Start of studies in winter semester 2026/27
- Welcome to the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science!
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On this page, you will find information about starting your studies in the winter semester. We look forward to welcoming you soon to the first semester introductions (ESE) from October 1st to 9th, 2026! Information for the central introductory event as well as the events of the individual institutes can be found here (as of July 24, 2026).
Central introductory event
Central Introductory Events
The central introductory event of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science for all degree programmes and subjects of the faculty (including information on the Bachelor GKS) will take place on:
Date: Monday, 5 October 2026
Time: 09:20 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Location: Room TRE/PHYS/E (Trefftz Building, Zellescher Weg 16)
A welcoming lecture by Prof. Dr. Stefan Michel awaits you.
Central introductory event for all teacher training students:
Date: Thursday, 1 October 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Room HSZ/Audimax (Hörsaalzentrum, Bergstraße 64)
Ceremonial Matriculation of TU Dresden:
Date: Thursday, 8 October 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Room HSZ/Audimax (Hörsaalzentrum, Bergstraße 64)
In addition to the central dates, the institutes also offer events for their degree programmes and subjects. You can find the dates below – the links to the respective institute pages provide further insights and details.
Introductory events of the degree programs
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E11/H (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information on starting your Architecture studies can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikm/studium/studienbeginn
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E04/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Protestant Theology , please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iet/studium/informationen-fuer-studienanfaenger-innen
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 09:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
- Location: Room TREF/MATH/H (Trefftz Building / Willers Building, Zellescher Weg 16-18)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of History, please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ige/studium/studienstart
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 9:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
- Location: Room ABS/105/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Catholic Theology, please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikt/studium/studienstart
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 9:20 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
- Location: Room ABS/105/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Catholic Theology, please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikt/studium/studienstart
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E11/H (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information on the start of the academic year for art history students can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikm/studium/studienbeginn
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
- Location: Room ASB/120/H (Andreas-Schubert-Bau, Zellescher Weg 19)
Information on the start of the academic year for Media Research students can be found here: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ifk/studium/lehrveranstaltungen
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 2:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A253/U (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Philosophy can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iphil/studium/studienstart
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E08/H (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Political Science , please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/powi/studium/studienbeginn
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room TRE/MATH/H (Trefftz Building / Willers Building, Zellescher Weg 16–18)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Sociology , please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iso/studium/studienbeginn-1/aktuelles-zum-studienbeginn
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.
- Location: Room TRE/MATH/H (Trefftz Building / Willers Building, Zellescher Weg 16-18)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Sociology can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iso/studium/studienbeginn-1/aktuelles-zum-studienbeginn
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A154/U (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
Information on the start of the academic year for Applied Media Research students can be found here: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ifk/studium/lehrveranstaltungen
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A523 (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
For information on starting your studies at the Institute of Catholic Theology, please visit the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikt/studium/studienstart
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E04/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information on starting your studies at the Institute of Political Science is available here: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/powi/studium/studienbeginn
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A538 (Archive Room of the Institute of History) (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of History can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ige/studium/studienstart
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 9:20 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: Room BEY/137/U (Beyer Building, George-Bähr-Straße 1)
Information on the start of the program for students in the LL.M. International Studies in Intellectual Property Law program can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/irget/ipllm/studium/study-start
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time: 2:50 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E11/H (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information on the start of the academic year for art history students can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikm/studium/studienbeginn
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A253/U (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Philosophy can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iphil/studium/studienstart
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 11:10 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/06-008 (August-Bebel-Straße 30)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Sociology can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iso/studium/studienbeginn-1/aktuelles-zum-studienbeginn
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
- Location: Room BZW/A253/U (Office Building, Zellescher Weg 17)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Philosophy can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iphil/studium/studienstart
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E04/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Protestant Theology can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/iet/studium/informationen-fuer-studienanfaenger-innen
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room ABS/E08/H (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information about starting your studies in Social Studies can be found at the following link:https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/powi/dpb/studium/studienstart
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time: 9:20 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
- Location: Room TRE/MATH/H (Trefftz Building / Willers Building, Zellescher Weg 16-18)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of History can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ige/studium/studienstart
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 9:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
- Location: Room ABS/105/U (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Catholic Theology can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikt/studium/studienstart
- Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Time: 11:10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Room 1 (ABS/0E01/P) (August-Bebel-Straße 20)
Information about starting your studies at the Institute of Art and Music can be found at the following link: https://tu-dresden.de/gsw/phil/ikm/studium/studienbeginn
Introductory events of the Faculty Student Councils
Introductory Events of the Student Councils
The Student Council (FSR) PHIL represents the interests of the students at the faculty. The student-led induction week complements the official programme of the institutes and eases the transition into university life. The programme offers numerous opportunities to meet fellow students. First-year students receive active support when starting their studies – including campus and city tours as well as a "timetable brunch".
Click here for the student program during the introductory week.
The Faculty Student Council for Philosophy (all other subjects) can be found here.