Overview of Studies

The Overview of Studies program supports you during your studies with presentations, workshops, videos, and learning materials. The offer is open to all students of the university and is free of charge. The presentations are in German unless otherwise noted. Our lectures and workshops also provide time for your individual questions. If you would like to delve deeper into a topic, contact persons are available for personal consultation.

Orientation | Studying and Examination Management | Motivation, Health, Resilience | Contact

Your start in Hohenheim

When you come to the University of Hohenheim, many things are new to you - the environment, the people, and also the structure or the course of your studies. The presentations and the related links will provide you with relevant information to get you off to a good start in your studies.

You can find more information on introductory events, important links for organizing your studies, support services for a successful start to your studies, and much more under Your start in Hohenheim.

Especially for first-semester students

Getting a successful start I (currently only in German): Key information about studying in the Bachelor’s programs at the University of Hohenheim

The Central Student Counselling Center explains the most important things you need for a successful start at Hohenheim. You’ll also find out where you can get support if you have questions during your studies.

3 April | 2:15 - 3 p.m. | Room to be announced | For all students

Getting a successful start II (currently only in German): How can I get organized during my studies?

What does self-organization mean? How do I structure my day? How do I motivate myself to study? The Student Counselling Center will give you tips on how to organize your semester in the best possible way.

The course will be offered again in the winter semester 2024/25.

Time and stress management - how to identify my needs and make better use of resources (only in German)

Growing personal responsibility, time pressure, and high performance expectations increasingly determine everyday student life. Being able to meet these requirements in the long term means managing the available time optimally and setting priorities. The active examination of professional and personal goals, the review of one's own work organization and structuring, and their flexible implementation are the foundations for successful time and stress management. In this seminar you will analyze your personal work style and learn tools to use your resources optimally.

Live digital seminar | 12 April 2022 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration
On-campus seminar | 01 June 2022 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Registration

Helpful information for organizing your studies

  • Under degree programs, you will find detailed information on all our degree programs.
  • The Start to Studies informs you about the introduction days before the start of lectures.
  • Overview of semester dates.
  • In HohCampus you can find your course catalog and information on courses, compile your personal schedule, register for exams, and download your certificate of enrollment.
  • Via the learning platform ILIAS, you can access course material and event content online and communicate with other students and teachers.
  • On the page of the study administration there are applications and forms, e.g. for continuation of studies (re-registration), for a leave of absence, or if you change your address.
  • The studying flexibly options help you to adapt your studies to your personal needs and requirements.
  • Discover abilities - awaken interest - tap into talent The F.I.T. program is a development program for students with additional offers for personal and professional development as well as professional qualification.

Studying and examination management

Learning at a university always means time spent studying. You divide up your study time at the university yourself, which means more freedom, but also more personal responsibility. With our seminars and lectures you can find out your own learning type, structure your studying sessions, and be well-prepared for the exams

Especially for first-semester students

Study intelligently: Effective learning and study organization

How do I take notes and create working materials in lectures? What are some strategies for successful learning? The seminar emphasizes structuring the learning material and teaches learning and reading strategies for motivated approaches to challenges.

2 April | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online

Say goodbye to procrastination: Overcome your procrastination and become productive!

You always put things off and start new projects without finishing the old ones? The workshop helps you to tackle upcoming tasks and to keep goals in focus.

22 April | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Online

Information on organizing exams in your first semester

How do I register for examinations? Can I retake exams or withdraw once I have registered? What is an “Orientierungsprüfung” (preliminary examination)? How many semesters am I allowed to study? An overview of the most important facts on organizing your exams.

  • Biology, Nutritional Management and Dietetics, Nutritional Science, Food Science and Biotechnology
    On-site presentation | 22 Nov 2022 | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Presentation from the lecture
  • Business Administration and Economics, Education for Business and Economics, Digital Business Management, Sustainability & Change, Communication Science
    On-site presentation| 24 Nov 2022 | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Presentation from the lecture
  • Degree programs Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Sciences, and Biobased Products and Bioenergy
    On-site presentation | 29 Nov 2022 | 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. | Presentation from the lecture

Additional contacts

Motivation, health, resilience

In the middle of your studies or just started your studies? In both phases it is important to start the new semester with motivation and to charge your batteries with new energy. Even during the semester, here at the University of Hohenheim you will find various offers that can promote your health and well-being and reduce your individual stress levels.

Especially for first-semester students

Say no thanks to stress invitations - what makes us more resilient (in German)

What can I do to make myself feel good, no matter what the external circumstances are? Resilience is our mental immune system that protects us from stress. And self-efficacy, as a pillar of resilience, is the awareness that even difficult situations and challenges can be successfully overcome by our own efforts. In the workshop you will learn what resilience and self-efficacy mean and how you can practice both in your everyday personal and student life.

  • Live digital workshop (in German) | 24 Mar 2023 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Registration

Burnout prevention - recognizing symptoms, understanding them and taking early action (in German)

Which student is not plagued by states of exhaustion, frustration, or resignation at least once in their university career? Time is short, the demands are enormous, and ideally you should have completed your doctorate while still under thirty. In addition, the Corona situation also contributed to increasing stress levels. Often a feeling of being burnt out sets in little by little. This seminar aims to help raise awareness of the topic and recognize the warning signs of burnout. It is also intended to convey which tools and prevention strategies students can use to counteract burnout.

