Your Study Start
Welcome @ JKU
On behalf of ÖH JKU, we’d like to extend a warm welcome to you at Johannes Kepler University! The ÖH represents your interests at JKU and is always here to help with any questions or problems you may have. Starting university isn’t just the beginning of a new chapter in your life - it also brings a lot of new challenges. We want to help ensure that your start at JKU goes smoothly and that you begin your studies with plenty of fun, new friends, and clear guidance!
On this page, we’ll introduce you to some of our services designed specifically for first-semester students.
Questions about your studies
Study Guidance Days (SBT)
To get your studies off to a good start, it’s often helpful to get advice from older students: There are many important insider tips, especially when it comes to planning your studies, choosing courses, and putting together your course schedule.
That’s exactly why we offer the Study Guidance Days (SBT) before the start of each semester in August/September and February. Here, you’ll receive personalized advice on how to get your studies off to the perfect start from experienced ÖH members in your field of study. No registration is required, just stop by: The dates are always announced in advance via email and Instagram.
Of course, we’re also here to answer your questions outside of the SBTs: Just reach out to your study representation!
Celebrate your Semester Start
ÖH JKU Welcome Day
As part of the start of the semester, welcome events are held to celebrate your arrival and help you get ready. We especially recommend visiting the ÖH JKU Welcome Day: ÖH JKU and the Rectorate will introduce themselves and wish you a warm welcome; you’ll also get to know the various clubs and initiatives on campus, can join a campus tour. You'll also receive plenty of information and a goodie bag - so it’s definitely worth stopping by!
The event usually takes place during the first week of the semester; details will be shared, as usual, via email and Instagram.
Finding friends
ÖH First Semester Tutoring (ET)
Are you looking to make friends and meet great new people while at uni? We've got you covered: Every semester, ÖH JKU organizes the First-Semester Tutoring Program for all first-semester students.
Specially trained ÖH tutors organize various recreational events and exciting activities on a wide range of topics for you: From bouldering to scavenger hunts and puzzles to pub crawls - there’s something for everyone. Pick a group whose program matches your interests, and then meet up weekly, completely voluntarily and in a relaxed atmosphere, of course. It’s the perfect way to make friends, form study groups, and- naturally - also a great place to ask all your questions and solve problems at the start of the semester.
The various groups will present their programs at the ÖH JKU Welcome Day, but you can also find their presentations online and join a group at a later date.
Here for you
Still unsure?
For most of your questions, you will also find great resources online: Most Study Representations have created own brochures or FAQs for First Semester Students that are specific to your study programme - simply check out their page using the link below!
The various Departments of ÖH JKU also support you for more general questions. Most importantly, the Department for Student Counseling is here for all of your questions - they are also the ones coordinating your ETs. Other departments offer assistance with financial aid, university law and international topics, check out our department page!
Finally, we want to point you to ÖH JKU Compact, a guide on the various services at ÖH JKU that includes helpful tips and tells you who to best contact with your problem. Give it a read!
If there are still open questions and you aren't sure who to contact, simply get in touch with our Secreteriat. ÖH JKU's office is open most uni days and will forward your request to the right people!