First semester information

At Campus Suderburg, your first day of the winter semester 2026 will begin on September 21, 2026, with the welcome and information event for all new students enrolled in on-campus degree programmes. Please register between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. at the Welcome Desk in the cafeteria foyer. You will receive a warm welcome and an introduction to campus life.

From 9:00 a.m., all new students will come together for a semester breakfast in the cafeteria. The breakfast is provided by Ostfalia, so you do not need to bring anything. This will be your first opportunity to meet your fellow students and start your student life together.

Throughout the morning, you will receive important information about starting your studies and get to know your fellow students, degree programme coordinators, important contact points and the facilities on campus. The student representatives will also introduce themselves and have prepared a special welcome activity for you. In addition, the Suderburg municipality will welcome you and has prepared a little surprise for you.

The official part of the event will end at around 2:30 p.m. Afterwards, the relaxed part of the day begins: At the get-together at the “Kirche”, you can chat with your new fellow students, make contacts and round off your first day together. When the day finally ends is entirely up to you.

Starting Your Studies as a New Online Student

For new students enrolled in the online degree programmes of Faculty H, a separate orientation day will take place at Campus Suderburg on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

At the beginning of the day, the Dean will welcome you together with all new online students and provide important information about online studies, the faculty and Ostfalia. The team will also introduce themselves and be available to answer your initial questions about starting your studies.

Afterwards, you will join your respective degree programme. There, you will receive an introduction to the structure of your studies and be guided step by step through the most important technical systems for your online studies. Together, you will set up the learning platforms, your Ostfalia email account and the portal for registering for examinations, and check that everything is technically ready for the start of your studies.

You will also have the opportunity to clarify individual questions – for example, about module selection, participating in online lectures, upcoming on-campus phases, part-time study or the recognition of previously completed coursework.

Refreshments will also be provided: Coffee, tea, water and juice will be available throughout the morning. At lunchtime, there will also be a snack with sandwiches.

At the Salzgitter campus, your first day begins with the official welcome for all first-semester students from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. From 11:30 a.m., the introductory events for your degree programme will continue. There, you will receive important information about starting your studies, your timetable and the contact persons on site. The programme is expected to finish around 1:00 p.m.

Further information for first-semester students – including details about Welcome Week – can be found in the event calendar.

Your studies at Campus Wolfenbüttel begin with an official welcome for all first-semester students in the Aula.

9:00–10:00 a.m.: We welcome students from the faculties of
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work

10:00–11:00 a.m.: We welcome students from the faculties of
Supply Engineering, Computer Science, Law

Look forward to an exciting programme on stage, including:

• an official welcome from the University Executive Board,
• an interactive quiz hosted by the University Sports Centre,
• live music by Helge,
• and the presentation of the BRAWO-Gemeinwohl Award.

Afterwards, the AStA invites you to join campus tours – the perfect opportunity to get to know the university and your new places of study.

But that's not all:
The programme continues with an activity fair in the cafeteria and the glass corridor. Until 1:00 p.m., you can take part in various activities, take pictures in the photo booth, make new connections and enjoy pretzels, waffles and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.

Am September 21, 2026, we warmly welcome you to Campus Wolfsburg! The central welcome event begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Audimax. Further information will be available soon.

Starting university is an exciting moment that brings with it many new tasks. To make sure you are well prepared, we have put together a checklist to help you keep track of all the important steps. From confirming your acceptance to activating your student ID - you should complete these tasks in good time to ensure a smooth start at Ostfalia University. Good luck and welcome to your university!

1. Contact your health insurance company and have your insurance status confirmed
2. Register and transfer your tuition fees
3. If necessary, apply for BAföG at the Office for Educational Support
4. Look for accommodation, register at your new place of residence and forward your semester address to Ostfalia
5. Pick up your Ostfalia Card at the computer center
6. Create your timetable
7. Take preparatory courses
8. Log in to Stud.IP and Moodle and familiarize yourself with the learning platforms
9. Attend welcome events

The portal gives you access to all the web applications you will need during your studies. Under the menu item Applications > Learning Management, for example, you will find the Stud.IP and Moodle learning platforms. There you can search for specific courses and easily add them to your timetable.

