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Information for first semester students

Start winter term 2025/2026

A hearty "Moin!

it's great that you've decided to study at your future university in Emden/Leer!

So when do you start?

On 15.09.2025 you can come to the campus (Emden) from 09:00 to 11:00. With snacks and drinks, you can already clarify initial questions at the info points set up.

From 11:00 a.m., there will be decentralized welcome events in each department. You can find the link to all department-specific information (e.g. math preparation courses, decentralized welcome) further down on this page.  

If you are starting your studies at the Department of Maritime Sciences, your welcome will take place on 15.09.2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Maritime Campus in Leer (Bergmannstraße 36, 26789 Leer).

From 14:00, the official Central Welcome Ceremony will then take place for all first semester students at Campus Emden. 

 

If you have any questions about the application process or similar. If you have any questions beforehand, please contact the Student Counselling Service.

We wish you an exciting and successful start to your studies at our University of the Future Emden/Leer!

Information from the departments

All information about the subject-specific programmes can be found on the department websites.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Student Counselling Service at any time.

Pre-course in mathematics

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The preliminary mathematics course will take place from September 8th to 12th 2025.

More information on the department's website.

For students of biotechnology, sustainable process technology (also in PV), and renewable energies and energy efficiency

Block 1/6 Tue 16.9.25 9:00-11:30 in T1151

Block 2/6 Wed 17.9.25 9:00-11:30 in T1151

Block 3/6 Mon 22.9.25 9:00-11:30 in T1151

Block 4/6 Tue 23.9.25 9:00-11:30 in T1151

Block 5/6 Wed 24.9.25 9:00-11:30 in T1151

Block 6/6 online (free time allocation)

More information is also available in Moodle

The preliminary math course will take place:

In the mornings – from Tuesday, 23 September 2025 to Friday, 26 September 2025, from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. in room T237

and

Afternoons – from Tuesday, 23 September 2025 to Thursday, 25 September 2025, from 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in room T237

Pre course in mathematics, 1 September 2025 – 12 September 2025, Mon. – Thu. 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m., Fri.: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

The bridge course in mathematics is aimed at all first-year students in the Department of Economics who would like to refresh their mathematics skills and/or fill any gaps in their knowledge.

Please register by 31 August 2025.

For more information and to register, visit the department's website.

General information for students

Those who start their studies usually need a room or an apartment. Fortunately, Emden and Leer are not "university metropolises". Compared to other cities you can get relatively cheap places to stay, even below 200 euros in the vicinity of the university. It is just a question of how?

For anyone who is visiting Emden or Leer anyway (e.g. to have a look at the university) can check the numerous "black boards" in the university building. On-site you can also visit one of the numerous real estate agents or do a walk through the city center, and discover some shop windows with accommodation offers; however, this mediation is not free of charge.

Furthermore, the Saturday edition of the local newspapers (Emder Zeitung, Ostfriesen Zeitung) contain a large real estate section, the Emder Zeitung offers also an online market. In addition, free newspapers with numerous classified ads will appear on the weekend.

In addition to private rentals, there are also several student dormitories in Emden

These are managed by the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg (SWO), detailed information is available online. If you are interested, you can apply online, waiting times are possible.

The SWO also arranges rooms in Emden, which are offered by private landlords. A corresponding "room search" can be found here. Information about this can also be obtained from the counseling center.

In Leer you also have the possibility to rent rooms from private providers. A list of current offers can be obtained from Mrs. Kampen.

The location of the apartment is secondary, distances in Emden or Leer can be easily reached with the most popular East Frisian mean of transport, the bicycle (There is also a bicycle repair shop with instructions at the HS Emden!).

Emden: In addition to the city center, it is also worth taking a look at the surrounding neighborhoods. The Constantiaviertel in Emden is of course ideal because of the proximity to the university, but it is rather expensive. Larrelt is conveniently located and easily reachable by a pedestrian bridge over the ring road, the same applies to the settlement Conrebbersweg which can be reached through the bridge over the Larrelter Tief. But if you are looking forward to a cheap apartment in Petkum, you should first take a look at the city map.

You can find all the information you need on the pages of the Enrollment and Examination Office.

The application for the regular BAföG should be submitted to the Departmental Support Service of the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg, Schützenweg 44, D-26129 Oldenburg no later than upon receipt of the letter of acceptance. The application can also be submitted to the SWO branch office in Emden (Mensa building). A proof of enrollment, such as a copy of the letter of acceptance must be attached to the application. The enrollment certificate must be submitted after successful enrollment.

Office hours of the BAföG consulting in Emden:

Tuesday and Thursday: 09:00 to 12:00 and 12:30 to 15:00

Further information can be found on the Internet at: https://www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de/geld

The tuition fee must be paid each semester and covers the tuition fee for one semester.

Further regulations and peculiarities can be found here.

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