Intoductory Week

A warm welcome to the Faculty of Computer Science!

For more information, visit:
https://farafin.de/en/study-with-us/first-semester-survival-guide/

Campus map (PDF)

In order to make your start at FIN easier, the student council organises an introductory week for all new students every year, together with many volunteers and with the support of the Faculty of Computer Science. Between many fun and interesting events, we provide you with all the important information about studying and the city of Magdeburg that you will need when you start your studies.

An overview of important introductory dates at OvGU can be found at https://www.ovgu.de/unimagdeburg/en/Study/First_Year+Orientation/First+Dates-p-42864.html.

In addition to activities organized by your student council (FaRaFIN), the International Office together with IKUS (Intercultural Students) also hosts exciting events and information sessions. Feel free to check out IKUS if you would like to discover more intercultural events.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your mentor or post@farafin.de.

But you can already start connecting with other first-semester students
WhatsApp, FIN only: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IKql5T69tvEDapaiOJQ1L1

WhatsApp, all first-semester students in Magdeburg: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CF8tNWHIzkWCaKxbXoUREI?s=sh&p=i&ilr=2

Discord FINEmporium: https://farafin.de/en/students/fin-community/

Starting your studies at OVGU this Winter Term 2026/27?
Get fully prepared for your move to Magdeburg and your start at OVGU with our online Pre-Arrival Info Sessions!

- Enrollment & myOVGU (Aug 11)
- Financing your Studies (Aug 18)
- Intercultural Training & Study Culture (Aug 25 & 27)
- Welcome to OVGU (Sep 1)
- Housing, Scam Prevention & Living in Magdeburg (Sep 10, 17 & 22)
- Health Insurance & TK-StudyGuide (Every Wednesday)
All sessions are held live via Zoom in English!

Check out the schedule & join the Zoom sessions here.

Sequence of Events

No “Bachelor” or “Master” in the title? Then it’s for everyone!
New at OvGU or already studying here, you’re welcome.

The schedule for E-Week in the 2026/2027 winter semester will be update regulary. Stay tuned!
IKUS: ❋ All required registrations must be completed exclusively through the “Welcome to OVGU” app!