FAQ - Studying

Questions about course content and examinations

Who can I contact with questions about course contents and examination matters?

Please contact the respective departmental adviser in case of course-specific questions or the respective examination office of your department.

How do I register for courses?

The Marvin portal is used to register for courses. Log in with your university account and go to "Course offerings" -> "Display course catalogue." This is the link to Marvin.
Who do I contact if I have a specific question about a course?

In this case, it is best to contact the instructor who is leading the course or the corresponding departmental adviser.
What does ECTS mean? What are credits (CP)?

The ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) is a European system for credit transfer. The individual courses (e.g. tutorials, seminars, lessons and lectures) are assigned credits. The number of assigned CP is determined according to the workload for the students. 1 CP equals approx. 30 hours of workload.

What semester documents and certificates are there? Where can I find them and when are they issued to me?

You receive your master data sheet and your semester ID after re-registration. You can download and print other certificates (enrollment certificate, Federal Student's Assistance Act (BAFöG) certificate, etc.) yourself in the Marvin portal under "My studies" -> "Study service." This is the link to Marvin.

How can I pay at the dining hall/cafeteria?

You can find the available dining halls and cafeteria and learn how payment works there using the Ucard here. The Ucard also serves as a library card at the University Library and Departmental Libraries and as a copy card for copying machines at the university. For use as a library card, you must have your card activated at the University Library and Departmental Libraries.

What libraries are available and where can I find them?

There is a newly constructed central library (short form: CL) as of the 2018 summer semester, which is located between the St. Elizabeth Church and the old botanical garden. Lending is performed using the Ucard (see dining halls, cafeterias, Ucard). The CL also offers tours and training on certain aspects of library use. Several departmental libraries are also located in the same building. All other departmental libraries are located at the sites of the respective institutes or departments.