Your Study Guide provides you with all the information about your degree program at a glance. Use it whenever you’re looking for information about your degree program. Here you’ll find, for example, your examination regulations, your module handbook, your curriculum, your points of contact, and much more.
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Which modules do I need to take during my studies? Which modules are required electives? Are there deadlines during my studies?
You’ll find the answers to these questions in the examination regulations and the course catalog - two important documents that will help you stay on top of your studies.
The examination regulations contain all legal provisions regarding exams. In the module catalog, you’ll find all the modules you must or may take during your studies. Be sure to read through everything at the start of your studies so you’re fully informed about your options. This is your tool for planning your studies from the very beginning.
When are my classes? When are the exams?
Here are your guides:
Create your own personal class schedule.
| 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | 5th Semester | 6th Semester | |
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| 6 ECTS | Introduction to Economics | Basics of Microeconomics | Public Law | Elective Module in the Specialization Area | Elective Module in the Specialization Area |
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| 6 ECTS | Social Sciences | Investment & Finance | Basics of Macroeconomics | Free Elective Area | Elective Module in the Specialization Area | |
| 6 ECTS | Accounting | Production & Internal Corporate Accounting | Government & Market | Ethics of Digitalization | Elective Module in the Specialization Area | Elective Module in the Specialization Area |
| 6 ECTS | Business Information Management | Applied Artificial Intelligence | Marketing | Civil Law | Free Elective Area | Elective Module in the Specialization Area |
| 6 ECTS | Business Mathematics | Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis | Sample-Based Data Analysis | Economic Cycles & Growth | Free Elective Area | Free Elective Area |
Throughout your studies, you will take the preliminary exam and the midterm exam as part of your coursework.
By the end of the third semester, you must earn 54 ECTS credits from the first three semesters of the required curriculum (HPZ and NPZ) to pass the preliminary exam.
You have passed the midterm exam if you have earned 90 ECTS credits from the required courses by the end of the fifth semester (HPZ and FPZ).
Starting in the 4th semester, you can specialize and develop your own personalized profile. Overall, you can choose from a wide range of profiles. There is a specialized academic program advisor for each profile area. You can find the advisors’ contact information on the pages for each profile.
To Specialization Area
In the free elective area, you have the opportunity to specialize even further according to your individual interests. During your studies, you’ll complete a total of 24 credits in the free elective area. Here, you can choose modules from your own and other specialization area, take language courses, or have credits earned abroad transferred.
As part of your degree program, you can spend a semester abroad. The University of Hohenheim maintains partnerships with other universities both within Europe - through the ERASMUS program - and overseas. You have the option of having the coursework you complete abroad credited toward the modules in your degree program.
To Recognition of Foreign Academic Achievements
Are you looking for a curriculum from a previous academic year? You can find curricula from past academic years in our archive.
During your studies, you have the opportunity to complete an internship of at least 5 weeks as part of your elective coursework. The internship must be completed as a single, uninterrupted period on a full-time basis. The Internship Office is your point of contact for arranging the internship. There, you’ll also find helpful tips for finding an internship position.
There is an assignment process to help you find an advisor for your thesis. Two assignment procedures are offered each year: The first takes place in February for students registering for their thesis in the summer semester, and the second takes place in July for students registering for their thesis in the winter semester. The assignment procedure is conducted via ILIAS.
During your studies, you can participate in a wide variety of programs and courses that will help you learn new skills, explore your interests more deeply, and gain valuable experience. In addition to the regular curriculum, our university offers numerous opportunities to enrich your time as a student.
To provide you with the best possible support throughout your studies, we offer information sessions each semester on important topics - such as starting your studies, free elective area, studying abroad, and your thesis. You can attend the relevant session as soon as the topic becomes relevant to you.
Prof. Dr. Matthias Uhl
matthias.uhl(at)uni-hohenheim.de
Bettina Scheuing | for the foundational studies program
b.scheuing(at)uni-hohenheim.de
Do you have questions about your degree program? The academic program advising can help you with course content, choosing your specialization, and planning your individual study path (e.g., elective courses, study abroad, or an internship).
The team at the Student Counselling Center (ZSB) provides advice and information on all matters related to your academic studies.
Examples of topics: General planning and organization of your studies, difficulties encountered during your studies, study and work techniques, psychological counseling
The team at the Hohenheim Career Center (CCH) provides advice and information on all matters related to career guidance, developing your professional profile, and starting your career. This service is free of charge.
Examples of topics: strengths analysis, resume review, interview coaching, job database
