Dear first semester student,
we would like to welcome you as a new member of the University! We look forward to welcoming you to campus soon: The official welcome by the Rector, Professor Dr. Ulrich Jautz, will take place for all faculties on March 17, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Audimax, Tiefenbronner Straße 65. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to get to know the student initiatives at an information bazaar on campus.
The commeo initiative organizes an O-Phase with many events at the beginning of the semester! You will receive information about the program from commeo via email.
We wish you a good start!
You can find more information about the start of the semester and the preliminary courses for your degree program on the websites of the schools:
Our university has several campuses:
- School of Design incl. Mensa & Cafeteria: Holzgartenstraße 36
Note: Transportation Design is located at Eutinger Straße 111. - School of Engineering: Tiefenbronner Straße 66
- Business School incl. Administration, University Library, Mensa, Cafeteria and Audimax: Tiefenbronner Straße 65
To help you find your way around a little better, we have created a small reel on Instagram.
Travelling by bus
The School of Design is located in the immediate vicinity of Pforzheim city centre. Due to this location, there are no parking spaces - but the faculty is easily accessible by bus, bicycle or on foot. The same is true for Transportation Design in Eutinger Straße.
The School of Engineering and the Business School are located on the southern outskirts of Pforzheim. Bus line 5 stops directly at the campus on Tiefenbronner Straße.
Travelling by car
A limited number of parking spaces are available below the library on the campus in Tiefenbronner Straße. There are also well-lit parking lots for women. Please note: Please park only in the marked areas and be aware of the areas that must be kept clear as access routes for the fire department.
In addition to these car parks, the wildlife car park is available during the lecture period (Monday to Friday). Please note: However, this only applies to P2 and P3 and only during the weeks in which regular lectures take place (after the examination phases until the start of lectures, parking there is subject to a charge).
In addition to these parking lots, the Wildlife Parking Lot is available during the lecture period (Monday through Friday). Please note: This only applies to P2 and P3 and only during weeks when classes are in session (after exams and until classes start, parking there is charged).
A tip: Use the carpooling app of the universit! It is only accessible to members of the university and you can both search for a ride and offer a ride as a driver.
You will receive your student ID card at orientation or at the beginning of the semester.
It is...
- Student ID card
- library card
- StudiTicket for bus & train (VPE network)
- Access to buildings & rooms
- Printer & copier login
- Cash card for the Mensa
Important information about the StudiTicket:
You can travel free of charge on buses and trains in Pforzheim and the surrounding area. Until you receive your student ID card, you can use your letter of admission in conjunction with your identity card or passport. The ticket is only valid for you and is non-transferable. It is valid for the following period:
- Winter semester: September 1 - February 28/29
- Summer semester: March 1 - August 31
There is also a small reel on Instagram about the student ID!
The UniNow app is the mobile everyday companion for your studies. It provides a centralized overview of many important functions:
- Timetable and event overview
- Email access to your university address
- Overview of grades and exam results
- Canteen menu, campus news and more
- Notifications about new grades or dates
With UniNow, you can organize your study life efficiently and on the go - anytime, anywhere.
Download it now for free:
You can find more information at: https://uninow.de
The E-Campus contains a lot of useful information for your time as a student at Pforzheim University. You can log in with your access data, which was sent to your private e-mail account after your enrollment. Click here to get to the E-Campus: Pforzheim University - E-Campus
BAföG, scholarships or JOBS&MORE - we present different options to help you finance your studies. Take a look around and discover which option suits you best! You can find more information here: Pforzheim University - Financing options
Are you looking for a room or an apartment in Pforzheim? There are several options!
Dormitories:
- Studierendenwerk Karlsruhe: All universities: I am interested in a room in a hall of residence.
- The Studentenwerk-FH e.V.: Studentenwerk der Hochschulen-Fachhochschulen & Berufsschulen in Baden-Württemberg e.V.
- CAMPO NOVO Pforzheim: Property description - CAMPO NOVO Pforzheim
- Youth guest house in the Bernhardushaus:Caritas Pforzheim
Further accommodation options:
- You can find private accommodation or rooms in shared flats (student flat-sharing communities) on the notice boards at the university, but above all via room/flat exchanges on the Internet. The best known are www.wg-gesucht.de and www.housinganywhere.com
Welcome Voucher for Students in Pforzheim Students at the University of Pforzheim will receive a one-time welcome voucher worth €100.00 when they register their main residence in Pforzheim!
Requirements:
- Main residence in the city of Pforzheim
- Enrolled at Pforzheim University
Further information can be found here: Detailed procedure: City of Pforzheim
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Are you interested in racing, marketing, climate protection, parties, gaining practical experience or getting involved in social projects? Pforzheim University offers a wide range of student initiatives in which you can get involved, in addition to student representatives such as the student body and the AStA. This is your chance to meet new people and help shape student life in Pforzheim. There's bound to be something for you. You can find the different initiatives here.
Are you looking for something to balance out your student life?
Then take a look at the AStA - there you can get
- a sports flat rate for lots of exercise
- a culture flat rate for cool events & experiences
And what else is going on in Pforzheim?
Have a look: Pforzheim University - Pforzheim - Your study city
Here you will find all the tips on leisure, sports and culture!
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Before and during your studies, you may have a variety of questions and concerns. Sometimes quick information is helpful, sometimes more in-depth counseling is needed. Our team of counselors is here to help you at every stage before and during your studies. Click here for more information: Pforzheim University - Counselling & decision support
