Offers at a Glance

Preparation Course Mathematics

for first-year students on degree programmes in the fields of  Water, Environment, Construction and Safety (WUBS) and Engineering and Industrial Design (IWID)

For a fortnight, student tutors from higher semesters will teach you all the important topics, such as linear equations, powers, root equations, exponential equations and trigonometry, in several exercise groups. The clue - the student tutors themselves are still right at the base and in the material and know how you feel about it and what you need to be well prepared.

Preparation Course Media Technology

for  first-year students on the degree programme Journalism,  department of  Social Work, Health and Media (SGM)

If journalism is the degree programme of your choice, then this preparatory course will prepare you perfectly. You will receive a two-week introduction to audio and video technology. Topics include digital recording techniques, editing and broadcasting technology, h2 radio, image composition, video camera technology and video editing.

General  Preparation Course Project Management and MS Word/Excel or Studying Successfully  -Academic Writing)

for first-year students of all other degree programmes, for which no subject-related course is offered

For a fortnight, the general preparation course combines several topics that are important and useful for any degree programme. In the first week you will get an introduction to project management. In the second week, you can refresh your knowledge of MS Word/Excel or gain your first insights into scientific work. Learn how to study and write successfully using the notepad principle.

Preparation Course German as a Foreign Language

for international first-year students and exchange students

International students and exchange students (incomings) can acquire or refresh their initial knowledge of German in this course. There is a placement test at the beginning and an exam at the end. The course can be credited with 3 credit points, provided that 75 per cent attendance is achieved and the exam is passed.

Preparation Course Mathematics

for first-year students on degree programmes in the fields of  Water, Environment, Construction and Safety (WUBS) and Engineering and Industrial Design (IWID)

For a fortnight, student tutors from higher semesters will teach you all the important topics, such as linear equations, powers, root equations, exponential equations and trigonometry, in several exercise groups. The clue - the student tutors themselves are still right at the base and in the material and know how you feel about it and what you need to be well prepared.

Preparation Course Media Technology

for  first-year students on the degree programme Journalism,  department of  Social Work, Health and Media (SGM)

If journalism is the degree programme of your choice, then this preparatory course will prepare you perfectly. You will receive a two-week introduction to audio and video technology. Topics include digital recording techniques, editing and broadcasting technology, h2 radio, image composition, video camera technology and video editing.

General  Preparation Course Project Management and MS Word/Excel or Studying Successfully  -Academic Writing)

for first-year students of all other degree programmes, for which no subject-related course is offered

For a fortnight, the general preparation course combines several topics that are important and useful for any degree programme. In the first week you will get an introduction to project management. In the second week, you can refresh your knowledge of MS Word/Excel or gain your first insights into scientific work. Learn how to study and write successfully using the notepad principle.

Preparation Course German as a Foreign Language

for international first-year students and exchange students

International students and exchange students (incomings) can acquire or refresh their initial knowledge of German in this course. There is a placement test at the beginning and an exam at the end. The course can be credited with 3 credit points, provided that 75 per cent attendance is achieved and the exam is passed.

Opening - Welcome Event

Date: Monday, 15.09.2025 from 10 a.m., registration from 9 a.m.

Meeting place: Campus Magdeburg, Building 15, Audimax

Information on the University's Career Services

During the Late Summer School, the services offered by the University's Career Services for international students will be presented. Anyone who wants to find out about internships, dissertations, permanent positions and part-time jobs should take advantage of this exclusive opportunity.

Registration at City of Magdeburg

Date: Tuesday, 16.09.2025, Time and Meeting point are still to be announced

Information event about your studies

Date: Friday, 26.09.2025, 1.15 to 3.00 p.m.

Meeting point:

Chat GPT in academic settings

We invite you to participate in this forward-looking workshop topic. The lecture will be held in German or English - depending on the majority of participants' needs.

Self and time management

This is an offer from the Sports and Health Centre of Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences for all interested participants.

student team

To help you quickly find your way around the university and your degree programme and settle in well, a team of students will be on hand to answer your questions during the Late Summer School. The students from higher semesters will accompany you from the first day and give you tips about the campus, important contact points and how to get your studies off to a successful start. The leisure programme helps everyone to get to know each other and network.

Get-to-Know Bowling Event

Date: Tuesday, 16.09.2025, from 4 p.m.

Meeting point: to be announced

Get to know each other outside the lecture theatre in a relaxed atmosphere. You can master bowling challenges in different teams and perhaps this evening will be the start of many a friendship for your studies or life. A soft drink and a small snack are included.

Yoga (Viniyoga)

Date: Thursday, 18.09.2025 from 1:30 p.m.

Meeting place: to be announced

You can't stand on one leg, can't do a handstand and sitting cross-legged is uncomfortable? No problem, you don't have to do that here either. Instead, we go through small sequences of movements in harmony with our breath and learn movement variations that suit your physical condition. In the course of a class, you will focus entirely on yourself and take your experiences from the course with you so that you can breathe better in everyday life and approach your studies in a relaxed and balanced manner. No sportswear is required, but comfortable clothing is recommended.

City Rallye

Date: Friday, 19.09.2025 from 4 p.m.

Meeting point: in front of the Festung Mark 

Whether you're new to the city or not. There is a lot to discover in Magdeburg. The city of Magdeburg, with its long history, has developed into an oasis for students at both universities in recent years. Join us in small groups to discover special corners, the most beautiful places and trendy locations for students. Let's go! There are many tasks to be solved!

Cycle Tour

Date: Saturday, 20.09.2025 1 pm

Meeting point: FEZ, Breitscheidtstraße 51, 39114 Magdeburg

Get to know Magdeburg and its surroundings by bike. Bring your bike or a hire bike and off you go! We set off together from the FEZ and cycle to the waterway junction in Hohenwarthe. At the turning point is the Landhotel Trogbrücke with beer garden, alternatively we can also stop off at the boat lift in the Restaurant Zum Anker for refreshments. See a preview of the Route Map

Neomingo Blacklight Minigolf

Date: Wednesday, 24.09.2025 from 5 p.m.

Meeting place: Neomingo, Am Fuchsberg 18, 39112 Magdeburg

Look forward to a colourful evening. Together you will immerse yourselves in 5 unique 4D worlds of impressive shapes, colours and sounds, with international artists conjuring up graffiti worlds that create an impressive effect under black light. The number of participants is limited - so register quickly!

Final BBQ Event

Date: Thursday, 25.09.2025 from 5 p.m.

Meeting place: on the lawn in the park behind building 1, near KuKo Frösi

Barbecue, music, sports and fun - With a barbecue buffet, drinks and a DJ, you will once again come together with all participants, the organising team and the student council. You can look back on your first days at the university and certainly get to know other fellow students from other fields of study and international exchange students.