Introduction and start of studies

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The most important dates and offers for the start of your studies

Tuesday, Oct. 14, 25

Time: starting at 10:15 a.m.
Location: Holländischer Platz campus, Arnold-Bode-Straße 8, Room 0112
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Philip Hogh

Introduction by the instructors. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the winter semester 2026/27, the introductory events for your respective degree program will take place between Monday, 12.10.26 and Wednesday, 14.10.2026. Participation in the introductory events is highly recommended.

The regular courses begin on Thursday, 15.10.26

The lecture period ends on 12.02.27

Lecture-free period: 19.12.26 up to and including 10.01.27

Image: The main building of the FB02 at the Holländischer Platz campus, Kurt-Wolters-Str. 5Image: Sonja Rode

The department introduces itself

Dear first semester students,
We would like to welcome you to Faculty 02. The Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies is a broad-based, diverse teaching, research and educational unit characterized by the richness of its subjects and subject cultures. It consists of the Departments of English/American Studies, Romance Studies and German Studies with German as a Foreign and Second Language (DaFZ) as well as the Departments of Protestant Theology, Catholic Theology and Philosophy. We wish you a pleasant start to your studies and look forward to spending time with you.
Your Dean's Office of FB 02

The department introduces itself: To the department website