Welcome to the Faculty of Engineering #
If you found this page, your master studies at the TF in Freiburg will probably start on October 19th, 2026. If this is the case, you’ve come to the right place! As most international students at TF are doing their masters degree , this page focusses only on master students. If you’re in your bachelors and don’t speak german, feel free to contact us for additional information.
Here you can find information about the Freshmen-Week and the study start in general at the Faculty of Engineering.
Note
You can find the freshmen letter here , that you hopefully should have gotten per mail.
Faculty introductory events #
The faculty organizes some introductory events. The events organized by the faculty are more informational while ours are focused more on fun and socalization.
You can find the facultys events at Information for new students - Winter semester
under the tab Orientation week for new postgraduate students in the winter semester 2026
Events by the student council #
| When? | What? | Where? |
|---|---|---|
| We 07.10. 17:00 | Analog photography workshop (in German!) more infos here(in german) | FSR (051-028) |
| Su 11.10. 14:00 | Chill biketour | in front of building 051 |
| Mo 12.10. 17:00 | Barbecue | Campus lawn |
| Tu 13.10. 18:00 | Bordgame evening | 051-03-026 |
| Mi 14.10. 18:30 | Pub crawl (with registration!) | PDAS |
| Do 15.10. 18:00 | Bouldering | Blockhaus |
| Sa 17.10. 16:00 | FLINTA Bordgame evening | B-Space, Building 051, Room 02-029 |
| Di 20.10. 16:00 | Queer creative evening | B-Space, Building 051, Room 02-029 |
| We 21.10. 18:00 | Chess Evening | Attic-room SR 03-026 in Builiding 51 |
| Sa 24.10. 15:00 | City Ralley | in Front of Building 101 |
| Sa 24.10. 18:00 | Campfire with open stage | Campus lawn |
| Su 25.10. 14:00 | Hike | Stadtgarten |
| Tu 03.11. 17:00 | Mensa Dinner | in Front of Building 051 |
| Mi 04.11. 18:00 | Magic the Gathering | Building 051 room 006 |
| Sa 07.11. 11:00 | Roadbike tour | in Front of Building 051 |
| So 08.11. 16:00 | Flunkyball tournament | in Front of Building 051 |
Registration is not necessary - just drop by (except the Pub crawl and analog photgraphy workshop)
Details about the events #
More details can be found in the myUFR App . Note: you might need to add the bachelors program to your profile to see the events.
FAQ #
Is there a group chat? #
Yes! We have a Signal group.
We will publish an invitation link during the introduction presentation and on our events.
If you prefer WhatsApp, get Signal.
Who are you? #
The student council organizes your freshmen week. We are a group of students who organize events, represent students' interests towards professors, faculty and university, and can help with general questions about studying. Anyone can join the student council! Just come to the student council room (Building 051, Room 028) or to our meeting on Mondays at 18:15.
Learn more about us here.
Board game evening #
The student council owns a large board and card game collection. There are games in English and German. We’re planning to use 1-2 rooms for group games and a separate room for jigsaw puzzles. There will be drinks and snacks available for a small donation.
FLINTA game evening #
FLINTA* stands for women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender people. Basically everyone except cis men.
A game night for getting to know each other and having fun. We provide a wide variety of board games, card games, and puzzles. Drinks and snacks are available on a donation basis. So, just like the other game night, but specifically for FLINTAs.
Magic the Gathering #
Together with the Magic: The Gathering Uni Club Freiburg, which is an initiative of students who like to play the trading card game, we are organizing a beginner event at the Technische Fakultät. We meet on a weekly basis to cast spells and summon creatures from the world of Magic and beyond the multiverse. You can play the cardgame as a group or with two people.
We are a diverse club with members from different backgrounds and are embedded within a pilot project from the creator of the game, Wizards of the Coast. Anyone is welcome - not matter if you are experienced or if you are new to the game and want to try it out. We will take time to explain the game to you and ensure that you feel comfortable within our community.
Come by and play with other new students!
Pub Crawl #
REGISTRATION REQUIRED We will be touring Freiburg’s bars in groups of 10. We’ll switch bars roughly every hour so you can get to know as many of them as possible in one night.
Please note that registration is required, as space is limited. When registering, you can also indicate preferences—such as avoiding smoking bars. Also important: - Bring cash (some bars do not accept cards) - eat something beforehand - We have an awareness team you can contact during the event - Service staff are human, too - Stay with your group during the event
From around 11 p.m.—that is, after the pub crawl— you can join us at ElPi (a club in the city center) if you want. No registration is required for ElPi, so even if you didn’t get a spot on the pub crawl, you can still come along to ElPi.
Queer creative afternoon #
Queer & friends event: You don’t have to be queer to attend, but you should be an ally. An afternoon for crafting, painting, and expressing your creativity while meeting new people. Materials will be provided for painting, jewelry making, patches (painting and sewing), and crochet. There will also be some inspiration and sample pieces on hand (along with people available to answer questions or offer help). Feel free to bring your own materials or ideas—there are no limits to creativity. You can also simply come along to meet queer people at the TF :)
Please note:
- Do not assume or guess pronouns.
- Respect pronouns.
- This event is a safe space for queer people.
Queer: Not heterosexual and/or not cisgender; part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Ally: A person who supports the queer community.
Contact #
If you can’t wait to get to know us or if you have any further questions, just write us an email to fs@fachschaft.tf. Or visit us in the student council room.
We’ll see you during freshmen week.
And don’t forget: Don’t Panic