lifelong and Mental Strategies

How do I take notes in lectures and create working materials? What strategies are there for successful learning? The seminar emphasizes the structuring of learning material and teaches learning and reading strategies for a motivated approach to challenges.

27 October | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Online

In English | Stop Procrastinating, Start Doing: Building Productive Habits for College and Career Success

Are you always putting things off, new things come up and old things remain unfinished? This workshop will help you to tackle upcoming tasks and keep your goals in focus.

12 December | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Online

Study intelligently: effective learning and study organization

How do I take notes and create working materials in lectures? What are some strategies for successful learning? The seminar emphasizes structuring the learning material and teaches learning and reading strategies for motivated approaches to challenges.

24 October | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Online

Systematic learning: develop and successfully implement personal learning strategies

In this seminar, you will learn effective strategies and techniques to optimize your learning. Brief theoretical insights and practical exercises will enable you to apply what you have learned immediately and successfully get through your exam phase.

8 November | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Online

Formalities of the exam organization: everything you need to know about registering, deregistering, and reregistering for exams!

How do I register for examinations? Can I retake exams or withdraw once I have registered? What is an “Orientierungsprüfung” (preliminary examination)? An overview of the most important facts on organizing your exams.

For students of agricultural science programs: 25 November | 12 noon–1 p.m.

For students of natural science courses: 25 November | 1–2 p.m.

For students of business, economics, and social science programs: 26 November | 9–10 a.m.

Forgetting was yesterday – your memory is better than you think!

Whether in your studies or in your personal life: More and more information is coming at us. However, modern technology makes it easy for us to outsource our memory and remember as little as possible ourselves. To escape “digital dementia,” we need to challenge and train our brains. You will find that your brain can do much more than you suspect. With appropriate techniques you will be able to remember information of all kinds quickly and sustainably. This presentation will open your eyes to many possibilities!

8 December | 7:00–8:30 p.m. | Online

Exam preparation: effective study strategies to master your exams

The first exams are coming up: How can I prepare myself well for them? How do I start studying and how does an exam work? In this workshop you will receive valuable tips for practice.

2 December | 2–5 p.m. | Online

Say goodbye to procrastination: overcome your procrastination and become productive!

You always put things off and start new projects without finishing the old ones? The workshop helps you to tackle upcoming tasks and to keep goals in focus.

5 January 2026 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Online

With sketches through your studies: Visualize and better understand knowledge

Design creative notes from text and images with sketchnotes – as a learning aid, index card, or visual memory. This will help you learn more clearly and sustainably.

21 November | 2–4 p.m. | S 34

New start second semester: what to do if the first semester didn't go smoothly?

If your first semester went differently than you imagined, you need a new plan! We'll tidy things up together, give you an overview and work out how you can continue studying well now.

29 April | 4–6 p.m. | HS 31

Writing workshop

Get important information, tips and tricks for writing and presenting scientific papers. Prepare yourself for writing term papers as well as your final thesis.

Supporting math services

Here you will find information on formats that support you in studying for your modules with math content. During your studies, for example, you can complete tasks in open study rooms, clarify questions about exercises or lectures, and receive further exercises.

Motivation, health, resilience

In the middle of your studies or just started your studies? In both phases it is important to start the new semester with motivation and to charge your batteries with new energy. Even during the semester, here at the University of Hohenheim you will find various offers that can promote your health and well-being and reduce your individual stress levels.

From brains to action: Increase your intrinsic motivation (in German)

How do you strengthen your motivation in everyday study life? How do you tap into your ambitions? The workshop will provide ideas for focus and habits to successfully tackle upcoming semester projects.

10 October | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | HS 31

Calm(er) instead of driven – mental strength during your studies

Stress, exams, deadlines, comparisons, doubts – sometimes you just have too many things going on in your head. In this workshop, you will learn how to remain mentally stable in stressful phases and how to think more clearly again. You will receive impulses and tools from resilience training and the examination and (PAC®) – practical, honest, and on an even footing. For more serenity and inner strength in everyday study life.

25 October | 1:30 p.m.–5 p.m. | HS 31

Find energy and balance: Prevention of exhaustion, stress, and burnout

Students often experience exhaustion, frustration, and stress during their university careers, exacerbated by time pressure and high expectations. This seminar raises awareness of the topic, identifies burnout risks, and provides effective means and prevention strategies to counteract them.

24 February 2026 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | HS 31

Additional provision during your studies

You can take advantage of additional offerings at the University of Hohenheim to go abroad during your studies, strengthen your personal skills, participate in research projects, and find out about career opportunities.

F.I.T. continuing education platform

F.I.T. stands for “Fähigkeiten entdecken - Interesse wecken - Talente erkennen” (Discover abilities - awaken interest - tap into talent).
The F.I.T. platform includes seminars and workshops on career orientation and planning, personal skills development, and business tools.

Information and registration

Humboldt Reloaded

In Humboldt reloaded projects, students experience collaborative research during their Bachelor's studies. You work on current research questions in small groups and will be optimally supervised by experienced researchers.

Information and registration

Additional contacts

Videos (in German) on addition offers during your studies

 

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Mon, Thu 2–4 p.m.

Telephone office hours
+49 711 459 22064
Mon, Thu 10 a.m.–12 noon
Tues 2–4 p.m.

email service
zsb@uni-hohenheim.de

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01522 6247 075

 

 

 

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