Orientation semester

For some prospective students, it is difficult to find the right field of study.

We offer you a semester in which you can find out where your strengths and weaknesses lie, what fascinates you, and what you can study. With us, you don't have to decide in advance whether technology or economics appeals to you; with us, you can try it out.

Our orientation semester helps you make the right decisions for your future career. From here, you can get started.

Jump StAArt - find the right field of study, subject!

Degree

The certainty of what you want to study

Number of semesters

1 semester

Achievable credit points (European Credit Transfer System)

Up to 30 credit points: You will need to check with the respective degree program to find out whether the CPs you have earned can be credited toward a degree program.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines: Summer semester: end of October - 20 March 2026, winter semester: beginning of May - 09 October 2026

Requirements for admission, entrance requirements

General or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or university of applied sciences entrance qualification

Fees

The Semester Contribution of € 170 is made up of an administrative fee of € 80, a contribution of € 72 for the student services organization (Studierendenwerk) Ulm and a contribution of € 18 for the constituted student body.

Application and admission

The prerequisite(s) for the orientation semester is a general/subject-specific) university entrance qualification or a university of applied sciences entrance qualification.

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Your roadmap for orientation

Highlights of the study program

Orientation

Try out studying

Acquire methodological skills

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Downloads for Studies

Canvas - our Learning Management System

Course catalogue

Study and examination regulations

Module handbook orientation semester SoSe 26

49.9 KB PDF

News

Welcome to the orientation semester

FAQs

What interests should I bring with me for the orientation semester?

An interest in your future educational path! Is Studies the right thing for me? If so, which subject area? Active class participation (and contribution to discussions) will help you answer these questions.

What assignments, credit, performance can I have recognized?

As in a normal Studies course, you can earn credits during the orientation semester. If you pass an examination, these CPs will be credited to you. After the orientation semester, you can apply for a degree programme as normal. You must then clarify with the respective degree program whether the CPs you have earned can be credited to a degree programme.