Study preparation: Everything you need for a successful start to your studies

We are pleased that you have chosen our university.

Compared to your time at school, your professional life or the study system in your country of origin, many things will seem new and unfamiliar to you. This is completely normal and you are not alone.

With our wide range of offers, we will help you to prepare for studying and to arrive well at the university.

What study preparation courses are available at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences?

Frankfurt UAS offers a wide range of support formats to help first-year students get off to the best possible start in their studies. These include orientation, subject-specific preparation, counseling, and workshops.

The university provides a comprehensive program of study preparation each semester. For the summer semester, numerous orientation events and workshops will be held in both German and English from March 16 to April 1, 2026 (mostly online). All offers are listed in the event table below.

In addition, the preliminary course in mathematics from March 30 to April 1, 2026, offers subject-specific preparation.

At the bottom of the page, you will find further information on independent study, including in particular the “Ten Steps for Starting Your Studies” and the “Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences ABC”.

How can I participate?

Read through the events on offer and click on “to registration” in the event table. Then fill out the form.

What other information about starting your studies could be interesting?

Dates for support services and events at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences are also available on the university's social media channels via facebook and Instagram, as well as the Instagram channel of @studycompass and the AStA of Frankfurt UAS.

Contact

Michaela FeiglLearning Support (TLC)
Building 2, Room 429, 430 & 434
Natascha HempelHead of Learning Support (TLC), Coordination StudyCompass
Building 2, Room 433
Dominique GrünCommunication & Coordination Learning Support (TLC)
Building 2, Room 430
Miliki BurnikiStudent Assistant StudyCompass | Study Preparations
Building BCN, Room 8th floor
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last updated on: 03.05.2026