A very warm welcome! Your enrolment marks the start of your studies at HTW Berlin.

Useful information when starting your studies:

• After successful enrolment, you will receive a welcome email with all the important information for first-year students and the user name/activation code for setting up your personal HTW Berlin account.
• All communication at HTW Berlin takes place via your HTW Berlin email address. You should therefore read these emails regularly and set up forwarding mechanisms if necessary.
• Supplementary courses help you to refresh your school knowledge and start your studies well prepared.
• To make it easier for you as you start your studies, you will be automatically registered for the planned courses in the first semester (for exceptions, see course enrolment).
• During the Freshers' Welcome Week, staff members responsible for your degree programme will explain everything you need to know about studying at HTW Berlin.
• All Bachelor students take at least one foreign language and choose an elective foreign language module when registering for examinations.
• All important deadlines and dates are listed in the Academic Calendar, e.g. the registration times for the two examination periods.
• There are various contact persons at HTW Berlin who are there to support you as you navigate your studies.
• Student life is about more than just studying - HTW Berlin has a university sports programme and many different student initiatives that are happy to have you join them.

The first three semesters of the degree programme make up the foundation phase of your studies. In this phase, the main focus is placed on acquiring the core competencies of the respective degree programme. Each semester, you must first re-register punctually by transferring the semester fee.

On the agenda in this phase:

• From the second semester onwards, you take your courses independently. This is a prerequisite for being allowed to take the corresponding examination at the end. The respective faculties are responsible for course enrolment.
• Interested in a semester abroad? It is advisable to obtain all information about the procedure and application process at the information events organised by the International Office at an early stage.
• Sometimes doubts arise during the first few semesters, e.g. because the degree programme does not match your own interests and expectations. The Student Advisory Service and Psychological Counselling Service can support you.
• If you would like to apply for a trainee student job, you can use the information, advice and events by the Career Services.

In the subsequent semesters, the degree programme becomes more advanced, and each student usually has a choice of different compulsory elective and/or specialist modules, allowing them to set individual priorities.

On the agenda in subsequent semesters:

• All Bachelor students complete a specialised internship lasting several months. This must be sought out independently and applied for in consultation with the internship coordinator of the degree programme.
• The Career Service events, such as the internship weeks, provide support in the search for an internship and with the application process.
• In order to complete the Bachelor's degree programme, a thesis and the corresponding final oral examination must be completed. The Learning Centre offers information on academic writing, as well as workshops to improve writing skills.
• Planning to continue your studies or start your career? All HTW Berlin Master's degree programmes are on show at the "Match your Master's" information day.
• For those planning on embarking on careers, the Career Services offers training and individual coaching, and organises practical days and company excursions as well as career entry weeks.