Everything you need to know about starting your studies at a single glance

All information about the start of your studies in compact form A new chapter in your academic career begins with starting your studies. To help you start your studies smoothly, we have compiled the most important information for you.

1 September 2022  – Semesterstart
This is the official start of the winter semester, but lectures do not begin until October.

5 to 23 September - Preparatory courses
The preparatory courses are designed to refresh students' knowledge of maths, physics, chemistry and English before beginning their studies. Registration is open until 26 August.
preparatory courses

27 to 29 September - Information days for freshmen
The first days on campus are a combination of information events and free-time activities to help you arrive and get to know the campus.
Programme of information days for freshmen

4 October - Start of lectures
The lecture period begins right now. You can find your courses in your personal  timetable.

5 October - Enrolment ceremony
The enrolment ceremony welcomes freshmen into the university family.
Programme Enrolment Ceremony

Prague trips
The Student Board organises a trip to Prague every year for all new students. The trip is over four days and is a good opportunity to get to know each other for the first time. Depending on the faculty, the trip starts on 20 September, 23 September or 30 September 2022.
Prague trips

Each course group has its own timetable. The schedules for the winter semester will be published on 15 August. You can find your personal timetable in the student portal or in our app HSMWmobil.

You are automatically registered in all compulsory modules according to the study schedule. For optional modules or groups (e.g. for internships), you can register online via the student portal. It is possible to register from the beginning of September until the end of the first week of lectures. Registration for the examination is separate and takes place at the end of the lecture period.

For some functions you need a personal login. This information will be sent to you with your enrolment letter. You will also receive an e-mail address which you can use to get information about timetable changes or important enrolment dates. The communication at the HSMW is mainly done via email between students and the HSMW. In the same way, emails to professors, lecturers and other university staff should be sent via this mailbox. When you register for the first time, you first need to change the password and agree to the terms of use. Afterwards, the password has to be updated regularly.

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Your university login allows you to access the free wifi "eduroam". This service is available on the campus in Mittweida and in all other universities in Germany. DFN offers a  Tool for the configuration. Instructions on how to set it up can be found in the Wiki. If you need help with the configuration, please contact our  Helpdesk.

Our Campus map will help you to find your way around the campus. This map is also available in our app  HSMWmobil.

Each room is labeled in accordance with a standard scheme: In 1-210 C, 1 represents the building and C stands for the staircase. 210 is the room number, and the hundred indicates the room is on the 2nd floor. You can find an overview of the room allocation in the Room plan.

If you have any questions about the organisation of your studies, please contact our Student services. There is a contact person for each faculty who takes care of all matters from enrolment to exmatriculation.

Our university is full of opportunities for creative and committed minds. By participating in these projects, you can practically try your knowledge gained during your studies, collect experience in teamwork or improvisational skills and enjoy lots of fun at the same time. There are many exciting projects to choose from and there are almost no limits on what you can do. Furthermore, projects like the Mittweida Media Forum, the university theatre and the beta of course are also an experience as a visitor.