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.
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.
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.
After 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/Time
See schedule; separate events for each faculty
Target Group
all
Language
German and English
Category
Helpful 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
Registration
No registration required, freely accessible throughout the event
Guided library tour (german, Bachelor)
Description
In 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/Time
See schedule; separate events for each faculty/degree program
Target Group
all
Language
German; also English at the WIAI faculty
Category
Helpful content
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
Tour of your sub-library
Explanation of library services on-site and online
Registration
No registration required
Guided ERBA tour
Description
The 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 Group
WIAI faculty
Language
Bachelor: German; English on demand Master: German and English
Category
contentwise helpful
Requirements
no 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
Registration
without registration
Feki guided tour (WIAI)
Description
The 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/Time
Thursday, 17.04.2025, 11:00 - 12:00 in the foyer of Feldkirchenstraße 21
Target Group
WIAI faculty
Language
English
Category
Helpful content
Prerequisites
No 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
Registration
No registration required
Technical introduction
Description
The 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/Time
See schedule; separate events per faculty/degree program
Target Group
all
Language
German; at the WIAI faculty, also in English
Category
Necessary
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)
Start 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/Time
WIAI: Monday, 14.04.2025, 09:00 - 10:30 in WE5/00.043 Huwi: 26.04.2025 from 10:00 in M3/00.16
Target Group
Faculties WIAI and Huwi (without teaching degree)
Language
German and English
Category
social event
Requirements
no requirements other than a good mood :D
Purpose/Goals
Relaxed start to your studies First contact with fellow students
Registration
no registration
Barbecue, fun and games
Description
After 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/Time
Monday, 14.04.2025, 15:30 - 20:00 in the ERBA inner courtyard
Target Group
WIAI Faculty
Language
German and English
Category
social event
Requirements
bring 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!
Registration
Without registration, but with free drinks and food
City-Rallye
Description
Studying 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/Time
WIAI: 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 Teaching profession: Details will follow soon
Target Group
all
Language
German and English
Category
social event
Requirements
no prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
Getting to know the city of Bamberg
Making contacts with fellow students
Registration
Without registration, but with a free drink!
Pub crawl
Description
Arriving 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/Time
WIAI: Wednesday, 16.04.2025, from 19:30, meeting point “Am Kranen” Huwi (including teaching profession with subject at Huwi): 29.04.2025, from 19:30, Meeting Point Caféteria Markusplatz GuK: Details to follow soon SoWi: Tuesday, 15.04.202, from 20:00. Meeting point will be disclosed in the tutorial. You have to register via our Online-Tool. Teaching degree: Details to follow soon
Target Group
all
Language
German and English
Category
social event
Requirements
no 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!
Registration
Faculty WIAI: registration required (see end of schedule website) GuK/Huwi/SoWi/Lehramt: without registration
City walk
Description
Together 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/Time
05.05.2025, from 16:00, Meeting Point Caféteria Markusplatz
Target Group
Faculty Huwi and teaching profession with respective subject
Language
German
Category
Helpful content/social event
Requirements
no 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
Registration
without registration
Guided City tour + food afterwards (WIAI)
Description
Together 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/Time
Tuesday, 22.04.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 in the ERBA inner courtyard
Target Group
WIAI faculty
Language
English
Category
Helpful content/social event
Requirements
no 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
Registration
no registration
Campus Fair
Description
Exhibition 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/Time
Wednesday, 16.04.2025, 16:00 - 18:00 in DO2A/AULA (Dominikanerstraße 2a)
Target Group
all
Language
German and English
Category
helpful content/social event
Requirements
no prerequisites
Purpose/Goals
Getting to know the recreational/social opportunities beyond the university