During the Orientation Days, you can learn about…
- what are the formalities after the arrival in Freiberg. We give tips how to deal with the necessary formalities best,
- how the semester at the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg (TUBAF) is structured – important dates of the academic year,
- services and contact persons for international students at TUBAF,
- specifics of the German culture: how to communicate and work with Germans at the university,
- introduction to your study programme.
Programme for the summer semester 2023
Wednesday, 29 March – Introduction (online event)
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: Zoom (the link will be provided shortly)
Topics:
- words of welcome and introduction of the TUBAF by the Foreigners‘ Commissioner Prof. Mohd Amro
- formalities after the arrival in Freiberg
- during studies – important things to know
- contact persons and organizations at the TUBAF
- tips for online studies
- health insurance
Monday, 03 April – Welcome at the TUBAF – Introduction (on-site event)
- Time: 18:00 p.m.
- Venue: venue will be announced soon
Topics:
- words of welcome
- formalities after the arrival
- during studies – important things to know
- health insurance
- contact persons and institutions (Student council and others)
- practical tips on living in Freiberg/Germany
- registration
Registration
Friday, 31 March – Online Services (online event)
- Start: 10:00 a.m.
- Venue: online
Topics:
- introduction online learning management system OPAL
- introduction web conference system Big Blue Button
- examination platform
- digital tools for studies
- tools for communication in learning groups (e. g. Jitsi Meet)
- IDM Portal (account activation) and e-mail service
- how to create your course schedule
- student online service portal
Introduction to study programmes Metallic Materials Technology (MMT)
- Online: 30 March at 10:00 a.m., Link will be announced soon
- On-site: 31 March at 01:00 p.m., venue will be announced soon
Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management (MORE)
- On-site: Date will be announed soon
- venue will be announed soon
Further events
Intercultural aspects of living in Germany
- 05 April at 06:00 p.m.
- venue will be announced
Download information material
Students already enrolled have a user account. They can find the presentation slides of the Orientation Days and the Welcome Folder in the teaching and learning platform OPAL.