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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesDepartment of Physics

Starting the Master's program – Master Welcome Week

To welcome all new students to the physics master program in Cologne the Cologne Physics Department, the BCGS and the student council organize a Master Welcome Week each semester. The Master Welcome Week has different purposes therefore the program consists of a lot of things:

  • Getting to know each other: people from around the world, people from different German universities, people who have done their Bachelor in Cologne
  • All the information you need to plan a successful start without being overwhelmed by all the possibilities you have
  • Getting started in Germany, getting started in Cologne: Visa, health insurance, housing, public, German courses, free bikes transportation – whatever issues you have
  • What are the resources you can use in the Cologne Physics Department? From Software licenses to band rehearsal
  • Getting to know the course guidance and the student representative
  • Guided campus tour, sports program, student locations close to university…
  • Presentation about different specialisation areas of the Cologne Master program including scientific talks and lab tours, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the research areas and opportunities within the program (no claim of completeness)
  • Specialties of the German university system and their interesting history
  • Workshops e.g. tackling racism or critical sciences
  • Fun, fun, fun!

The program is designed in a way that also people can (in parts) participate which cannot make it to Cologne in time, i.e. because of VISA difficulties.

The dates are not alternatives but there is a 4-day program. Nevertheless, it is of course possible to come to individual dates if you can't make the others. Participation in the entire first semester program is of course not compulsory, but is highly recommended to all those starting their master's degree in Cologne, regardless if you have done your bachelor in Cologne or somewhere else. Registration is not required. If you have problems, questions etc., don’t hesitate to contact us.

 

Semester ticket

Please note that the semester ticket is not valid before October 1st or April 1st.

From April 1st 2024 the semester ticket is upgraded and expanded to nationwide public transportation in Germany. However, please note that you must always carry both your digital "Deutschlandticket" and an id card with you and be able to present them both if requested during a ticket inspection. The ticket is non-transferable. For more information, please visit the website of the KVB (english version not available yet).