We welcome our new students who will begin their studies at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in the 2026/2027 winter semester, and wish them a successful start to their studies!
On these pages, we provide some information to help you get off to a successful start.
Please check your student email account regularly. If it is not yet accessible, please check the inbox of the email address you used to apply to us. You will be notified of news and changes via email. You can also find instructions for Anhalt University of Applied Sciences’ digital services on these web pages.
If you have any further questions about your degree program, your academic advisor is happy to assist you.
Your studies will begin with the
orientation sessions in departments 5, 6, and 7:
*The program is subject to last-minute changes or additions—the information below is updated regularly. Please make sure you have the most up-to-date information before the semester begins.
Festival of Cultures
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m.
October 15, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Starting Your Studies in Department 5 - Study Start at Dpt. 5
We warmly welcome you to the start of the semester at the Department of Computer Science and Languages. Here you will find our schedule for your first few days. Please keep in mind that your course- and program-related information sessions will take place in the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen).
Monday, October 5
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- What: Welcome to the Department, general information
- Who: Dean Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt
- Where: Lecture Hall 216, Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- What: Information session with assignment to internship groups
for the Bachelor’s program in “Applied Computer Science” - Who: Prof. Dr. Stefan Schlechtweg, Prof. Dr. Axel Schneider
- Where: Lecture Hall 216, Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
11:00 a.m.
- What: Group photo
- Where: In front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen), Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
Starting at 11:15 a.m.
- What: Departure for the main campus, lunch
- Where: Meet in front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen); walk together to the Campus Köthen cafeteria on Fasanerieallee
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- What: Central Freshman Information Session // Grünes Gebäude (Building 02 - Köthen) Room 027 (Audimax)
Presentations by
: - Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa), Student Representative
Committees - Studentenclub Köthen e. V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Starting at 2:00 PM: Campus tour
- Where: Campus Köthen, stops:
- Bibliothek (Building 17 - Dessau)
- SSC (ID card validation machine)
- Student Lounge
- University Sports
- (Chalk station)
- MK
- Calisthenics Park/Table Tennis/Viking Chess
- Hubertus Halls
- VT / Flunkyball (2 courts)
- Cafeteria Station: Feedback, Requests
Bar night at the MK starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 6
Starting at 8:30 a.m.
- What: “Freshman Breakfast”—Nothing brings people together more than eating together
- Where: Cafeteria in the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- What: Department Tour
- Organized by: Student Council
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Student City Scavenger Hunt (meeting point: Studi Link)
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Wednesday, October 7
Classes begin according to the schedule
Starting at 4:00 p.m.
- What: International University Day (Festival of Cultures)
- Where: Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen), 23 Lohmann Street
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Thursday, October 8
Starting at 4:00 p.m. Departmental barbecue
- Where: Courtyard of the Department of Computer Science
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Thursday, October 15
6:30–7:30 p.m.
- What: Formal Enrollment Ceremony //
- Where: Fasanerieallee
cafeteria; formal attire is requested - Followed by the Freshman Ball // Fasanerieallee
cafeteria; evening attire is requested
We warmly welcome you to the start of the semester at the Department of Computer Science and Languages. Here you will find our schedule for your first few days. Please keep in mind that your course- and program-related information sessions will take place in the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen).
Monday, October 5
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- What: Welcome to the Department, general information
- Who: Dean Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt
- Where: Lecture Hall 216, Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- What: Information session on the “Data Science” master’s program
- Who: Prof. Dr. Christian Hänig
- Where: Lecture Hall 131, Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
11:00 a.m.
- What: Group photo
- Where: In front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen), Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
Starting at 11:15 a.m.
- What: Departure for the main campus, lunch
- Where: Meet in front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen); walk together to the Campus Köthen cafeteria on Fasanerieallee
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- What: Central Freshman Information Session // Grünes Gebäude (Building 02 - Köthen) Room 027 (Audimax)
Presentations by
: - Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa), Student Representative
Committees - Student Club Köthen e. V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Starting at 2:00 PM: Campus tour
- Where: Campus Köthen, stops: Bibliothek (Building 17 - Dessau)
- SSC (ID card validation machine)
- Student Lounge
- University Sports
- (Chalk Station)
- MK
- Calisthenics Park/Table Tennis/Viking Chess
- Hubertus Halls
- VT / Flunkyball (2 courts)
- Cafeteria Station: Feedback, Requests
Bar night at the MK starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 6
Starting at 8:30 a.m.
- What: “Freshman Breakfast”—Nothing brings people together more than eating together
- Where: Cafeteria in the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- What: Department Tour
- Organized by: Student Council
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Student City Scavenger Hunt (meeting point: Studi Link)
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Wednesday, October 7
Classes begin according to the schedule
Starting at 4:00 p.m.
- What: International University Day (Festival of Cultures)
- Where: Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen), 23 Lohmann Street
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Thursday, October 8
Starting at 4:00 p.m. Departmental barbecue
- Where: Courtyard of the Department of Computer Science
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Thursday, October 15
6:30–7:30 p.m.
