General introductory events of the faculties
The University of Applied Sciences welcomes all first-semester students to the university and would like to help them get off to a successful start. Each semester, introductory events are therefore held in the respective study programs. These events can take place over the course of a day or several days. Some of the events serve to get to know your fellow students and Fachhochschule Dortmund, while others prepare you for the upcoming lectures in preparatory and bridging courses.
What can you expect from the introductory events?
There are usually various welcome events (e.g. by the Dean, the ASTA and FAStA), but there are also helpful events organized by the Student Advisory Service. You will be introduced to the Fachhochschule Dortmund's programmes and offered pre- and bridge courses. We also recommend taking part in the campus and library tour. Some faculties or AStA/FAStA(Opens in a new tab) also offer a joint breakfast/barbecue or a varied evening program. Of course, you can also ask questions yourself and receive important information about your degree program. We strongly recommend that you take part in the introductions!
You can find out exactly what the program looks like in your study program, which subjects you should choose and who your contact persons are on the following subpages.
"GO!2FH - Get Oriented!" Orientation Days for Bachelor's Students, Hosted by the International Office
As part of the German-language orientation days “GO!2FH – Get Oriented!”, international students receive important information about life and studying in Dortmund. The program covers key topics such as immigration regulations, the Germany Semester Ticket, tips for finding housing, and campus life.
In addition, Fachhochschule Dortmund introduces key contacts and academic advisors who help students get started in their faculties. They guide participants through their first steps and provide valuable tips for a successful start to their studies.
Anyone who decides to study in Germany—and will therefore be spending an extended period of time in a new country—should also familiarize themselves with cultural differences and ways of life. This makes living together much easier and helps prevent hasty judgments in certain situations. That’s why the International Office invites you to a one-day intercultural training session as part of “GO!2FH – Get Oriented!”
The event will be conducted in German. English-language master’s programs offer their own orientation sessions for their students. Please contact the program administration for more information.
The dates for the “GO!2FH - Get Oriented!” orientation days in German are usually scheduled for the week before lectures begin for the respective semester.
Introductory events for English-language Master's study programs (by the faculties and the International Office)
The English-language Master's degree courses at Fachhochschule Dortmund are a special feature. There are special introductory events in English for students on these study programs, which are organized by the respective faculty. They are compulsory and usually take place over several days.
These events offer you an excellent opportunity to get to know the professors, the faculty and Fachhochschule Dortmund better. You will make your first contacts and get to know your fellow students.
We from the International Office also take part and look forward to welcoming you in person. We will provide you with the most important information for a good start in your new home, Dortmund. Among other things, we will explain how you can register in your new city, extend your visa or apply for a residence permit and much more!
The faculty will inform you about these events by e-mail. So check your e-mail inbox regularly!
We strongly recommend that you take part in the introductions!
Introductory events for exchange students (organized by the faculties and the International Office)
Selected study programs (e.g. the Faculty of Business Studies) have prepared special introductory events for exchange students . They will be provided with the most important information they need for a successful exchange semester (or more!) at Fachhochschule Dortmund. In addition, these events offer an excellent opportunity to make initial contacts, get to know your fellow students and, of course, your professors and faculty.
The International Office also welcomes new exchange students to Fachhochschule Dortmund with our"Q&A sessions". Not only will you be informed, but you can also ask any questions you may have.
How can you take part in the introductory events?
The International Office will inform you by e-mail about the Q&A session and give you the date and the dial-in link. The faculties will also inform you by e-mail if introductory events are offered for exchange students.
We strongly recommend that you attend the introductory sessions and look forward to welcoming you there in person!