​Important information for all first-year students

When you enrol at the University of Bayreuth, a student user account will be created for you which entitles you to use the various online services of the University and the IT Service Centre. If you have not received an e-mail after successful enrolment, please contact the Student Administration Office (please also check your spam folder).

• Information on the student user account (German)
  
• Information on the student user account (English)
  
• List of all online services

Cmlife is the central platform for managing your studies. Among other things, you can view course dates, register for courses and examinations, view your grades and download study certificates.

• cmlife instruction page
  
• Course catalogue 
• Guide to cmlife course catalogue

The Campus-Card of the University of Bayreuth serves as a student ID card. It is issued after enrolment and contains your personal data as well as a chip card with which you can use various university services.

• Info page on the student ID card (Campus-Card)
  

The university sends official notifications to the e-mail address set up for you: btxxxxxx@uni-bayreuth.de. You can access your e-mails at https://mail.myubt.de. Please make sure that you receive the e-mails that are relevant to you.

• Info page of the IT Service Centre

You can download your proof of enrolment and other certificates directly in cmlife. You can find these printouts in the ‘Studies’ section. You can log in to cmlife with your user ID and the password you have chosen.

• cmlife instruction page
  

Creating a timetable is an important first step in your studies. All the relevant information is provided in the introductory event, but it is still a good idea to familiarise yourself with it in advance. This way, questions can be clarified and the semester can start smoothly. The Central Student Advisory Service offers an information page with helpful tips and instructions.

• Tips for creating a timetable (in German)

• Information on the semester ticket for summer semester 2025 
  
• Information on the Transport Association of Greater Nuremberg GmbH (VGN) (in German)
• Information on health, accident, and liability insurance
• UBT-App
• Campus plan 
• Help in finding accommodation: Info page of the city of Bayreuth (in German), Info page of the university
• Student Union Upper Franconia

The Welcome Services of the University of Bayreuth advise and support international students before, during and after their stay at the University of Bayreuth.

• Information for international students

• Info page on living in Germany and accommodation in Bayreuth
  

Our Welcome Services offer a special orientation week for international first-year students. Participation is compulsory!

• When? In the week before the start of lectures
  
• Registration: All admitted international students will receive an invitation by e-mail.
  
• Contact: Welcome Services
  

• When? Two alternative dates, about two weeks and one week before the start of the lecture period
  
• Content: The Central Student Advisory Service of the University of Bayreuth invites all new students to two digital information events at the start of the semester. Among other things, you will receive information on organising the start of your studies, the CampusCard and important documents for creating your timetable. You will also find out everything about introductory events, the university canteen, WiFi access, library use and much more - and of course there will also be time for your questions.
  
• Link: Webinar ‘Welcome to the university’ (in German)
  

• When? Before the start of the lecture period, duration between one and two weeks
• Content: Some departments and degree programmes offer first-year students the opportunity to refresh their knowledge, particularly in the field of mathematics, before the start of the lecture period. Participation is voluntary. Registration is not necessary.
• Preliminary courses: Mathematics for Bachelor students of Computer Science and Applied Computer Science
  

Whether you are studying engineering, economics, science or computer science, mathematics plays an important role in many degree programmes. You can also use an external online programme for independent preparation: the Online Mathematics Bridge Course OMB+ (in German).

• When? only in the winter semester, in the week before the start of the lecture period
• Content: University works differently to school: there are semesters instead of school years, lecture theatres instead of classrooms and lectures without compulsory attendance. Suddenly you have to organise a lot of things yourself. At the ‘How does studying work?’ event, the team from the PULS service centre will give you tips for a successful start to your studies, provide information about advice and services and will be available to answer your questions.
• Link: coming soon
  

• When? at the beginning of the lecture period
• Content: In the introduction you will get to know cmlife, the campus management system of the University of Bayreuth. You can use cmlife to plan your studies, register for examinations, obtain study certificates and much more. One course is offered in English for students of all faculties.
• Links: see programme Introductory events in the summer semester 2025 (website in German, programme also available in English)
  

In order to take part in a language course at the UBT Language Centre, it may be necessary to take a placement test. As the information may differ depending on the language, please read the information pages of the Language Centre carefully.

• Registration period for placement tests: in the first 1 1/2 weeks before the start of the lecture period
  
• Info page of the Language Centre on the placement tests

In the first few weeks around the start of lectures, there are numerous offers to help you arrive and get to know each other.

• First semester programmes of the student councils (If the programme offered by your student council is not explicitly linked, it is best to take a look at their website or ask them directly): links coming soon
• First semester offering of the Protestant Student Community / Catholic University Community

• First semester information of the City of Bayreuth (in German)

• When? Usually on the first (and second) day of the lecture period
• Content: Every degree programme and every teaching subject offers its own introductory event, which usually takes place at the beginning of the lecture period. There you will receive important information about your degree programme, study procedures, examination regulations and much more. Many of the university's service centres (e.g. Language Centre, library, etc.) also offer introductory events.
• Programme: Introductory events in the summer semester 2025
  

• When? Only in the winter semester, first day of the lecture period
  
• Content: The enrolment session is a university-wide event at which the university administration warmly welcomes new students. At the subsequent campus evening, you will have the opportunity to get to know your future fellow students in a relaxed atmosphere and find out which student initiatives suit you best.
  A ‘Welcome Event’ is also offered for new students on the degree programmes in Kulmbach in the winter semester.
  
• Link: coming soon

Regular courses usually do not start on the first day of the lecture period, as the introductory events take place on this day. In the following days, you should definitely attend the first dates of the courses, as you will receive important information on course registration, access to teaching materials and other organisational aspects. Please also pay attention to the information from the introductory event so that you are well prepared for the start of your studies.

Registration for language courses takes place via cmlife. Please note that, depending on the language, placement tests (registration before the start of the lecture period) may also be necessary.

• Info page of the Language Centre on languages and courses
  
• Informations about registration for language courses