Live digital seminar (in German) | 24 and 25 May 2022 | 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. each day | Registration
 

From Intention to Action: Boost your Self-Motivation (in English)

How do you strengthen your everyday motivation? How do you find access to your ambitions? The workshop provides insights into focus and habits to tackle upcoming semester projects successfully.

17 October | 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. | HS 31

Psychological counselling

Psychological counselling supplements the consultation hours offered by the Student Counselling Center. They are meant especially for students with academic-related and/or personal difficulties that have negative effects on their studies. The goal is to offer professional support especially for:

  • Finding studying strategies
  • Optimizing exam preparations and behavior (increasing exam competency)
  • Reducing stress significantly
  • Strengthening self-confidence and thus
  • Promoting and securing individual study success

Please contact us by telephone at +49 (0)711 459 22064 or via email. You will then receive an appointment for an initial consultation as soon as possible.

Additional offers during your studies

You can take advantage of additional offers at the University of Hohenheim to go abroad during your studies, strengthen your personal skills, participate in research projects, and find out about career opportunities.

Presentations and seminars

English, Spanish, or would you prefer French? (presentation in German)

At the University of Hohenheim you can acquire recognized additional qualifications in ten different languages. Our Language Center gives you an overview of what they offer and answers your questions: How can I get a spot in a language course? Which languages should I learn? At what level should I start?

Live digital presentation (in German) | 4 April 2022 | 5 - 5:30 p.m. | Zoom-Link (Meeting-ID: 899 3731 3910, Kenncode: NM2CQc)

The CareerCenter Hohenheim: Your connection between the university and the job market (in German)

Get a well-informed start to the summer semester 2023 and learn how our CareerCenter can support you in your internship search, application documents, and later career entry.

The CareerCenter introduces itself

On-site presentation (in German) | 26 Apr 2023 | 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. | Registration
 

Use languages cleverly for studies and work (in German)

The presentation will give tips on how to get language courses credited for studies, how to get a language certificate for stays abroad, and which certificates are interesting for your professional career.

Live digital presentation (in German) | 19 Jan 2023 | 12:00 noon - 12:30 | Registration

Zoom link | Meeting ID: 869 6745 3195  | Passcode: 42aVu1
 

Internships abroad - This is how it’s done

The chance to improve your language skills, forge international friendships, experience new cultures - there are many reasons for doing your internship abroad. At the joint information event organized by the Office of International Affairs, the Internship Office, and the CareerCenter Hohenheim, you will learn how to go about looking for an internship, what an application for an internship abroad can look like, what costs can be expected for an internship abroad, and what financing options are available.

Live digital presentation | 23 June 2022 | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Registration
 

F.I.T. continuing education platform

F.I.T. stands for “Fähigkeiten entdecken - Interesse wecken - Talente erkennen” (Discover abilities - awaken interest - tap into talent).
The F.I.T. platform includes seminars and workshops on career orientation and planning, personal skills development, and business tools.

Information and registration

Humboldt Reloaded

In Humboldt reloaded projects, students experience collaborative research during their Bachelor's studies. You work on current research questions in small groups and will be optimally supervised by experienced researchers.

Information and registration

Additional contacts

Videos (in German) on addition offers during your studies

When things don’t go smoothly

When things don’t go smoothly, get in touch with us at an early stage. We advise and inform you in case of difficulties in the course of your studies (crises in the course of studies, failed exams, doubts about your degree program, learning crises, motivation crises, etc.)

With the Self-Reflection Tool from the project "PrevDrop" (supported by the European Commission), you can reflect on your own study situation and take the feedback with you to a counselling session with the Student Counselling Center.

Burnout prevention - recognizing symptoms, understanding them and taking early action (in German)

Which student is not plagued by states of exhaustion, frustration, or resignation at least once in their university career? Time is short, the demands are enormous, and ideally you should have completed your doctorate while still under thirty. In addition, the Corona situation also contributed to increasing stress levels. Often a feeling of being burnt out sets in little by little. This seminar aims to help raise awareness of the topic and recognize the warning signs of burnout. It is also intended to convey which tools and prevention strategies students can use to counteract burnout.

Live digital seminar (in German) | 24 and 25 May 2022 | 1 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day | Registration

Psychological counselling

Psychological counselling supplements the consultation hours offered by the Student Counselling Center. They are meant especially for students with academic-related and/or personal difficulties that have negative effects on their studies. The goal is to offer professional support especially for:

  • Finding studying strategies
  • Optimizing exam preparations and behavior (increasing exam competency)
  • Reducing stress significantly
  • Strengthening self-confidence and thus
  • Promoting and securing individual study success

Please contact us by telephone at +49 (0)711 459 22064 or via email. You will then receive an appointment for an initial consultation as soon as possible.

 

Open office hours (in person)
Mon, Thurs 2 - 4 p.m.

Telephone office hours
+49 711 459 22064
Mon, Thurs 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Tues 2 - 4 p.m.

 

Email service
zsb@uni-hohenheim.de

WhatsApp
01522 6247 075