First Semester Introductory Days (EET) Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

News

[12.03.2025] Please remember to register for the pub crawl (at the bottom of this page) in a timely manner using the form below if you would like to take part.

[27.03.2025] The introductory event for the Master ISoSySc has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 16.04.2025 from 9-12 am. (The schedule below will be adjusted soon).

Welcome to the first semester introductory days at the University of Bamberg!

Dear first semester students,

During the first semester introductory days (EET), a variety of events are offered to make your start into your studies at the University of Bamberg as easy as possible. The most important event is the subject introduction with the subject tutorial, which is offered for every degree program. This tutorial should be attended and helps to start the first weeks of your studies in an organised and stress-free way. It is recommended to attend as many on-site events as possible in order to get the best possible start to your studies.

Timetable

To have the schedule always at hand, it can easily be downloaded (by clicking on the image).

A german version of this timetable can be found in the german version of this website.

Throughout the EET, we will upload additional event information, PowerPoint slides, and materials for further reading on the EET pages.

to the EET documents for download 

to the additional events

Information on events

Here you will find a more detailed description of the individual events offered during the EET. Events marked with necessary are essential for you to attend. For events labeled helpful content, you can decide whether you already have the required prior knowledge or if you can learn something new here. Social events do not provide new content, but help you get to know the university, the city, and your fellow students better.

Each event includes a description, category, prerequisites, purpose/goals, and registration details. Information about location and time is only partially provided in the event details, as some events take place multiple times for different target groups.

necessary

Welcome at your faculty

DescriptionNumerous people at the faculty are eager to finally meet the new students. The Dean of Studies, the student council, and other university contact points will officially welcome you to Bamberg.
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events per faculty
Target Groupall
LanguageGuK, Huwi, SoWi: German
WIAI: German language, with English subtitles and English slides
CategoryNecessary
PrerequisitesNo prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
  • Welcome to Bamberg
  • Introduction to important people and contact points
  • Explanation of the EET week
RegistrationNo registration required

Subject introduction

DescriptionHow does studying work, and specifically your degree program? Which modules do I need to take, and when? What deadlines should I be aware of? In this event, your academic advisor will explain all the formal information about your degree program, including the examination regulations, module handbook, and more.  
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events per degree program
Target Groupall
LanguageLanguage of the respective degree program
CategoryNecessary
Prerequisites
  • Must bring a laptop
  • No prior knowledge or timetable required!
Purpose/Objectives
  • Explanation of study content, examination regulations, and module handbook
RegistrationNo registration required

Subject tutorial

DescriptionHow does studying work? Which modules are mandatory, which are optional? What deadlines should I be aware of? And how does the timetable work? In this timeslot, you will receive all the relevant information, building on the previous subject introduction and conducted by students from higher semesters.
Location/TimeSee schedule; separate events per degree program
Target Groupall
LanguageLanguage of the respective degree program
CategoryNecessary
Prerequisites
  • Ideally, the technical introduction should have been attended
  • Must bring a laptop
  • Subject knowledge from the subject introduction; no timetable needed!
Purpose/Objectives
  • Creating the timetable with guidance
  • Information about university life ("How to study")
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

helpful content

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 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

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

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

Information afternoon Language Center

DescriptionYou don't know exactly what content is hidden behind a certain course name? Or whether you have the right level for your desired course? Would you like to find out more about what the Language Center has to offer? The Language Center offers an open information and advice morning for all interested students. Our lecturers will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the Language Center's courses and you will also find out how and when you can register for courses and exams.
Location/TimeFriday, 25.04.2025, 10:00 to 12:00 in WE5 on the 5th floor (An der Weberei 5)
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman and English
CategoryHelpful content
Prerequisitesno prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
  • get to know lecturers
  • find out about language courses
  • get to know examination forms and registration
RegistrationNo registration required

Study abroad information evening

DescriptionAt these information evenings, you will find out everything about the current application process, application deadlines, the various programs, funding options and much more. The information evenings always take place in the summer semester and at the beginning of the winter semester.
Location/TimeThursday, 26.06.2025 at 20:00 s.t. in MG1/00.04, Markusstraße 8a and
Thursday, 03.07.2025 at 20:00 s.t. in F21/01.57, Feldkirchenstraße 21
both events are identical in content
Target Groupall
LanguageGerman
CategoryHelpful content
Prerequisitesno prerequisites
Purpose/Objectives
  • Understanding the path to studying abroad
  • Get to know contact persons
  • Gain an overview of partner universities 
RegistrationNo registration required

social events

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: 26.04.2025 from 10:00 in M3/00.16
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

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”
Huwi: 29.04.2025, from 19:30, Meeting Point Caféteria Markusplatz
GuK: Details to follow soon
SoWi: 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

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

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

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!

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

Tips on travel and food during the first semester introductory days

There are only a very limited number of free, temporary parking spaces at ERBA (except for the paid parking garage). It is recommended to come to the university by bike, on foot or by bus. Throughout the EET week, the ERBA cafeteria will be open, where you can buy sandwiches, snacks and more. During the lecture period, the ERBA cafeteria has a hot meal (often, but not always vegetarian) every day from Monday to Thursday. There is also a bakery and sushi, among other things, near the university.

Registration for the pub crawl

In order to better plan the number of groups, registration for the pub crawl is mandatory. If you are unable to take part in the pub crawl after registering, please cancel your registration in good time.

Registration for the pub crawl