Information for new students
Semester dates (winter semester 2026/2027)
Start of semester
01 October 2026
Start of lectures
01 October 2026
End of lecture period
22 January 2027
Examination period
from 23 January to 13 February 2027
End of semester
15 March 2027
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 (winter semester 2026/2027)
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.