New Student Day 2023 - Main Festive Welcome Event for Newly Enrolled Students on 9 October 2023

Off to a flying start: On 9 October 2023, TU Berlin will be welcoming all new students. You can look forward to a program with lots of information about starting out as a student, DJing professors, street food, and an information market. We will also be handing out our popular TU Berlin bags. Drop by from 12:00 in the Main Building at TU Berlin. You don’t need to register.

Did you know?

The Festive Welcome Event is the official kick-off to the semester and supplements the degree programs’ and faculties’ introductory programs. These are an opportunity to meet new students and lecturers. You will learn how to create your timetable, which courses to take, and what kind of projects you can get involved in. Be sure to find out when your degree program’s events are!

Main events

Information market and distribution of welcome bags from 12:00 Until 17:00

Visit our information market and find out about various facilities and services at TU Berlin and pick up material about TU project laboratories, offers from TU Sport, studying abroad, the Berlin Ethics Certificate and much more besides.

  • When: 12:00 to 17:00
  • Where: rooms H 1035 and H 1036, 1st floor next to the Atrium in the Main Building of TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

Tip: Pick up a TU Berlin bag before visiting the information market (as long as supplies last) and fill it up with useful material when you get there.

  • When: 12:00 until 17:00
  • Where: Blue Foyer, ground floor, Main Building of TU Berlin, Straße des    17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

 

Festive welcome event from 14:00 until 15:30

Join us as Professor Dr. Geraldine Rauch, president of TU Berlin, and Christian Schröder, vice president for education, officially welcome all new students. They will also share their personal tips about how to get the most out of your time as a student and suggestions for studying with success.

  • When: 14 to 15:30
  • Where: Audimax (room H0105) in the TU Berlin Main Building, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

Don’t worry if you are unable to attend in person at TU Berlin on 9 October 2023. The event will also be livestreamed on TU Berlin’s YouTube channel.

The Academic Advising Service’s information event from 16:00 until 17:30

The Academic Advising Service offers tips on how to get off to a good start as a student. These include finding the approach to studying that is right for you, the key information you need, tools and points of contact as well as who to approach to help you design your own schedule for completing your degree program.

  • When: 16 to 17:30
  • Where: Audimax (room H0105) in the TU Berlin Main Building, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

You will find out about:

  • Starting your studies, the smart way!
  • Starter kit for students - basics for organizing your studies and finding your way round
  • My university, my options

“My professor is a DJ” and session performed by University band InTUne from 18:30 until 22:00

TU Berlin’s academics will be taking to the turntables to create a party mood. Before then, TU band InTUne invites you to join in a sing-along. Don’t miss it!

  • When: 18:30 to 22:00
  • Where: Wangari Maathai foyer (outside the Audimax) in the TU Berlin Main Building, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

Side program

Pop-up UniShop from 12:00 until 18:00

Looking to kit yourself out with a T-shirt, drinking cup, or backpack from your new university? Why not check out our pop-up Unishop? There is an 11 percent discount on original prices for the start of the semester.

When: 12:00 until 18:00 (while stocks last)
Where: Uni_versum in the Wangari Maathai Foyer, ground floor, Main Building, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin


If you can’t make it on 9 October 2023, you can also purchase TU merchandising products in our online shop.

 

Street food market from 12:00

Whether you are looking for waffles, vegan bowls, burgers, sandwiches, or soft and hot drinks, you can set yourself up for the events ahead at our street food market. The street food market is open to all TU Berlin students and staff. Offers available as long as supplies last.

  • When: from 12:00
  • Where: in front of the Main Building of TU Berlin, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

Create a memory of the day in our photo booth from 16:00

3 2 1 - smile! Take away a memory of New Student Day at TU Berlin!

  • When: from 16:00
  • Where: outside the Audimax (room H0105) in the TU Berlin Main Building, Straße des 17. Juni 135, 10623 Berlin

Good to know

© Janine Rülicke

Starting your studies

First-semester students are advised to check out our page on starting your studies, where you’ll find all essential information for a smooth and successful start.

© Felix Noak

Advising for new students

Transit pass, questions about admission and enrollment, campus IT: All of these questions will be answered by TU Berlin service offices such as Academic Advising and Student Info Services. Find out more about individual advising offers and general office hours.

Studentin © Janine Rülicke-Ahrens

TU Berlin Uni Shop

Looking to kit yourself out with a T-shirt, drinking cup, or a backpack from your new university? Check out the offers in our online shop.