Study Start - Orientation for New Master's Students of Physics
A warm welcome to all newly enrolled physics and international students!
Master's Program in Physics - Explained in 4 Minutes
explained by Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr, Officer for Studies and Teaching
Welcome Events and First Information for an Easy Start
explained by Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr, Officer for Studies and Teaching
The program below shows the welcome events for new master's students in Summer Semester 2026.
The welcome program for the winter semester 2026/27 is currently being prepared.
Week 1
Meet & Greet for New Master's Students in 2023
Image Credit: OJ
Welcome Event for New Master's Students
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 4 p.m.; Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)Program coordinator Prof. Dr. Cecilia Clementi will welcome the new Master’s students and present key information about the Physics Master’s program and current research at Freie Universität Berlin. New students will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Department members will introduce themselves, including:
- Officer for Studies and Teaching Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr
- Mentoring
- Students' Union
Week 2
FU Berlin Physics Research
Image Credit: FB Physik, David Ausserhofer
Board Game Night
Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)An evening of new friendships, clever moves, exciting game battles, and plenty of laughter
Lab Tour
Wednesday on 22 April 2026 at 2–3:30 p.m.; Meeting Point: Cafeteria; 10 min before the tourVisit some of the experimental labs at our department!
Q&A with Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr (Officer for Studies and Teaching)
Friday April 24, 2026 at 2–3 p.m.; Dozierendenraum (room 1.1.08)Nicole Rudolph-Mohr provides you with further information that is essential for your progress in your studies and answers any questions that may still be open.
Outdoor Activity
Friday April 24, 2026 3–8 p.m.We will meet in Thielpark for a casual get-together, on the meadow north of the metro station Freie Universität (Thielplatz). You can also meet us at Café XX (room 0.3.02) at 3:15 p.m. and we'll go there together.
We will bring a Spielemobil by UniSport equipped with fun outdoor games (Viking Chess, Spikeball, Frisbee) and some snacks. Feel free to bring your own games and picnic material (e.g.: food, drinks, etc.)!
Week 3
Movie Night in the Lacture Hall B
Movie Night
Thursday April 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.; Lecture Hall B (room 0.1.01)We will watch a movie (in English), chat and have a fun time together. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
