Your Start at the University of Hohenheim

Thank you for deciding to study at the University of Hohenheim. To make it easier for you to start your Bachelor's or Master's degree program and everyday university life, we have put together all the important information about starting your studies at the University of Hohenheim on this page.

Here you will find the introductory events, important links for organizing your studies, support services for a successful start, and much more.

Gruppe junger Studierender gehen gemeinsam bei sonnigem Wetter über den Campus und unterhalten sich.

Latest news

The program for the introductory events for the winter semester 2025/26 is now online.
Introductory events for international students will take place online and on campus between 5 August and 14 October.
The start of lectures in the winter semester 2025/26 is 13 October 2025.

Extended opening hours for the Student Information Center (SIZ) from 6-10 October:

Monday, Tuesday 9 a.m.-12 noon / Wednesday, Thursday 12 noon-4 p.m. / Friday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Central Student Counselling Center's Infopoint in front of the Mensa:

7-9 October: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
13-16 October: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Introductory events

Studierende gehen gemeinsam über den hohenheimer Campus, einer schiebt ein Fahrrad.

Bachelor's events

At events on campus, you can get to know your contact persons and fellow students and explore the university campus. You will also receive important information about organizing your studies. All Bachelor's events are held in German. Please switch to […]

[Übersetzen nach: English] Dozent spricht vor Studierenden in einem Hörsaal mit Präsentation im Hintergrund.

Master's events

When you start your Master's degree program at the University of Hohenheim, we will support you with introductory events where you will receive important information about the course of your studies. There is a welcome event for every Master's degree […]

Drei Studierende vor dem Schloss Mittelbau der Universität Hohenheim, einer winkt in die Kamera.

Welcome Week

The Office of International Affairs at the University of Hohenheim offers various info sessions, workshops, and events at the start of the semester to help you organize your studies and find your way around campus. Take the opportunity to get to know […]

Supporting courses

You need to have a solid foundation in math and chemistry for the Bachelor's degree programs so that you can follow the lectures successfully. We offer courses and tutorials for new students to make it easier for you to get started in the math and chemistry modules, and we help you with questions you have in these areas - both before and during the semester.

To the courses

Professorin erklärt mathematische Formel an der Tafel im Hörsaal.

Insights into your studies

Junge Studentin lehnt lächelnd auf einem Stapel Bücher im Hörsaal.

When you study at a university, you need to be more independent and take more initiative than was necessary at school. Some things are also run differently depending on the university. We want to help you figure things out at the University of Hohenheim and offer presentations, workshops, videos and studying resources to make sure that you have a good experience here.

To the events

Important links for your studies

Student portal (HohCampus)
In HohCampus you can put together your schedule, look at module descriptions, manage your contact details, request certificates related to your studies, and much more. Info video on creating your schedule (in German)

Curricula
Information on modules, coursework, and examinations for your degree program.

Semester dates
All information on semester breaks, lecture periods, and important deadlines and dates.

Find the right office to contact for your questions.

Hohenheim user account
The Hohenheim user account is your personal key to the Internet, email, intranet, ILIAS, and many other services.

Email (Webmail)
Read and send emails with your Hohenheim email address.

WiFi
Information on getting online at the University of Hohenheim.

More IT services (KIM)
The Communication, Information, and Media Center (KIM) is your central point of contact for IT and library services.

Central e-Learning system (ILIAS)
On the ILIAS learning platform, you can access course materials and content online and communicate with other students and lecturers.

Libraries and research
Everything about the libraries, literature research, and borrowing media.

Learning spaces
You can find spaces to work at various locations on campus. Some are set up for groups and some have specialized equipment.

Important Links for living and continuing education

Studierende kommen im Bus am Campus Hohenheim an und steigen aus.

Find a place to live that suits your need – whether that's in a student resident hall, a shared apartment, or your own space. The Studierendenwerk has several residence halls that are only a short walk or bike ride from campus.

Besides the semester fee, you also have to account for the cost of living. Make sure to think about how much money you need and how you can finance your studies.

Plan how to get to campus.

Studying doesn't mean just being in the classroom – experience Hohenheim's exciting student life. Joint a student group, get involved in your Fachschaft, or try out a new sport.

Discover the many possibilities there are to learn more in addition to your studies. Learn a language, do an internship, or acquire skills that will help prepare you for entering your career.

Contact Central Student Counselling Center

Open office hours (on campus)
Mon, Thu 14-16 h

Telephone consultation
+49 711 459-22064
Mon, Thu 10 a.m.-12 noon
Tue 2-4 p.m.

Email service
zsb(at)uni-hohenheim.de

WhatsApp
01522 6247 075

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