Getting started

Starting university is different for everyone, but getting settled in is key. You’ll need to make new contacts and find your way – in your degree programme, at the university, and in your new city. This video offers practical guidance for a smooth start to your studies.

During orientation week, you’ll gain important insight into your degree programme, meet fellow students and tutors, and have the chance to ask any questions you still have. This video shows you what other activities and impressions await.

Lectures are a central component of your studies. This video lets you know what to expect.

Bachelor’s degree programmes are organised around a comprehensive assessment system. This video explains how the system works and why it’s so important to register for exams on time.

In the mentoring programmes at the University of Freiburg, experienced students guide first-year students through their studies.

The Student Mentoring Programme coordinates and supports the following mentoring programmes for students at the University of Freiburg.

Intercultural Mentoring
In the Intercultural Mentoring Programme (ICM), international first-year students (mentees) receive personal, academic and social support from experienced students from all faculties (mentors). Mentors and mentees also benefit from participating in numerous workshops, training courses and great social events.

The Service Center Studium is your contact for all study-related enquires. This video takes you on a tour of the SCS and provides an overview of the key advisory services offered here.

The UniMailbox is the official email address for students and doctoral candidates at the University of Freiburg. Starting with the summer semester of 2025, its use will be mandatory for all study- and doctoral-related matters.

All important messages from HISinOne, the ILIAS learning platform and other central systems will be sent exclusively to this address. Please also use it for enquiries to the dean’s office, the examinations office, or teaching staff.

The UniMailbox follows the pattern: UniAccount@email.uni-freiburg.de (e.g. ab1234@email.uni-freiburg.de). In addition, an alias is set up in the form firstname.surname@email.uni-freiburg.de . The use of private email addresses for study purposes is no longer permitted.

The UniAccount is the central digital identity for students and staff at the University of Freiburg. It is required to access various IT services provided by the university.

You will receive your login details by email after you have enrolled. With your UniAccount, you can use the following IT services:

• HISinOne – Campus Management (instructions for the study planner, timetable creation, exam registration and more can be found in the Campus Management wiki)
• ILIAS – the university’s learning platform
• University-wide Wi-Fi with ‘eduroam’

The flyer below offers an overview of the University’s IT Services:

• Services and addresses for students [de]

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Use the ‘myUFR’ app to get off to a good start in your studies! The app contains information about events, Mensa menus, contact persons, checklists and much more.

You can download the app to your smartphone from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. A web version of the app is also available (which offers limited functions without navigation, locations, news feed, or the Skills Check).

Web version [de]