FAQs during your studies 

You can find all the information about your user name and how to use it on the User Name Information Sheet. 

The Online Services of the Student Administration Office offer you the possibility to print out the following documents yourself via cmlife: 

• Certificate of enrolment (Studienbescheinigung)
• Certificate of Study (Studiennachweis)
• BAföG Confirmation (BAföG-Bescheinigung)
• Notification of Elections for University Elections
• Certification of the Semester Fee to be Paid

cmlife: You register with your username and password

With your enrolment documents, you will receive the email address that has been set up for you according to the pattern user name@uni-bayreuth.de. All notifications from the library and the courses you have registered for via cmlife or e-learning will be sent to this address. You can access your emails via webmail at this internet address. Please ensure that you receive relevant emails reliably and check your email account regularly. 

Since April 2014, the University of Bayreuth has been part of the DFN network EDUROAM. You can find all important information and instructions for setting up Wi-Fi on your device here. 

You can find the deadlines and procedures for renewing enrolment here. 

In order to take a leave of absence from your studies, you need to give specific reasons, such as illness, internship or parental leave. You can find out more about taking a leave of absence here. 

You can find childcare facilities at the University and other useful information about studying with children here. 

• You can find an overview of the current year of study here
  

• You can find the University of Bayreuth’s calendar of events here
  

• Here is the course catalogue at cmlife. 
  

Please visit the pages of the Language Centre for semester-specific information on course offerings, course registration, placement tests and language exams for the languages you are interested in. 

You can also pay at the cafeteria with your UBT Campus Card. The daily menu is displayed on the screen at the entrance. The menu is also available online. 

You can find information on how to validate and extend your student card, as well as information on the functions of your student card here. 

E-learning allows lecturers to provide course materials and organize courses. Wiki and forum functions are integrated into the platform, allowing discussions with all course participants, e.g., coordinating presentation topics or answering questions about assignments. Many lecturers also use e-learning to publish important exam information. It is advisable to check at the beginning of the semester which courses are available via e-learning. Some lecturers prefer to provide materials through the download section of their faculty’s website. Lecturers will usually let you know during the first class. You can log in using your regular user credentials. 

CAMPUSOnline is the application and enrolment portal of the University of Bayreuth. Here you can create your applicant account and complete the necessary steps for your application or enrolment. Important information about the application and enrolment process can be found on the following Student Administration Office page. 

cmlife is the central service platform of the University of Bayreuth. Here you can create your schedule, bindingly register for or withdraw from courses and exams, access your exam results, print certificates, access your tuition fee account and update your address. A detailed description of how to use cmlife can be found here.

You can find the examination regulations for your degree programme here. 

You can find the examination office responsible for your degree programme here. 

You will find general information about application for our master’s degree programmes on the overview pages of the master’s degree programmes. For specific questions, please contact the degree programme coordinators of the respective master’s degree programme. 

Reasons and modalities for withdrawing can be found here. 

Normally, you won’t receive a fixed schedule at the beginning of your studies. It is created using various sources of information. At the beginning of the semester, you’ll receive valuable orientation help, especially at the introductory event for your degree programme. You can also find all the courses in the course catalogue at CAMPUSonline:  

• Here are the introductory events at the beginning of the semester  
  
• Here you can find the course catalogue at cmlife
  

Important sources of information for planning and structuring your studies also include: 

• information events during your studies, e.g., for choosing an emphasis/specialization 
• information events at the Language Centre at the beginning of the semester 
  
• Examination regulations
  
• module handbooks, which can be found on the website pages of each degree programme 
  
• student advising service through the programme coordinators
  

Unlike at grammar school, you usually don’t get a set schedule when you start your studies. It is created using various sources of information and requires some planning. 

1. Study planning guidelines: You will find out what content is relevant to your degree programme and how it is provided (lectures, tutorials, seminars, etc.) in your degree programme’s examination regulations and module handbook (both available on the degree programme’s website). Use these documents to prepare your schedule. The module handbook provides further information, such as whether a module is offered in the winter and/or summer semester, whether there are admission requirements, and the examination format. Some module handbooks also contain recommendations for the course of your studies, with the suggested assignment of modules for each semester. These recommendations are an excellent guide that you should make use of.

