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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS
Introductory Event on April 10th, 2026 at 10 am in D-2106: For first term students of English and American Studies (BA / MA) and English Teaching Degrees
1) Bachelor's + Teaching Degree / First Semester Introduction and subsequent Meet & Greet:
- will take place in person on Friday, April 10 at 10 am in D-2106; we will inform you of any changes via the link below.
- Here, you will receive all the necessary information for a successful start to your studies and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
- Digicampus event for the start of studies in the summer term 2026: optional event, access to information materials, registration possible from February 10.
Title of the event: Einführung für Erstsemester Anglistik/Amerikanistik | Introductory Meeting English and American Studies
2) Master / Welcome meeting: Attendance is mandatory!
- in-person meeting at the university takes place on Friday, April 10th at 10 am in D-2106 --> Master students will then transfer to D-2107 after the general introduction
- information on courses, how to enrol, administrative matters and much more
- also: choice and registration for courses for your first semester during the meeting
- you will, additionally, receive all the important information by e-mail ahead of the meeting
- further information: webpage for first semester students of our MA program which informs about the structure and organization.
The program coordinator and MA tutors are happy to assist you with any problems you might encounter, for more information on the master's degree, please sign up for the MA Tutorial on Digicampus.
What is the EFV? Information on application / enrollment
You are interested in studying English at the University of Augsburg and in need of information on how to apply online at our university, enrollment, or the mandatory assessment procedure (EFV)? Just follow the link for details on the application process and important deadlines regarding the EFV.
HOW TO APPLY?
1) Apply online at the University of Augsburg if you are not already enrolled.
2) Registration for the EFV:
- First-year students are to use the applicant number from your online application.
- Students already enrolled at the University of Augsburg are to use their matriculation number as applicant number.
- Please upload a legible copy of your complete Abitur certificate in PDF format.
- Please note: The EFV is a procedure that can be completed and passed in several ways (by taking the test, by the Abitur average in English, or by using an alternative language qualification; see link below). However, prior registration for the procedure is necessary in any case!
- EFV for the start of the winter semester 2026-27: Deadline for registration for the EFV is July 15, 2026, midnight.
3) The EFV will take place on: TBA.
More ressources for Students of English and American Studies
How to organize your first term
You are a first term student and don't know what courses you have to choose and how to register for them? You have never heard of Digicampus, ECTS points or module signatures? Don't worry, you can find the relevant information in the link below.
Information for first term students
You can find general information on our English Department's BA and MA programs in the link below. Please don't hesitate to contact our consulting staff in case of further questions (/de/fakultaet/philhist/studium/anglistik-amerikanistik-studieren/ansprechpersonen/).
Information for international students
If you are an international student and planning to study in Augsburg, please check the link below to learn what there is to know beforehand. Feel free to browse and contact the consulting staff directly if some questions remain unanswered.