Make use of the time between enrolment and the start of your studies to register with the university library, the IT Centre and other university facilities.
TUcard
The TUcard is your student ID that includes various functions. Shortly after enrollment, you will initially receive a temporary ID in paper form. About two weeks later, you can then pick up your TUcard at the Student Service Center.
The TUcard includes the following functions. It is
- your student ID card,
- your semester ticket,
- your library card,
- your Mensa card
- and the payment card for your printing account.
In order to be valid, the card must be reactivated at a validation machine at the beginning of each semester. Validation machines can be found at the Mensa, the Service Center and the Gauss IT Centre.
Registration with the University Library (UB)
The TUcard is valid as a library card as well. Please complete the library's online registration form and register at the Library’s lending desk.
At the beginning of the semester, the University Library offers introductory events for new students. When registering, ask for the current dates and sign in!
Online registration at the UB
IT access
About two weeks after enrolment you will receive your user ID (y-number). This allows you to use all services, software trainings and introductory events of the Gauß-IT Center. If you have any questions, simply contact the IT service desk.
It is also possible to use Stud.IP with it. Instructions with English subtitles can be found in this video:
Introduction to Stud.IP for Students
Signing up for a German language course
Even if you already have a good command of German, you will notice at the beginning of your studies that it is not always easy to understand all lectures or to write German term papers. We therefore recommend that you attend a German course parallel to your studies and further improve your German language skills.
The Language Centre offers free German courses at all levels. They cover a broad variety of student requirements, e.g. conversational German, scientific language, presentation or academic writing. A language course usually takes up two semester hours per week (SWS).
- To attend a German course, register in person at the Language Centre.
- You can immediately take a test to assess your existing level of ability.
- You will then receive a recommendation for a suitable course.
Please apply early, as assessment tests must usually be taken before the beginning of the semester or in the first week of the semester.
German courses at the Language Centre