Exchange/Erasmus students

Are you enrolled in a regular degree program at the University of Bamberg, i.e. without an exchange program? In this case, the entire regular EET program is relevant for you. The International Office can also provide you with further information.

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Information from the International Office for international students

Most of the onboarding for exchange students at the University of Bamberg is handled by the International Office. On its website, it provides information on all the important things you should do after enrolling and before starting your studies at the University of Bamberg. Before the start of lectures, there is usually a three-week preparatory program for exchange/Erasmus students with an intensive German course and other social and cultural events, which the International Office will inform you about in good time by email.

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In addition to the offers of the International Office, exchange/ERASMUS students can also take part in some of the events of the first semester introductory days. We classify the following events as particularly suitable. Events are in German by default, English events are marked accordingly.

Also make sure that the target group matches the faculty at which you are spending your semester abroad (Which faculty do I belong to?).

Some courses take place separately for each faculty, which is why it is not possible to provide direct information about the time and place. In this case, look up the exact dates for the event in your faculty's schedule.

informative focus

First-Year-Café

DescriptionAfter the timetable has been created (or at least attempted), there will certainly still be some unanswered questions – or simply the opportunity for a casual chat with fellow students. The EET Café provides the right atmosphere for this.
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events for each faculty
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman and English
CategoryHelpful content
Prerequisites
  • Introduction to technology and subject-specific tutorial should ideally have been attended
  • Bring a laptop if you have any questions
Purpose/Objectives
  • Clarification of individual questions
  • Detailed assistance with timetable creation
  • Exchange with fellow students and tutors for tips and tricks
RegistrationNo registration required, freely accessible throughout the event

Guided library tour (german, Bachelor)

DescriptionIn university studies, literature is not just a minor matter. The library tour focuses on research for numerous books, journals, and other sources in the Bamberg catalog – and how to study from home 24/7.
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events for each faculty/degree program
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman; also English at the WIAI faculty
CategoryHelpful content
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
  • Tour of your sub-library
  • Explanation of library services on-site and online
RegistrationNo registration required

Guided ERBA tour

DescriptionThe building at Weberei 5 may look symmetrical from the outside - but inside it has a few surprises in store. We explain which rooms you can use for work, where there are printers and where you can live out your musical side.
Location/Time

Bachelor (German): Tuesday, 15.04.2025, 14:00 - 15:00 in the ERBA foyer

Master (German/English): Wednesday, 16.04.2025, 13:00 - 14:00 in the ERBA foyer (combined with ERBA guided tour)

Target GroupWIAI faculty
LanguageBachelor: German; English on demand
Master: German and English
Categorycontentwise helpful
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/goals
  • Finding your way around the ERBA building
  • Information on the most important contact points and rooms at the ERBA
  • Tips around the ERBA Island
Registrationwithout registration

Feki guided tour (WIAI)

DescriptionThe Feldkirchenstraße campus is relevant for all students taking business and economics modules, meaning all bachelor’s students and WI master’s students. This tour introduces the most important facilities at Feki.
Location/TimeThursday, 17.04.2025, 11:00 - 12:00 in the foyer of Feldkirchenstraße 21
Target GroupWIAI faculty
LanguageEnglish
CategoryHelpful content
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
  • Getting to know the relevant rooms at Feki
  • Connecting with other first-semester students
  • Getting to know the "real" cafeteria in Bamberg
RegistrationNo registration required

Technical introduction

DescriptionThe various online services of the university can be confusing. In the technical introduction, help will be provided for setting up WiFi, VPN, and other services, along with an overview of the most important tools for studying.
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events per faculty/degree program
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman; at the WIAI faculty, also in English
CategoryNecessary
Prerequisites
  • Must bring a laptop
  • No prior knowledge of online services needed
Purpose/Objectives
  • Setting up WLAN and VPN
  • Introduction to all relevant online services (except for the WIAI faculty: univIS and FlexNow as timetable tools will be explained in the subject tutorial)
RegistrationNo registration required

social focus

First-year breakfast

DescriptionStart the day hungry? Not with us! Snacks, drinks and much more are available. And best of all, you can make your first contacts with other students at the Freshers' Breakfast.
Location/TimeWIAI: Monday, 14.04.2025, 09:00 - 10:30 in WE5/00.043
Huwi: Details will follow soon
Target GroupFaculties WIAI and Huwi (without teaching degree)
LanguageGerman and English
Categorysocial event
Requirementsno requirements other than a good mood :D
Purpose/GoalsRelaxed start to your studies
First contact with fellow students
Registrationno registration

