► at 09:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m.
Registration at the International Office with Anne & Ines
Place: room Z 232, HTW Dresden central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden
Note: Registration/enrollment is only possible if the following documents are submitted in advance:
- Visa for study purposes (if required, non EU-nationals)
- Payment of the semester contribution (by bank transfer BEFORE arrival)
- Electronic notification from a German statutory health insurance company regarding your sufficient health insurance cover

If one of the 3 points mentioned above is not provided, we unfortunately cannot enrol you yet and cannot issue you with any documents (HTW student card, HTW-Login). We will write to you by email as soon as everything is actually complete.

► at 03:00 p.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Ceremonial Matriculation of new students 2026/27
Place: KulturpalastDresden, Schloßstraße 6, 01067 Dresden
* In order to attend the ceremony, you will need a ticket. You can book this free of charge via the ticket portal of the Kulturpalast. 

→Invitation
→Please reserve a seat (free of charge)

► at 03:30 p.m.
Dresden City Rallye with faranto
Meeting point: HTW Dresden central (Z) building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

► at 09:30 - 10:45 a.m.
Official Welcome and Study Organisation
A warm welcome from the Rector Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Gestring and from Juliane Terpe (Head of the International Office)

Say cheese! Bring your best smile! It's picture time!

Study Organisation with Anne & Ines: During the session you will learn more about the organizational aspects of your exchange (e.g. examinations, Learning Agreement, timetable, HTWD Email).

Place: room Z 211, HTW Dresden central building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

► at 01:00 p.m.
German Language Courses at HTW Dresden with Marie-Luise Fuchs
*Only for students interested in attending a German Language Course at HTWD. Information for all interested students including beginners.
Place: room Z 407, central building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

Guide to German Language Courses

► at 05:30 p.m.
Welcome from faranto & Campus tour with faranto
Meeting point: HTW Dresden, central building (Z), Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden 

We’ll take you on a guided campus tour to show you all the important spots – perfect to get your bearings right away and make your first connections.
Afterwards, the legendary Welcome BBQ kicks off: Meet your fellow students, exchange experiences, and enjoy delicious food fresh from the grill.

► at 07:00 p.m
Get To Know BBQ with faranto
Place: Studentenclub Wu5 e.V., August-Bebel-Straße 12, 01219 Dresden
Please bring cash to buy food!

For all further information, updates, and spontaneous changes, check our faranto WhatsApp group.

► at 12:00 p.m.
Early Lunch with faranto
*Please bring your HTW student card and 20 Euro in cash!
Meeting point: Mensa Matrix, Reichenbachstraße 1, 01069 Dresden

We’ll start the day in a relaxed way with lunch at the canteen (Mensa “Matrix”) together.

► at 02:00 - 03:00 p.m.
Introduction Session for Students of the Faculty of Business Administration with Kate Greatorex-Gorzki
Place: room Z 208, HTW Dresden central building, Friedrich-List-Platz 1, 01069 Dresden

► at 06:15 p.m.
Pub Crawl through „Neustadt“ with faranto
Meeting point: Albertplatz, next to Artesian fountain, Bautzner Str. 1, 01099 Dresden

In the evening, we’ll explore Dresden’s Neustadt during our Pub Crawl. Together, we’ll hop from bar to bar, experience Dresden’s nightlife, and have lots of fun!

► Available at any time from 28 September 2026
Information about English Language Courses provided by Silke Buhl at: https://t1p.de/7pso 
The OPAL site provides an overview of all English courses offered at HTWD in the Summer Semester 2026 including information on how to select the most suitable English language course.
*Only for students interested in attending an English Language Course at HTWD.

► at 03:30 p.m.
Bowling with faranto
Place: BOWLING-ARENA,  Südhöhe 80, 01217 Dresden-Plauen

Strike! It’s bowling time – a classic way to get into conversation with each other. Whether beginner or pro, everyone is welcome!

► at 09:00 p.m.
Welcome Party with faranto
Place: Studentenclub Aquarium,  St. Petersburger Straße 21, 01069 Dresden-Altstadt
Please bring cash for the entry ticket!
Price                              without | with ESNcard
          Early hour (9-10 pm):  2€ | 1€
          after 10 pm:                 4€ | 3€

Celebrate into the night! You can dance, party, and enjoy the perfect start to the semester with good music!

Public Holiday (Day of German unity)!
Free time

►at 09:00 a.m.
Hiking Trip to Saxon Switzerland
Meeting point: Heberer's Traditional Bakery, inside Dresden main station,  Wiener Platz 4 Dresden Hbf, 01069 Dresden 

To round things off: off to nature! We’ll go hiking together in Saxon Switzerland National Park – the perfect trip to relax after an exciting week and get to know even more people.