First-year Students’ Portal
First-year students@UDE
Dear students,
Here you will find all the information you need to get started with your studies. The First-year Students’ Portal gives you an overview of the Orientation Week events, the University’s main services and facilities, and the offerings of the Student Advisory and Career Service Centre (ABZ).
Get off to a well-informed start
Departmental student representatives
The departmental student representatives are by your side throughout your studies. You will find the contact information for the relevant departmental student representatives here.
Preparing to start your studies
Offerings including preparatory courses, the first-year students' special, our advisory services and practical tools like the timetable planner will make sure you get off to a great start.
Orientation Week calendar: winter semester 2026/27
You will find the winter semester 2026/27 Orientation Week calendar of events here.
Student life and Freetime
Student life
Here you will find information about finding student accommodations and enjoying your free time in Duisburg, Essen and the surrounding areas.
WhatsApp group for first-year students
Get all the main information about starting your studies in the ABZ’s WhatsApp group for first-year students.
Meet the teamThis is us
You will find information about the team responsible for this page here.