Introductory Events

New to FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg? Starting a new semester in your degree programme? Still have a few questions? Then do not miss the introductory events. They are a must for all physics students (Bachelor, Master, teacher degree) to start your studies well-informed and make connections with other students.

For all first-semester students in the Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) and High School Teacher Education (LAG) programmes in Mathmatics, Physics and Data Sciences. During the week before the first week of classes.

Orientation Week (OWO) takes place on campus during the week before the first week of classes and offers all students guidance and a smoother transition into their studies. In addition to tips on the course of study, class schedules, and organization, this is an opportunity to meet your first professors and fellow students.

For more information, please visit the website of the Student Association (FSI) Mathematics/Physics/Data Sciences (in German) and the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

Students of teaching degree

First-semester students in teacher degrees can find additional details and general information about the teacher education program on the website of the Center for Teacher Education (ZfL) (only available in German), as well as important dates (in German).

The Welcome Event for all first-semester students Master (M.Sc.) Physics is always held on the first Wednesday of the lecture period. All Master’s students will receive details in advance via email sent to their FAU email address.

The Central Student Advice Center (ZSB) offers a comprehensive range of online information sessions designed to help students get started with their studies at FAU.

The programme includes interdisciplinary introductory events:

  • Welcome week for all new international students
    • New student´s welcome event
  • Welcome aboard! Getting Started with Your Studies