Introduction Week, Faculty of Architecture and Design

Summer term 2026

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Latest update: 03.02.2026

Architectural Lighting Design

Master

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, lecture hall
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Library instruction in German
Building 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Library instruction in English
Building 23

Friday, 06.03.2026

Compulsory courses, see also studIP »

Architecture

Bachelor/ Master

» Architecture, Bachelor

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, foyer
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Library instruction in German
Building 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Library instruction in English
Building 23

Friday, 06.03.2026

Compulsory courses, see also studIP »

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» Architecture, Master

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Master’s Programme in Architecture
Building 7a, foyer
2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, lecture hall
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Library instruction in German
Building 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Library instruction in English
Building 23

Friday, 06.03.2026

Compulsory courses, see also studIP »

Design

Bachelor / Master

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Introduction to the Master’s Programme in Material Culture Design
Building 7a, room 1.216
2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, lecture hall
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Library instruction in German
Building 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Library instruction in English
Building 23

Friday, 06.03.2026

Compulsory courses, see also studIP »

Interior Design

Bachelor/ Master

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.
Introduction to the Master’s Programme in Interior Design
Building 7a, room 1.223
2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, foyer
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Library instruction in German
Building 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Library instruction in English
Building 23

Friday, 06.03.2026

Compulsory courses, see also studIP »

Communication Design and Media

Diploma

Monday, 02.03.2026

Compulsory courses begin either according to the published timetables or following a separate notice from the teaching staff.

Issuing of student ID cards

Student ID cards can be collected from the Examination Office of the Servicepoint in Building 1 during opening hours.
International students receive their student ID card at the International Office in Building 1.

Tuesday, 03.03.2026

2:30 p.m.
Guided tours of Building 7, workshops and university campus by the IDA student council
Building 7a, main entrance
Afterwards:
Barbecue with the IDA student council
Lawn between Buildings 7b and 7c

Wednesday, 04.03.2026

8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Interdisciplinary courses and project week offerings
(for Master's and higher semesters Bachelor and Diploma)
Online under BBB – Big Blue Button
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Project presentations in presence
(for Master's and higher semesters)
Building 7a, foyer
4:00 p.m.
“Welcome (back)” Workshop for New Master’s Students
IDA student council
Building 7a, lecture hall

Thursday, 05.03.2026