Talks and events for new students Talks and events for new students
In the two weeks prior to the beginning of the lecture period and before the official start of the semester, all new students are invited to participate in a comprehensive and diverse programme of talks and events. Find out more about Heidelberg University, get tips and tricks to help you settle in at the start of semester, and make sure you’ve got everything you need to get to grips with studying!

Talks and Events
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Question and Answer Session for New Students How does the CampusCard work? How do I take books out on loan? Which university cafeteria has the best coffee? With the help of an academic advisor and a Heidelberg student, we’ll answer all of your questions about getting started in Heidelberg in this live question and answer session. | to be announced |
Options for funding your studies What is the best way to finance my course of studies? Funding under the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), scholarship, loan, or part-time job? This presentation provides an overview of the options, explains briefly how you can apply for funding under the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) and helps you not to lose track of the various requirements. | to be announced |
Study advice for the start of your studies What does a good learning environment look like and how do I create a learning plan? How can I memorise the complex material in such a way that I can still recall it later? And how do I manage to motivate myself to do all this? In this lecture you will learn tricks and tips for successful learning during your course of studies. | to be announced |
The most important URZ IT services for students Uni-ID, WLAN via eduroam, MFA, heiCO, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ. | to be announced |
The most important URZ IT services for students (German) Uni-ID, WLAN via eduroam, MFA, heiCO, heiBOX, Moodle and much more - the University Computing Centre (URZ) offers a wide range of IT services for students. Many of these services are essential for succeeding in your studies and make everyday student life easier. In this online tutorial, we will introduce the most important IT services for students, and you will also learn more about the contact points and support services offered by the URZ. | to be announced |
The University Library (UB) for Beginners - An Overview of Library Services How do I register at the University Library and take books out on loan? How do I use the reading room at the University Library and how do I conduct effective research using the library catalogue (HEIDI)? The presentation will give you an overview of the most important library services and will point you towards supplementary assistance and courses. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the library. | to be announced |
Question and Answer Session for New Students How does the CampusCard work? How do I take books out on loan? Which university cafeteria has the best coffee? With the help of an academic advisor and a Heidelberg student, we’ll answer all of your questions about getting started in Heidelberg in this live question and answer session. | to be announced |
Polyvalent Bachelor’s Degree Programme – Becoming a Teacher Before the beginning of the lecture period, you will receive information about the structure of the Bachelor’s degree programme for prospective teachers, tips on how to organise your studies and will have the opportunity to talk to other first-semester students | to be announced |