Fachschaftsrat Verkehrswissenschaften an der Technischen Universität Dresden
ESE 2025

ESE 2025

Monday, 12:30 – 13:30

Meet & Mensa

Here, you can get to know both your new fellow students and a place that you will likely visit often during your studies: The cafeteria :). We will visit it in small groups, and you are welcome to help decide which one we go to – so feel free to check out the menu beforehand!

Meeting point: 12:30 PM in front of the POT

Monday, 13:30 – 14:30

Get-to-know-you Afternoon

Get to know your new fellow students through various group games. After all, it’s easier to get through university together, and it’s much more fun too.
Meeting point: at the POT field

Montag, 14:30 – ca. 17:30

City Rally

Get to know Dresden on a relaxed city rally through the historic Old Town. Solve fun challenges with your team and make your first contact with our cunning student associations.
Meeting point: POT lawn

Dienstag, 10:00 – 12:30

Tutor Groups

In small groups, you’ll have the chance to ask experienced students all your questions and pick up useful tips about your degree program.

Dienstag, 12:30 – 13:30 Uhr

Meet & Eat

Just like on Monday, we’ll head to the cafeteria together again.

Meeting point: in front of the POT

Dienstag, 13:30 – ca. 17:30

Bike Tour

What better way to explore Dresden than on a relaxed bike tour? Along the way, you’ll get to know your new fellow students even better. So hop on your bike and join us!

Distance & difficulty: approx. 35–40 km
Meeting point: in front of the POT

Dienstag, 16:30 – 19:00 Uhr

Networking: Transport Economics & Business Students

Dienstag, ab 19 Uhr

Student Club Tour

Dresden is the capital of student clubs! Run by students for students, these clubs offer a cozy atmosphere and student-friendly prices. There are 12 of them across the city – and we’d love to explore a few of them with you. (There might also be free drinks!)

Meeting point: 7 PM in front of the POT

Mittwoch, 10:00 – 12:30 Uhr

Lab Tours

Get an early insight into the research at your new faculty—several of our labs are opening their doors for you:

Meeting point: POT foyer, in front of POT 12

Mittwoch, 12:30 – 13.30 Uhr

Meet & Eat

Same time, same place, next day: We’re heading to the cafeteria again!
Meeting point: In front of the POT

Mittwoch, 14 Uhr

Campus Hunt

After getting to know Dresden yesterday, today you’ll explore the TU campus and discover its key spots.
Meeting point: POT lawn

Mittwoch, ab 17:30 Uhr

BBQ on the POT Lawn

We’re firing up the grill for you, so you can relax and unwind after your first ESE day on our lawn. Enjoy a variety of tasty vegetarian, vegan, and meat options at great prices. Of course, drinks will be available too.

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Game Night


… and if you feel like it, come inside from the lawn to the POT and join the fun!
Feel free to bring your own board or card games!

Donnerstag, 10 Uhr

Official Faculty Matriculation Ceremony

Now it’s getting serious: The Dean and the Student Deans want to welcome you to our faculty and share their advice with you. Think of it as your very first lecture!

Meeting point: POT/81, the largest lecture hall in the faculty

Donnerstag, ab ca. 11 Uhr

Backpack Pickup

(subject to confirmation)

Every year, the City Management hands out backpacks to first-year students. We’ll go with you to the distribution point to make sure everyone gets one.

Donnerstag, 13:30 – 15 Uhr

Q&A Session

Didn’t make it to the tutor groups or still have questions? Now’s your chance to get them answered!

Meeting point:

Donnerstag, 15 Uhr bis 16:30 Uhr

Official University Matriculation Ceremony

The university, together with Rector Ursula Staudinger, also wants to welcome you here with us. You can find all the details directly on the TU website.

Meeting point: Lecture Hall Center, HSZ/AUDI/H

Donnerstag, 20 Uhr

Pub Crawl

In small groups, we’ll explore the Neustadt — Dresden’s nightlife and party district.
Meeting point: Albertplatz tram stop

Freitag, ab 10:00

Hiking Trip

The area around Dresden offers some beautiful hiking spots that we’d love to explore with you.
All details about the routes will follow soon.

Samstag, 12:30 Uhr


Information for International Students


Here you’ll find helpful info about living, studying, and settling in Dresden and Germany (in English).
Meeting point: POT/106

Samstag, 15 Uhr

Tram Tour

A special ride just for you through Dresden’s entire tram network! We’ll share lots of interesting facts along the way, and drinks will be provided.

Meeting point: In front of the POT
(Please be on time! We’ll depart on time.)

Samstag 20 Uhr

ESE Party

Details coming soon.

ab 13.10. immer Montags, 20:05 Uhr, POT 13

Student Council Meeting

Has ESE sparked your interest in getting involved for your fellow students? Then join us at our weekly meetings!

No worries—you’re not committing to anything, and the first meeting on October 13th will be especially beginner-friendly.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

24.10. bis 26.10.

Freshers’ Cabin Weekend

Have you just moved out of your parents’ home and started your studies? Are you here in Dresden specifically for your Master’s? Or are you spending an exchange semester at the Faculty of Transport Sciences “Friedrich List” and want to meet other students from the faculty?

Then save the weekend from October 24th to 26th! We, the student council, are taking you freshers to a self-catering cabin in Heeselicht (near Stolpen) for a fun and exciting weekend together.

We’ve planned workshops to share useful tips and tricks for starting your studies and student life in Dresden. Of course, there will also be plenty of time to get to know each other.

Experienced members of the student council will be there, ready to answer your questions from the first weeks and share their advice for your studies.

The participation fee includes two nights’ accommodation, food, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. You can bring your own bedding (sleeping bag) or rent it on-site for €5.

Travel to and from the cabin will be by public transport, so don’t forget your semester ticket.
Meeting point: Friday, October 24th at 5:45 PM at Dresden Central Station in the dome hall.
Return travel is planned so you arrive back in Dresden by 1:00 PM on Sunday.

You can register via OPAL — link to follow.
Further information will be sent by email to registered participants.