Welcome to THB – we are delighted to have you join us!
As you embark on your studies, we would like to offer you the opportunity to become acquainted with THB, your chosen degree programm, new peers, and campus life – in a setting that is both informative and welcoming.
The orientation week will take place from Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September 2026. The programm of this week is particularly aimed at first-semester Bachelor's students and is mainly offered in German. However, as our new Master's students, you are of course also welcome to take part in the general afternoon and evening events.
The Information Session for our first-semester Master's students on the Mechanical Engineering programme will take place on 21 September 2026, 8.30 am to 10.00 am in room D.2.08
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For our students on the Master's programmes Mechanical Engineering (and Interactive Media) there will be a special programme to welcome you all to the city of Brandenburg. This will take place on 17 and 18 September and is organised by our colleagues from Brandenburg Connect and the International Office. You can find further information here:
Flyer Intercultural Welcome Days
Important information if you plan to attend the canoe tour.
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Here you can find the programme of the Fresher's Week (only in German):
Department of Engineering Programme Fresher's Week
In addition to the general orientation week programme, several degree programmes offer separate welcome and introductory sessions.
If you need support with studying with a disability or chronic illness, you can contact the THB Representative for Students with Disabilities. You can receive advice on support services available during your studies as well as possible accommodations to compensate for disadvantages.
Further information on accessible services on campus, the university library, counselling services and financial support options can be found on the
→ Information page “Studying with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses”
Before you begin your studies, there are still a few preparations to be made and questions to be addressed. All essential information for getting started is provided here:
In the → Course Schedule you will find all lecture and exercise times. The schedules for the Winter Semester are usually made available at the beginning of September.
In addition to the course schedules, there are also → Framework Dates for lectures and examinations. These are set by the THB Senate for a two-year period in advance. The framework dates provide information on the current and upcoming semesters, including the start of lectures, lecture-free periods, and the dates for examinations and resits.
To receive all important information about our orientation events and the start of your first semester, please set up your THB email account.
You can access your THB emails via the university webmail:
https://webmail.th-brandenburg.de/
Instructions for setting up email on your mobile device can be found here:
https://it.th-brandenburg.de/it-dienste/dienste-rz/e-mail/email-per-client/
Follow the steps on the website. To access THB services, you will need to create a password and accept the user regulations. Only then will you have full access to all systems at Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences.
Quick Setup: Use the following settings to receive emails on your phone:
Outgoing mail server: mail.th-brandenburg.de, port 25 (TLS / StartTLS)
Incoming mail server: imap.th-brandenburg.de, port 993 (SSL)
The → Campus Card serves as your student ID, provides access to the library, and enables payment functions on campus. For first-time use, the card must be validated. Please use the validation machines available on site.
→ More information about the Campus Card
Important: A Campus Card cannot be issued without a photo! You can upload a photo later on the website (via the menu under Services → Campus Card Photo Upload).
The Germany Semester Ticket can be accessed either through the Ride-Ticketing App or stored in native digital wallets (Apple Wallet and Google Wallet). During ticket inspections, it is sufficient to present the ticket from the app together with your student ID. The nationwide Germany Semester Ticket (DST) is available exclusively in digital form.
This means that the Germany Semester Ticket is no longer available on the Campus Card. Further information about the Germany Semester Ticket can be found on the AStA website.
Please note: The Germany Semester Ticket is not included in online or part-time study programmes.
In the → myCampus Portal, you will find your enrolment certificates and academic transcripts, be able to check your re-registration status, and update your contact details.
To apply for a place in the on-campus dormitory, please contact the → StudierendenwerkWest:Brandenburg. Important: Make sure to register in time!
We have compiled additional tips and recommendations on the topic of → Housing for you.
If you would like to access the Internet via the university, please refer to the following guide for setting up Wi-Fi access → here.
There are various ways to finance your studies. You can find the most important information and contact persons regarding study financing → here.
eduroam is a worldwide Wi-Fi network that provides members of academic institutions with free Internet access. The university operates this service in cooperation with the DFN Association. A map of all locations where you can use eduroam is available → here: airoserv4.dfn.de
Your username corresponds to your university login name, with the addition of @th-brandenburg.de. This is the same as your email address. Do not use <firstname.lastname>@th-brandenburg.de!
Authentication is done using your password, which you also use for other university services such as email, Moodle, and more.
Example: If your login name is abcxyz, your eduroam username will be abcxyz@th-brandenburg.de. Once you have connected to an eduroam access point for the first time, the connection will be saved, and in the future, you will automatically connect to available access points.
Moodle is an online learning platform that will support you throughout your studies. It represents a new way of delivering knowledge and fosters new forms of interaction between instructors and students.
Students with questions regarding course content, enrolment in courses, or similar matters should contact the respective instructors. You can find the available courses → here.
Support for creating courses, as well as questions about using and configuring plugins or other functionalities, is available sorted by department → via this link.
In this initiative by StartSmart@THB, you will get to know the university’s support services, receive useful tips for starting your studies at THB, and have the opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have. So, if you missed the enrolment week, feel free to drop by!
Additional resources and tutorial videos for a successful start to your studies can be found on the → StartSmart@THB website. You can also check out our Instagram channel: @startsmartthb.
