Study documents

Which modules do I have to take during my studies? Which modules are compulsory electives? Are there deadlines in the degree program? 

You can find these answers in the examination regulations, in the module catalog and in the study plan. Three important documents to give you the best overview of your studies..

The examination regulations contain all legal regulations regarding examinations. In the module catalog you will find all the modules that you must or can take in your studies. The study plan shows the modules in the individual semesters in chronological order. Read through everything at the beginning of your studies so that you are well informed about your options in your studies. This is your tool to plan your studies from the beginning.

Study organisation

When do my courses take place? When do the exams take place? 

Here are your guideposts: 

  • Create your personal timetable. 
  • You can find all the courses in the current semester in the course catalogue.
  • In HohCampus you can manage your studies, such as re-registering for your studies and registering for exams.
  • In ILIAS you can access the event content and course materials.
  • The Examinations Office is your contact for examination matters.
  • The Student Administration Office is your contact for your study administration: from enrolment, re-registration, leave of absence and ex-registration.                                            
                                                                                                                    

Study newsletter

So that you don't miss any important information about your degree programme, please register for the degree programme newsletter for your degree programme. The newsletter will provide you with important information about your studies, such as changes in the study plan, announcements of new courses, important events and much more.                                                                                                                                             Registration for the study newsletter

Inform yourself sessions

To ensure that you are well informed about your studies, we offer information sessions every semester on the topics of starting your studies, free elective areas, semesters abroad, profile and focus areas, internships and final theses. Attend the session when you need the topic. You can register via the F.I.T. platform.


To the Inform yourself sessions

Student Counselling Center

The team at the Central Student Advisory Service (ZSB) will advise and inform you on all questions concerning the implementation of your studies.

Example topics: General study organisation, difficulties in the course of studies, learning and working techniques, psychological counselling.     

To the Student Counselling Center

CareerCenter Hohenheim

The team at the CareerCenter Hohenheim (CCH) will advise and inform you on all questions regarding career orientation, profile building and career entry. This service is free of charge for you.

Example topics: Strengths analysis, application document check, interview coaching, job database.

To the CareerCenter Hohenheim

Basic studies

Bettina Scheuing

E-mail

Contact person for questions regarding the content of the basic studies

Profile area

From the 4th semester onwards, you can specialise and develop your own personal profile. You can choose from a total of 10 profiles. There is a student counselling service for each profile area. You can find the contact details of the advisors on the pages of the individual profiles.  

To the profile areas

From the 1st - 3rd semester, you will gain in-depth insights into digital business management and also learn and understand the basics of business and economics. From the 4th semester onwards, you will have access to profile area modules relating to digital management. 

Preliminary and Interim Examination

During the course of your degree program, you will take the preliminary and interim examinations.

By the end of the third semester, you must have completed 54 ECTS credits from the first three semesters of the compulsory section in order to pass the preliminary examination.

  • In each case, 6 ECTS credits must be earned in the modules ‘Business Mathematics’ and ‘Introduction to Economics’. We strongly recommend that you complete these two modules in the first semester as planned.
  • Four modules (24 ECTS credits) must be completed in modules from either the area of “Business Administration” or the area of “Economics” or a combination of these two areas.
  • Three modules (18 credits) can be freely selected from the modules offered in the first to third semester.

The interim examination is passed if you have completed 90 ECTS credits from the compulsory area by the end of the fifth semester.

More about the deadlines in the bachelor program

Free elective area

In your degree programme, you take the free elective area with a total of 24 credits. You can choose modules from your own and other profile areas, take language courses or receive credit for work done abroad. You can find all important information about the free elective area via the link. More about the free elective area

Internship

During your studies, you have the opportunity to complete an internship of at least 5 weeks in the free elective area. The internship should be undivided and full-time. The Internship Office is your contact for the internship. There you will also find helpful tips for finding an internship.  

More about the internship

Semester abroad & recognition

As part of your studies, you can complete a stay abroad. The University of Hohenheim maintains partnerships with other universities both within Europe with the ERASMUS programme and overseas. You have the opportunity to have examination results obtained abroad recognised for the modules in your degree programme. 

More about the semester abroad

More about the recognition of foreign achievements

Thesis

To ensure that you get a supervisor for your thesis, there is an award procedure. Two award procedures are offered each year: The first award procedure takes place in February for registration of the thesis in the summer semester, the second award procedure takes place in July for registration of the thesis in the winter semester. The award procedure is offered via Ilias.  More about thesis

Extracurricular offers

During your studies, you can take part in a wide range of programmes and courses that will help you learn new skills, deepen your interests and gain valuable experience. In addition to the regular curriculum, our university offers numerous programmes 

More about the extracurricular programmes