Pre-courses
If you have questions - write us a Mail at vorkurs@farafin.de
You would like to study at our faculty and want the perfect start for your university life? So register for our FIN-preliminary courses!
In the two-weeks crash course in programming (Java) and maths you will not only refresh your A-level knowledge: you will also learn the basics that have been proven to make it easier to start studying computer science. You will also get to know a lot of people who can help you with tricky questions about your studies, and you will make friends who will accompany you throughout your studies.
Key dates
Period date: 22.09.-02.10.2026- We will create the groups shortly after the registration deadline and then inform you which group you are in and therefore in which room.
- Further information on the welcome event will follow
math course*
At the Faculty of Computer Science, the maths lectures require some prior knowledge from school. Don't worry - it's all doable. To make it easier for you to get started in higher maths, there is a maths course: its aim is to refresh school knowledge and to raise students from all federal states to a standardised basic knowledge level.
* These are the FIN maths and programming pre-courses. The university-wide maths pre-courses take place in parallel, but these do not apply to FIN students.
programming courses
Programming is the tool of the trade for a computer scientist. Even if the degree programmes at our faculty do not theoretically require any prior knowledge of programming, it is still very helpful to have already gained a foothold in this large field.
In the programming course, the basics of good programming are taught in brief. We will also teach you the basics of Java, explain object-orientated programming and show you important code conventions - and much more.
Programme
This year, the preliminary courses will take place daily from Monday to Friday from 16th to 27th March. There will be
- Maths - 9:00 to 12:00
- Programming - 13:00 to 16:00
- If you would like to change the group, please send an e-mail to vorkurs@farafin.de
On Monday, 21.09., a short welcome event will take place in G29-307 (Building 29 (Faculty of Computer Science) in room 307) at 9:00 am.
Registration via the link above is required for participation.
So that we can better place you in a suitable group, you will receive a self-test of your current maths and programming knowledge by e-mail before the preliminary courses. This will take about 30 to 45 minutes. Please refrain from using tools such as calculators or the internet - they will not be available to you later in the exams. Be honest with yourself! A piece of paper and pen might be helpful for one or two questions.
Room Layout for the winter semester 2026/2027
Maths
A - K058
B - K059
C - 336
D - online
Programming
A - 427
B - 144
C - 336
D - online
E - Plan for AI engineering will be announced separately
Evening programm for the winter semester 2026/2027
This plan is provisional! Changes may still be made. Please check your emails regularly so that you are informed in good time! You will always find the latest version here.
You can simply drop by for most events. For the pen & paper evening, bar evening, bowling evening and bouldering evening, we need you to register so that we know how many people are interested. You have until the day before the event to register!
For registrations or other questions, simply write to us at vorkurs@farafin.de.
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Sept. 21, 2026 |
5:00 PM |
G29 307 |
Game Night |
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| Tu |
Sept. 22, 2026 |
5:00 PM |
Nordpark |
Outdoor game night/picnic |
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| Th | Sept. 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM | Meet in front of FIN | Bowling |
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| Mo |
Sept. 28, 2026 |
5:00 p.m. |
G29 307 |
Quiz Night |
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| Tu |
Sept. 29, 2026 |
4:30 PM |
Meet in front of the FIN |
Bouldering |
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| We |
Sept. 30, 2026 |
16:30 | G29 307 | LAN-Party |
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| Th |
Oct. 1, 2026 |
4:30 PM |
Meet in front of the FIN |
Real-Life Scotland Yard |
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| Fr |
Oct. 2, 2026 |
4:00 PM |
Meet in front of the FIN |
Barbecue |
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