New to the University...
The first few months at university an exciting phase for all students. Not only do they have to find their way around the local campus, but they also have to familiarize themselves with university-specific procedures. In addition, they are expected to work in a new and much more independent way compared to what it was like at school.
For first-generation students, this transition from school to university can be quite overwhelming, as they oftentimes are offered only little support from their families and thus have to find their way around the unfamiliar 'university cosmos' on their own.
Here you will find a collection of material to help students to successfully get started at university.
General information on getting started at university
- Getting started with your studies
Enrollment formalities, orientation events and dates: students will be faced with many new impressions and things to do. Here students may find an overview of what to expect. - Organizing your studies
Assembled here for students’ ready reference are tips on how to keep track of it all – studies, examinations, study abroad semesters, online platforms and key skills. - Academic calendar
When do classes start? When does the semester end? Dates matter, also when studying at the University of Stuttgart. - Registration deadlines and examination dates
When does the examination registration period begin? When will the exams take place? Students cannot sit exams if they fail to register within the registration period. Important information on examination dates and more can be found here.
Settling in at Stuttgart
- Living in Stuttgart
Whether they are about to or already have arrived in the city, students may consult this page for information on housing options, financing their education, student activities, and public transport. - Apartments and rooms for students
Finding a room or an apartment in Stuttgart can be difficult. Here students can find some helpful hints on how to go about finding a place to live. - The StudiTicket for bus and train
Students can buy various types of tickets for using Stuttgart's public transport. The StudiTicket comes with some special advantages.
Services of the Student Counseling Center (ZSB)
- Student Counseling Center (ZSB)
The Student Counseling Center is the University of Stuttgart's professional counseling center for all matters concerning students and prospective students. - Learning counseling at the Student Counseling Center (ZSB)
Better academic results, less effort, and less stress: The Student Counseling Center’s workshops and counseling sessions will help students to optimize their study patterns.
Courses to get started at university
- Preparatory course
Before the start of a study program, there are various preparatory courses to make it easier for the students to begin their university studies. - Preparatory course for humanities subjects (Geisteswissenschaftliches Propädeutikum, GWP)
A student has chosen to study a humanities subject (languages, literature, history, art history or philosophy)? The GWP offers subject-specific and interdisciplinary support at the beginning of their studies. - Writing center: Academic writing
In the Writing Center students learn methods that enable them to write independently, consciously, and effectively. In the comprehensive range of courses students will receive advice, feedback and exercises on all aspects of the writing process. - Courses of the University Library
Guided tours and courses of the university library are offered regularly in the city center and in Vaihingen. They give students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with topics such as literature research, literature management, or scientific working and writing (Available only in German). - Language courses at the Language Center
Students who want to deepen their language skills or learn a new language from scratch can find a range of language courses at the Language Center.