You can also access the study and examination administration via the portal - it is your central location for exam registration, exam deregistration and the grade overview.

For additional security, the system uses so-called iTANs (indexed transaction numbers).

You can find detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use the study and examination administration in the RZWiki.

Look at the official Ostfalia semester schedule for the winter semester 2026/27.

As a student or employee of Ostfalia, you will receive a chip card that you can pick up at the computer center of your university location. It is your multifunctional companion in everyday university life - known as the Ostfalia Card. You can find all the important information about collection on the data center's website.

The Ostfalia Card has these functions:

• Student ID card or service ID card with photo
• Library card
• Access to the computer center's PC pool rooms
• Electronic wallet for the copy-print system (printer & copier)
• Payment function for the student union's canteens and halls of residence
• Locker access at the Wolfsburg campus

You can access the internet on all four Ostfalia University campuses. The computer center ensures comprehensive Wi-Fi coverage - so that you are always well connected on campus.

These Wi-Fi networks are available to you:

• eduroam - the international university network
• Ostfalia - an additional Wi-Fi network, available since September 2018
   

To log in, you will need

• Your user name - this is your access ID (see account certificate), supplemented by @ostfalia.de
  (Note: this is not your e-mail address!)
• Your current password from your university account

Support with the setup:

You can find all information about the WLAN configuration in the RZWiki. (external link, opens in a new window)
If you have any questions or technical problems, the Service Desk of the computer center at your location will be happy to help you.

Do you have questions about financing your studies or need support with your application? Ostfalia and Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen offer various advisory services to help you.

BAföG and Application Support
If you have questions about BAföG or need help with your application, you can contact Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen:

• Suderburg Campus: BAföG advice
• Salzgitter, Wolfenbüttel and Wolfsburg Campuses: BAföG advice

Social and Financial Advice
Advice is also available on social and financial matters beyond BAföG – for example, if you need support with financing your studies:

• Suderburg Campus: Social advice
• Salzgitter Campus: Advice
• Wolfenbüttel and Wolfsburg Campuses: Social advice

Scholarships and Other Funding Opportunities
In addition to BAföG, there are other ways to finance your studies. These include:

• Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship): The Deutschlandstipendium provides financial support to students who demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment.  Learn more about the Deutschlandstipendium
• Scholarships for high-achieving students: Various foundations and funding organisations support students with outstanding academic achievements and commitment.
• Study completion loan: If you are approaching the end of your studies and need financial support, a study completion loan may be an option. Learn more about the Erich Zillmer Foundation and the study completion loan

Jobs Alongside Your Studies
Would you like to finance part of your studies with a part-time job? The Ostfalia Job Portal Stellenticket (external link, opens in a new window) lists current job opportunities for students and graduates.

You can find further information and support services on the pages of the Career Service and the International Student Office. 

Would you like to refresh your knowledge of math, physics, or chemistry before the semester starts? Would you like to meet other students in your program and network with them before lectures begin? Then join our preparatory courses, which start two to three weeks before lectures begin at our campuses.
 

Simply register at vorbereitungskurse.ostfalia (external link, opens in a new window).de.

All you need to register is your private email address and a password. Then select the location and faculty that your degree program belongs to and register for the preparatory courses you want to take. You will then receive a registration confirmation with all the important information. For some courses, you will receive a separate information email a few days before the course starts.

Read all information about enrolling at Ostfalia.

Do you drive an electric car and want to charge it on campus? No problem! Ostfalia offers all students the opportunity to charge their private electric vehicles at the on-site charging stations for a fee. Billing is conveniently done via your Ostfalia Card.

