My studies at Faculty 1: Architecture • Civil Engineering • Geomatics

Dear first semester students,

to give you a good start to your studies, we would like to familiarise you with important events and information on the page First Semester Info, Fb1. We would also like to point out that the pages are subject to a dynamic process. Please check regularly for updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the semester fees?

You can find information on contributions and fees here.

Where can I find the student office of faculty 1?

In building 1, room 431.

Office hours during the lecture period:
Mon-Tue & Thu-Fri 10:00-12:00 and 13:30-14:15
Wed 13:00-15:30

Office hours during the semester break:
Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00

sekretariat-fb1(at)fb1.fra-uas.de

Where can I find the time schedule for the current semester?

The time schedule can be found in the display cases in Building 1 in front of Room 412 and on the information board in Building 9 or here.

Where can I find the examination dates?

The exam dates are posted in the display cases in Building 1 in front of Room 412 and on the internet under the menu item "Exams" for the respective degree course.

Where can I find timetables and lecture changes?

The timetables are posted in the display cases in Building 1 in front of Room 412 and on the internet for the respective degree course. 

Short-term changes to courses, e.g. room or date changes, can be found on the homepage of faculty 1 under News Lehrveranstaltungen.

When can I speak to my professor in person?

The professors' office hours here. You can also find the contact details of the lecturers on this page. 

Where can I get a certificate of attendance for lectures?

You can get the certificate at the Student Services Center. 

Where can I find forms for registering for the Bachelor's or Master's thesis?

On the Internet under Form Center. For exam registration and grade overview, please use the pages of the Student Services Center. 

Where can I get the certificate according to § 48 BAföG?

Please contact the Examinations Office of Faculty 1.

Contact person is Frau Sprandel, Building 1, Room 416
Phone: +49 69 1533 - 3643
pruefungsamt-fb1(at)fb1.fra-uas.de

Where can I get further information and advice on student finance, such as scholarships?

Grants and scholarships can provide you with targeted support to build up contacts and networks while you are still studying.

Further information

Where can I make copies and where can I get copy cards?

You will find photocopiers in building 1, 4th floor. You can get copy cards for these machines from the machines in building 1, ground floor.

Where can I top up my print credit?

The STUDY-CHIP card can be topped up at the machine in front of the Mensa, Building 4 and in the Mensa at the exit to Building 7 during the university's normal opening hours.

To transfer the credit to your print account, please contact the Student Office in Building 1, Room 431 or the IT Service in Building 9, Room 4.

Where can I get the general Fb 1 ID for using the PC pools in faculty 1?

You can get the ID from the IT staff of Faculty 1. Contact details of the IT staff. 

What is the central user ID for and where do I get it?

With the central user ID you can work on the computers in the IT Center. At the same time, you must have a user ID for online design selection, project selection, compulsory elective subject selection and laptop loan. You can get the user IDin the IT department.

How do I get access to my digital work directories?

Students of Faculty 1 have the option of accessing their home drives from elsewhere via the internet. Access is exclusively encrypted and in accordance with the guidelines of the IT administration. You will find the access instructions on the U drive after logging on to a PC in Faculty 1. 

Are there student workrooms?

Besides the courses, the rooms of faculty 1 can be used by the students as workrooms. Other student workrooms are located in the IT Center, Building 1, 3rd floor, in the Learning Center , BCN Building, Nibelungenallee, in the Library, Building 3 and in Building 4, 1st floor. 

Who can I contact if I have lost something?

Lost property is deposited with the university facility managers. 

Who can I turn to in a crisis situation? 

The Psychotherapeutic Counselling Service at the Student Advisory Center offers both short-term help in acute crisis situations and therapeutic support for longer-term difficulties. 
Further information

How can I have competences acquired outside of school credited? 

Advice on the subject of competences acquired outside of school can be obtained from the head of the respective degree course. Forms are available here. The application will then be examined by the examination board of the respective degree course.

Dean's Office

Head of Department: Dean, Associate Dean, Dean of Studies, Departmental Advisors, Dean's Office Administration
Contacts in the Dean's Office

Professors and lecturers for special tasks

Contact details and homepages of professors and lecturers for special tasks.

Honorary professors

Contact details and homepages of honorary professors.

Head of academic program

Contact details of the head of academic program.
The head of academic program will advise you on subject-related questions about your degree course.

Adjunct lecturers

Contact details of the adjunct lecturers in the department.

Examinations Office

Contact details for the Examinations Office.

Students Office

The Students Office for students at Faculty 1.

Committees and representatives

Contact persons

Assistants / employees

Contact details of the assistants / employees of faculty 1.

Workshops and facilities

Faculty 1 has a variety of facilities that are an important part of teaching, research and practical exercises.

i.Lab
Instrument Dispensary
Model-making workshop
PC pools in Fb 1
Reference library
Solar simulation
Large drawing room

Laboratories

Research Laboratory Post-War Modernism
Laboratory for Building Materials, Building Physics and Structural Conservation
Laboratory for Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering
Laboratory for Facility Management
Laboratory for Geoinformation
Laboratory for Industrial Metrology
Laboratory for Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Laboratory for Textile Lightweight Construction
Road Construction Laboratory
ReLUT
Water testing laboratory

The reading versions of the examination regulations are only available in German.

Further information can be found on the German page for each study offer.

The examination schedules and dates are only available in German.

Further information can be found on the German page for each study offer.

Student advisory service

Subject-related student advisory service

Subject-related student advisory service is offered by the directors of the degree courses.

Central Student Advisory Service

The central student advisory service supports students by providing counselling during their studies. This includes support in planning their studies, help with crises (psychotherapeutic counselling) in the course of their studies and counselling on career orientation.

Student Services Center

Questions regarding the application, the application for admission, enrolment, fees and all other administrative matters are dealt with by the Student Services Center.

Building 1, First floor, Rooms 23 to 26
Phone +49 69 1533-3666
fax +49 69 1533-2500
studienbuero(at)abt-sb.fra-uas.remove-this.de

The schedules are only available in German.

Further information can be found on the German page for each study offer.