The TUcard is the electronic student ID card at the Technische Universität Braunschweig. It combines several functions and can be used as a library card and MensaCard, for example. Money can be loaded onto the card with the help of top-up machines, for example to pay in the canteen. Credit on the card can be transferred to a print account for printing. This is done at the print account machines.
To extend the validity of the card, it must be validated at the beginning of each new semester or after re-registration. This means that the current data is written on the thermal strip at the bottom of the card in a validation printer. Validation printers are located at various locations on campus. The individual locations are listed below.
Online registration is required before using the TUcard in the University Library for the first time.
Your TUcard serves as identification for university and student body elections. At the urn, your card will be read and you will be registered to vote. You will then receive your ballot papers so that you can exercise your right to vote. It is possible to apply for a postal vote at the electoral office. The necessary form can be obtained from the student portal (TUconnect).
To avoid damage to the TUcard, we ask you to keep it in a suitable sleeve. Please protect the card from bending, high temperatures and scratches.
In case of problems or a lost card, please contact the Student Office immediately
to avoid misuse.
Outside the Student Office’s opening hours, you can report your lost card to the University Library.
The Study Service Centre can issue new cards at any time. However, in case of loss or damage caused by improper use, you will have to pay for your replacement card.
In addition to the visible data (name, passport photo and matriculation number) the following data is stored electronically on the TUcard:
All data protection issues have been examined closely in cooperation with TU Braunschweig’s data protection officer, due to introduction of the TUcard.