In order to use the charging infrastructure, you must have your Ostfalia Card activated once. This is easy to do in the Ostfalia portal (external link, opens in a new window): General → Applications → Charging infrastructure

Or directly via the following link: https://portal.ostfalia.de/lis  (external link, opens in a new window)
Here you only have to agree to the use of your data. Activation is free of charge for you.

You can find an overview of all charging stations here (external link, opens in a new window).

Are you studying and taking on responsibility in your family at the same time? Ostfalia would like to provide you with the best possible support so that you can combine your studies and family responsibilities.

The Family Service of the Equal Opportunities Office is your first point of contact for all questions relating to family life during your studies. Whether it's about childcare, caring for relatives or flexible study organization — here you can get the right advice and helpful information.

Ostfalia is a university for everyone. That is why it is particularly important to us to provide the best possible support for prospective students and students with disabilities, chronic illnesses or health impairments - whether visible or not.

We not only advise you as an affected student, but also:

• Fellow students who would like support
• Teachers who have questions about inclusion in studies
   

Our advice covers the following topics:

• Choosing and applying to university
• Organizing your studies
• Transition to work
• Support in everyday student life
• Housing situation
• Financing options
• and much more

You can find more information on the page of the study counseling.

Are you coming from abroad and would like to study at Ostfalia for one or two semesters - or are you planning to complete your entire degree here? Then the International Student Office is your first port of call.

We will help you to settle in at the university and find your way around your new everyday life - from the application process to organizational questions and integration into campus life. 

An additional offer for you is the project “FYI - for your integration”. It supports you with various events and offers so that you can quickly feel at home and make contacts. 

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) supports you with all questions and problems relating to your studies. The team will be happy to help you in person, on the phone or by email. Advice covers topics such as study options, changing your major or university and support with difficulties during your studies. 

The General Students' Committee (AStA) (external link, opens in a new window) is a university-wide institution that is organized, designed and managed by the students themselves. The AStA takes care of your wishes, concerns and suggestions and stands up for your interests at the university. 

To help you find your way around everyday student life, we have put together the most important contact points for you. If you have any questions or challenges, you've come to the right place:

The Computer Center is available for technical questions.

The Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) is your point of contact for all questions relating to your studies.

When it comes to internships and career prospects, the Career Service has valuable information for you. You can also use the Career Service to develop key qualifications that will allow you to expand your social, methodological and personal skills as well as your specialist knowledge from your studies.

The Equal Opportunities Office supports Ostfalia in actively promoting equal opportunities for men and women, eliminating existing disadvantages and promoting the integration of gender research. As a contact point, the office offers you advice and information on topics relevant to gender equality. Your concerns will be treated confidentially.

The Center for Successful Teaching and Learning (ZeLL) supports both students and teaching staff with a wide range of offers to promote learning at Ostfalia. These include, for example, a writing workshop, learning coaching, offers on mathematics and the IT infrastructure.

The International Students Office (ISO) provides you with information and advice on the subject of semesters abroad and internships abroad. It is also your contact if you plan to complete your entire studies at Ostfalia.

The Language Center offers many other language courses in addition to the specialized English courses for your degree program or German as a foreign language. You can learn one or more languages free of charge during your studies.

Whether you want to rent an apartment, move into a shared flat or live in a hall of residence - there are many housing options during your studies. At your Ostfalia campus, for example, you can look for available rooms or apartments on the notice board. 

Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen (external link, opens in a new window) also runs several student residence halls at the various campus locations. 

Whether university gym, dance course, fitness or team sports - university sports at Ostfalia offers you a wide range of exercise, fitness and health promotion activities at all locations. You can choose from numerous courses and actively do something for your health. Read all information about university sports at Ostfalia and the current sports program.

In addition, Healthy Ostfalia deals with many issues relating to health management during studies - for students and employees alike. 

