Your Start in Hohenheim

Welcome to studying at the University of Hohenheim

We’re happy you’ve decided to study at the University of Hohenheim! To make it easier for you to start your Bachelor's or Master's studies and to get used to everyday life at university, we have compiled all the important information about starting your studies at the University of Hohenheim on this page. Here you will find the introductory events, important links for organizing your studies, support services for a successful start to your studies and much more.

Roadmap for starting your studies (PDF, 146 kB, in German)
 

Introductory events | Support services | Important links for starting your studies

Latest news

  • The introductory events for the summer semester 2025 are being planned
  • The start of lectures for the summer semester 2025 will be 1 April  2025

Introductory events for Bachelor’s students

Introductory events for Master’s students

Welcome Week for international students

Support courses

Bachelor's degree programs require certain fundamentals in mathematics and chemistry in order to successfully follow the content of the degree program. To help you get started with modules in mathematics and chemistry and to help answer your questions, we offer courses and tutorials for new students – both before and during the first semester.

Overview of Studies

University studies require more independence and initiative than is needed at school. In addition, things run differently from university to university. We would like to accompany you on your way at the University of Hohenheim and support you with lectures, workshops, videos, and learning materials - for a successful study experience.

Flexible design of studies

Studying at the University of Hohenheim offers you many opportunities to flexibly organize your studies depending on your motivation to study, your career prospects, or your family, health, or financial situation. With different study scenarios, we would like to show you how you can adapt your studies to your personal needs.

Housing

Find a suitable apartment - whether it's a dormitory, shared apartment, or single apartment. The Studierendenwerk has several residence halls within walking or biking distance of campus.

Costs & funding

In addition to the semester fee, there are also living expenses. Think about how much money you need and how you can finance your studies.

Organizing your studies

  • Hohenheim user account
    The Hohenheim user account is your personal key to internet, email, intranet, ILIAS, and many other services.
  • Curricula
    Information about modules, coursework, and examinations in your study program.
  • Semester dates
    All information about semester breaks, lecture times, important deadlines, and dates.
  • Central e-learning system (ILIAS)
    Via the learning platform ILIAS, you can access course material and event content online and communicate with other students and lecturers.
  • WiFi
    Information on internet access at the University of Hohenheim.
  • Learning spaces
    You will find working environments with different equipment and group workstations at various locations on campus.

 
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Student activities & student life

Studying is not just about learning - experience a lively campus life at Hohenheim. Join a student group, get involved in a Fachschaft, or try a new sport.

Practical experience & continuing education

Discover the many opportunities to further your education, learn a language, or do an internship alongside your studies and thus prepare yourself for starting a career.

 

Open office hours (in person)
Mon, Thurs 2 - 4 p.m.

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

 

Email service
zsb@uni-hohenheim.de

WhatsApp
01522 6247 075