Useful Information
Here you will find various links and materials to help you throughout your studies:
Studies
- SBService - Re-registration and exam registration
- Dates for the Semester Schedule - All important dates for the semester schedule
- Study and Examination Regulations - Details about modules and exams in your degree program
- General Forms - here you will find all the important forms/applications for your studies
- Central Examination Office - Here you will find all the essential information regarding the topic of examinations
- Course Catalog - Customize your course schedule
- OPAL - e-Learning platform of the Free State of Saxony
Information
- Campus Map - What is where at the TU Chemnitz?
- Room Search - Find rooms with old or new designations -> Click on the room name to open the campus finder
- People Search - Find the phone number and email address of your exercise leader or fellow students
- Exam Schedules - Find the time and location of your exams
- Event Calendar - displays all events at TU Chemnitz
- Language Center - Information about language courses at the university
- University Library - For research for your papers
Technology
- Webmail - Your university email inbox: Check it regularly to avoid missing important information!
- WLAN - Eduroam at the Chemnitz University of Technology
- VPN - Access the campus network (e.g., e-books from the university library)
- Software@Home - Private use of software licenses
- Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching - Various software from Microsoft (e.g., Windows, Visual Studio, ...)
- MS Office 365 ProPlus - Microsoft Office for students
- Matlab - Individual license under the state contract
Student Life
- Mensa Menu - Check the menu of the canteen
- Chemnitzer Student Network - Provides internet in your dorm room
- 371 City Magazine - Your Chemnitz guide for events, news, and more
- PEB-Studentenkeller - Student club on campus
- Windkanal - Student club on campus
- FPM-Club - Student club on campus
- Film-Club - Your campus cinema on a budget
- Instagram - Account of the Student Council for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Jobs
- Job Portal of the university
FAQ - Hub of TU Chemnitz
Here you'll find the essential FAQ links for everything related to studying at TU Chemnitz.
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URZ FAQ
Answers to questions about digital services: user account, email, TUCcloud, VPN, BigBlueButton, and more. Plus, instructional videos for a quick start.
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Student Services & Advising
Info on applications, study types, admission, support for special circumstances, financial aid, course registration, and program changes. Everything you need to know for your studies.
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All Info on Your Study Program
Find information on study and examination regulations, counseling services, and more.
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University Library
All about using the library: registration, borrowing, interlibrary loan, and research tips.
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Deutschlandticket
nationwide public transport pass (incl. in semester fee, valid in all regional trains & local buses/trams)
Social Counseling of the Student Council (StuRa)
The Department for Federal Education and Social Affairs of the StuRa (Student Council) is here to advise you on your Bafög application or your rights as a student assistant.
Examination Law
Failed the third attempt or feel disadvantaged by the professor? Then contact the Examination Counseling of the Student Council. Register early via email, as it is very popular :)
Academic Advisors
Your Academic Advisor will answer your questions, e.g., about career fields or the registration for internships or the final thesis.
Counseling Services of the Student Services (StuWe)
The Studentenwerk is not only responsible for Bafög and the Mensa, but also offers a variety of counseling services. In the social counseling, you can obtain information about additional financing options such as student part-time jobs and study loans. Additionally, there are legal and psychological counseling services.
Discover the Advantages of the Library
In the library, you'll find all the necessary study materials in one place. Learn more through the following links:
- Registration - Necessary to access the functions of the university library
- Services - hints and tips for using the University Library
- Search & Find - Comprehensive search options and resources at the university library
Additionally, the university library provides access to all books from Springer Publisher and Teubner Publisher through Springerlink. You can use this service when you are connected to the university network (WLAN or VPN).
Support us in providing materials for international students! Currently, we only offer German-language books but aim to make books available on our English-language page as well. If you have book recommendations that the university library offers, please share them with us so that other students can also benefit. Simply write us your suggestions!
Book Collection
Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1
von Manfred Albach
Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 2
von Manfred Albach
Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure 1
von Wilfried Weißgerber
Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure 2
von Wilfried Weißgerber
Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure 3
von Wilfried Weißgerber
Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure Formelsammlung
von Wilfried Weißgerber
Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure Klausurenrechnungen
von Wilfried Weißgerber
Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 1
von Lothar Papula
Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 2
von Lothar Papula
Mathematik für Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler Band 3
von Lothar Papula
Mathematische Formelsammlung
von Lothar Papula
ASIC
von Gören Herrmann, Dietmar Müller
Elektrische Energieversorgung
von Klaus Heuck
Elektrische Maschinen
von Rolf Fischer
Elektrische Antriebe - Grundlagen
von Prof.Dr. Dierk Schröder
Elektroenergiesysteme
von Adolf Schwab
Halbleiter Leistungsbauelemente
von Josef Lutz
Applikationshandbuch Leistungshalbleiter
von Dr.-Ing. Arendt Wintrich
Taschenbuch der Regelungstechnik
von Holger Lutz, Wolfgang Wendt
Regelungstechnik 1
von Gerd Schulz
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LaTeX for Students
LaTeX is a professional typesetting system used for lab reports, theses, academic papers, or presentations. Unlike WYSIWYG editors (MS Word), LaTeX ensures consistent formatting, clean formulas, and stress-free reference and citation management.
1. Setup & Editors
- Installation: Windows & Linux: TeX Live or MiKTeX from latex-project.org
- Editors:
- Offline: TeXstudio, TeXworks, or VS Code with LaTeX-Workshop
- Online: Overleaf (TUC URZ edition)
2. Overleaf & Pool Computers
- Pool computers: TeX Live pre-installed, simply launch TeXstudio or TeXworks
- Overleaf Server: overleaf.hrz.tu-chemnitz.de – SSO, full package library, CI templates, and archiving
3. Templates & Corporate Design
- Thesis Template: GitLab repo “abschlussarbeit”
- CI packages: 2019 full package & older archives via URZ Software Overview
- More templates: Letter, memo, poster, beamer – all available in .sty/.cls format
4. Bibliography & References (BibLaTeX etc.)
- Create a
literature.bibfile with sources (e.g.,@book,@article) - In your preamble:
\usepackage[…]{biblatex}and\addbibresource{literature.bib} - Cite in your text:
\cite{key} - Output your bibliography:
\printbibliography
More on this topic in our blog post: From research to bibliography in LaTeX (March 11, 2025)
5. Tools & Tips
- Zotero & JabRef: Free alternatives to Citavi, available on university PCs
- Cheat Sheets: BibLaTeX cheatsheet (CTAN), LaTeX command overviews
- Workshops & LaNdaH: Yearly “Long Night of Procrastinated Papers” with help desks & mini talks
- Community: Ask questions at TeX StackExchange or our mailing list
