Introductions to English taught study programs

All first semester students are offered introductory events organized by the study program. This list gives you all the important information on the study program's introductory events.

Introductions to winter semester 2025/26

The introductory events published on this website are continually updated. Be sure to check back from time to time for any changes.

On this website only the English taught study programs are published. For all other courses please refer to the German website.

Introductions to English taught study programs

Aerospace Engineering - Master of Science

At the start of the winter semester, an introductory event for the Master (M.Sc.) in Aerospace Engineering program will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 01:00 p.m.  - 02:30 p.m. in room V 27.01.

Aerospace Engineering - Bachelor of Science

At the start of the winter semester, an introductory event for the Bachelor (B.Sc.) in Aerospace Engineering program will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the auditorium 47.01 (Vaihingen, Pfaffenwaldring 47).

In addition, the MentorING program takes place every year to provide orientation and to ensure an optimal start to studies, in which 15-20 students are supervised by two mentors for the first semester. Registration takes place via the website of the student group ("FLURUS").

Air Quality Control, Solid Waste and Waste Water Process Engineering (WASTE) - Master of Science

Introductory event for new students
Date will be released in due time, room 23.01, Pfaffenwaldring 23, Stuttgart Campus Vaihingen

Chemical Sciences - Master of Science

Welcome Day - Chemical Sciences

Wed, October 9, 2024, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pfaffenwaldring 55, V 55.22

  • Welcome speech by the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry (Prof. Cosima Stubenrauch)
  • Welcome speech by the Dean of Studies (Prof. Niewa), Introduction to the Study Program by the Program Manager (Dr. Schulz)
  • Introduction of the Chemistry Student Group, Introduction on How to use C@mpus and Ilias
  • Get-together lunch with the Chemistry Student Group 
  • Tour of the Faculty of Chemistry and the campus

Computational Linguistics - Master of Science

Introductory event: Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CEST. The introductory event will  be online; the link was sent to our admitted students.

For getting access to the recording, please contact S. Anstein.

Computer Science - Master of Science

Introductory event: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. CEST. The introductory event will be online; the link will be sent to our admitted students.

For getting access to the recording, please contact S. Anstein.

Electrical Engineering - Master of Science

The introductory lecture takes place in attendance on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at lecture hall V 47.03 (Pfaffenwaldring 47) and additionally online via webex.

11:30 a.m.  -- in lecture hall V 47.03 ( Pfaffenwaldring 47 )
* Introductory lecture: First speaker is Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jan Hesselbarth, second speaker is Representative of the students

01:00 p.m.  -- in Foyer in the basement of building Pfaffenwaldring 47
* Meeting for lunch with the department

02:00 p.m. -- (starting Point to be announced)
* Guided tour of University Stuttgart (Campus Vaihingen)   

The lecture will also be streamed via Webex. A recording of the lecture will be made available afterwards. 

Energy Engineering - Master of Science

  • Welcome of all new students of the M.Sc. Energy Technology program by the Dean of Studies and the program manager:
    Date will be announced here shortly

  • M.Sc. Energy Technology on ILIAS for all students
    Here you will find offers for students, overview lectures, discussion forums, etc. 
    (Prerequisite: student account at the University of Stuttgart)M.Sc. Energietechnik auf ILIAS für alle Studierenden

English and American Studies / English Linguistics - Master of Arts

Introductory event of the department: Friday, 10th October 2025, 10:00 a.m. - online.

Geomatics Engineering (GEOENGINE) - Master of Science

Attendance introductory event of the program and the department:

  • Monday, October 09, 2023 starting at 10:30 a.m.,
  • Meeting point: Campus Stadtmitte in front of the entrance of Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 24D.

It starts at 10:40 a.m. with the welcome lecture in room M24.12, where you will learn everything important about the start of GeoEngine studies. The dean of studies, Prof. Hobiger, the institutes and the department will introduce the study program. You will get an overview of the study program, its structure as well as important aspects of the study and examination regulations.

The subsequent introductory meeting of the student representatives will begin at approximately 12:00 noon.

If you have any questions, please contact the study program manager Martin Metzner.

Information Technology (INFOTECH) - Master of Science

Introductory lecture: October 08, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (onsite at the university).

Materials Science - Master of Science

Information on Starting the Master's Program in Materials Science – Winter Semester 2025/2026

To ensure a smooth start to your Master's studies in Materials Science, we offer a range of informational events both before the official start of the semester and during the introductory phase.

This page is continuously updated. Please check periodically for the latest information.

The lecture period for the winter semester 2025/2026 will begin on October 7, 2025.

Comprehensive online introduction sessions will be offered on the following dates (Participation is strongly recommended):    

  1. Date: Friday, Thursday     11, 2025, 15:00(CET)

  2. Date: Friday, September 19, 2025, 15:00(CET)
  3. Date: Friday, September 26, 2025, 15:00 (CET)

The sessions will be held online via the communication platform Webex.
The meeting link is:

https://unistuttgart.webex.com/meet/ralf.schacherl

The student representatives will also be organising events at the start of the lecture period. Detailed information will follow.

Links with informations:
Structure of the Master’s Program in Materials Science:

Note: Please check the emails from your University of Stuttgart account regularly, as we will use it to send you further information.

PHYSICS - Master of Science

An introductory evening event for PHYSICS students is planned for October 6th 2025, details to be announced.

Water Resources Engineering and Management (WAREM) - Master of Science

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