Dates
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Friday, 02.10.2026, 10:00 AM ·
Hörsaal, Institut für Sportwissenschaft, Kugelberg 62, 35394 Gießen
Clinical Sport Therapy and Sport Physiology (M.Sc.)
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Monday, 05.10.2026, 09:30 AM ·
Theaterlabor, Bismarckstr. 24A, 35390 Gießen
Applied Theatre Studies (B.A., M.A.)
Choreographie and Performance (M.A.)
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Monday, 05.10.2026, 09:30 AM ·
Alte Universitätsbibliothek / Old University Library, Bismarckstraße 37, 35390 Gießen
Agrobioinformatics (M.Sc.)
Agrobiotechnology (M.Sc.)
Insect Biotechnology and Bioresources (M.Sc.)
One Health (M.Sc.)
Transition Management (M.Sc.)
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Tuesday, 06.10.2026, 10:00 AM ·
Hörsaal 1 / Lecture Hall 1, Campus Recht und Wirtschaft, Licher Str. 68, 35394 Gießen
Economics of Global Risk (M.Sc.)
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Thursday, 08.10.2026, 09:00 AM ·
Aula, Universitätshauptgebäude, Ludwigstr. 23, 35390 Gießen
Master's degree programmes of Faculties 06 to 08
German-language Master's degree programmes of Faculty 09
Anglophone Studies
(M.A.)
Faculty 05
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Anglophone Studies
(M.A.)
Faculty 06
- Clinical Sport Therapy and Sport Physiology (M.Sc.)
- Human Movement Analytics – Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Learning (M.Sc.)
- Mind, Brain and Behavior (M.Sc.)
- Psychology (M.Sc.)
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Psychology: Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy
(M.Sc.)
Faculty 07
- Advanced Materials (M.Sc.)
- Applied Informatics (M.Sc.)
- Applied Physics (M.Sc.)
- Data Analytics (M.Sc.)
- Data Science (M.Sc.)
- Economic Geography, Mobility and Spatial Development Policy (M.Sc.)
- Geosystems in Transition (M.Sc.)
- Mathematics (M.Sc.)
- Physics (M.Sc.)
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Physics and Technology for Space Applications
(M.Sc.)
Faculty 08
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (M.Sc.)
- Biology (M.Sc.)
- Chemistry (M.Sc.)
- Food Chemistry (M.Sc.)
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Sustainable Chemistry
(M.Sc.)
Faculty 09
- Agricultural & Resource Economics (M.Sc.)
- Beverage Technology (M.Sc.)
- Crop Sciences (M.Sc.)
- Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
- Food Economics (M.Sc.)
- Livestock Sciences (M.Sc.)
- Nutritional Sciences and Home Economics / Ecotrophology (M.Sc.)
- Sustainable Food Economics (M.Sc.)
- Wine Economics (M.Sc.)
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Thursday, 08.10.2026, 11:00 AM ·
Hörsaal 3, Campus Recht und Wirtschaft, Licher Str. 68, 35394 Gießen
Accounting, Finance and Sustainability (M.Sc.)
Business Administration (M.Sc.)
Economics (M.Sc.)
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Thursday, 24.09.2026, 11:00 AM ·
online
Sustainable Transition (M.Sc.)
Digital welcome and orientation session
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Further degree programmes
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Master's degree programmes of Faculties 03 to 05
(except for Anglophone Studies, see above)
Faculty 03
- Applied Musicology (M.A.)
- Art Education (M.A.)
- Democracy and Governance (M.A.)
- Educational Science (M.A.)
- Educational Science: Adult and Continuing Education, Extracurricular Education (M.A.)
- Inclusive and Elementary Education (M.A.)
- Modern Societies and Cultures (M.A.)
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Vocational Education and Training
(M.Ed.)
Faculty 04
- History (M.A.)
- History and Culture (M.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe (M.A.)
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Philosophy
(M.A.)
Faculty 05
- Comparative Studies (M.A.)
- German as a Second and Foreign Language (M.A.)
- German Studies (M.A.)
- Intercultural Communication and Business (M.A.)
- Justicia y desigualdades: Estudios comparativos culturales (M.A.)
- Romance Studies (M.A.)
- Slavic Studies (M.A.)
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No mentoring programme is offered for these degree programmes. However, you are welcome to take part in the following events:
- digital introduction to the (electronic) systems used at JLU
- subject-specific programme ( see PDF )
- campus tours
- starter kit as a downloadable PDF
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Digital Introduction
On Thursday, 8 October at 11:00 AM, there will be a short, digital introduction to the (electronic) systems used at JLU.
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Subject-specific Programme
Be sure to take part in the academic programme: see ‘ Overview of subject-specific programmes ’ (PDF)!
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Campus tours
We will also be offering campus tours:
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Thursday, 8 October, 01:00 PM, meeting point: bus stop Philosophikum
Google Maps | Open Street Map -
Friday, 9 October, 09:00 AM, meeting point: bus stop Philosophikum
Google Maps | Open Street Map
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Starter Kit
To give you a brief overview, you will find a Master’s Starter Kit available for download here:
Master's Starter Kit (PDF in German)
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In addition, all Master's students in their first semester will have the opportunity to take part in a subject-specific programme and advice offered by the student advisory services. Further information will be available here shortly before the orientation days begin.
Overview of subject-specific programmes (PDF in German; as of 06 Oct 2026)
- Further Events
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Wednesday, 07.10.2026, 04:00 PM · Hörsaalgebäude Physik, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 14, 35392 GiessenMarket of Opportunities
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Wednesday, 14.10.2026, 04:00 PM · onlineWelcome Reception for Students with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
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Wednesday, 14.10.2026, 04:00 PM · onlineWelcome Reception for Students with Caring Tasks
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Wednesday, 21.10.2026, 04:00 PM · Student Union Giessen, Otto-Behaghel-Str. 25D, Room 6, 35394 GiessenStudent Financing – Studierendenwerk Gießen / Student Union Giessen
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Wednesday, 28.10.2026, 04:00 PM · onlineWelcome Reception for Students with Children
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