2. Offered Courses: In your study portal cmlife, you will find the courses offered in the current semester. Sometimes several seminars or exercises are offered as alternatives under one module name, so that you can choose a convenient time or a topic that interests you the most. However, some modules consist of several seminars that you must attend. Be sure to check the module handbook for details! Click on the small clock icon to see the days of the week and times.

3. Matching requirements and courses offered: Now compare your requirements with the available courses and make your (provisional) schedule. Lectures usually have an unlimited number of places, while seminars often have a maximum number of participants and may require registration. Registration for events can be done through cmlife. You must always register for module exams, but registration deadlines for exams usually start later in the lecture period and are announced by the lecturer. For language courses, you should read the information provided by the Language Centre at the beginning of the semester. Don’t overload yourself! In addition to attending classes, you’ll need time to prepare for and review exams, prepare presentations and study for exams and much more. Typical study plans are based on around 30 ECTS credits per semester. If you can achieve this, you’ll complete your studies within the standard period of study.

4. Don’t worry! It’s perfectly normal not to be able to prepare your schedule before lectures start. At the beginning of the semester, you’ll receive valuable orientation help, especially at the introductory event for your degree programme (see events for specific dates). If you have previously gathered information from the above-mentioned examination regulations, the module handbook and cmlife, you can ask specific questions at the event that will also help your fellow students. As you progress through your degree programme, there will often be additional information events, for example on choosing an emphasis/specialization or studying abroad.

The subject-specific study counselling is your point of contact for all academic and content-related questions about your studies, such as academic requirements, course planning, emphasis/specialization, and questions about the Academic and Examination Regulations. In addition, the Subject-specific study counselling is responsible for providing guidance on access to master’s degree programmes. The programme coordinators responsible for the student advising service can be found here. 

The Advising Office for Educational Sciences provides regular advice on educational science studies for students of teacher education degree programmes. 

You can find our range of master’s degree programmes here.

It is best to organize a study abroad programme with the support of the International Office. This page provides a helpful introduction to organizational issues. 

In this case, it is recommended that you seek personal advice from Student Advising. Information on the formalities of changing your major can be found on this page.

The recognition of credits earned at other universities requires an individual examination by the responsible examinations office. 

Language skills are required for the following degree programmes:

• Bachelor of History: Although knowledge of Latin is not required for admission, it is strongly recommended. See Section 7 of the Examination Regulations for further details.
  
  
• Teacher Education – German in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  
  
• Teacher Education – English in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and “Knowledge of another modern foreign language on the A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. That means, in addition to English, you must be able to demonstrate knowledge of another modern foreign language! For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Latin: Basic Course 3 – Modern Foreign Language: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – History in Gymnasium: “Proven knowledge of Latin and another foreign language at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 3 (Exception: Chinese, where an advanced course is required).
  
  
• Teacher Education – German in Realschule: “Knowledge of a foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and
  “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – English Realschule: “Knowledge of Latin or a Romance foreign language at A2 level of the
  Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).
  
  
• Teacher Education – History in Realschule: “Knowledge of two foreign languages at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. For explanation, see “Teacher Education Examination Regulations I” and “Proof of foreign language knowledge required by the Teacher Education Examination Regulations I”.
  This corresponds to the successful completion of the following language courses at the Language Centre of the University of Bayreuth: Basic Course 2 (Exception: Chinese, here G4).

Please direct all questions regarding BAföG (student loans) to the BAföG Office in the Studierendenwerk 

You can find an overview here. 

For information, applications and enquiries, please contact the Studierendenwerk Oberfranken.

A helpful starting point in the scholarship jungle is this page.

Here you can find information on what University Sport has to offer and how to get involved: 

You can buy hoodies and other University accessories in the Uni-Shop in the cafeteria building. 

You can find a good overview of student involvement here. 

Click here to see if there’s something suitable for you.