Assistance and advisory services Services available at the start of your degree course
To all who are starting their studies at Heidelberg University – a warm welcome!
Lots of questions arise at the very beginning of a degree course. How do I plan my classes? What can I do in my free time? Who will help me with all kinds of questions about my programme?
You will get answers in the many information sessions taking place around the start of degree-related activities. These events are mostly in the first two weeks before lectures begin. We wish you a good start at Heidelberg University.
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Orientation Days For New International Students
Every semester the International Relations Office holds an orientation programme especially for incoming international students. The orientation is designed to help you settle into life in Heidelberg and acquaint you with the university and your institute(s).
Orientation events organised by the subjects and the deparmental student committees
How is my academic programme structured? Which lectures and courses should I take? Which examinations do I have to take and when? Answers to these questions will be provided at the subjects’ respective orientation events.
University Library (UB) information sessions for first semester students
How do I use HEIDI, the library catalogue? How do I reserve a study place, and what else does the University Library offer? You are warmly invited to attend the introductory courses held by the UB.
URZ offerings for first semester students
Welcome to Heidelberg University! The University Computing Centre (URZ) is the university’s central IT service provider. Our programmes will accompany you through your whole degree course. Here is an overview of the most important IT services. We wish you a good start at your uni.
Helpful information and links to the beginning of your studies
Are you new to the university and perhaps also new to the city? Don't worry: Every year, more than 5,000 students in Heidelberg are treated like you. Here you will find helpful tips for starting your studies and links to important sources of information.
Information and facilities for newly enrolled students
Welcome to Heidelberg University! The first weeks of studying are over and some impressions have been collected. This website gives you an overview of the university's important facilities and their functions, so that you can find the right contact person for your concerns during your studies.
