Studi-Support

We are very pleased that you have chosen our faculty and would like to welcome you to our first semester welcome. Here we introduce you to important contacts and show you why your decision to study at FH Aachen was exactly the right one. Afterwards, your orientation week begins and you can get to know your new fellow students.

Especially at the start of your studies, you’ll be faced with lots of new topics and terms. The Freshers’ Guide (see the German Freshers’ Guide and the English Freshers’ Guide) answers questions such as how to register for exams, what ILIAS is, or what the IFO is all about. It explains our faculty to you and answers many other questions that may arise at the start of your studies.

The orientation week before the start of your studies is a lot of fun. It is organised by students from higher semesters who are involved in the student council of the faculty (Fachschaft) and as first-year tutors. You can get to know the university and Aachen and make first contacts with your fellow students.

We set up course-specific groups on WhatsApp, Signal or similar apps, so that you can exchange information and network with fellow students before the start of lectures. Do you have a lot of questions in your head? You are not alone. In the groups you can help each other and get to know each other.

Are there a lot of questions floating around in your head and are you unsure about some things? In order to clear up your jungle of questions, the Academic Counselling Service and the student mentors offer information events in the first semester that explain how the timetable is created, what you should know about the Examination Regulations, where you can find support and how you can register for exams.

In order to learn effectively, it is very helpful to know how your memory works and what type of learner you are. Do you diligently write flashcards before every written examination and wonder why your grades don't meet your learning goals after all? Perhaps you are more of an auditory learner. In the workshop on learning techniques, we will find this out together and give you tips on which learning environment is best for you. To the dates

Our professors also present their respective specialisation modules in appointments. In particular, they discuss the content of the modules and present career opportunities that are possible with the corresponding specialisations. To the events

Have you taken your first specialisations and will soon be writing your Bachelor's thesis? Then you're also taking big steps towards your first real job. We will support you in writing a convincing application and tell you the tips and tricks of HR professionals. We'll show you how to showcase your personality in your cover letter and CV and get that little bit closer to your dream job.

To support you in your career planning at an early stage, the Career Service of FH Aachen offers various events and seminars during the semester. Topics include preparing application documents, salary negotiations, employment contracts, communication training and starting salaries.

Your first term paper is due or you are starting your preparations for your Bachelor's thesis and are wondering how best to find literature? The Library staff will explain this to you in their workshops. In addition to the literature search, they give you helpful tips on literature management to really get started and give your work the right polish. To the dates

Welcome to Campus Connect - a podcast by students for students! Explore student life, university events, study tips and much more directly from professors, alumni and active students. To the podcast

The Business Insights event is designed to show you how diverse the career prospects are with a degree in business studies and to motivate you to successfully complete your studies. All of the speakers graduated from our faculty. You can use the opportunity to exchange ideas with them and make new contacts. You can also find out about career entry opportunities at company information stands.