Welcome to the Business School Pforzheim
Introducing our Welcome Guide
Dear new students,
We would like to introduce our Welcome Guide to you. We have prepared a list of essentials for a successful start to your studies, for both Bachelor's and Master's degree first-year students. Our Welcome Guide for freshmen is meant to give you an overview of our campus, introductory courses and more.
We gathered information for you below in order to give you a glimpse of studying at Business School Pforzheim. Under “Pre-arrival“ you will find all the important points you should clarify before coming to Pforzheim, such as “Housing in Pforzheim” or “Funding.” The section “Upon arrival” focuses on matters that become relevant once you have arrived in Pforzheim, such as “Registering your Address,” the “SIC Program,” and the “Orientation Phase.” The “While studying” section provides important topics throughout your studies, such as “Exam registration”, “Public transport” and “Life in Pforzheim.” If you are looking for help or guidance for study-related, psychological or physical issues, the “Support” section is the right place to navigate. For detailed information, please follow the respective links. For the time being, some links may only be available in German.
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Have fun and once again, a warm welcome to Business School Pforzheim!
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Important dates for the start of your studies
| September 1, 2025 | The Start of the Winter Semester 2025/26 | |||||
| September 15, 2025 to September 26, 2025 | SIC Program | |||||
| September 15, 2025 | Meet & Greet onsite on campus (hosted by Commeo e.V.) | |||||
| September 15, 2025 to September 26, 2025 | The O-Phase (hosted by Commeo e.V.) | |||||
| September 25, 2025 & September 26, 2025 | Welcome Days | |||||
| September 29, 2025 | Welcome by the Rector of Pforzheim University | |||||
| September 30, 2025 | The Start of lectures |
Congratulations!
You are now part of one of the top business schools in Germany and worldwide. For over 60 years, the Business School has been known for a well-rounded education at a high academic level. Top rankings as well as the renowned AACSB and EFMD accreditations show: Pforzheim is one of the top 5% business schools worldwide.
Business School Pforzheim
Originating from the Fachhochschule für Wirtschaft (FHW), the Business School Pforzheim has been offering young people a profound education in economics and business law at a high academic level since 1963. Our broad range of courses includes 14 Bachelor’s degree programs and 12 Master's/MBA programms that are geared to professional profiles and are also tailored to the needs of the business community.
The "Gold City" Pforzheim
The “Gold City” Pforzheim is located in the middle of an attractive economic region. In the immediate vicinity, there are global corporations and attractive medium-sized companies that value Pforzheim University as a training ground for qualified and motivated graduates. Sufficient housing and special offers for first-year students characterize the city. As the gateway to the northern Black Forest, Pforzheim offers a wide range of leisure and sports activities.
Do you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our Welcome Guide? We greatly appreciate your feedback!
