Studying is often described as the best time of your life, because you will rarely have so much freedom again. However, it should not be forgotten that studying is also very demanding. It is therefore not uncommon for students to encounter problems during the course of the semester. However, the university offers help.

Coaching from SCIES

SCIES is the helpdesk for all engineering students and offers individual coachings for all problems relating to your studies.

Learning and discussion centres

The various LuDis of the faculty offer you rooms where you can study together or alone. There is always a tutor on site during opening hours to help you with any questions you may have.

Emergency kits for the exam phase

The exams are getting closer and closer - maybe even a third attempt? You can find out how to keep a cool head and make the most of your time in the emergency kits. There you will find information on how to prepare for a third attempt and presentations, as well as information on the university library's support services for writing term papers.

Courses offered by the university library

Writing scientifically is not trivial. From finding the right sources to finding the right wording, there are plenty of pitfalls. However, the university library offers various courses, programmes and advices ,to make writing term papers easier.

Self-study courses learning strategies & scientific work

In our two self-study courses, you will learn how to improve your learning behaviour, what academic work actually is and how to deal with specialist reading in six learning units each. Click here for the learning strategies und academic writing courses.

Planning the final thesis

• You should start looking around and applying to your chosen department approximately one semester before you plan to enrol.
• If in doubt, apply to more than one chair, as not every chair always has free capacity.
• Check the general conditions of the chair in good time (e.g. are there fixed application periods and deadlines?).
• If you would like to write an external thesis (in collaboration with a company), you will still need a chair to supervise you. Enquire about this as soon as possible. In the case of external theses, also pay attention to the general conditions specified by the company (e.g. confidentiality clauses).
• Check whether things like missing credits or an open third attempt are standing in the way of your degree.
• Make sure you make a good first impression: Contact the chair in the prescribed manner - you can usually find information on this on the chair's website. The cover letter should fulfil the relevant requirements. For example, the grade point average, possibly a CV and a letter of motivation are usually required.

Tips & Help

• When deciding in favour of or against a chair, it can be helpful to ask fellow students what they can tell you.
• If you realise early on that you are particularly interested in a department, it can be worthwhile to get a first impression of it during research projects or similar.
• Before registering, you should draw up a schedule with a sufficient buffer, e.g. in case you fall ill in between.
• Choose a topic that interests you - especially for Master's thesis. After all, you have to work on the topic for three or six months.
• If you have any problems, you should seek help immediately, e.g. from your advisor.
• You can find further tips on writing theses in the emergency kit, for example courses from the university library on source research and literature management.