The Computer science and Math review course is an optional program open to all first-year bachelor students at the Faculty of Engineering.
The Computer science review course (in German) is a virtual self-study program. It is designed for all first-year students at the Faculty of Engineering who wish to refresh their programming skills in object-oriented languages or deepen their knowledge at their own pace.
During this six-day review course, you will review the math material required for the first semesters of the bachelor’s program. The course consists of lectures and tutorials in small groups. You can assess your math skills in advance by taking the pre-test for Engineering Mathematics (pdf, in German).
Winter semester 2026/2027
- Date: September 28 – October 7, 2026
- Program Overview (in German): Mathe-Repetitorium_Programm_WiSe_2026_2027.pdf
- Registration opens July 15, 2026 on our Studon platform: link to registration (for currently enrolled students)
- Registration for non-enrolled students: www.studon.fau.de/studon_register_NuKmSheLBz
Summer semester 2027 (further information t.b.a.)
- Date: During the two weeks prior to the start of the lecture period
- Registration opens: January 15, 2027 (further information and links t.b.a.)
If you have any questions about the math review course, please use the contact form at www.department.mb.tf.fau.de/mb-form/
Math Help Desk for Engineers
Are you stuck on a mathematics problem or struggling to understand a lecture? Visit our Math Help Desk for Engineers – your go-to support for questions from Mathematics for Engineers I–IV.
The Help Desk offers free, drop-in assistance with lecture content and exercise problems. No prior registration needed – just come with your questions!
When: Monday to Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where: Room 0.232 in the FAU Tech mensa and lecture hall building
Additional offers
- MINTFIT Hamburg offers assessment tests and e-learning courses to help students transition from school to higher education. This free and anonymous online service is designed for school-age students, prospective students, and career changers to assess their knowledge in STEM disciplines and fill any gaps in their understanding.