Welcome Week

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Welcome to TU Braunschweig!

For all international students who are new to Braunschweig, we organize a Welcome Week at the beginning of the semester. This programme is an excellent opportunity for you to get to know the university and make new friends. It includes a kick off event, campus tours, information events on study-related topics, practical workshops, get-to-know-you events and much more. One highlight is the first-year excursion to exciting destinations in the region.
 

Save the Date!

In the summer semester 2026, Welcome Week will take place from 30 March to 02 Apri!

Online info sessions

On 23 February, the International Student Support’s online info sessions kick off. Each session lasts one hour and covers topics such as finding accommodation, campus life, navigating German bureaucracy, and much more.

Find out more

Events in our Welcome Week

01 April 2026, 12:30 - 13:30

Welcome Week: International Lunch Break

Eating lunch together and getting to know fellow students – this is what the International Lunch Break is all about!

01 April 2026, 14:00 - 15:00

Welcome Week: Workshop - Digital Tools

At this info session, you will get to know the most important IT services of TU Braunschweig.

 

01 April 2026, 15:15 - 16:30

Welcome Week: Workshop - Course & Exam Organisation

Get off to a great start to your studies! In this workshop, you’ll learn all the basics about study structure, modules, courses, and exams – compact and easy to understand.

01 April 2026, 18:00 - 20:00

Welcome Week: Welcome Event of the Indian Student Community

The Indian Student Community welcomes all new Indian students at TU Braunschweig and provides valuable tips to help you get off to a successful start in your studies.

01 April 2026, 19:00 - 22:00

Welcome Week: Bouldering

Exercise, fun and community spirit – that's what bouldering is all about.

02 April 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

Welcome Week: First-Year-Excursion - Discover… the “Autostadt”

Explore the Autostadt in Wolfsburg with other international first year students. Our first excursion offers exciting insights into the world of the Volkswagen Group and plenty of opportunities to make new friends!

02 April 2026, 18:00 - 20:00

Welcome Week: Orientation Event for Chinese-Speaking Students

The Association of Chinese Students and Scientists Braunschweig welcomes all new Chinese-speaking students and provides useful suggestions and tips for a successful start to your studies and life in Braunschweig.

 

02 April 2026, 20:00 - 22:00

Welcome Week: Chat & Beer

Good conversations and a great atmosphere await you at the first ESN Chat & Beer of the semester!

04 April 2026, 19:00 - 22:00

Welcome Week: Flunkyball Tournament

Fun, competition, and team spirit – at the ESN Flunkyball Tournament, you're right in the heart of the action!

05 April 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

Welcome Week: Easter in the Park

Celebrate a colourful Easter Sunday in the park with the ESN Braunschweig!


The Welcome Week 2025/26 in our video

[Translate to English:] A group of students stands behind a large banner with the word ‘Welcome’ written on it and cheers.

The Welcome Week 2025 in our video

[Translate to English:] Group of international students holding a poster with the words ‘Welcome’. The photo reads ‘Welcome Week 2025’.

The Welcome Week 2024/25 in our video

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The Welcome Week 2024 in our video

A group of students posing cheerfully for a group photo.

The Welcome Week 2023/24 in our video

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The Welcome Week 2022/23 in our video

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