Master Welcome Program

Dear new master students,

to welcome you and get to know each other, the study programe as well as the university/department better there will be a Master-Welcome Program just before the semester / lectures start(s) with follow-up events in the first weeks of the semester. The program is designed in a way that also people can (in parts) participate which cannot make it to Cologne in time, i.e. because of VISA difficulties.

Below is an overview of the program:

General Information and coming together

Topics:

  • Course Program Planning and Help Regarding Bureaucracy when Moving to Germany: A session on planning your course schedules and understanding the program structure. This will be a hybrid session (both in-person and online), and recordings will be made available. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE)​​​​​​​
  • Campus Tour: A guided tour of the campus to familiarize you with the department, library, and all the different areas.
  • Social program: To wrap up the day, we may have a relaxed evening to get to know each other better.

Orientation Fridays (April, 11th & 25th, and Mai, 9th)

Seminar room Institute of Theoretical Physics

  • 4:00 PM – Q&A + Introduction to the Master specialization fields: We will present different specialisation areas of the Cologne Master program which also reflect the Cologne research areas. These presentations will include scientific talk and lab tours, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the research areas and opportunities within the program (no claim of completeness).
  • Afterwards: campus tour, workshops, social events…: There will be another campus tour, different workshops e.g. tackling racism or critical sciences as well as more opportunities to get to know each other and the city better.

We hope these events will provide you with a strong start to your master’s studies and help you connect with your mates. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

Yours Fachschaft / Student Council