- What: Formal enrollment ceremony //
- Where: Fasanerieallee
Cafeteria Evening attire is requested - Followed by the Freshman Ball // Fasanerieallee
cafeteria; evening attire is requested
We warmly welcome you to the start of the semester at the Department of Computer Science and Languages. Here you will find our schedule for your first few days. Please keep in mind that your course- and program-related information sessions will take place in the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen).
Monday, October 5
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Welcome
- What: Welcome to the Department, general information
Who: Dean Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt
Where: Lecture Hall 216, Department 5, 23 Lohmannstr.
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- What: Information session for the Master’s program in Media Engineering (all courses taught in English)
- Who: Dean Prof. Dr. Alexander Carôt
- Where: Dean's Office, Room 201
11:00 a.m.
- What: Group photo
- Where: In front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen), Department 5, Lohmannstr. 23
Starting at 11:15 a.m.
- What: Departure for the main campus, lunch
- Where: Meet in front of the Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen); walk together to the Campus Köthen cafeteria on Fasanerieallee
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
What: Central Freshman Information Session // Grünes Gebäude (Building 02 - Köthen) Room 027 (Audimax)
Presentations by
: - Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa), Student Representative
Committees - Student Club Köthen e. V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Starting at 2:00 PM: Campus tour
- Where: Campus Köthen, Stops: Bibliothek (Building 17 - Dessau)
- SSC (ID card validation machine)
- Student Lounge
- University Sports
- (Chalk Station)
- MK
- Calisthenics Park/Table Tennis/Viking Chess
- Hubertus Halls
- VT / Flunkyball (2 courts)
- Cafeteria Station: Feedback, Requests
Bar night at MK starting at 4:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 6
Starting at 8:30 a.m.
- What: “Freshman Breakfast”—Nothing brings people together more than eating together
- Where: Cafeteria, Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen)
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- What: Department Tour
- Organized by: Student Council
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Student City Scavenger Hunt (meeting point: Studi Link)
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Wednesday, October 7
Classes begin according to the schedule
Starting at 4:00 p.m.
- What: International University Day (Festival of Cultures)
- Where: Ratke-Gebäude (Building 23 - Köthen)
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Thursday, October 8
Starting at 4:00 p.m. Departmental barbecue
- Where: Courtyard of the Department of Computer Science
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Thursday, Oct. 15
6:30–7:30 p.m.
What: Formal Enrollment Ceremony //
Where: Fasanerieallee
Cafeteria Evening attire is requested
Followed by the Freshman Ball // Fasanerieallee
cafeteria; formal attire is requested
In our introductory event, you will receive all the information you need to get started with your studies.
For orientation and support for the first days and weeks of your studies, our first semester students will find some useful links and downloads here:
Study Start at Department 6 - Study Start at Dpt. 6
A warm welcome to Department 6, and good luck with your studies!
The following information applies to the following degree programs
: - Biomedical
Engineering - Electrical and
Computer Engineering -
Mechanical Engineering - Engineering and Management
Monday, October 5, 2026
9:00–9:45 a.m.: Get to know your department! (P)* // Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen) Room 121
Welcome for first-year students at Department 6
10:00–11:30 a.m.: Orientation sessions for the degree programs in Department 6 (P)* // Rotes Gebäude
(Building 01 - Köthen) Meet the Degree Program Advisors and fellow students in the degree programs.
Rooms:
- Room 322-1 Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering (BMT)
- Room 322-2 Bachelor’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (EIT)
- Room 320 Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (MAB)
- Room 319 Bachelor’s in Engineering and Management (WIW)
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch break
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Central Orientation Event for Freshmen (P)* // Grünes Gebäude (Building 02 - Köthen) (Audimax)
Introductions by
: - Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa), Student Representative
Committees - Studentenclub Köthen e. V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Starting at 2:00 p.m.: Student Campus Tour // Meeting point: in front of the Grünes Gebäude (Building 02 - Köthen) *Check for the latest information*
End: Bar night in the cafeteria basement :)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00–10:00 a.m.: Freshman breakfast // Fasanerieallee cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Game night with your Student Representative Committee
12:30 PM: Student city scavenger hunt *check for the latest info*
Meeting point: Fasanerieallee
cafeteria Wrap up starting at 3:00 PM with a barbecue and games night
together
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
8:00–9:30 a.m.: Introductory IT Session for Students in Department 6 (P)* // Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: Introduction to IT Security for students in Faculty 6 (P)* // Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)
2:30–3:30 p.m.: Kickoff for “Introduction to Applied Engineering” (P for BMT and EIT) // Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen) // Room 121
Starting at 4:00 p.m.: International University Day (Festival of Cultures) // Lohmannstraße 23, Ratke-Gebäude
(Building 23 - Köthen)
Classes according to the schedule begin on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Starting at 4:00 p.m.: Barbecue and Game Night // at Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen), *check
for the latest information*
Thursday, October 8, 2026, and Friday, October 19, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Introduction to Applied Engineering Sciences (P) for the BMT and EIT degree programs // Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen) // Room: see handout
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m.: Formal Enrollment Ceremony // Fasanerieallee
Cafeteria; evening attire is requested
Followed by: Freshman Ball // Fasanerieallee
cafeteria; evening attire is requested
*(P) = Required event
Your studies begin with introductory events:
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:00 a.m.: Program Introduction Days,
Building 01 (Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)) // Room 216 – attendance required
We also invite you to:
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Central Information Event for New Students
Green Building, Room 027 (Audimax) – attendance is optional
Presentations by:
- Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa) & Student Representative Committees (Fachschaften)
- Studentenclub Köthen e.V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – attendance optional
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast for new students // Fasanerieallee Cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Games MeetUp with your Student Council
12:30 p.m.: Student City Tours *check for the latest updates*
Meeting point: Fasanerieallee Cafeteria
Wrapping up at 3:00 p.m. with a joint BBQ and games afternoon
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: International University Day
Lohmannstraße 23, Ratke Building – attendance is optional
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM: Barbecue and games evening
at the Red Building, *please check for the latest information*
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m.: Festive Matriculation Ceremony
Fasanerieallee cafeteria
; evening wear is required. – Attendance is optional
Following the ceremony: Immiball – Immi Prom // Fasanerieallee cafeteria
. Evening wear is required.