At every Ostfalia location, you have the opportunity to get involved in student projects, initiatives and clubs. Whether you want to deepen your interests, get involved socially or simply pursue an exciting hobby - Ostfalia offers you a wide range of opportunities to get active and meet new people. Here is an overview of the student activities at the individual locations:

Salzgitter:
Campus38 - the Ostfalia newsroom (external link, opens in a new window)
ImPuls - Studentische Sportberatung e.V. (external link, opens in a new window)
SPO-MAN - Sportmanagement in Salzgitter e.V.
Ostfalia Mediennetz
OHR - the Ostfalia university radio
UniLog e.V.

Wolfenbüttel:
WF Wolves - the Ostfalia RoboCup team
Ostfalia-Cup
The Bridge e. V. Waldgarten am Exer Veler e. V. V.
Waldgarten am Exer (external link, opens in a new window)
Velo Racing Team
Students for ChanGeS (external link, opens in a new window)

Wolfsburg:
Team e.Wolf
Team wob-racing (external link, opens in a new window)
Ostfalia Musikschmiede (external link, opens in a new window)
Model United Nations
Praxisstammtisch

Suderburg:
 

Whether it's a hot meal in the canteen, a snack in the cafeteria or a coffee in the bistro - at each Ostfalia location you have various options to fortify yourself during your study day. To help you quickly find what suits you and your schedule, here is an overview of the canteens, cafeterias and bistros at the respective locations - including opening hours:

Wolfenbüttel (external link, opens in a new window)
Wolfsburg  (external link, opens in a new window)
Suderburg  (external link, opens in a new window)
Salzgitter  (external link, opens in a new window)

All locations focus on offering a balanced menu - with vegetarian and vegan options as well as daily changing dishes. You can find the current menus on the website of the Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen (external link, opens in a new window).

At all four Ostfalia campuses, you will find a library that offers you much more than just specialist literature. You can borrow books, journals and e-books, access numerous databases or use the printing and copying facilities on site. There are also many workstations available in the Ostfalia libraries - with or without a PC, depending on your needs.

Read the current opening hours and the services offered by the libraries at your location.
 

The Ostfalia Card is your student ID card and is issued by the Computer Center. The Computer Center will provide information in advance about when and where you can pick up your card.

Login credentials for the IT systems (e.g., Stud.IP (external link, opens in a new window) and other university platforms) are expected to be made available starting August 1. As soon as you receive your login credentials, you can log in to the relevant systems — provided your account has already been activated.

That depends on your department. Some departments mail out documents, while others make them available digitally or distribute them on campus. Please check with your department directly to find out the procedure.

The process for creating your class schedule varies depending on your degree program and faculty. You can get all the important information — such as when you can create your class schedule and what you should keep in mind — from your faculty or during the orientation sessions for first-semester students.

There are various points of contact at Ostfalia – depending on what you need. Here is an overview:

Student Services Office

The Student Services Office is your first point of contact for many organizational questions during your studies. The team can assist you with:

• Examination matters
• Certificates and transcripts
• Recognition of internships and practical training periods
• Deregistration (exmatriculation)
• Other organizational questions related to your studies

There is a Student Services Office on every campus. You can visit in person, call, or send an email.

Enrolment Office

The Enrolment Office (I-Office) supports you before and at the beginning of your studies, especially with:

• Applications
• Admission
• Enrollment
• Re-registration and other administrative matters during your studies

If you have questions about your application, admission, or enrolment, this is the right place to contact.

Central Student Advisory Service

Are you unsure, have questions, or need guidance? The Central Student Advisory Service is here to support you before and throughout your studies.

The team can help you with:

• Questions about choosing a degree programme
• Uncertainties during your studies
• Changing your degree programme or considering alternative options
• General questions about studying

Don't hesitate to get in touch – the Central Student Advisory Service is here to support you throughout your academic journey.

Still not sure who to contact?

That's completely normal – especially at the beginning of your studies, there is a lot of new information. If you're unsure which office is responsible for your question, don't worry. The staff will be happy to help you or direct you to the right contact person.