Barbecue, fun and games

DescriptionAfter a lot of input, it's time for some entertainment. The student council provides barbecue food, Viking chess and various other games to round off the day.
Location/TimeMonday, 14.04.2025, 15:30 - 20:00 in the ERBA inner courtyard
Target GroupWIAI Faculty
LanguageGerman and English
Categorysocial event
Requirementsbring a good mood ^^
Purpose/Goals
  • Barbecue together (also vegetarian offer on the same grill)
  • Get to know new first-year students and improve contacts with first-year students from the tutorials
  • Realization: there is more to studying than the lecture hall!
RegistrationWithout registration, but with free drinks and food

City-Rallye

DescriptionStudying doesn't just take place at university. To help you find your way around Bamberg, there is the Ersti-Rallye. Together with other first-year students, you will explore the city center in various tasks.
Location/TimeWIAI: Thursday, 17.04.2025, 15:00 - 16:30 at the ZOB (central bus station Bamberg)
SoWi: Details will follow soon
GuK: Details will follow soon
Huwi: Details will follow soon
Teaching profession: Details will follow soon
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman and English
Categorysocial event
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
  • Getting to know the city of Bamberg
  • Making contacts with fellow students
RegistrationWithout registration, but with a free drink!

Pub crawl

DescriptionArriving in Bamberg also means exploring the many pubs in the historic old town. There is plenty on offer here, and not just for fans of alcoholic drinks. Two pubs will be visited this evening. Afterwards, you can end the evening on your own at one of the semester start parties or similar.
Location/TimeWIAI: Wednesday, 16.04.2025, from 19:30, meeting point “Am Kranen”
SoWi: Details will follow soon
GuK: Details to follow soon
Huwi: Details to follow soon
Teaching degree: Details to follow soon
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman and English
Categorysocial event
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
  • Get to know Bamberg's pub culture and nightlife
  • make contacts with other first-year students
  • just as suitable for non-drinkers!
RegistrationFaculty WIAI: registration required (see end of schedule website)
GuK/Huwi/SoWi/Lehramt: without registration

Guided City tour

DescriptionTogether as a group, you can explore Bamberg's old town and learn more about its history. Join us on a tour of the cathedral, the old town hall and much more!
Location/Timedetails will follow soon
Target GroupFaculty Huwi and teaching profession
LanguageGerman
CategoryHelpful content/social event
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/goals
  • Get to know the history of the city of Bamberg
  • Finding your way around Bamberg better
  • Exchange with other first semester students
Registrationwithout registration

Guided City tour + food afterwards (WIAI)

DescriptionTogether as a group, you can explore Bamberg's old town and learn more about its history. After the tour of the cathedral, the old town hall and much more, Marcapo invites you to round off the evening with a meal.
Location/TimeTuesday, 22.04.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 in the ERBA inner courtyard
Target GroupWIAI faculty
LanguageEnglish
CategoryHelpful content/social event
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
  • Get to know the history of the city of Bamberg
  • find your way around Bamberg better
  • Exchange with other first semester students
Registrationno registration

Campus Fair

DescriptionExhibition of university-related groups: Studying is more than just learning and attending lectures. Many students join one of the many groups in the university's orbit. From sports clubs to student magazines, politically active groups to subject-specific societies, everything is included.
Location/TimeWednesday, 16.04.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 in DO2A/AULA (Dominikanerstraße 2a)
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman and English
Categoryhelpful content/social event
Requirementsno prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
  • Getting to know the recreational/social opportunities beyond the university
  • Introduction of university-related groups
Registrationno registration required