Your studies begin with an introductory session on
Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.: Introduction to your degree program
Building 01 (Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)) // Room 01/111 – attendance required
Your lectures will begin on Monday, October 12, 2026.
More information about your degree program
We also invite you to:
Monday, October 5, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Central Information Event for New Students
Green Building, Room 027 (Audimax) – attendance optional
Presentations by:
- Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa) & Student Representative Committees (Fachschaften)
- Studentenclub Köthen e.V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 – Attendance is optional
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast for new students // Fasanerieallee Cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Games and MeetUp with your Student Council
12:30 p.m.: Student City Tours *check for the latest updates*
Meeting point: Fasanerieallee Cafeteria
Wrapping up at 3:00 p.m. with a joint BBQ and games afternoon
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 4:00 p.m.: International University Day
Lohmannstraße 23, Ratke Building – attendance is optional
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM: Barbecue and games evening
at the Red Building, *please check for the latest information*
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m.: Festive Matriculation Ceremony
Fasanerieallee cafeteria
; evening wear is required. – Attendance is optional
Following the ceremony: Immiball – Immi Prom // Fasanerieallee cafeteria
; evening wear is required.
Introduction into the study program for Students in the English-Language Master's Program:
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:15–9:45 a.m. // at Halle 61, Am Hubertus
Introduction into the study program for students in the German-language master’s program:
Friday, October 9, 2026, 8:15–9:45 a.m. // at Halle 61, Am Hubertus
Voluntary participation in additional introductory events:
Monday, October 5, 2026
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Central information event for first-year students (P)* // Green Building (Building 02 - Köthen) (Audimax)
Introductions by:
- Student Service Center (SSC)
- International Office (IO)
- University Library (HSB)
- University Sports (HSP)
- Student Council (StuRa), Student Representative Committees
- Studentenclub Köthen e. V.
- Studentenwerk Halle
Starting at 2:00 p.m.: Student campus tour // Meeting point: in front of the Green Building (Building 02 - Köthen) *check for the latest information*
End: Bar night in the cafeteria basement (Club Mensakeller) :)
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
8:00–10:00 a.m.: Breakfast for new students // Fasanerieallee Cafeteria
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Game night with your Student Representative Committee
12:30 p.m.: Students' city tour *check for the latest info*
Meeting point: Fasanerieallee cafeteria
Rounding off from 3:00 p.m. with a barbecue and games night
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Starting at 4:00 p.m.: Barbecue and games evening // at Red Building (Building 01 - Köthen), *check for the latest information*
Thursday, October 15, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m.: Formal enrollment ceremony // Fasanerieallee cafeteria
Evening attire is requested.
Followed by: Immiball - Immi-Prom // Fasanerieallee cafeteria
Evening attire is requested
Welcome and Orientation Session on
Friday, October 9, 2026, at 12:30 p.m.,
in Building 01 (Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)) – Room 01/216
More information about the start of the semester, class schedules, and on-campus sessions.
Welcome and Orientation Session on
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 3:15 p.m.,
in Building 01 (Rotes Gebäude (Building 01 - Köthen)) – Room 01/218
More information on the start of the semester, in-person sessions, and class schedules.
Welcome and Orientation Session on
Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.,
in Building 73 (Junkers Building) – Room TBA
Welcome and Orientation Session on
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 p.m.
Room TBA
More information on class schedules, in-person sessions, and the semester schedule
Ersti Days at a glance
To provide orientation and support for the first days and weeks of their studies, our first semester students can find some useful links and downloads here:
