At the beginning of October 2025, we will offer a one-week preparatory course for incoming bachelor students, in which we will recall some basic mathematical knowledge from school and introduce some new content that should enable to smoothly start with the first semester. The course is not mandatory, but we highly recommend participation. The first lecture is on October 6th at 10:15 a.m. in room NB-201. You can register for the preliminary course at KU.Campus.

In addition, one can get initial contacts with fellow students and get to know the Ingolstadt campus. The student council offers an entertaining and informative program for this.

On October 14th from 10:30 am-12:30 pm in NB 201 we offer an introductory session to the Data Science program, in which we provide a lot of important and useful information about studying at the KU, the study program, etc. No registration is required for this event.

To help you transition into your study program here in Ingolstadt, each student is assigned an initial advisor among the professors of the institute who also hold the basic courses. They are available to answer questions about the Data Science program, academic careers, etc.

The KU International Office is available to answer many general questions. Here you will find competent advice on topics such as housing, health insurance, visas, finances, scholarships, career advice, etc.

If you need general guidance or specific assistance in the above-mentioned areas during you start your studies, simply contact the International Office by email at

welcome(at)ku.de

The International Office also offers open Zoom consultation hours for advice. The next date is

• Tuesdays, 12.30pm to 1.30pm (German time)

  Meeting-URL:   https://kuei.zoom-x.de/j/68237518611?pwd=Qf0gWdiaxR85GaQmZS85yPdNWHixi7.1

  Meeting-ID: 682 3751 8611
  Kenncode: 397650

The lecture period for the coming winter semester is October 13, 2025 to February 06, 2026.

You can find the general semester dates under the link

https://www.ku.de/en/study-at-the-ku/information-for-foreign-nationals/important-dates

The examination period is during the lecture-free period and is divided into two sections. The examinations usually take place within two weeks directly after the lecture period (examination phase 1) or within the first week before the next lecture period begins (examination phase 2). More detailed information (e.g. registration deadlines, dates, etc.) will be published on KU.Campus.

Information concerning German language courses can be found here:

https://www.ku.de/en/international/international-students/exchange-students-freemover/german-language-courses