Information for new students
Semester dates (summer semester 2026)
Start of semester
15 March 2026
Start of lectures
16 March 2026
End of lecture period
10 July 2026
Examination period
from 11 July to 1 August 2026
End of semester
30 September 2026
Further important dates and deadlines during the semester are listed in the current version of the academic calendar available from the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST).
Important information
Everything about accepting your study place and enrolling at THWS is available from the pages of our Department of Student Affairs (HSST). The online application portal APPLY offers additional important information.
You are starting your studies at THWS in a higher semester? No problem! If you have any questions, please contact the programme advisor responsible for your degree programme.
Additional information about starting your student life can be found in our tips on getting started!
Welcome events for first-year students (summer semester 2026)
In time for the start of the semester, you will find information and links to introductory or welcome events for your degree programme on this page. We are continuously updating this section until the start of the semester.
The English website only contains information on English-taught degree programmes. For events of the German-taught degree programmes, please refer to the German version of this website.
Study location Würzburg
Information is continuously updatedInternational Students
Our International Office offers you a comprehensive (partly digital) orientation programme. Registration is required.
Further information and the exact programme can be found on the website.
Artificial Intelligence (M. Sc.)
Wednesday, 11 March, 13:00:
Campus Sanderheinrichsleitenweg, Room H.1.3
Information about the start of the studies in summer semester can be found on the website of the degree programme MAI.
Design and Information (M.A.)
Wednesday, 11 March, expected time 13:00:
Campus Sanderheinrichsleitenweg, Room I.1.2
If you have questions about the start of studies in the upcoming summer semester, please contact the programme advisor.
Integrated Design and Construction (M.Eng.)
Wednesday, 18 March, 10:00 to 12:30:
Campus Röntgenring, Room A 1.09
Information about the start of studies is available on the faculty's website.
Social Work (M.A.)
Monday, 16 March, 09:30 to 13:00:
The event will take place in the lecture hall building at Münzstr. 12, 97070 Würzburg. Please check the programme's website or the monitors in the building for the room number in advance.
In case of further questions, please write an e-mail to msa.fas[at]thws.de
Study location Schweinfurt
Information is continuously updatedInternational Students
Our International Office offers you a comprehensive (partly digital) orientation programme. Registration is required.
Further information and the exact programme can be found on the website.
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (M.Eng.)
Tuesday, 17 March, 13:30:
Information session primarily, but not exclusively, for first-semester students.
If you have questions about the start of studies in the upcoming summer semester, please contact the programme advisor Prof. Dr. Markus H. Zink.
Product Development and Systems Design (M.Eng.)
Monday, 16 March, 08:15:
Campus Ignaz Schön, Room 5.E.19
Business and Engineering (M.Eng.)
The introductory session for the Master's program in Business and Engineering usually takes place during the first class at the beginning of the summer semester. The schedule is typically announced about two weeks in advance.
Information about the start of studies is available on the faculty's website.