Information on the start of your studies 

Your orientation week at the University of Münster

During the orientation week, you will meet your fellow students for the first time. You will get to know them, the city and the university through numerous varied activities. This is where many friendships are formed for the duration of your studies and beyond. You can find more information about your orientation week here. Before or during your orientation week, you might also want to pick up your student ID after ordering it online.

Your courses in the first semester

Information on the lectures and tutorials can be found in the examination regulations. You can find out about the times and locations of the courses in the course overview or on the homepages of the chairs/institutes. The course overview is updated every semester in good time before the semester starts. While university buildings in Münster are spread all around the city, all Economics lectures take place in the city center, primarily in the Juridicum and H building across from the Münster Castle. A comprehensive campus map can also be found here.

Further useful tips for your studies 

The WiWi student council offers detailed information for first-year students on its homepage. During your studies, you can contact the members of the council at any time to ask questions. The student council bundles all relevant information about starting your studies in a Learnweb*-course. Here you will also find information on various student initiatives at Münster University: Numerous initiatives and university groups enrich the faculty's offerings through their diverse work and thus contribute to a practical education.