First semester start 2025: This is how the TU Braunschweig welcomes the new ones!

First semester start 2025: This is how the TU Braunschweig welcomes the new ones!

What an exciting day at the Technical University of Braunschweig! The new students were ceremoniously welcomed on October 23, 2025. The first semester welcome is the first big step into a new chapter, full of challenges, fun and new acquaintances. The event was a colorful mix of informative lectures and entertaining program items that captured both the nervousness and anticipation of the new students.

The freshers' week, which took place from October 13th to 16th, 2025, served to not only familiarize the new students with the campus, but also to familiarize them with the TU's structures. During this time, they were able to take part in various events that enabled them to start their studies in a relaxed manner. This included a brunch with teachers, which offered space for informal exchanges about course content, and the presentation of the specializations for master's students, which offered detailed information about the programs offered and their special features. Institute tours, which provided insights into laboratories and research facilities, were also very well received by the newcomers.

Start your study life together

A highlight of the freshers’ week was the varied evening program “NightVibes”, organized by the student council. This offered the opportunity to get in touch with each other and make friends outside of the courses. The O phase became an important part of the start of your studies, as it allowed you to make crucial contacts that will be important throughout your studies. In addition to the extensive information on course registration and organizational procedures, the university's facilities and services offered numerous leisure activities to get to know the city and campus life.

Many of the new students come with the question of how best to orientate themselves in everyday university life. Some feel insecure because they don't know anyone. But the TU Braunschweig has taken precautions: information events help to reduce the initial overwhelming demands. In these events, new fellow students have the opportunity to receive important information and get an overview of the existing offerings, such as PC pools, data centers and sports facilities that are designed to meet student needs. They can also benefit from access to e-books, which makes selecting study literature easier.

Actively immerse yourself in university life

An active university life is no secret: students are encouraged to get involved. Whether in political initiatives, student councils or student projects – the possibilities are diverse. If you would like to expand your commitment, you will find numerous offers for student assistants, which are announced on notices or on the faculty website. There are also leisure activities such as choirs and theater groups that ensure a good work-life balance. However, you shouldn't overload yourself with additional courses so as not to lose track.

In summary, we can say that the first semester welcome in Braunschweig was a complete success, which prepared the new students well for their upcoming studies. A nice start to an exciting adventure!

You can find more information about this exciting event in the detailed reports on TU Braunschweig and further details about freshers' week directly on the Website of the Technical University of Braunschweig as well as under Studies online.