Important dates and premises

Let's start a new semester

Dates for the start of the winter semester 25/26

When do I start? When do I have to be where? To make sure you don’t miss anything and get your studies at Coburg University of Applied Sciences off to the best possible start, we have compiled all the important dates for your degree program here.

Official semester opening and course introductions

We would like to officially welcome you on October 1, 2025 and start the new semester with you! You will also get to know your fellow students and your lecturers. You will also receive your timetable by now at the latest.

Please note that – with the exception of the degree programs of the Faculty of Design – all degree programs meet at the Friedrich Streib Campus!

Campus Friedrich Streib
8:15 a.m. in the Brose auditorium: Official opening of the semester

Welcome by the university management, the mayor of the city of Coburg and the student representatives with musical accompaniment by the combo of the university big band

Afterwards: Get to know each other at “study program tables” with snacks and drinks in the pillared hall and in the city foyers – look out for the sign with your study program!
From 9:15 a.m. Introductions to the degree programs with “pick-up service” from the Säulenhalle or the city foyers

Campus Design
9:00 a.m. in the Audimax (D1-009 ): Official opening of the semester

Welcome by the Dean of the Faculty of Design, the university management, the Mayor of Coburg and the Design Student Council

Afterwards: Get to know each other at “study program tables” with snacks and drinks in the foyer – look out for the sign with your study program!
From 10:15 a.m. Introduction to the study programs

Bachelor’s degree programs in building and design

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01, 9.00 a.m. in Audimax D1-009 on Campus Design: Official opening of the semester
  • October 01: Introduction to the study program | Architecture: 10:15 to 12:00 and in the afternoon in the room D1-242 | Interior design: 10:15 to 12:00 o’clock in the room D2-113 and presentation of elective courses from 14:15 to 15:45 in the Audimax (D1-009)| Integrated Product Design: 10:15 to 12:00 o’clock in room D2-108 and Presentation of elective courses from 14:15 to 15:45 in the Audimax (D1-009)
  • October 01 and 02: First semester days at Campus Design with tours and library introduction
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 22.09. until September 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • October 01, 9:00 a.m. in Audimax D1-009 on Campus Design: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 10:15 to 12:00 in the Audimax (D1-009)
  • October 01 and 02: First semester days at Campus Design with tours and library introduction
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Bachelor’s degree programs in the field of social work and health

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01, 8:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 09:15 to approx. 14:30 in room 2-103
  • October 02: Start of courses in Bamberg (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01, 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program from 09:15 a.m. to approx. 2:45 p.m. in room 10-210
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: from 09:15 to 10.00 a.m. in the Rösler-Audimax (11-U04)
  • October 01 from 10:00-16:00 and October 02 from 9:00-16:00: First semester days with mentors; group allocation and rooms will be distributed in the introductory event by handout
  • October 06: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Bachelor’s degree programs in engineering, computer science and natural sciences

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • 01 October: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose auditorium on the Friedrich Streib campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00a .m. in the Broseauditorium
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • 01 October: 08:15 in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00 in room 2-216; 11:00 to 12:00 tour of the faculty’s laboratories
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: from 9:30 a.m. in room 2-014
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • 01 October: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose auditorium on the Friedrich Streib campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00a .m. in the Broseauditorium
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00 in room 2-113; 11:00 to 12:00 tour of the faculty’s laboratories
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: from 9:30 a.m. in room 2-204
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Bachelor’s degree programs in the field of economics

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all STEM and business degree programs
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose Auditorium on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program | Business Administration: from 9:30 a.m. in the HUK-COBURG Audimax | Industrial Management: from 9:30 a.m. in room 5-111 | Insurance Management: from 9:30 a.m. in room 5-005
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • September 29-30: Freshman Days via Project:ING & Healthy University
  • October 01: Official semester opening at the Friedrich Streib Campus | Introduction to the degree program at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach: 13:00 to 14:00 in room K1-120; followed by: Maker Space briefing until 16:45.
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Orientation semester

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 17 September at 10:00 or 17:00: Online information event on module selection for all enrolled students in the orientation semester
  • September 22 to 26: Preliminary math course for all orientation students with an anchor course in STEM or economics

For first semester days, semester opening and course-related introductions, please use the dates of your anchor course!

Please note that the modules you have chosen may start on different days depending on your degree program.

A modern, spacious atrium with high concrete walls, geometric skylights, and minimalist décor. Red modular seating sits on a shiny black floor; wide gray staircases zigzag up the walls. at Hochschule Coburg
A statue stands in a cobblestone town square surrounded by colorful historic buildings, with people walking and flowers in the foreground on a sunny day. at Hochschule Coburg
A lively courtyard gathering at Hochschule Coburg with people socializing and a small stage setup. Red fabric is suspended overhead, and buildings with a mix of modern and historic architecture surround the area. Evening lighting highlights the vibrant scene.

Master’s degree programs in building and design

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01, 09:00 a.m. in Audimax D1-009 on Campus Design: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 12:15 to 13:15 in room D2-208 and presentation of compulsory elective courses from 14:15 to 15:45 in the Audimax (D1-009)
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: Introduction to the degree program online. Date and access data will be sent by e-mail from the program director.
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Master’s degree programs in the field of social affairs and health

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: Official opening of the semester at the Friedrich Streib Campus in Coburg
  • October 06: Introduction to the degree program from 12:00 noon in room 10-111 at the Friedrich Streib Campus in Coburg
  • October 06: Start of courses in Coburg following the introductory event

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 01 October: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:15 a.m. to approx. 1:45 p.m. in room 10-014
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Master’s degree programs in engineering, computer science and natural sciences

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00 in room 2-U50; 11:00 to 12:00 tour of the faculty’s laboratories
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Information will follow.

  • For students coming from abroad, the student ID cards will be available for collection from 24.09.2025 in the secretariat at the Lucas-Cranach-Campus in Kronach
  • 01 October: official opening of the semester at the Friedrich-Streib Campus and introduction to the degree program at the Lucas Cranach Campus according to the invitation letter

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 01 October: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: from 9:30 a.m. in room 2-014
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in room 2-124
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

The introduction to the study program takes place on 08. October from 13:45 to 14:45 in room 6-118.

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 01 October: 08:15 am in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 am to 11:00 am in room 2-018; followed by a tour of the faculty’s laboratories until 12 noon; from 2:30 pm presentation of the Master’s modules for the winter semester by the individual lecturers via teams – schedule with dial-in links will be published in the week before the start of the semester on mycampus will be published
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • 01 October: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: from 9:30 a.m. in room 2-008
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

Master’s programs in the field of economics

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 a.m. to approx. 12:30 p.m. in room 5-212
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • October 01: 08:15 a.m. in the Brose-Aula on the Friedrich Streib Campus: Official semester opening | Introduction to the degree program: 9:30 to approx. 14:00 in room 5-213
  • October 02: Start of courses (according to timetable)

  • From the end of August: Student ID cards sent out by the Student Affairs Department
  • The introduction to the course will take place on October 15 at 10 a.m. in room 5-3.

October 09: Introduction to the degree program at 10:00 a.m. in room K1-120 at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach

Eine Studi-Gruppe von drei Personen schaut sich gemeinsam ein Modell an und lächelt dabei.
Mehrere Studierende in einem Seminarraum, die sich gegenseitig anlachen, im Vordergrund der Dozent der sie anlächelt

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