Introductory days
Dear New Students
Where can I register for my courses? How should I organize my studies? And what does the University of Bern have to offer me alongside my course of study? If you have these and other questions you would like answers to, then visit the introductory courses in the week before the semester begins.
The introductory days 2023 are taking place from September 14 to 15.
The introductory days provide an introduction to studying at the University of Bern. They are intended to provide answers to questions about studying and to help you find your way around the university. You can attend::
- the introductory workshop for bachelor students (DIGITAL)
The introductory workshop will be held in digital form from the week before the semester begins (from Monday, 11 September). There you will receive practical information and tips that will help you to start your studies successfully. Questions about the course can be clarified live with the participating specialist offices on Thursday, 14 September (online question rounds). - the freshers' day for first-year students bachelor and masters' degree on Friday, 15. September 2023 (IN-PERSON)
On the freshers' day for first-year students you will receive all the necessary information about your subjects and learn more about our university.
Freshers' day for first-year students
On Friday, september 15, the freshers' day for first-year students provides an introduction to studying, gives a picture of life at and around the University of Bern and offers the opportunity to make first contacts. It is also intended to provide answers to questions about studying and to help you find your way around the university.
- First of all, the University introduces itself in a official welcome event with the Rector. You will receive general information about studying, about the services offered by the various university offices, the Student Union (SUB) and the Counseling Service of the Universities of Bern.
- You will receive subject-specific information directly from the faculties and institutes of your major and minor in introductory events on-site.
- You will also have the opportunity to get to know the university groups on the Campus Student Groups in UniS.
The daily schedule with detailed information on the introductory events and the university city map are compiled in the booklet «Leporello 2023». Use this overview to put together your individual daily programme.
Preparation Workshop
Are you starting your bachelor's degree program at the University of Bern this semester and wondering if you are well prepared for this new chapter in your life? The Preparation Workshop provides you with lots of practical tips, so that you will be well equipped for the start of the first semester.
The Preparation Workshop is being conducted by the Vice-Rectorate Teaching in cooperation with the following offices / persons:
- Dr. Barbara Studer, Institute of Psychology at the University of Bern / Hirncoach AG (only in German)
- Universities of Bern Counselling Centre
- Students' Union of the University of Bern (SUB) (only in German)
- Teaching Administration Systems (TAS)
- Support Center for ICT-Aided Teaching and Research (iLUB)
Event information
| Format | Online course with exercises and videos |
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| Time required | 3 to 4 hours |
| Course language | German (lecture documents are partly available in French and English) |
| Note | Participation is free |
| Access | Click here to access the online course. |
Program
| Topic | Content |
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Learning strategies for studying |
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| Suggestions for good stress management |
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From students to students: tips for the start of the semester |
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| Introduction to the Core Teaching System (CTS) |
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| Introduction to the learning platform ILIAS |
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You can find the flyer (PDF, 763KB) for the Preparation Workshop here (only in German).